Brief Life History of John L
When John L Runser was born on 7 November 1909, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Leroy Sebastian Runser, was 33 and his mother, Alma Twitmyer, was 33. He lived in Sharpsville, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States in 1910 and Hickory Township, Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States in 1920. He died on 22 February 1989, in Polk, Florida, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Auburndale, Polk, Florida, United States.
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- John L Runser in household of Leroy S Runser, "United States Census, 1920"
- Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911 for John Leroy Runser
- John L Runser, "BillionGraves Index"
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World Events (8)
1910 · The BSA is Made
Being modeled after the Boy Scout Association in England, The Boy Scouts of America is a program for young teens to learn traits, life and social skills, and many other things to remind the public about the general act of service and kindness to others.
1914 · Florida Involvement in World War I
Florida contributed to World War I in several ways. The state's open land and warm climate made for a great military training location. Additional technological and agricultural developments took place in Florida as well. Roughly 42,030 Floridians joined the troops during 1917 and 1918.
1931
The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the national anthem.
Name Meaning
South German (also Rünser): topographic name from Middle High German runs ‘small creek, channel’ + -er indicating habitation.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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