Gibbs, Eunice

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Birth

Eunice Gibbs was born in December 1, 1919, the daughter of Harry Gibbs and Vertie Clow, Star Route, Altamont. Her siblings were:

Education

Military Service

Eunice Gibbs served in the WAVES in World War II.

FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was given Saturday night at the Knox church hall in honor of Eunice Gibbs, who has enlisted in the WAVES.

The the supper table several patriotic songs were sung, the words having been changed to those more fitting for the occasion. Rev. Norman E. VanderHart acted as toastmaster. Eunice was presented with a Parker fountain pen and pencil set, leather writing portfolio, and a sum of money. The 75 guests present wrote story pictures, from old magazines, of the life of Yoeman Gibbs.

The contributions and services of the many friends, including Rev. and Mrs. VanderHart, Miss Orpha E. Gage, Mrs. Eldon E. Quay, Mrs. Patrick Nicholson and Mrs. Alton Gibbs, were greatly appreciated.

Eunice is wished the best of luck by her freinds.

Altamont Enterprise - April 16, 1943


Eunice Gibbs O'Donnell, Ph. M 1-c, who had been on a trip to see her husband, Robert O'Donnell, Ph. M. 1-c, in California, and was at the home of her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Harry Gibbs, returned to Davisvllle, R. I. where she is stationed.

Altamont Enterprise - June 15, 1945

Occupation

Marriage & Children

Eunice Gibbs married Rev. Robert O'Donnell. Their children were:

  • Kenneth O'Donnell
  • Robert O'Donnell
  • Timothy O'Donnell

Death

O'DONNELL
EUNICE GIBBS
1919 - 1966
Knox Cemetery
Photo by Donna Gwin

Eunice Gibbs died December 22, 1966

Obituary

Eunice Gibbs O'Donnell Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - December 30, 1966

Died 0'DONNELL - Suddenly Dec, 22, (1966) Eunice Gibbs, 882 12th St., Hammonton, N. J., formerly of Star Route, Altamont. Wife of Rev. Robert O'Donnell. Mother of Kenneth, Robert and Timothy O'Donnell. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs, Star Route, Altamont.

Sister of Francis Gibbs, Altamont; Alton Gibbs, Poughkeepsie, and Mrs. Betty LaGrange, Westerlo, and the late James Gibbs. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Hammond Methodist church Tuesday morning and the Knox Reformed church Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Knox Cemetery. Arrangements by Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont.

Altamont Enterprise - December 30, 1966

O'DONNELL — Suddenly, December 22, 1966, Eunice Gibbs of 882 Twelfth Street, Hammonton, New Jersey, formerly of Star Route. Altamont, New York, wife of Rev. Robert O'Donnell; mother of Kenneth, Robert and Timothy O'Donnell; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glbbs of Star Route, Altamont, New York; sister of Francis Gibbs of Altamont, Alton Glbbs of -Poughkeepsie and Mrs. Betty La Grange of Westerlo a n d the late James Glbbs. Also survived by several nieces ond nephews. Funeral services from the Hammonton Methodist Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the Knox Reformed Church, Knox, New York Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment, Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Knox Reformed Church building fund.

Schenectady Gazette - December 26, 1966

Social Security

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Eunice Odonnell[1]
Name: Eunice Odonnell
SSN: 068-18-7203
Born: 1 Dec 1919
Died: Dec 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951

Census Records

1920 United States Federal Census about Eunice E Gibbs[1]

Name: Eunice E Gibbs
Age: 0
[1/12]
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Knox, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Harry Gibbs
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Vertie Gibbs
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Members:
Name Age
Harry Gibbs 31
Vertie Gibbs 26
Francis Gibbs 5
Alton Gibbs 1
[1 11/12]
Eunice E Gibbs 0
[1/12]

1930 United States Federal Census about Eunice E Gibbs[1]

Name: Eunice E Gibbs
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Home in 1930: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home: View Map
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Harrey B Gibbs
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Virtie C Gibbs
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Members:
Name Age
Harrey B Gibbs 42
Virtie C Gibbs 38
Francis C Gibbs 15
Alton H Gibbs 12
Eunice E Gibbs 10
James A Gibbs 8
Betty J Gibbs 4
4 6/12]

1940 United States Federal Census about Eunice Gibbs[1]

Name: Eunice Gibbs
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Knox, Albany, New York
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Pleasant Valley Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Knox, Albany, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 1A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Harry Gibbs 51
Vertie Gibbs 47
Francis Gibbs 25
Alton Gibbs 22
Eunice Gibbs 20
James Gibbs 18
Betty Gibbs 14

Additional Media

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 www.Ancestry.com