Kenneth Brian Giddens

Notes:

OBITUARY

Register Guard; 4 Nov 2005

A memorial service will be held Nov. 6 for Kenneth Brian "Ken" Giddens of Santa Rose, Calif., formerly of Junction City, who died Oct. 30 of complications from Marfan syndrome. He was 46.

Giddens was born June 17, 1959, in Hawthorne, Calif., to Gene and Virginia Giddens. He married Allyn Biggs in Santa Rosa on June 9, 1989.

He was a 1977 graduate of Junction City High School and attended Oregon State University in Corvallis.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1981.

He enjoyed raising abandoned greyhound racers. He was a member of the Assistance Dog Institute and the Golden State Greyhound Adoption organization.

Survivors include his wife; his mother and stepfather, Virginia and Huibert Paul of Springfield; a stepson, Eli Awtrey of Moscow, Idaho; a stepdaughter, Meg Awtrey of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and two brothers, Charles of Coburg and Gary of Junction City. His father died previously.

Sunday's service will be held at 5 p.m. in Santa Rosa. The Neptune Society in Santa Rosa is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Assistance Dog Institute (www.assistance dog.org), Golden State Greyhound Adoption (www.golden greyhounds.com) or the National Marfan Foundation (www.marfan.org).



Birth:
California Birth Index, 1905-1995
Name: Kenneth B Giddens
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1959
Gender: Male
Mother's Maiden Name: Burkett
Birth County: Los Angeles

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=130973426&ref=acom
Inscription:
SGT US Air Force

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12451778&ref=acom

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Kenneth Brian Giddens
Last Residence: 97477 Springfield, Lane, Oregon,
BORN: 7 Jun 1959
Died: 30 Oct 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (1967)

Kenneth married Allyn Briggs. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORS

1940 Census
Name: Gene Giddens
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Eldon, Miller, Missouri
Street: E Sixth
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 2nd grade
Household Members:
Hilger Giddens 31
Gladys Giddens 26
Eileen Giddens 10
Gene Giddens 8
Louis Kirby 50 [roomer]
Billy H Starling 22 [roomer]
Reese Roberson 41 [roomer]
Erma Woods 17 [roomer]
Tim Apperson 52 [roomer]
Clyde Parmer 60 [roomer]

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Gene Giddens
SSN: 495-30-4645
Last Residence: 97401 Eugene, Lane, Oregon
BORN: 26 Nov 1931
Last Benefit: 97401, Eugene, Lane, Oregon
Died: Oct 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=130973426&ref=acom

Died:
Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
Name: Gene Had Giddens
Age: 49
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1931
Death Date: 2 Oct 1981
Death Place: Lane
Spouse: Virginia
Certificate: 81-16991

Gene married Virginia M. Burkett 08 Jun 1956, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959
Name: Gene H Giddens
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Age: 24
Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1956
Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse: Virginia M Burkett
Spouse Age: 27

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Hilgas H Giddens [Hilgar H Giddens]
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Equality, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Thomas R Giddens
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's name: Estella M Giddens
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: None
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 44
Estella M Giddens 42
Hilgas H Giddens 10
Curtis T Giddens 7
Erma S Giddens 5

1930 Census
Name: Hilger H Giddens
Birth Year: abt 1909
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Equality, Miller, Missouri
House Number in Cities or Towns: apr 29
Dwelling Number: 132
Family Number: 132
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General fam
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Hilger H Giddens 21
Gladis I Giddens 16
Gladis I Giddens 1 month

1940 Census
Name: Hilger Giddens
Respondent: Yes
Age: 31
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Eldon, Miller, Missouri
Street: E Sixth
Inferred Residence in 1935: Eldon, Miller, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Truck Driver
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: $500
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Hilger Giddens 31
Gladys Giddens 26
Eileen Giddens 10
Gene Giddens 8
Louis Kirby 50 [roomer]
Billy H Starling 22 [roomer]
Reese Roberson 41 [roomer]
Erma Woods 17 [roomer]
Tim Apperson 52 [roomer]
Clyde Parmer 60 [roomer]

OBITUARY

From Find A Grave

Unknown newspaper

Hilger H. Giddens was born in Eldon March 15, 1909 & spent practically all of his life in the community where he was well liked & favorably known, he died in a hospital in Kansas City Nov. 21, 1942. The body was brought here from Kansas City & lay in state at the Kays funeral home until Sunday afternoon at 2:00 O'clock when the funeral service was held at the Eldon Baptist Church by the Pastor Rev. C.E. Hendricks.

Aug. 1, 1928 Mr. Giddens was married to Miss Gladys Wright in Kansas City. To them two children were born, Eileen & Gen, who along with Mrs. Giddens his companion survive. He is also survived by three brothers, Curtis & Oral Giddens of Kansas City & Clarence Giddens of Jefferson City, & his two sisters Viola Long of Crocker, Mo. & Miss Emma Giddens of Kansas City.

About 12 years ago, Mr. Giddens was converted, became a member of the Eldon Baptist Church, lived a consecrated christian life, & member of the church until his death. When he realized the end of his life was near, he testified that he was ready to go & revealed at one time he believed he was called to preach. Interment was made at the Allen Cemetery.

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42663736

Hilger married Gladys Wright. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Thomas R. Giddings [Thomas R. Giddens]
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1880: Piney, Pulaski, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Giddings [Giddens]
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Mary L. Giddings
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members:
William Giddens 53
Mary L. Giddens 48
Delila A. Giddens 19
George W. Giddens 17
James L. Giddens 15
Rance Giddens 14
Andrew J. Giddens 18
Emily M. Giddens 13
Margaret E. Giddens 11
Amanda E. Giddens 10
Eliza J. Giddens 9
Thomas R. Giddings 6
Marion F. Tucker 14 [half brother]

1900 Census
Name: Thomas Giddens
Age: 25
Birth Date: Feb 1875
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1900: Saline, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Estella M Giddens
Marriage Year: 1894
Years Married: 6
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Household Members:
Thomas Giddens 25
Estella M Giddens 22
Clarence Giddens 5
Vada Giddens 3
Ora Giddens 1

1910 Census
Name: Thomas R Giddens
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Equality, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Estella M Giddens
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 35
Estella M Giddens 32
Clarence L Giddens 15
Elva M Giddens 13
Oral Giddens 11
Victor Giddens 6
Hilger H Giddens 1 year 1 month

1920 Census
Name: Thomas R Giddens
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Equality, Miller, Missouri
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Estella M Giddens
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 44
Estella M Giddens 42
Hilgas H Giddens 10
Curtis T Giddens 7
Erma S Giddens 5

1930 Census
Name: Thomas R Giddens
Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Equality, Miller, Missouri
House Number in Cities or Towns: apr 29
Dwelling Number: 131
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General fam
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 55
Estella M Giddens 52
Curtis T Giddens 17
Erma E Giddens 15

1940 Census
Name: Thomas R Giddens
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Saline, Miller, Missouri
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Miller, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Rural, Miller, Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $8
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 45
Income: $510
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 65
Estella Giddens 63

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42663725

Thomas married Mary Estella Allen. Mary was born 19 Sep 1877, Missouri; died 26 Oct 1961, Kansas; was buried , Allen Cemetery, Olean, Miller Co. MO. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Estella M Giddens
Age: 22
Birth Date: Sep 1877
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1900: Saline, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas Giddens
Marriage Year: 1894
Years Married: 6
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Thomas Giddens 25
Estella M Giddens 22
Clarence Giddens 5
Vada Giddens 3
Ora Giddens 1

1910 Census
Name: Estella M Giddens
Age in 1910: 32
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Equality, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas R Giddens
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas R Giddens 35
Estella M Giddens 32
Clarence L Giddens 15
Elva M Giddens 13
Oral Giddens 11
Victor Giddens 6
Hilger H Giddens 1 year 1 month

1920 Census
Name: Estella M Giddens
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Equality, Miller, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas R Giddens
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: None
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 44
Estella M Giddens 42
Hilgas H Giddens 10
Curtis T Giddens 7
Erma S Giddens 5

1930 Census
Name: Estella M Giddens
Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Equality, Miller, Missouri
House Number in Cities or Towns: apr 29
Dwelling Number: 131
Age at First Marriage: 17
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 55
Estella M Giddens 52
Curtis T Giddens 17
Erma E Giddens 15

1940 Census
Name: Estella Giddens
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Saline, Miller, Missouri
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Miller, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Rural, Miller, Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 0
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Thomas R Giddens 65
Estella Giddens 63

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42663732