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Gilbert Petty 1926–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1926

Birth Location: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 Feb 2001

Death Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA

Father: Thomas Petty

Mother: Classie Pippens

Spouse(s): Ewanda\Awanda Holbrook

Children(s):

In 1926, Gilbert Petty entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Thomas Petty And Classie Pippens. In 1930, Gilbert Petty resided in Pine Grove, Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Gilbert Petty resided in Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Gilbert Petty married Ewanda Awanda Wanda Lee Holbrook, and had children including Laurie Anne Petty. Gilbert Petty passed away in 2001 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Gilbert Petty entered the world in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Thomas Petty And Classie Pippens.
  • In 1930, Gilbert Petty resided in Pine Grove, Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Gilbert Petty resided in Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA.
  • Gilbert Petty married Ewanda Awanda Wanda Lee Holbrook, and had children including Laurie Anne Petty.
  • Gilbert Petty passed away in 2001 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Petty's Ancestors

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Gilbert Petty
1926–2001
Birth Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Thomas Petty
1885–
Ethelsville, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Classie Pippens
1893–
Noxubee County, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Henry Petty
1840–
Virginia, USA
Callie Petty
1848–
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Petty's Timeline

10 Records

1926
2 May 1926
Birth of Gilbert Petty in Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Gilbert Petty resided here in Pine Grove, Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Pine Grove, Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Gilbert Petty resided here in Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA
Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA
1940
1940
Age 14
Gilbert Petty resided here in Beat 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
1945
1945
Age 19
Gilbert Petty resided here in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 24
Gilbert Petty resided here in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
1992
1992
Age 66
Gilbert Petty resided here in Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
1995
1995
Age 69
Gilbert Petty resided here in Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
1995
1995
Age 69
Gilbert Petty resided here in Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
2001
8 Feb 2001
Age 75
Death of Gilbert Petty in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1926
    Event Place: Bessemer, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 141
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lowndes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02046; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 44-18
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Columbus, Lowndes, M

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine Grove, Pickens, Alabama; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339781

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lowndes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02046; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 44-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lowndes, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02046; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 44-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 141

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 May 1945
    Event Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 141
    [2] Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations, Page 1 - Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations 2 May 1945

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Columbus, Lowndes, M

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Hesperia, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 2001
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [3] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012

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