Lorenda Ann Ragan

Brief Life History of Lorenda Ann

When Lorenda Ann Ragan was born on 20 April 1936, in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States, her father, Loren Ragon, was 24 and her mother, June Elizabeth Donnelly, was 18. She married Raymond Edward Everling in February 1954. She died on 30 December 2007, in Polk, Florida, United States, at the age of 71.

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Raymond Edward Everling
1932–2009
Lorenda Ann Ragan
1936–2007
Marriage: February 1954

Sources (3)

  • Lorenda Ragon in household of Lorene Ragon, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Lorenda Ann Ragan, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
  • Lorenda Ann Ragan Everling, "Find a Grave Index"

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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 Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

1941 · Florida Involvement in World War II

Similar to the first World War, Florida's location and temperature served as an ideal location for military training; in fact, Florida would end up having 172 military installations. As a result of World War II growth, Camp Blanding became the fourth largest city in Florida, capable of housing over 55,000 soldiers. Many Floridians sacrificed their lives among other Americans to win the war; it's estimated that about 3,000 U.S. deaths were from Floridian troops.

1955 · The Civil Rights Movement Begins

The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. By using nonviolent campaigns, those involved secured new recognition in laws and federal protection of all Americans. Moderators worked with Congress to pass of several pieces of legislation that overturned discriminatory practices.

Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Regan .

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

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