Arthur Gish (1921–2008) was born in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA and died in Byron Center, Kent, Michigan. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Arthur Russell Gish 1921–2008

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Born 8 Aug 1921 · Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Died 12 Nov 2008 · Byron Center, Kent, Michigan

Father Arthur Lawrence Gish

Mother Minnie D Gish

Spouse Carol J Gish

Siblings Dorothy Minnie Gish, Douglas Eldon Gish

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Minnesota, Birth Index U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

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Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Lawrence Gish

Minnie D Gish

Spouse(s)

Carol J Gish

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Arthur Russell Gish began in 1921 in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. In 1930, Arthur Russell Gish resided in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA. In 1935, Arthur Russell Gish resided in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota. Arthur Russell Gish married carol j gish. Arthur Russell Gish passed away in 2008 in Byron Center, Kent, Michigan.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Birth Records Minnesota, Birth Index
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Record U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Arthur Russell Gish in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Birth

1930

Arthur Russell Gish resided here in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1935

Arthur Russell Gish resided here in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota

Residence

1940

Arthur Russell Gish resided here in Owatonna, Steele, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1947

Arthur Russell Gish resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Residence

2008

Death of Arthur Russell Gish in Byron Center, Kent, Michigan

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Arthur Gish

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Hennepin, Minnesota, USA (1921) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Arthur Gish (1921–2008) was born in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA and died in Byron Center, Kent, Michigan. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
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