Edward John Lawall1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

M, b. 6 May 1882, d. 24 April 1943
FatherPhilipp Lawall7,1 b. 10 Oct 1844, d. 3 Apr 1926
MotherMary Kluth7,1 b. 6 Oct 1855, d. 4 Jan 1941
     Edward John Lawall, son of Philipp Lawall and Mary Kluth, was born on 6 May 1882 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.7,1,10,11

Edward John Lawall was listed as the son of Philipp Lawall on the 1900 census recorded 4 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Edward was recorded as being 18 years old and born in Illinois in May 1882. His father was reportedly born in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He was able to read and write, and spoke English. Edward worked as a upholsterer.1 He married Delvina Guay on 20 June 1906 at Chicago.6,7,10

Edward John Lawall was listed as the head of household on the 1910 census recorded 19 April 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his wife, Delvina Lawall, his son, Philipp Lawall . Edward was recorded as being 27 years old, married for 45 years, and born in Illinois. Both of his parents were reportedly born in Germany. He worked as a teamster for a meat company, was able to read and write.2 Edward and Delvina Lawall lived at 6954 Laflin in 1913.9

Edward registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918, while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Edward was recorded as being 36 years old and born on 6 May 1882. His address was given as 7148 Morgan. He worked as a chauffeur for Armour Company at the Union Stockyard. His nearest relative was given as Delvina Lowall. Edward was described as being of medium height and build, with gray eyes and brown hair.10

Edward John Lawall was listed as the head of household on the 1920 census recorded 9 January 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Also living in the household were his wife, Delvina Guay, his sons, Philipp Lawall and Leroy Lawall Edward was recorded as being 37 years old, married, and born in Illinois. Both of his parents were reportedly born in Germany. He worked as a chauffeur for a meat packing company, was able to read and write.3 He worked as a butcher at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, between 1930 and 1943.7,4,5

On the 1930 census recorded 7 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Edward John Lawall was listed as the head of household. The official date of this census was 1 Apr 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Delvina Lawalland, his sons, Philipp Lawall and Roy Lawall. Edward was recorded as being 47 years old, and born in Illinois. He had married first at the age of 24 years. Both of his parents were reportedly born in Germany. He worked as a butcher for a meat market, was able to read and write.4

On the 1940 census recorded 11 April 1940 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Edward John Lawall was listed as the head of household. Also living in the household were his wife, Delvina Lawalland his son, Leroy Lawall. Edward was recorded as being 57 years old, and born in Illinois. He worked as a butcher for a meat market. The family lived at the same place in 1935.5

Edward registered for the draft for World War I on 27 April 1942, while living at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Edward was recorded as being 59 years old and born on 6 May 1882. His address was given as 11148 Homan Avenue. He was self employed at his Meat Market at 3152 W. 111th St. His contact person was given as Delvina Lawall. Edward was described as being 5' 7' and 142 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.11

Edward died on 24 April 1943 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 60 years, 11 months and 18 days12, and was buried on 27 April 1943 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.7 At the time of his death, Edward and Delvina Lawall resided at 11148 S Homan.8

Family: Delvina Guay

Citations

  1. [S2407] 1900 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Phillip Lawall Haushalt, South Town, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 4, Supervisor's District 1, ED 87, Seite 4, Linie 50, Hausnummer 3538 Westwood Avenue, Wohnung 84.
  2. [S2229] 1910 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Edward Lawall Haushalt, Tract AE 10, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 31, Supervisor's District 1, ED 1331, Seite 10B, Rolle T624_277, Linie 26, Hausnummer rear 5741 Aberdeen Street, Wohnungnummer 125, Familiennummer 201.
  3. [S2230] 1920 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Edward J. Lawall Haushalt, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 32, Supervisor's District 1, ED 2007, Seite 9B, Rolle T625_350, Linie 73, Hausnummer 7148 Morgan Street, Wohnungnummer 130, Familiennummer 216.
  4. [S1330] 1930 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Edward Lawall Haushalt, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 19, Block 61, Supervisor's District 7, ED 16-756, Seite 9A, Rolle 449, Linie 14, Hausnummer 10949 Redzie Avenue, Wohnungnummer 99, Familiennummer 100.
  5. [S2232] 1940 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Edward Lawall Haushalt, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 19, Block 77-78, Supervisor's District 27, ED 103-1246, Seite 12A, Rolle T627_960, Linie 21, Hausnummer 11178 S. Trumbull, Familiennummer 227.
  6. [S2218] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920, online www.familysearch.org, Name: Edward J. Lawall; Age: 23; Gender: Male; Birth Year: abt 1883; Marriage Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 20 Jun 1906; Marriage Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Spouse Name: Delvina Guay; Spouse Age: 20; Spouse Gender: Female; FHL Film Number: 1030404.
  7. [S2314] Illinois Deaths, 1916-1947, online www.familysearch.org, Name Edward Lawall; Event Date 24 Apr 1943; Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Gender Male; Age 60; Birth Year (Estimated) 1883; Birth Date 06 May 1882; Birthplace Chicago, IL; Father's Name Philip Lawall; Father's Birthplace Germany; Mother's Name Mary Kluth; Mother's Birthplace Lafayette, Indiana; Occupation Butcher; Residence Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Spouse's Name Delvina; Burial Date 27 Apr 1943; Burial Place Worth, Cook, IL; Cemetery Holy Sepulchne; cn 12357.
  8. [S2214] Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994, online www.familysearch.org. Name     Edward Lawall; Event Type Death; Event Date 24 Apr 1943; Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Address 11148 S Homan; Gender Male; Age 60; Marital Status Married; Race White; Occupation Butcher; Birth Date 06 May 1882; Birthplace; Chicago, Illinois; Funeral Home Lain And Son; Burial Date 27 Apr 1943; Burial Place Worth, Illinois; Cemetery Holy Sepulchre; Father's Name Philip Lawall; Mother's Name Mary Kluth; Spouse's Name Delvina; Informant's Name T Welch; Entry Number 12357.
  9. [S2413] Chicago, Illinois, City Directory, 1913. LaWall, Edward J., teamster, h, 6954 Laflin.
  10. [S25] Draft Registration Card, Serial No. 2031, Order No. 177; 12-1-40-C 54; 12 Sep 1918; Edward John Lawall; 7148 Morgan Chicago, Cook, Illinois; 36 years old; birth 6 May 1882; white; native born; occupation chauffeur; Amrour Co.,; Union Stock Yard; nearest relative Delvina Lowall, 7148 Morgan; medium height, medium build, gray eyes, brown hair.
  11. [S1061] World War II Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards Serial No. U-3766, Edward John Lawall; 11148 S. Homan Ave., Chicago, Cook, IL; 59 years old, born in Chicago; Tel Bev. 0159; birth 6 May 1882, IL; contact person Mrs. Delvina Lawall, 11148 S. Homan Ave., Chicago; employer own; place of employment Meat Market, 3152 W. 111th St., Chicago, Cook, IL.
  12. [S2314] Illinois Deaths, 1916-1947, online www.familysearch.org, Name Philip Lawall
    Birthplace Germany
    Gender Male
    Wife Mary Kluth
    Son Edward Lawall
    Name Edward Lawall
    Event Date 24 Apr 1943
    Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Gender Male
    Age 60
    Birth Year (Estimated) 1883
    Birth Date 06 May 1882
    Birthplace Chicago, Ill.
    Father's Name Philip Lawall
    Father's Birthplace Germany
    Mother's Name Mary Kluth
    Mother's Birthplace Lafayette, Indiana
    Occupation Butcher
    Residence Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Spouse's Name Delvina
    Burial Date 27 Apr 1943
    Burial Place Worth, Cook, Ill.
    Cemetery Holy Sepulchne
    cn 12357.
  13. [S1439] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, Created by: Mary Arvidson
    Record added: Dec 01, 2014
    Find A Grave Memorial# 139474103
    Chicago Tribune Obit abstract from Nov 17, 1944-

    Pvt 1st Class Philip Lawall, U.S.A. Husband of Ellen Curran Lawall. Father of Jack MacFarlane. Son of Delvinia and the late Edward. Brother of Leroy. Funeral at St Christiana's church. Interment Holy Sepulchre.
Last Edited=22 May 2023