Son pf Levi McLaughlin (1821-1900) and Mary M. Moore McLaughlin (1826-1910). Married Mary Johnson (1860-1892) on 11-26 1884 in Sedgwick Co., Ks. No children of record. Married Sarah Ann Gafney (1846-1937) on 5-2-1894 in Sedgwick Co., Ks. No children of record.
Siblings are Florence Alton McLaughlin Gray (1847-1938), Amelia J. McLaughlin Woodard (1848-1909), Thaddeus George McLaughlin (1850-1938), Elizabeth M. McLaughlin Elliot (1852-1940), Margaret M. McLaughlin Snyder (1854-1904), Laura M. McLaughlin (1858-1867), Thorwalson J. McLaughlin (1860-1954), twins Minnie McLaughlin Carter (1864-1947) and William B. McLaughlin (1864-1957), Laura E. McLaughlin Speer (1867-1955) and James A. McLaughlin M.D. (1869-1955).

Joseph/Josiah B. McLaughlin born 4th August 1856 Farm, Township 13 N 2 W [Pope Creek PO], Mercer County, Illinois, USA to parents John Levi & Mary M. McLaughlin nee Moore
1860 USA Census - Farm, Township 13 N 2 W [Pope Creek PO], Mercer County, Illinois, USA relation to head: Son, Single, aged 4 years
1870 USA Census - Farm, Suez Township [Norwood PO], Mercer County, Illinois, USA relation to head: Son, Single, aged 13 years
1880 USA Census - Farm, Ninnescah Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Brother, Single, occupation Farming on Shares {?}
1st Marriage 26th November 1884 Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA to Mary Johnson
1st March 1885 - Farm, Ninnescah, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, occupation Farmer
1890 USA Census - none
Widowed 18th May 1892 Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA - death of his 1st wife Mary McLaughlin aged 31 years 11 months 28 days
2nd Marriage 20th May 1894 Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA to Sarah Ann Gaffney formerly Graham nee Johnson [note-Mary's sister] [Kansas, US CMR 1811-1911 film no. 002363972] W+D
1900 USA Census - Farm, Ninnescah Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, occupation Farmer
1910 USA Census - Farm, Ninnescah Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, occupation Farmer
1920 USA Census - Gorin Street, Ninnescah, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, occupation Salesman general merchandise
1925 Kansas State Census Collection 1855-1925 - Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, occupation Clerk
1930 USA Census - Gorin Avenue, Ninnescah Township, Clearwater City, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA relation to head: Head, Married, no occupation
Widowed 29th October 1937 Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA - death of his 2nd wife Sarah Ann McLaughlin aged 90 years 4 months
1940 USA Census - Prospect Street, Ninnescah Township, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA relation to head: Brother-in-Law, Widower, no occupation
Died 24th June 1944 Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA aged 87 years 10 months 20 days
25th June 1944 Obituary The Wichita Eagle, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas [US Newspapers.com Obituary Index 1800-c]
Burial about 27th June 1944 Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
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