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Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson 1915–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1915

Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky

Death Date: 16 Jan 1998

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William *

Mother: Bertha *

Spouse(s): Artis Jennings, Aaron Fulkerson

Children(s): Marvin Fulkerson

In 1915, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson entered the world in Henderson, Kentucky, born to William Aubrey Gibson And Bertha Elizabeth Handley. In 1920, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided in Robard, Henderson, Kentucky. In 1930, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky. Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson married Aaron C Fulkerson, Artis W Jennings, and had children including Kenneth A Fulkerson, Marvin Edward Fulkerson. Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson passed away in 1998 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson entered the world in Henderson, Kentucky, born to William Aubrey Gibson And Bertha Elizabeth Handley.
  • In 1920, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided in Robard, Henderson, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky.
  • Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson married Aaron C Fulkerson, Artis W Jennings, and had children including Kenneth A Fulkerson, Marvin Edward Fulkerson.
  • Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson passed away in 1998 in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William *
1886–1966
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky
W*
Bertha *
1885–1958
Birth Location: Kentucky
B*

Spouses(s)

Artis Jennings
1906–1991
Birth Location: Kentucky
AJ
Aaron Fulkerson
1912–1959
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
AF

Children(s)

Marvin Fulkerson
1937–2015
Birth Location: Kentucky
MF

Dorothy Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Gibson
1915–1998
Birth Place: Henderson, Kentucky
Parents
William Aubrey Gibson *
1886–1966
Henderson County, Kentucky
Bertha (Elizabeth Handley) *
1885–1958
Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Carroll Gibson) *
1859–1921
Kentucky
Nancy (Ann "Nannie" Handley) *
1860–1937
Union County, Kentucky
John (T) Handley
1852–1943
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Ann Elizabeth Weldon) *
1851–1932
Webster, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Sr*
1828–1899
Eliza Webster
1838–1896
James Handley
1828–1905
Sarah Duncan
1832–1879
William *
1830–1908
Martha *
1830–1900
Zeddock Weldon
1820–1880
Eveline Robards
1821–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Berryman *
1785–1870
Sussan *
1791–1865
Joseph Webster
1800–1844
Elizabeth Cooley
1808–1843
Mark Handley
1796–1855
Mary
1800–1863
Elijah Duncan
1794–1869
Nancy Lewis
1789–1834
Mark Handley
1796–1855
Mary
1800–1863
Elijah Duncan
1794–1869
Nancy Lewis
1789–1834
Weldon
–1840
Elizabeth
1790–1850
James Robards
1789–
Nancy Moss
1791–1831

Dorothy Gibson's Descendants

1.
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Dorothy (Hiawatha) Gibson (30 Mar 1915–16 Jan 1998) m. Artis (W.) Jennings (2 Nov 1906–25 Sept 1991) m. Aaron (C) Fulkerson (18 Dec 1912–11 Jan 1959)
  1. 1. Marvin (Edward) Fulkerson 1937–2015

Dorothy Gibson's Timeline

7 Records

1915
30 Mar 1915
Birth of Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 5
Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided here in Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 15
Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided here in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 20
Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided here in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1998
1998-1999
Age 83
Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson resided here in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1998
16 Jan 1998
Age 83
Death of Dorothy Hiawatha Gibson in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1915
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51-4
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-26-8874; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 426
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 1074.0; FHL microfilm: 2340485
    [6] Kentucky, Marriage Index
    [7] Kentucky, Birth Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1998; Roll: 02
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 426

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 750; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 1074.0; FHL microfilm: 2340485

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1316; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998-1999
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Henderson; State: Kentucky; Year(s): 1998-1999

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] Kentucky, Marriage Index

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1998
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-26-8874; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1998; Roll: 02
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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