Edward Clayton Armstrong

   Cause of his death was Brochopneumonia.

  General Notes:

See general notes on his wife, Luella M. Steele, for 1900 census facts.

The 1910 Federal Census for Martic Township, Lancaster Co., PA, District 119, page 19A records Edward Armstrong (31 - PA/PA/PA) with his wife Louella Armstrong (29 - PA/PA/PA) and sons Elmer (4) and Albert (2). Edward is a House Mason. Next door is C. [Christian] H. Armstrong (56) and his wife Henretta (47) and daughter Reba (20). Christian has been married to Henretta for 30 years and they have had 3 children all of whom are still living. Christian is a House Carpenter. See general notes on Edward's mother, Anna Myers, for 1920 census facts where Edward's brother, Aldus, is living next to Christian Armstrong and family.

The WWI Draft Registation Card for Edward Clayton Armstrong records his date of birth as March 8, 1878. Edward is a farmer living with his wife, Luella Mae Armstrong, in Drumore Township, Lancaster Co., PA. He is medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

The 1920 Federal Census for East Drumore Township, Lancaster Co., PA, District 33, page 85B, dated February 9, 1920 records Edward C. Armstrong (41 - PA/PA/PA) with his wife Luella May Armstrong (39 - PA/PA/PA) and sons Elmer C. (14), Albert (11), ??? (8) , and Claude C. (6). Edward is a farmer. Also in the household is Edward's brother-in-law, Harry C. Steele (28).

The 1930 Federal Census for Mechanic Grove, East Drumore Township, Lancaster Co., PA, District 28, page 201A records Edward C. Armstrong (52 - PA/PA/PA) with his wife Louella Armstrong (49 - PA/PA/PA) and children Albert (22), Claud M. (17), Grace E. (9), and Harry S. (8). Edward is a building carpenter and indicates he was first married at age 25 while Louella at age 22.

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Edward Clayton Armstrong dated April 27, 1942 lists his date of birth as March 8, 1878 in Mt. Nebo, Lancaster Co., PA. He is living with his wife, Louella Armstrong, in Quarryville, East Drumore Township, Lancaster Co., PA. He has no employment and his physical description is 5' 11", 180 lbs with brown eyes, gray hair and light complexion.

  Medical Notes:

Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Mr Edward C Armstrong (married)
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 66
Birth Date: 8 Mar 1878
Birth Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 5 Oct 1944
Death Place: West Lampeter Township, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania
Burial: Oct 9, 1944 at Quarryville Cemetery, Lancaster Co., PA
Father Name: Thomas Armstrong
Father Birth Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Mother Name: Annie Myers
Mother Birth Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Spouse Name: Louella Steele
Certificate Number: 89647
Informant: Albert Armstrong of Willow Street, PA

Edward married Luella Mae Steele circa 1903 in Lancaster Co., PA. (Luella Mae Steele was born on 23 Nov 1880 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, died on 22 Jun 1959 in Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA and was buried on 25 Jun 1959 in Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., PA.) The cause of her death was Pelvic Abscess / Diverticulitis.