Walter Henry Lawall1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 19 January 1886, d. 17 April 1963
FatherPhilipp Lawall1,2,3,6 b. 10 Oct 1844, d. 3 Apr 1926
MotherMary Kluth1,2,3,6 b. 6 Oct 1855, d. 4 Jan 1941
     Walter Henry Lawall, son of Philipp Lawall and Mary Kluth, was born on 19 January 1886 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1,6,5

Walter Henry Lawall was listed as the son of Philipp Lawall on the 1900 census recorded 4 June 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Walter was recorded as being 14 years old and born in Illinois in January 1886. His father was reportedly born in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He was able to read and write, and spoke English. Walter worked as a cash-boy.1

Walter Henry Lawall was listed as the son of Philipp Lawall on the 1910 census recorded 25 April 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Walter was recorded as being 24 years old and born in Illinois. His father was reportedly born in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He was able to read and write, and spoke English. Walter worked as a teamster.2

Walter Henry Lawall was enumerated as a son on the census of 1920 in the household of Philipp Lawall and Mary on 3 January 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Walter was recorded as being 33 years old and born in Illinois. His father was reportedly born in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He was able to read and write. Walter worked as a teamster.3

Walter married Catharine (--?--) circa 1925.4

On the 1930 census recorded 19 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Walter Henry 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, Catharine Lawalland. Walter was recorded as being 40 years old, and born in Illinois. He had married first at the age of 35 years. Both of his parents were reportedly born in Indiana. He owned his house which was valued at $15000. Walter worked as a conductor for the street railway, was able to read and write.4

Walter registered for the draft for World War I on 27 April 1942, while living at Chicago. Walter was recorded as being 56 years old and born on 19 January 1886. His address was given as 4042 N. Frey St. He was employed at Railway Express Agency. His contact person was given as Elsie Lawall. Edward was described as being 5' 3' and 145 lbs., with gray eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.5

Walter died on 17 April 1963 at Chicago at age 77 years, 2 months and 29 days6, and was buried at Chicago Central Plant Cemetery.6 At the time of his death, Walter resided at 1505 W 55th Street.6

Family: Catharine (--?--) b. c 1891

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, Phillip Lawall Haushalt, AE 17 (part of), Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 31, Supervisor's District 1, ED 1345, Seite 11A, Rolle, T624_277, Linie 24, Hausnummer 314 West 60th Place, Familiennummer 206.
  3. [S2230] 1920 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Philib LaWall Haushalt, 12th, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 31, Supervisor's District 1, ED 1907, Seite 2A, Rolle, T625_348, Linie 33, Hausnummer 253 West 60th Place, Wohnungnummer 11, Familiennummer 25.
  4. [S1330] 1930 Cook County, Illinois Federal Population Schedule, Walter Lawall Haushalt, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Precinct 26, Ward 40, Block 122, Supervisor's District 3, ED 1443, Seite 17A, Rolle 478, Linie 31, Hausnummer 4129 North Troy Street, Wohnungnummer 197, Familiennummer 336.
  5. [S1061] World War II Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards Serial No. U-918, Walter H. Lawall; 4042 N. Frey St., Chicago, Cook, IL; 56 years old, born in Chicago; birth 19 Jan 1886, IL; contact person Miss Elsie Lawall, 4042 N. Frey St., Chicago; Railway Express Agency, Milwaukee & Kingie, Chicago.
  6. [S2214] Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1939, 1955-1994, online www.familysearch.org. Name Walter Henry Lawall; Event Type Death; Event Date 17 Apr 1963; Event Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Address 1505 W 55th St; Gender Male; Age 77; Marital Status Widowed; Race White; Occupation Truck Driver; Birth Date 19 Jan 1886; Birthplace Chicago, Illinois; Funeral Home Hallowell And James; Cemetery Central Chicago Plant; Father's Name Phillipp Lawall; Mother's Name Mary Kluth; Informant's Name Clara Hanna; Entry Number 25600.
Last Edited=22 May 2023