Francis Scott Laughlin

Born on May 3, 1917 in Rush County, Indiana. He was one of three children, and second son, of Donel Laughlin and Mabel Anne Tapscott. He was known to family and friends as Scott or Scotty.

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Description

He was slim of build and of average stature (approximately 5 foot nine inches.) He had brown hair, blue eyes.

Early Years

• Childhood
• Siblings
  • Edward Ellsworth Laughlin
  • June Alice Laughlin

Education

A high school graduation photo of Francis Scott Laughlin. School unknown.

He was a high school graduate.

Civilian Conservation Corps

Scott served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Family Years

Scott married Gertrude Maribee "Sis" Ogg on January 20, 1940 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky. The couple had four children: one boy - David Scott, and three girls - Barbara Joyce, Linda Kay and Lavonne Rae.

The couple had five children:

• Barbara Joyce Laughlin
• Linda Kay Laughlin
• David Scott Laughlin
• Lavonne Rae Laughlin

Working Years

Scott delivered milk to homes for Moler's Belmont Dairy. Later, he worked as an inspector at Dayton Progress Corporation, a large tool and die manufacturer in West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He retired from Dayton Progress.

Personal Life

Scott enjoyed spending time with his family and liked to travel with his wife Gertrude "Sis" Laughlin. Scott and Sis took several trips to Ireland. He also enjoyed fishing, particularly at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. He was a member of the Rock Moriah Lodge #740 F&AM and the Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Death

Scott died from pneumonia on June 9, 1988 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.