YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

John Henry Gunn 1919 – 2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1919

Birth Location: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 6 Nov 2008

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: James Gunn

Mother: Nellie Rife

Spouse(s): Blanch Jefferson, Audrey Jones

Children(s): Larry Miller, John Gunn, Leslie Gunn, Marci Gunn, James Gunn

In 1919, John Henry Gunn Sr entered the world in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA, born to James Dowya Gunn and Nellie Rife. In 1920, John Henry Gunn Sr resided in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA. In 1925, John Henry Gunn Sr resided in Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA. John Henry Gunn Sr married Blanch Marie Jefferson, Audrey Mae Jones, and had children including Larry Eugene Miller, John Henry Gunn, Leslie M Gunn, Marci D Gunn, James E Gunn. John Henry Gunn Sr passed away in 2008 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for John Gunn
JG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1919, John Henry Gunn Sr entered the world in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA, born to James Dowya Gunn and Nellie Rife.
  • In 1920, John Henry Gunn Sr resided in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1925, John Henry Gunn Sr resided in Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • John Henry Gunn Sr married Blanch Marie Jefferson, Audrey Mae Jones, and had children including Larry Eugene Miller, John Henry Gunn, Leslie M Gunn, Marci D Gunn, James E Gunn.
  • John Henry Gunn Sr passed away in 2008 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gunn
1897 – 1977
Birth Location: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
JG
Nellie Rife
1897 – 1962
Birth Location: Cameron, Ray, Missouri, USA
NR

Spouses(s)

Blanch Jefferson
1922 – 1994
Birth Location: Iowa
BJ
Audrey Jones
1928 – 1995
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk ,Iowa, USA
AJ

Children(s)

Larry Miller
1949 – 2012
Birth Location: Des Moines City, Polk, Iowa
LM
John Gunn
1947 –
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk ,Iowa, USA
JG
Leslie Gunn
1960 –
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk ,Iowa, USA
LG
Marci Gunn
1965 –
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk ,Iowa, USA
MG
James Gunn
1965 –
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk ,Iowa, USA
JG

John Gunn's Ancestors

Self
John Gunn
1919 – 2008
Birth Place: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
Parents
James Dowya Gunn
1897 – 1977
Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
Nellie Rife
1897 – 1962
Cameron, Ray, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
John Gunn
1878 –
Missouri
Florence (B) Weston
1883 – 1919
Missouri
John (Henry) Rife
1869 – 1937
Richmond, Missouri
Martha ('Mattie') Menefee
1864 – 1912
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Ned Rife
1836 – 1910
Frances Cunningham
1838 – 1880
Mingo Menefee
1825 – 1878
Ellen Menefee
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cunningham

John Gunn's Descendants

1.
JG
John (Henry) Gunn (3 Jun 1919 – 6 Nov 2008) m. Blanch (Marie) Jefferson (abt 1922 – 11 Nov 1994) m. Audrey (Mae) Jones (11 Nov 1928 – 5 Feb 1995)
  1. 1. Larry (Eugene) Miller (15 Jun 1949 – 31 Aug 2012) m. Gail (Christine) Lewis (abt 1952 – )
  2. 2. John (Henry) Gunn (4 Jul 1947 – )
  3. 3. Leslie (M) Gunn (26 Apr 1960 – ) m. Greta Gunn
  4. 4. Marci (D) Gunn (20 Jan 1965 – ) m. Arthur (P) Rabon (abt 1966 – )
    1. 1. Jordan (Patrick) Rabon (Jul 1988 – ) m. Jessica (Marie) Robinson (abt 1982 – )
  5. 5. James (E) Gunn (26 Apr 1965 – ) m. Renea Gunn

John Gunn's Timeline

11 Records

1919
3 Jun 1919
Birth of John Henry Gunn Sr in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 6
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 21
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1941
1941
Age 22
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1955
1955
Age 36
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1996
1996
Age 77
John Henry Gunn Sr resided here in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IA
2008
6 Nov 2008
Age 89
Death of John Henry Gunn Sr in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 185
    [5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100-84
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 2340412
    [10] Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1940, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Microfilm Records
    [11] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [12] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.8194922,0.1877804,0.9728426&xid=3355
    [14] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.81886035,0.1863474,0.9759229&xid=3355
    [15] Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 12/ Jul/ 1940; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.1758263

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lathrop, Clinton, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 2340412

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100-84

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01195; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100-84
    [2] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Iowa
    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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Des Moines, IA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 185

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.8194922,0.1877804,0.9728426&xid=3355
    [2] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.81886035,0.1863474,0.9759229&xid=3355
    [3] Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 12/ Jul/ 1940; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.1758263

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 2008
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, 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., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.8194922,0.1877804,0.9728426&xid=3355
    [5] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 9 Nov 2008; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA; ,0.81886035,0.1863474,0.9759229&xid=3355
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2012

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Gunn

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE