Hilger Hadley Giddens

Male 1909 - 1942  (33 years)


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  • Name Hilger Hadley Giddens 
    Born 15 Mar 1909  Miller Co. MO Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Nov 1942  Kansas City, MO Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Allen Cemetery, Olean, Miller Co. MO Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • 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

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      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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1952, Miller Co. MO Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Mary Estella Allen,   b. 19 Sep 1877, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Oct 1961, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Family ID F12580  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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