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Edna Earl Gillespie 1923–2013

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edna Gillespie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Aug 1923 · Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Died 26 May 2013 · South Whitley, Whitley Co., Indiana
Father John P Gillespie
Mother Jessie Lee Knott
Spouse Lloyd H Hawkins
Children Carole M Hawkins, James L Hawkins, Margaret A Hawkins
Siblings John F Gillespie Jr

Researchers connected through Edna Gillespie 1923–2013

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Biography

Edna Earl Gillespie was born in 1923 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA, the child of john p gillespie and jessie lee knott. In 1950, Edna Earl Gillespie resided in South Whitley, Whitley, Indiana, USA. Edna Earl Gillespie married lloyd h hawkins, and had children including carole m hawkins, james l hawkins, margaret a hawkins. Edna Earl Gillespie passed away in 2013 in South Whitley, Whitley Co., Indiana.

Sources

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1923
Birth of Edna Earl Gillespie in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Birth
1950
Edna Earl Gillespie resided here in South Whitley, Whitley, Indiana, USA
Residence
2013
Death of Edna Earl Gillespie in South Whitley, Whitley Co., Indiana
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edna Gillespie

This ancestor line traces from Hessen, Germany (1640) to Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA (1923) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edna Gillespie (1923–2013) was born in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA and died in South Whitley, Whitley Co., Indiana. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edna 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Edna Gillespie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edna Earl Gillespie PTP
1923–2013
Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edna Gillespie's Descendants

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Edna Earl Gillespie PTP 1923–2013