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Bill Gibson 1919–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1919

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 12 Aug 2007

Death Location: Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA

Father: Elijah Gibson

Mother: Bessie Bullard

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Children(s):

Bill Gibson was born in 1919 in Alabama, the child of Elijah Benjamin Bent Gibson And Bessie Bullard. In 1920, Bill Gibson resided in China Grove, Pike, Alabama. In 1930, Bill Gibson resided in Summit, Blount, Alabama. Bill Gibson married Idell Atchley, and had children including Ida Sue Westmoreland. Bill Gibson passed away in 2007 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Bill Gibson was born in 1919 in Alabama, the child of Elijah Benjamin Bent Gibson And Bessie Bullard.
  • In 1920, Bill Gibson resided in China Grove, Pike, Alabama.
  • In 1930, Bill Gibson resided in Summit, Blount, Alabama.
  • Bill Gibson married Idell Atchley, and had children including Ida Sue Westmoreland.
  • Bill Gibson passed away in 2007 in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bill Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Bill Gibson
1919–2007
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson
1884–1958
Alabama
Bessie Bullard
1885–1958
Georgia
Grandparents
Alexander (B.) Gibson
1862–1900
Alabama
Susannah (Susie R) Chandler
1861–1938
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Absalom Gibson
1838–1900
Sarah Holt
1850–1900
Hester Wildman
1835–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Gibson
1800–1850
Isabel Gibson
1796–1860
Kellis Holt
1826–1914
Ruhama Kirkland
1829–1908

Bill Gibson's Timeline

5 Records

1919
9 Sep 1919
Birth of Bill Gibson in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 1
Bill Gibson resided here in China Grove, Pike, Alabama
China Grove, Pike, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 11
Bill Gibson resided here in Summit, Blount, Alabama
Summit, Blount, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 21
Bill Gibson resided here in Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
2007
12 Aug 2007
Age 88
Death of Bill Gibson in Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 97
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1954
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: China Grove, Pike, Alabama; Roll: T625_38; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 764
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2007; Roll: 20
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: China Grove, Pike, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: China Grove, Pike, Alabama; Roll: T625_38; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 145; Image: 764

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 97

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 2007
    Event Place: Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: 1954
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2007; Roll: 20
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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