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Lela A. Gibson 1880–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Mar 1880

Birth Location: Giles, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 13 Aug 1952

Death Location: Nueces, Texas, United States

Father: Elifus Nevils

Mother: Sarah Nevels

Spouse(s): George Ward

Children(s): Troy Ward, Harry Ward, Euphia Garcia, Marion Ward, Ethel Ward

In 1880, Lela A. Gibson entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, United States, born to Elifus B Nevils And Sarah Barsheba Lucinda Smith Nevels. In 1880, Lela A. Gibson resided in District 20, Giles, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Lela A. Gibson resided in Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas, USA. Lela A. Gibson married George W Ward, and had children including Ethel C Ward, Euphia Gladys Ward Womble Garcia, Harry H Ward, Marion C Ward, Troy Addison Ward. Lela A. Gibson passed away in 1952 in Nueces, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Lela A. Gibson entered the world in Giles, Tennessee, United States, born to Elifus B Nevils And Sarah Barsheba Lucinda Smith Nevels.
  • In 1880, Lela A. Gibson resided in District 20, Giles, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Lela A. Gibson resided in Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas, USA.
  • Lela A. Gibson married George W Ward, and had children including Ethel C Ward, Euphia Gladys Ward Womble Garcia, Harry H Ward, Marion C Ward, Troy Addison Ward.
  • Lela A. Gibson passed away in 1952 in Nueces, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elifus Nevils
1848–1908
Birth Location: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Nevels
1857–1931
Birth Location: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
SN

Spouses(s)

George Ward
1872–1938
Birth Location: Hams Grove, Jefferson, Illinois
GW

Children(s)

Troy Ward
1899–1948
Birth Location: Floyd County, Texas, USA
TW
Harry Ward
1897–1972
Birth Location: Texas
HW
Euphia Garcia
1907–1974
Birth Location: Texas
EG
Marion Ward
1908–
Birth Location: Texas
MW
Ethel Ward
1902–
Birth Location: Texas
EW

Lela Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Lela Gibson
1880–1952
Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Elifus B Nevils
1848–1908
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Barsheba Lucinda Smith) Nevels
1857–1931
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Joshah (Joshua) Nevils
1819–1889
Giles, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth (Bettie Ann) Williams
1820–1880
Tennessee, United States
Soloman Smith
1837–
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Martha (J mceleney) Smith
1828–
Lincoln, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lela Gibson's Descendants

1.
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Lela (A.) Gibson (23 Mar 1880–13 Aug 1952) m. George (W) Ward (7 Oct 1872–04 Sept 1938)
  1. 1. Troy (Addison) Ward 1899–1948 m. Lillie (Elizabeth Wood Ward) Cook 1902–1972
    1. 1. Margaret ("Louise" (Ellis) Ward) Kingsland 1921–1987
    2. 2. Mauvereen (Elizabeth) Ward 1919–1999
    3. 3. Robbie (Nell Ward) Bayless 1923–1997
  2. 2. Harry (H) Ward 1897–1972
  3. 3. Euphia (Gladys Ward Womble) Garcia 1907–1974 m. Dayton (William) Womble 1897–1935 m. Rafael Garcia 1911–
    1. 1. Tommy Womble 1930–2007
    2. 2. Harry Womble 1928–1995
    3. 3. Harlan Womble 1925–1997
    4. 4. Rafael (Garcia) Junior 1940–2010
  4. 4. Marion (C) Ward 1908–
  5. 5. Ethel (C) Ward 1902–

Lela Gibson's Timeline

6 Records

1880
23 Mar 1880
Birth of Lela A. Gibson in Giles, Tennessee, United States
Giles, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Lela A. Gibson resided here in District 20, Giles, Tennessee, United States
District 20, Giles, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 20
Lela A. Gibson resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Lela A. Gibson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas
1920
1920
Age 40
Lela A. Gibson resided here in Clinton, Hunt, Texas
Clinton, Hunt, Texas
1952
13 Aug 1952
Age 72
Death of Lela A. Gibson in Nueces, Texas, United States
Nueces, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1880
    Event Place: Giles, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clinton, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T625_1820; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 547
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Family History Film: 1255257; Page: 383B; Enumeration District: 118
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas; Roll: 1648; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1241648
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375579

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 20, Giles, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 1257; Family History Film: 1255257; Page: 383B; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hunt, Texas; Roll: 1648; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0139; FHL microfilm: 1241648

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T624_1566; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375579

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clinton, Hunt, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clinton, Hunt, Texas; Roll: T625_1820; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 547

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 August 1952
    Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Web: Corpus Christi, Texas, Obituary Index, 1940-2010

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1952
    Event Place: Nueces, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] Web: Corpus Christi, Texas, Obituary Index, 1940-2010
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