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Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship 1895–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1895

Birth Location: Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 23 Apr 1980

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

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Spouse(s): Elma Bryant

Children(s): G. Blankenship, Edith Blankenship

In 1895, Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship entered the world in Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA, born to James S Blankenship And Willa Rose. In 1951, Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship resided in Tennessee. Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship married Elma Frances Elma Bryant, and had children including Edith Louise Blankenship, G Y Blankenship. Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship passed away in 1980 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship entered the world in Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA, born to James S Blankenship And Willa Rose.
  • In 1951, Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship resided in Tennessee.
  • Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship married Elma Frances Elma Bryant, and had children including Edith Louise Blankenship, G Y Blankenship.
  • Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship passed away in 1980 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.

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Gilbert Blankenship's Ancestors

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Gilbert Blankenship
1895–1980
Birth Place: Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA
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Gilbert Blankenship's Descendants

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Gilbert (Theodore (Gib)) Blankenship (21 May 1895–23 Apr 1980) m. Elma (Frances (Elma)) Bryant (06 Aug 1900–29 Mar 2001)
  1. 1. G. (Y.) Blankenship 1928–1928
  2. 2. Edith (Louise) Blankenship 1924–2019 m. Herod (Duane (Duane)) Highlander 1927–1993

Gilbert Blankenship's Timeline

3 Records

1895
21 May 1895
Birth of Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship in Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA
Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 56
Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1980
23 Apr 1980
Age 85
Death of Gilbert Theodore (Gib) Blankenship in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1895
    Event Place: Greenback, Loudon County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Loudon; Roll: 1877378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Loudon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Loudon; Roll: 1877378

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1980
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

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