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Francis Stansbury

Francis Stansbury



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Francis StansburyFrancis Stansbury was born about 1852 in Harford, Maryland, USA; died on 6 Aug 1934 in 1316 Monroe street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Francis married Lewis H Giddens in 1880. Lewis was born on 25 Dec 1844 in Harford, Maryland, USA; died on 24 Apr 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lewis J. Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1876 in Virginia, USA; died in 1903; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Myrtle Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1876 in Maryland, USA.
    3. 4. 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, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. 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.
    5. 6. Clara Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Oct 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. 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; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 8. Luther Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lewis J. GiddensLewis J. Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born in May 1876 in Virginia, USA; died in 1903; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Lewis married Eva Banks on 5 Oct 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Eva (daughter of Dallas Banks and Mary Eliza Buckner) was born in Dec 1876 in Greene, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Jan 1925 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Myrtle GiddensMyrtle Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born in Mar 1876 in Maryland, USA.

    Myrtle married Esten Warren Franklin on 26 Jul 1897 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Esten (son of Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Franklin) was born on 11 Feb 1876 in Philipsburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Aug 1959 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Charles A Franklin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 May 1965 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 4.  William Henry GiddensWilliam Henry Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 27 Feb 1880 in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA; died on 25 Mar 1942 in 654 Reily, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    William married Daisy Helen Johnson on 20 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Daisy (daughter of Henry Johnson and Jane Ellen Alvis) 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, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. 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. 12. James J. Giddens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1989.
    4. 13. Robert Harry Richardson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Feb 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Sarah GiddensSarah Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 1 May 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Jul 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Clara GiddensClara Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 22 Sep 1891 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Oct 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 7.  Ella GiddensElla Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1) was born on 17 May 1877 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Dec 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

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

    Ella married William H Stewart on 28 May 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. William (son of Henry Stewart and Stewart) was born in Jun 1872 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. William H Stewart, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jan 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 15. Annie Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 8.  Luther GiddensLuther Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Francis1)


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Charles A FranklinCharles A Franklin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Myrtle2, 1.Francis1) was born on 12 Feb 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 May 1965 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 10.  Living GiddensLiving Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Francis1)

  3. 11.  Charles Alfred GiddensCharles Alfred Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Francis1) 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.

    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 in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Joan Frances Potter. Joan (daughter of Daniel Marshall Potter, Jr and Fannie M Carter) was born on 11 Apr 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jun 2006 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  James J. GiddensJames J. Giddens Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Francis1) was born on 12 Apr 1922 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Aug 1989.

  5. 13.  Robert Harry RichardsonRobert Harry Richardson Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Francis1) was born on 12 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Feb 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 14.  William H Stewart, JrWilliam H Stewart, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ella2, 1.Francis1) was born on 29 Dec 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Jan 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 15.  Annie StewartAnnie Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ella2, 1.Francis1) was born in Oct 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.



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