Linford
Rihl
Fitch
Born in California, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Christena (Schmitt) Fitch
— married
15 Nov 1902 in , Lancaster, Nebraska, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Everett Horace Fitch
Died
at age 79
in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 21 Jan 2024
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Biography
Linford Fitch served with the United States during the Spanish-American War.
Service Started: unknown
Unit(s): unknown
Service Ended: unknown
Service Started: unknown
Unit(s): unknown
Service Ended: unknown
Lunford was born on 17 February 1879.[1][2]
In the 1880 census Linferd (age 1), At Home, was the son of Martin Fitch in Gravelly, Lake, California, United States.[3]
Linford was in the military.[4][5]
Linford (age 23), son of M. V. Fitch & Anna Lewis, married Christina Schmitt (age 18) on 15 November 1902 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[6][7]
In the 1910 census Linford (age 31) was the married head of household in Lincoln Ward 7, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[8]
Linford was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[9]
In the 1920 census Linford (age 40) was the married head of household in University Place, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[10]
Lenford's son Everett H Fitch married Alta Maye Shelton on 20 October 1926 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States.[11]
Linford's son Maurice R Fitch married Eva B Roeder on 29 August 1928 in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[12]
In the 1930 census Linford (age 51) was the married head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[13]
In the 1940 census L (age 64) was the widowed head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[14]
Linford was in a military record on 27 April 1942 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[15]
In the 1950 census Linford (age 71), Clerical, was the married head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[16]
Linford was in an obituary on 14 February 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. He died (age 79) in about 1959.[17]
Linford died on 13 February 1959 and was buried on 18 February 1959 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States.[18][19]
Linford's daughter Dorothy Maxine Fitch was born.[20]
Linford's daughter Helen Fitch Polage was born.[21]
Sources
- ↑
Birth:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KWC-K9ZQ (accessed 21 January 2024)
Lunford R Fitch born. - ↑
Birth:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KWZ-MKQM (accessed 21 January 2024)
Linford R Fitch born. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00087; Digital film/folder number: 005157284; FHL microfilm: 1254066; Image number: 638; Sheet number: 62; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: M6GY-DKJ (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-LV1
Linferd R Fitch (1), single son, At Home, in household of Martin Fitch (42) in Gravelly, Lake, California, United States. Born in California, United States. - ↑
Military:
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940; Affiliate Publication Number: 76193916; Digital film/folder number: 105178761; Image number: 5924
FamilySearch Record: QRSD-87PZ (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1N-7992-L
Name: Linford R Fitch; Military Service Date: 11 May 1899; Military Service Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1879; Death Date: 13 Feb 1959; Record Nbr: 0; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Military:
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940; Affiliate Publication Number: 76193916; Digital film/folder number: 105178761; Image number: 5924
FamilySearch Record: QPLV-939J (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1N-7992-L
Name: Linford R Fitch; Residence Place: Lincoln, Nebraska; Military Service Date: 11 May 1899; Military Service Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1879; Death Date: 13 Feb 1939; Record Nbr: 0; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
Marriage:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004283163; FHL microfilm: 2027738; Record number: 148; Packet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: X58C-PMZ (accessed 21 January 2024)
Linford R Fitch (23) marriage to Christina Schmitt (18) on 15 Nov 1902 in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007731297; FHL microfilm: 001429838
FamilySearch Record: Q2Z2-JJCQ (accessed 21 January 2024)
Linford R Fitch (23) marriage to Christina Schmitt (18) on 15 Nov 1902 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972820; FHL microfilm: 1374863; Image number: 905; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03462-5
FamilySearch Record: ML4G-VH3 (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJB-1VD
Linford Fitch (31), married head of household in Lincoln Ward 7, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born in Iowa. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005253441; FHL microfilm: 1711701
FamilySearch Record: 29JN-6SP (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9182-98CR Image number 01158
Name: Linford Rihe Fitch; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Lancaster, Nebraska, United States; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1879; Birth Place: United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 004966374; FHL microfilm: 1820995; Image number: 901; Sheet number: 30; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01963-0
FamilySearch Record: MCKN-N7T (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRF4-7YM
Linford Fitch (40), married head of household in University Place, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born in California. - ↑
Marriage of son Everett H Fitch:
"Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
citing reference 41902, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,476,886
FamilySearch Record: XJ6R-8Q8 (accessed 21 January 2024)
Lenford Phile Fitch's son Everett H Fitch marriage to Alta Maye Shelton on 20 Oct 1926 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States. - ↑
Marriage of son Maurice R Fitch:
"Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007739023; FHL microfilm: 002027814
FamilySearch Record: Q2ZL-J8MH (accessed 21 January 2024)
Linford R Fitch's son Maurice R Fitch marriage to Eva B Roeder on 29 Aug 1928 in Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004951874; FHL microfilm: 2341021; Image number: 530; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03873-9
FamilySearch Record: XQ2M-M93 (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZV-7H3
Linford R Fitch (51), married head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born in California. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 24; Digital film/folder number: 005460561; Image number: 324; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: K9M8-DRZ (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-SJTD
L R Fitch (64), widowed head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born in California. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
FamilySearch Record: QKV3-MB25 (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS99-MH2V-3 Image number 00645
Name: Linford Rihl Fitch; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1879; Birth Place: Upper Lake Lake, California; Occupation: Not Employed; Race: White; Residence Place: Lincoln; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Gray; Height: 5 7; Weight: 195. - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 5; Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 109035076; Image number: 6
FamilySearch Record: 6F7R-CWQH (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQH4-WWG6
Linford R Fitch (71), married, Clerical, head of household in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born in California. - ↑
Obituary:
"U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
Lincoln Journal Star; Publication Date: 14 Feb 1959; Publication Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/312782355/?article=d27781bf-6dd8-41cb-9b36-4a3f1520540f&focus=0.5100578,0.65397906,0.6282483,0.91827935&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #513348621 (accessed 21 January 2024)
Name: Linford R Fitch; Gender: Male; Death Age: 79; Birth Date: abt 1880; Birth Place: Upper Lake, Calif.; Residence Place: Lancaster County; Death Date: Abt 1959; Burial Place: Wyuka; Obituary Date: 14 Feb 1959; Obituary Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Newspaper Title: Lincoln Journal Star; Spouse: May; Child: Everett H. Morris R. Marvin A. L. R. Helen Polage Dorothy Stand-ley. - ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QV24-LSYZ (accessed 21 January 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #61020574
Linford R Fitch burial (died on 13 Feb 1959) in 1959 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States of America. Born on 17 Feb 1879. - ↑
Burial:
"Nebraska, Lancaster County, Wyuka Cemetery Burial Permits, 1883-1999"
citing Page: 33665; Digital film/folder number: 008616587; Image number: 170
FamilySearch Record: ZM1W-CZ2M (accessed 21 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C348-RQDD-Z
Linford R Fitch burial (died on 13 Feb 1959 at age 79) on 18 Feb 1959 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States. Born on 17 Feb 1879. - ↑
Birth of daughter Dorothy Maxine Fitch:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6K3B-M8L3 (accessed 21 January 2024)
Dorothy Maxine Fitch born to Linford R Fitch. - ↑
Birth of daughter Helen Fitch Polage:
"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
FamilySearch Record: 6KWQ-VK79 (accessed 21 January 2024)
Helen Fitch Polage born to Linford R Fitch.
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