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Louis H Giddens

Louis H Giddens



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  1. 1.  Louis H GiddensLouis 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:

    PVT.CO.C 39th REGT.U.S.INF

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Myrtle Franklin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Luther Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Louis Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1876 in Virginia, USA; died in 1903.
    4. 5. Ella Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1877 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Dec 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. William Henry Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 7. Sarah Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jul 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 8. Clara Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Myrtle FranklinMyrtle Franklin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1)

  2. 3.  Luther GiddensLuther Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1)

  3. 4.  Louis GiddensLouis Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1) was born in May 1876 in Virginia, USA; died in 1903.

    Other Events:

    • Criminal: 26 Sep 1896, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Lewis J. Giddens Alleged Fire-Bug Captured _26 Sep 1896
    • Residence: 1900, East Huntingdon, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Louis married Eva Banks on 5 Oct 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Eva (daughter of Dallas Banks and Eliza Buckner) was born in Mar 1877 in Virginia, USA; died on 29 Jan 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Ella GiddensElla Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1) was born on 17 May 1877 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Dec 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ella Giddens

    Family/Spouse: William Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  William Henry GiddensWilliam Henry Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1) 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.

    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. 9. William Lewis Giddens, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 10. Charles Alfred Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 11. James J. Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1989.

  6. 7.  Sarah GiddensSarah Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1) was born on 1 May 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jul 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Giddons
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, 1203 Monroe street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Race: Black


  7. 8.  Clara GiddensClara Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Louis1) was born in Sep 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

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



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  William Lewis Giddens, IIWilliam Lewis Giddens, II Descendancy chart to this point (6.William2, 1.Louis1) was born on 3 Jun 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 10.  Charles Alfred GiddensCharles Alfred Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (6.William2, 1.Louis1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Employer: Ross H Boas Height: 6 6 Weight: 157 Complexion: Light Brown Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Next of Kin: Daisey Ellen Giddens
    • Residence: 4 May 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Lorraine Cobb. Lorraine (daughter of Arthur Cobb and Cassie A Bolden) was born on 7 Jun 1922 in Reidsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Jun 1989; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Joan Frances Potter Smallwood Giddens. Joan was born on 11 Apr 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jun 2006 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  James J. GiddensJames J. Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (6.William2, 1.Louis1) was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1989.



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