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William Henry Giddens

William Henry Giddens



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  1. 1.  William Henry Giddens was born on 27 Feb 1880 in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA (son of Louis H Giddens and Francis Stansbury); died on 25 Mar 1942 in 654 Reily street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

    Notes:

    When William Henry Giddens was born on February 27, 1880, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, his father, Louis, was 35 and his mother, Francis, was 23. He married Daisy Helen Johnson on May 20, 1907, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They had three children during their marriage. He died on March 25, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 62, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.

    WILLIAM H. GIDDENS
    William H. Giddens died at his home, 654 Reily street, yesterday at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Daisy Giddens three sons, W. Lewis, Charles A., and James J. Giddens, all of Harrisburg; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ella Washington and Mrs. Myrtle Franklin, both of Harrisburg; a brother, Luther Giddens, Philadelphia, and a grandson, Leroy Giddens, Harrisburg.
    Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Monroe Street Church of God with the Rev. W. J. Winfield, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Friends may visit the home tomorrow afternoon and evening, 1 to 9 p. m.

    The Evening News
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    28 Mar 1942, Sat • Page 15

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    William married Daisy Helen Johnson on 20 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Daisy (daughter of Henry Johnson and Ellen Olvis) was born in Jan 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Nov 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. William Lewis Giddens, II was born on 3 Jun 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Charles Alfred Giddens was born on 19 Feb 1919 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Mar 1991 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. James J. Giddens was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1989.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Louis H Giddens was born on 25 Dec 1844 in Harford County, Maryland, USA; died on 24 Apr 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lewis Giddings
    • Name: Lewis Giddons
    • Name: Lewis H Giddens
    • Residence: 1883, Delaware, USA; Relation to Head: Soldier
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1920, 1111 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Race: Black

    Notes:

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    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Louis married Francis Stansbury in 1880. Francis was born about 1852 in Harford County, Maryland, USA; died on 6 Aug 1934 in 1316 Monroe street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Francis Stansbury was born about 1852 in Harford County, Maryland, USA; died on 6 Aug 1934 in 1316 Monroe street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: F Stansberry
    • Name: Frances Giddens
    • Name: Frances Giddens
    • Name: Frances Giddons
    • Residence: 1870, District 2, Harford, Maryland, USA; Race Black Gender Female Post Office Havre De Grace Occupation Cook
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, 1111 Calder street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1923, Pennsylvania, USA; Relation to Head: Widow

    Notes:

    Francis R Stansberry was born in 1857 in Harford, Maryland. She married Louis H Giddens in 1880. They had seven children in 16 years. She died on August 6, 1934, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 77, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.

    MRS. FRANCES GIDDENS
    Mrs. Frances Giddens 77 died suddenly of a heart attack at her home, 1316 Monroe street, on Monday afternoon. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ella Washington and Mrs. Myrtle Franklin, both of Harrisburg: two sons, Luther Giddens, of Philadelphia and William Giddens, of Harrisburg; twelve grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Monroe Street Church of God, with the Rev. R. S. Bedford, of Virginia, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Burnett, of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church and the Rev. W. J. Winfield, of Monroe Street Church of God. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. The body may be viewed tomorrow evening between 6 and 9 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Franklin, 1211 North Cameron street.

    The Evening News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 08 Aug 1934, Wed • Page 4.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Myrtle Franklin
    2. Luther Giddens
    3. Louis Giddens was born in May 1876 in Virginia, USA; died in 1903.
    4. Ella Giddens was born on 17 May 1877 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Dec 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 1. William Henry Giddens was born on 27 Feb 1880 in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA; died on 25 Mar 1942 in 654 Reily street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Sarah Giddens was born on 1 May 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jul 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Clara Giddens was born in Sep 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.



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