Hilger Hadley Giddens

1909 - 1942  (33 years)

• Name	Hilger Hadley Giddens
  Born	15 Mar 1909	Miller Co. MO
  Gender	Male
  Died	21 Nov 1942	Kansas City, MO
  Buried	Allen Cemetery, Olean, Miller Co. MO
  	Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42663736
  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.
  Person ID	I29622	Master File
  Last Modified	26 May 2015

  
  

  Father	Thomas Richard Giddens,   b. 28 Feb 1875, Pulaski Co. MO ,   d. 27 May 1952, Miller Co. MO  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Mary Estella Allen,   b. 19 Sep 1877, Missouri ,   d. 26 Oct 1961, Kansas  (Age 84 years)
  Family ID	F12580	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gladys Wright
  Children	1. Gladys Eileen Giddens,   b. ca 1930, Miller Co. MO + 2. Gene Hadley Giddens,   b. 26 Nov 1931, Miller Co. MO ,   d. 02 Oct 1981, Eugene, Lane Co. OR  (Age 49 years)
  Last Modified	26 May 2015
  Family ID	F12582	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart