Earl Leonard Diven

Brief Life History of Earl Leonard

When Earl Leonard Diven was born on 31 May 1905, in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, George Washington Diven, was 30 and his mother, Lyde A. Dougherty, was 32. He lived in Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States in 1930 and Dickinson Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States in 1940. He was buried in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Earl Leonard? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Earl Leonard Diven
1905–
Edna May Warren
1900–1964

Sources (6)

  • Earl Diven in household of George W Diven, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Earl Diven, "United States Social Security Death Index"
  • Earl L Diven in household of George W Diven, "United States Census, 1930"

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1906 · Saving Food Labels

The first of many consumer protection laws which ban foreign and interstate traffic in mislabeled food and drugs. It requires that ingredients be placed on the label.

1906 · Licencing Butchers

A law that makes it a crime to misbrand meat being sold as food, and ensures that the meat is slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions.

1937 · The Neutrality Act

The Neutrality Acts were passed in response to the growing conflicts in Europe and Asia during the time leading up to World War II. The primary purpose was so the US wouldn't engage in any more foreign conflicts. Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Devine .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.