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Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian 1876–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1876

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 11 February 1954

Death Location: Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Govan Ligman

Mother: Salonar Ligman

Spouse(s): Ewell Killian

Children(s): Willard Killian, Roscoe Killian, Paul Killian, Baxter Killian, Cletus Killian, Tressie Killian, Lawrence Killian, Guy Killian

In 1876, Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian entered the world in North Carolina, born to Govan Ligman And Salonar Ligman. In 1880, Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian resided in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian married Ewell Pinkney Killian, and had children including Baxter Mclee Killian, Cletus Russell Killian, Guy Edwin Killian, Lawrence Ray Killian, Paul Leroy Killian, Roscoe Maloy Killian, Tressie S Killian, Willard Pinkney Killian. Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian passed away in 1954 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian entered the world in North Carolina, born to Govan Ligman And Salonar Ligman.
  • In 1880, Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian resided in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
  • Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian married Ewell Pinkney Killian, and had children including Baxter Mclee Killian, Cletus Russell Killian, Guy Edwin Killian, Lawrence Ray Killian, Paul Leroy Killian, Roscoe Maloy Killian, Tressie S Killian, Willard Pinkney Killian.
  • Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian passed away in 1954 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gerdie Killian's Ancestors

Self
Gerdie Killian
1876–1954
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Govan Ligman
1845–1930
North Carolina
Salonar Ligman
1854–1936
North Carolina
Grandparents
Eli Sigmon
1814–1882
Anna (L) Sigmon
1818–1907
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Sigman
1766–1841
Cathrine Sigman
1762–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gerdie Killian's Descendants

1.
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Gerdie (Iona Sigmon) Killian (Abt 1876–11 February 1954) m. Ewell (Pinkney) Killian (23 July 1870–2 October 1929)
  1. 1. Willard (Pinkney) Killian 1917–1987
  2. 2. Roscoe (Maloy) Killian 1899–1976
  3. 3. Paul (Leroy) Killian 1911–1991
  4. 4. Baxter (McLee) Killian 1897–1979
  5. 5. Cletus (Russell) Killian 1901–1967
  6. 6. Tressie (S) Killian 1906–1933
  7. 7. Lawrence (Ray) Killian 1903–1969
  8. 8. Guy (Edwin) Killian 1909–2003

Gerdie Killian's Timeline

6 Records

1875
28 March 1875
Birth of Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian
None
1876
Abt 1876
Birth of Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 4
Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian resided here in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian resided here in Rural
Rural
1940
1940
Age 64
Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian resided here in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1954
11 February 1954
Age 78
Death of Gerdie Iona Sigmon Killian
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 March 1875
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1876
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02886; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18-9
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: 957; Page: 414A; Enumeration District: 042
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: 957; Page: 414A; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02886; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02886; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 February 1954
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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