Born 7 Dec 1893 in Colbert County, Alabama

Ancestors

Husband of Susie Cole (Morgan) Gargis — married 11 Sep 1934 in Colbert County, Alabama

Died 15 Mar 1963 in Leighton, Colbert County, Alabama

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Biography of John Henry Gargis

John Henry Gargis was born in 7 Dec 1893. He passed away 15 Mar1963. He was the son of Loney Gargis born ca Jan 1874 and Mary who was born about 1871.

John Henry Gargis was married twice. Both marriages were to daughters of Edward Dillard Morgan. His first marriage was to Lucy Ellen Morgan. His second marriage was to Susie Cole Morgan.He married Susie Cole Morgan in 1934, after Lucy Ellen Morgan Gargis' death. Susie and John Henry had one son, John Morgan Gargis.

Marriage record to first wife:

Name: John Henry Gargis

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 30 Jul 1914

Event Place: Colbert, Alabama, United States

Age: 20

Birth Year (Estimated): 1894

Spouse's Name: Lucy Morgan

Spouse's Age: 20

Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1894

Page: 214

Image Number: 00881

GS Film Number: 001976517

Digital Folder Number: 007066772^[1]

Marriage to his second wife:

Marriage record:

Name: John H Gargis

Gender: Male

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 11 Sep 1934

Event Place: Colbert, Alabama, United States

Age: 39

Birth Year (Estimated): 1895

Spouse's Name: Susie Morgan

Spouse's Age: 28

Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1906

Image Number: 01243

GS Film Number: 001976519

Digital Folder Number: 007066774^[2]

John Henry Gargis and Lucy Ellen Morgan had the following children:

Edward Toney Gargis

Bruce Gargis

Willard Gargis

William Howard Gargis

Luther Oneal Gargis

Billy Jean/Gene Gargis

On his WWI Draft Registration Card he is described as tall, slender, brown hair and eyes, farms for his own benefit. He is married and has one child at home who are dependent on him.

WWI Draft Registration Card:

Name: John Henry Gargis

Event Type: Draft Registration

Event Date: 1917-1918

Event Place: Colbert County, Alabama, United States

Gender: Male

Nationality: United States

Birth Date: 07 Dec 1893

Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States

Affiliate Publication Number: M1509

Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards

GS Film Number: 1509371

Digital Folder Number: 005146820

Image Number: 04442^[3]

Death of John Henry Gargis:

Name: John Henry Gargis

Event Date: 15 Mar 1963

Event Place: Leighton, Colbert, Alabama

Gender: Male

Age (Original): 69y

Birth Year (Estimated): 1894

Spouse's Name: Susie C. Gargis

Father's Name: Tom Gargis

Mother's Name: Mary Mcgee

GS Film number: 1909052

Reference ID: 5805^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Citing this Record: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKMY-CQLD : 17 October 2017), John Henry Gargis and Lucy Morgan, 30 Jul 1914; citing Colbert, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,976,517
2. ↑ Citing this Record: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29NK-8WQ : 17 October 2017), John H Gargis and Susie Morgan, 11 Sep 1934; citing Colbert, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,976,519
3. ↑ Citing this Record: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3P6-HTP : 13 March 2018), John Henry Gargis, 1917-1918; citing Colbert County, Alabama, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,509,371
4. ↑ Citing this Record: "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX6Y-Z4V : 15 February 2018), Susie C. Gargis in entry for John Henry Gargis, 15 Mar 1963; citing reference 5805, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 1,909,052

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