Laird Leslie French

1940 -

• Name	Laird Leslie French
  Born	Feb 1940
  Gender	Male
  Person ID	I42	Rossville
  Last Modified	16 Nov 2017

  
  

  Father	Howard Robert French,   b. 11 Dec 1909, Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas ,   d. 19 Nov 1970, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Berniece L Kirby French,   b. 15 May 1914, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 12 Mar 2013, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 98 years)
  Married	20 Nov 1933	Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
  Family ID	F21	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Ruth Claire McGuire French,   b. 1940,   d. 20 Mar 1969  (Age 29 years)
  Married	18 May 1962	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- McGuire, Ruth-French, Laird 1 McGuire- French Vows Exchanged May 18 The marriage of Ruth Claire McGuire, Topeka, and Laird L. French was solemnized at the Rossville Methodist Church at 8 p.m. May 18. Rev. Don Jones officiated at the ceremony. The couple was attended by Mrs. Richard Lindquist of Topeka and Frank Wood of Rossville. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McGuire, Topeka, Mrs. French is a 1958 graduate of St. Marys High School. Mr. French, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard French of Rossville, is a 1958 graduate of Rossville High School. The couple will live near Rossville where Mr. French is engaged in farming with his father.
  		Marriage- McGuire, Ruth-French, Laird 2 McGuire-French Vows Exchanged Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McGuire, Topeka, announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Claire, to Laird L. French, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard French, Rossville. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Don Jones at the Rossville Methodist Church at 8 p.m. May 18. Attending the couple were Mrs. Richard Lind-quist, Topeka, and Frank Wood, Rossville. Mrs. French is a 1958 graduate of St. Marys High School. Mr. French was graduated from Rossville High School in 1958. The couple will live near Rossville where Mr. French is engaged in farming with his father.
  Last Modified	4 Oct 2017 10:59:29
  Family ID	F786	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Sharon A Warfel French
  Married	Aug 1970
  Documents		Marriage- Warfel, Sharon-French, Laird Warfel-French [Photo: Mrs. Laird L. French] At her wedding to Laird Leslie French, Sharon A. Warfel carried three topiary balls of pink roses, daisies and chrysanthemums suspended on satin ribbon. The Rev. Ralph Newell officiated at the couple's wedding in Community Baptist Church. Candlelighter's were Jimmy Tew and Mark Brooks. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar C. Warfel, and Mr. French is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard French, Rossville. The bride's A-line satin gown was trimmed with re-embroidered Alencon lace. The bodice had a portrait neckline and bishop sleeves. A Watteau panel was of Alencon lace, and matching lace trimmed her train-length mantilla. Cheryl Oliver, Maple Hill, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Judy Warfel, Custer, S.D., Kristie French, Jeanne Gage and Brenda Bergstrom. Teresa Ann Hammer was flower girl, and Trey Hammer served as ring bearer. Gary French was best man. Groomsmen were Doug French, Dave Richardson, William Smatla and Leroy Carroll, all of Rossville. Ushering were Timothy Lynde, St. Marys, Gerald Perry and Jim Lacock, Rossville. A reception in the church followed the ceremony. A dance that evening was at the Moravian Lodge north of Rossville. Mrs. French is employed as a stenographer in the Santa Fe offices and Mr. French is engaged in farming at Rossville. [Aug 1970]
  		Anniversary- French, Laird and Sharon Laird and Sharon French Invite all their friends and relatives to come and help them celebrate their 25th anniversary with a barbecue and dance at their home. Saturday, August 5 5 p.m. until midnight Bring own lawn chairs No gifts please!
  Last Modified	30 Nov 2017 13:23:56
  Family ID	F785	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Birthday- French, Laird Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason entertained a few little friends Wednesday evening Feb. 15, honoring Laird French on his 10th birthday anniversary. After playing a short time, they all gathered around the table and sang "Happy Birthday, to Laird," then Laird blew out the candles all at once. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. French baked the lovely cake. Before they departed his Daddy presented him with a fine new wooden wagon.