Herman Lester Gipson (1922 - 1994)

Born 27 Jul 1922 in Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, United States

Died 6 Feb 1994 at age 71 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, United States

Biography

Herman Lester Gipson was born on July 27, 1922 in Somerville, Morgan, Alabama, United States.

Herman married Evelyn May Mikus (born on February 20, 1925 in Calhoun, Illinois; daughter of [father] and [mother]).

In 1930, Herman (7) was living in household of William T Gepson (50) in District 8, Wayne with his parents, William T (50) and Hattie (47); and his siblings, Woodrow (16), Ellie (11), Thurman (7), and Pearl (6). ^[1]

In 1940, Herman (17) was living in household of N T Gibson (60) in Saline Township, Madison with his parents, N T Gibson (60) and Hattie Gibson (58); and his siblings, Therman Gibson (18), and Pearl Gibson (15). ^[2]

Herman served in World War II. ^[3]

Herman died on February 6, 1994, aged 71.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004953934; FHL microfilm: 2342018; Image number: 464; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03696-7
   FamilySearch Record: SP75-CSJ (accessed 2 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR84-SQLD
   Hermon Gepson (7), single son, in household of William T Gepson (50) in District 8, Wayne, Tennessee, United States. Born in Alabama.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 005459592; Image number: 330; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: KWCD-1P6 (accessed 2 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MB-CC8D
   Herman Gipson (18), single son, in household of N T Gibson (60) in Saline Township, Madison, Illinois, United States. Born in Alabama.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   FamilySearch Record: K8YR-JWT (accessed 2 November 2023)
   Name: Herman L Gipson; Marital Status: Single, with dependents; Race: White; Military Service Date: 02 Nov 1942; Military Service Place: Peoria, Illinois, United States; Birth Date: 1922; Birth Place: ALABAMA; Arc Identifier: 1263923; Branch Alpha Orig: BI; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code Orig: 00; Civil Occupation: Unskilled transportation occupations, n.e.c.; Civil Occupation Orig: 949; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Component Orig: 7; Education: Grammar school; Education Orig: 0; Enlistment Day: 02; Enlistment Month: Nov; Enlistment Month Orig: 11; Enlistment Place: PEORIA ILLINOIS; Enlistment Place Orig: 6167; Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Enlistment Term Orig: 5; Enlistment Year: 1942; Enlistment Year Orig: 42; Event Type: Military Service; Grade Alpha Orig: PVT; Grade Code: Private; Grade Code Orig: 8; Major Force Of Assign: 9; Military Occupation: 6916; Reel Box Card: 10825.144; Serial Number: 36434433; Source: Civil Life; Source Orig: 0.
4. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40433011/herman-l-gipson: accessed), memorial page for Herman L Gipson (27 Jul 1922–6 Feb 1994), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40433011, citing Mikus Cemetery, Golden Eagle, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Genealogical Researcher 53 (contributor 47107999).
5. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   FamilySearch Record: J2YS-K6Y (accessed 2 November 2023)
   Herman L Gipson death 6 Feb 1994 (born 27 Jul 1922) residing in Missouri.
6. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KQM-S2C2 (accessed 2 November 2023)
   Herman Lesteup Gipson death 6 Feb 1994 (born 27 Jul 1922).

See also:

• Obituary of wife Evelyn May Gipson:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101975476; FHL microfilm: 101975476; Image number: 1865
FamilySearch Record: QKGY-6LJ1 (accessed 2 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZZ-QCH7
Name: Lester H Gipson; Source Newspaper: O'Fallon Journal; System Of Record: SLS.

• Obituary of wife Evelyn May Gipson:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101975503; FHL microfilm: 101975503; Image number: 1216
FamilySearch Record: QKRR-HCT6 (accessed 2 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZZ-731V-D
Name: Lester H Gipson; Source Newspaper: Wentzville Journal; System Of Record: SLS.

• Obituary of wife Evelyn May Gipson:

"United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 101975502; FHL microfilm: 101975502; Image number: 1874
FamilySearch Record: QKGF-446F (accessed 2 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZZ-7QQ8-8
Name: Lester H Gipson; Source Newspaper: St. Peters Journal; System Of Record: SLS.

• FamilySearch Person: LY4K-BWG