Henry Lahja Luoma

Brief Life History of Henry Lahja

Henry Lahja Luoma was born on 1 November 1909, in Finland as the son of Herman Luoma and Hilma Maria Nurmesniemi or Niemi. He married Ellen A Taipale on 16 October 1932, in South Range, Houghton, Michigan, United States. He lived in Winona, Elm River Township, Houghton, Michigan, United States in 1935 and Stambaugh Township, Iron, Michigan, United States in 1940. He died on 20 September 1948, in Ahmeek, Allouez Township, Keweenaw, Michigan, United States, at the age of 38, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Ahmeek, Allouez Township, Keweenaw, Michigan, United States.

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Henry Lahja Luoma
1909–1948
Violet Lorraine Johnson
1914–2009
Marriage: 5 October 1940

Sources (8)

  • Henry Luoma, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Mr Henry L Luoma in the Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
  • Henry L Luoma, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"

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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.

1917

The Russian Revolution allows Finland to declare its independence.

1920

The Prohibition Era. Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. A mushrooming of illegal drinking joints, home-produced alcohol and gangsterism.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Reino, Toivo, Arvo, Eino, Onni, Aarne, Aatos, Aune, Lempi, Veikko, Weikko. Scandinavian Nels.

Finnish: topographic name from luomi ‘creek, small river’. It is common in central-western Finland.

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

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