Alton Charles Gilby

Alton Charles Gilby was born March 29, 1893, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND, and died August 19, 1956, in Multnomah Co., OR, at age 63. He is the son of Frank Gilby of Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada, and Barbara Hannah Alton of Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada. Buried in Longview Memorial Cemetery.

Julia Easthouse was born March 22, 1900, in Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., MN, and died June 4, 1972, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 72. She is the daughter of Ole Easthoas of Norway and Ingeborg Klepp of Norway.

Alton Charles Gilby and Julia Easthouse were married about 1924 in Unknown.

Alton Charles Gilby and Julia (Easthouse) Gilby had at least two children:

  1. Frances Barbara Gilby: Born November 17, 1925, in Jackson Co., OR. Married to Louis G. "Louie" Anderson: Born February 28, 1922, in Oregon; Died November 22, 1988, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 66).
  2. Alton Roy Gilby: Born December 31, 1926, in Jackson Co., OR; Died October 16, 1991, in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA (age 64).

After Alton Charles Gilby died, Julia (Easthouse) Gilby married Louis Madison Whiteside.

Lewis Madison Whiteside was born January 18, 1898, in McKinley Twp., Garfield Co., OK, and died November 30, 1975, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 77. He is the son of George W. Whiteside of Lake Prairie, Marion Co., IA, and Della Steward of Fall River, Greenwood Co., KS.

Lewis Madison Whiteside and Julia (Easthouse) Gilby were married May 7, 1961, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Lewis Madison Whiteside and Julia (Easthouse) (Gilby) Whiteside had no children.

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Alton Charles Gilby was born March 29, 1893, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

In 1889 and 1890 the Grand Forks, ND City Directory shows Frank Gilby, 521 S. 6th Street, is a Switchman for the St. P M & M Railroad. In 1891 and 1892 Mrs. Frank Gilby at the same address is listed as an Artist.

Julia Easthouse was born March 22, 1900. in Excel Twp., Marshall Co., MN.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken in 1900, shows Frank Gilby (age 42) born March 1858 in English Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1878 and a Naturalized citizen is a Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 531 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Barbara H. Gilby (age 36) born April 1864 in English Canada to English Canadian and English-born parents and having emigrated in 1887, with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents: Roy F. Gilby (age 10) born May 1890; and Alton C. Gilby (age 7) born March 1893. Two Lodgers also live in the household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Ole Easthouse (age 37) born December 1862 in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1888 with Pa citizenship is a Farmer renting his own farm with a mortgage and living in Exel Twp., Marshall Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of eight years, Engeborg Easthouse (age 29) born September 1870 in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1891, with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive. Also living there are Ole's five children, all born to Norwegian-born parents: Siri Easthouse (age 7) born September 1892 in North Dakota; Ole Easthouse (age 5) born June 1895 in North Dakota; Anna Easthouse (age 3) born April 1897 in Minnesota; Jo Easthouse (age 1) born December 1898 in Minnesota; and Julia Easthouse (age 2/12) born March 1900 in Minnesota.

The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 27, 1905, shows Ole Easthouse (age 43-5/12) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 8 years and 3 months and having lived in this district for 1 year is a Farmer Twp. 154, Marshall Co., MN. Living with him is Ingeborg Easthouse (age 35-7/12) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 8 years and 3 months and having lived in this district for 11 months is a Domestic. Also living there are children, all unmarried and born to Norwegian-born parents: Sarah Easthouse (age 13) born in North Dakota and having lived in Minnesota for 8 years and 3 months and having lived in this district for 11 months; Ole Easthouse, Jr. (age 10-4/12) born in North Dakota and having lived in Minnesota for 8 years and 3 months and having lived in this district for 11 months; Annie Easthouse (age 8-1/12) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 8 years and 1 month and having lived in this district for 11 months; Joe Easthouse (age 6) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 6 years and 5 months and having lived in this district for 11 months; and Julia Easthouse (age 5-2/12) born in Minnesota and having lived in Minnesota for 5 years and 2 months and having lived in this district for 11 months.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Frank Gilby (age 52) born in English Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1879 is a Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 521 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 22 years, Barbara A. Gilby (age 46) born in English Canada to English and Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1887, with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents: Frank R. Gilby (age 19); and Alton C. Gilby (age 17). Four Roomers also live in the household.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Ole Easthouse, Sr. (age 47) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1889 and a Naturalized citizen is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Exel Twp., Marshall Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 18 years, Ingeborg Easthouse (age 39) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1891, with 9 of the 10 children born to her still alive. Also living there are Ole's nine children, all unmarried and born to Norwegian-born parents: Sarah Easthouse (age 17) born in North Dakota, a Servant in a Hotel; Ole Easthouse, Jr. (age 15) born in North Dakota, a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Anne Easthouse (age 12) born in Minnesota; Joe Easthouse (age 11) born in Minnesota; Julia Easthouse (age 10) born in Minnesota; Martha Easthouse (age 8) born in Minnesota; Tom Easthouse (age 6) born in Minnesota; Andrew Easthouse (age 5) born in Minnesota; and Alice Easthouse (age 2) born in Minnesota.

Ingeborg Easthouse died August 2, 1911, in Marshall Co., MN.

The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken on April 1, 1915, shows Frank Gilby (age 20-60) born in a Foreign Country is living in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him are: Barbara Gilby (age 20-60) born in a Foreign Country; Alton Gilby (age 20-60) born in the United States; and Helene George (age 20-60) born in the United States.

The WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1917, shows Alton Charles Gilby is an unmarried Student living at 521 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Frances Gilby (age 60) born in English Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1875 and Naturalized in 1883 is a Post Office Department Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 521 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Barbara Gilby (age 55) born in English Canada to English and English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1887 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1893. Another family also rents at that address.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Frank Gilby (age 29) born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents is a Mechanical Engineer owning his own home with a mortgage and living  on Monestepier Ave., 21st Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife Margret Gilby (age 28) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents, and is a Naturalized citizen. Also living there is his daughter, Jenet Gilby (age 12/12) born in Michigan to North Dakota and Scottish-born parents. Also living there is Frank's married brother: Alton Gilby (age 26) born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents, a Teacher at the Y. M. C. A.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Sarah Hagen (age 27) born in North Dakota to Norwegian-born parents is widowed and Keeps Boarders at Home renting her home at 313 Ninth Street, 4th Ward, City of Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., MN. Living with her are her three children, all born in North Dakota to Minnesota and North Dakota-born parents: Joseph Hagan (age 4-11/12); Isabella Hagen (age 3-4/12); and Blanche Hagen (1-3/12). Also living there are her unmarried brother and sister, both born in Minnesota to Norwegian-born parents: Joe Easthouse (age 21) a Carpenter in a Factory; and Julia Easthouse (age 19-9/12), a Maid in Homes.

Alton Charles Gilby and Julia Easthouse were married about 1924 in Unknown.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Alton C. Gilby (age 37) born in North Dakota to English Canadian-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Jewelry Watch Repairman renting his home for $26/month and is living at 2810 Second Ave. South, 8th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Julia Gilby (age 30) born in Minnesota to Norwegian-born parents, and first married at age 25. Also living there are his two children, both born in Oregon to North Dakota and Minnesota-born parents: Barbara F. Gilby (age 4-5/12); and Alton R. Gilby (age 3-3/12).

Name: Alton Charles Gilby
Army #: 2,560,930
Registrant: yes, Grand Forks county
Birth Place: Grand Forks, N. Dak.
Birth Date: 29 Mar 1893
Parent's Origin: of Canadian parents
Occupation: student
Comment: inducted at Grand Forks on March 30, 1918; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to April 28, 1918; Sanitary Detachment, 138th Infantry, to Jan. 17, 1919; Medical Detachment, 138th Infantry, to discharge; overseas from May 3, 1918, to April 28, 1919. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Gerardmer (Alsace). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on May 12, 1919, as a Private.

Alton Charles Gilby died August 19, 1956, in Multnomah Co., OR, at age 63.

Lewis Madison Whiteside and Julia (Easthouse) Gilby were married May 7, 1961, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Julia (Easthouse) (Gilby) Whiteside died June 4, 1972, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 72.

In 1973, Alton R. Gilby was residing at 556 El Camino Real, Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA.

Lewis Madison Whiteside died November 30, 1975, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 77.

Information on George Whiteside's family from his sister Anna's granddaughter, Wanda Woy Thomas.

Not found in 1930 census

Obituary: Mrs. Lewis M. (Julia E.) Whiteside, 72, died 6-3-1972 ... born in Thief River Falls, MN, she came here {Spokane} as a child and lived here for a number of years before moving to Longview, WA. She returned to Spokane 13 years ago. She is survived by her husband, a dtr Mrs. Louis G. (Barbara) Anderson; a son Alton R. Gilby, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers