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Richard Franklin Gibbs 1928–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 September 1928

Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 15 Aug 1988

Death Location: Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Wallace Gibbs

Mother: Mildred Thompson

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Richard Jr

In 1928, Richard Franklin Gibbs entered the world in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA, born to Wallace Duncan Gibbs And Mildred Anne Thompson. In 1930, Richard Franklin Gibbs resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Richard Franklin Gibbs resided in Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Richard Franklin Gibbs married Pauline, and had children including Richard Franklin Gibbs Jr. Richard Franklin Gibbs passed away in 1988 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Richard Franklin Gibbs entered the world in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA, born to Wallace Duncan Gibbs And Mildred Anne Thompson.
  • In 1930, Richard Franklin Gibbs resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Richard Franklin Gibbs resided in Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • Richard Franklin Gibbs married Pauline, and had children including Richard Franklin Gibbs Jr.
  • Richard Franklin Gibbs passed away in 1988 in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wallace Gibbs
1893–1943
Birth Location: Jonesboro, North Carolina, USA
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Mildred Thompson
1890–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Jr
1947–2009
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
RJ

Richard Gibbs's Ancestors

Self
Richard Gibbs
1928–1988
Birth Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Wallace Duncan Gibbs
1893–1943
Jonesboro, North Carolina, USA
Mildred (Anne) Thompson
1890–
South Carolina
Grandparents
John (P) Gibbs
1848–
, , North Carolina, USA
Mary (Alice) Overbough
1856–1932
Fayetteville, , North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Overbaugh
1824–1890
Mary Brown
1836–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Overbagh
1791–1857
Eva Rockefeller
1796–1871

Richard Gibbs's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Franklin) Gibbs (3 September 1928–15 Aug 1988)
  1. 1. Richard (Franklin Gibbs) Jr 1947–2009

Richard Gibbs's Timeline

7 Records

1928
3 September 1928
Birth of Richard Franklin Gibbs in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Richard Franklin Gibbs resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935-1993
Age 7
Richard Franklin Gibbs resided here in Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
Richard Franklin Gibbs resided here in Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Richard Franklin Gibbs resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1983
14 May 1983
Age 55
Richard Franklin Gibbs was married in Brevard, Florida
Brevard, Florida
1988
15 Aug 1988
Age 60
Death of Richard Franklin Gibbs in Chapel Hill (P), Orange, North Carolina, USA
Chapel Hill (P), Orange, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 September 1928
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Box: 131
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2944; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 60-85
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-34-4726; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 1706; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 404.0.
    [7] North Carolina Birth Index
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Source: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92; Certificate: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 May 1983
    Event Place: Brevard, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and
    [2] Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 1706; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 404.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2944; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 60-85

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sharon, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2944; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 60-85

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Box: 131

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Source: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Chapel Hill (P), Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 244-34-4726; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996, Source: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1988-92; Certificate: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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