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Cecil Hobart Gilbert 1902–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1902

Birth Location: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 21 February 1983

Death Location: Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Gilbert

Mother: Damie Letner

Spouse(s): Alma Gilbert, Willie Kitts, Grace Hubbard

Children(s): James Gilbert, Louis Gilbert, Willa Akers, Glenn Gilbert, Billie Gilbert

In 1902, Cecil Hobart Gilbert entered the world in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA, born to James E Gilbert And Damie Letner. In 1910, Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA. Cecil Hobart Gilbert married Alma Gilbert, Grace Lee Hubbard, Willie Mae Cornett Kitts, and had children including Billie Glyn Gilbert, Glenn Gilbert, James R Gilbert, Louis Gilbert, Willa Mae Akers. Cecil Hobart Gilbert passed away in 1983 in Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Cecil Hobart Gilbert entered the world in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA, born to James E Gilbert And Damie Letner.
  • In 1910, Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA.
  • Cecil Hobart Gilbert married Alma Gilbert, Grace Lee Hubbard, Willie Mae Cornett Kitts, and had children including Billie Glyn Gilbert, Glenn Gilbert, James R Gilbert, Louis Gilbert, Willa Mae Akers.
  • Cecil Hobart Gilbert passed away in 1983 in Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gilbert
1861–1909
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Kentucky
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Damie Letner
1872–1954
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Alma Gilbert
1906–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Willie Kitts
1917–
Birth Location: –
WK
Grace Hubbard
1904–1953
Birth Location: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

James Gilbert
1922–1973
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
JG
Louis Gilbert
1928–2008
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
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Willa Akers
1926–2008
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
WA
Glenn Gilbert
1925–1984
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
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Billie Gilbert
1921–1921
Birth Location: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
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Cecil Gilbert's Ancestors

Self
Cecil Gilbert
1902–1983
Birth Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James E Gilbert
1861–1909
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Damie Letner
1872–1954
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John Gilbert
1835–1920
Virginia
Mildred Gilbert
1837–1920
Lee, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Wm Gilbert
1818–1891
Elizabeth Standiford
1813–1870
Elisha Clark
1798–1870
Margaret VanDeventer
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev.James Gilbert
1787–1858
Sarah Gilbert
1786–1830
Joseph Standifer
1780–

Cecil Gilbert's Descendants

1.
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Cecil (Hobart) Gilbert (12 Jun 1902–21 February 1983) m. Alma Gilbert (abt 1906–) m. Willie (Mae Cornett) Kitts (16 Jan 1917–) m. Grace (Lee) Hubbard (6 Aug 1904–6 Mar 1953)
  1. 1. James (R) Gilbert 1922–1973 m. Doris (K.) Gilbert 1927–1994
  2. 2. Louis Gilbert 1928–2008
  3. 3. Willa (Mae) Akers 1926–2008 m. Ray (Everett) Akers 1926–2001
  4. 4. Glenn Gilbert 1925–1984 m. Norma (Jean) Ostrowski 1927–1989
  5. 5. Billie (Glyn) Gilbert 1921–1921

Cecil Gilbert's Timeline

8 Records

1901
12 Jun 1901
Birth of Cecil Hobart Gilbert in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1902
12 Jun 1902
Birth of Cecil Hobart Gilbert in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided here in Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided here in Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided here in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky
District 2, Harlan, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 33
Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided here in Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia
Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Cecil Hobart Gilbert resided here in Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1983
21 February 1983
Age 81
Death of Cecil Hobart Gilbert in Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America
Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1901
    Event Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 41-45B
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-12-4231; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 223
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 218.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375505

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jellico, Campbell, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1492; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375505

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arjay, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 223

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 749; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 218.0; FHL microfilm: 2340484

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 41-45B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Trap Hill, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4443; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 41-45B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlan
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 February 1983
    Event Place: Kenvir, Harlan, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-12-4231; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
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