Ralph Forster Gilby




Ralph Forster Gilby was born July 9, 1885, in Gilby, Grand Forks Co., ND, and died February 17, 1970, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 84. Buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He is the son of George Gilby of St. John Parish, City of York, Micklegate, County Yorkshire, England, and Maria Jane Forster of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Emma Blanche Banowsky was born March 1, 1896, in Indian Gap, Hamilton Co., TX, and died January 31, 1991, in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 94. Buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She is the daughter of Lawrence A. Banowski of Dallas Co., TX, and Rosylyn Woodard of Canyon City, TX.

Ralph Forster Gilby and Emma Blanche Banowsky were married about 1928 in Texas.

Ralph Forster Gilby and Emma Blanche (Banowsky) Gilby had four children:

  1. Ralph Fredrick Gilby: Born November 9, 1929, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Married Friday, June 1, 1956, in St. Paul's Methodist Church, Parkersburg, WV, to Patricia Lynn "Pat" Armstrong: Born Unknown.

  2. Lee H. Gilby: Born November 8, 1932, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Married (1) November 7, 1952, in Georgetown to Amy Sue Wilson: Born May 5, 1935, in Dallas Co., TX; Died March 24, 1996, in Harris Co., TX (age 60). Married (2) April 3, 1997, in Washington Co., TX, to Patsy Ann "Pat" (Varner) Veazey: Born June 15, 1943, in Harris Co., TX.

  3. Blanche Carol Gilby: Born July 9, 1934, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; Died February 21, 2005, in Austin, Travis Co., TX (age 70). Buried in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis Co., TX. Married Sunday afternoon, August 28, 1955, in Rosemont Christian Church, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, to Ray Franklin Hill: Born May 23, 1932, in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX; Died January 7, 2007, in Austin, Travis Co., TX (age 74). Buried in Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pflugerville, Travis Co., TX.

  4. Opal Charlotte "Dumpy" Gilby: Born August 31, 1936, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Not married.




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Ralph Forster Gilby was born July 9, 1885, in Gilby, Grand Forks Co., ND.

Emma Blanche Banowsky was born March 1, 1896, in Indian Gap, Hamilton Co., TX.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows George Gilby (age 47) born September 1852 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1853 and a Naturalized Citizen is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Maria Gilby (age 34) born July 1865 in Canada to Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1889, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three sons, all born to England and Canadian-born parents: Ralph F. Gilby (age 15) born April 1885 in North Dakota; Jesse M. Gilby (age 11) born September 1888 in Canada; and George E. Gilby (age 7) born December 1892 in Canada.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows George Gilby (age 56) born in England to English-born parents is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Alta Loma Twp., Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Maria Jane Gilby (age 44) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born to England and Canadian-born parents: son, Ralph Forster Gilby (age 24) born in Dacotah, who is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator; daughter, Jessie Monroe Gilby (age 21) born in Canada, who is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator; and George Earle Gilby (age 16) born in Canada.


Ralph Forster Gilby, June 8, 1914. The picture was probably taken in Fort William.


The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920, shows Ralph F. Gilby (age 34) born in North Dakota to English and English Canadian-born parents is an unmarried Wire Chief for Western Union and is boarding at 2052 West First Street, 3rd Pct., City of Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows George Gilby (age 66) born in England to English-born parents is a Poultry Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Maria Gilby (age 54) born in Canada to Canadian and Scottish-born parents, who is Employed.

Ralph Forster Gilby and Emma Blanche Banowsky were married about 1928 in Texas.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1930, shows Ralph F. Gilby (age 46) born in North Dakota to English Canadian and English-born parents and first married at age 42 is a Western Union Inspector owning his own home worth $4,500 and is living at 521 South Marlborough Street, City of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Emma B. Gilby (age 34) born in Texas to German-born parents and first married at age 32. Also living there is his son, Ralph F. Gilby Jr. (age 5/12) born in Texas to North Dakota and Texas0born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Wm. F. Cullen (age 46) born in Michigan to Canadian-born parents and first married at age 42 is a Railroad Train Dispatcher owning his own home worth $4,500 and is living at 1502 North Seventh Street, 1st Ward, City of Temple, Bell Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Jesse Cullen (age 41) born in Canada to England and Canadian-born parents, and having emigrated in 1889 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 29. Also living there are four unmarried children, all born in Texas: stepson, George Cullen (age 8-6/12) born to New York and Canadian-born parents; stepson, Ralph Cullen (age 7-7/12) born to New York and Canadian-born parents; daughter, Jean Cullen (age 2-7/12) born to Michigan and Canadian-born parents; and son, John Edward Cullen (age 2/12) born to Michigan and Canadian-born parents. Also living there: Wm.'s father-in-law, George Gilby (age 76) born in England to English-born parents and first married at age 31 and having emigrated in 1879 and a Naturalized citizen; and Wm.'s mother-law, Maria Gilby (age 64) born in Canada to Canadian and Scottish-born parents and first married at age 18 and having emigrated in 1883 and a Naturalized citizen.

George Gilby died June 4, 1936, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 83. Buried in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX.


The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, TX, Friday, June 5, 1936

GEORGE GILBY, 83, TAKEN BY DEATH

George Gilby, 83, who had been a resident of Galveston for two years, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of a son, G. E. Gilby, 1801 18th. He was born in England on Sept. 22, 1852. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Cullen of Jarrell, Tex., another son, Ralph Gilby of Dallas; eight grandchildren; one brother, James Gilby of Canada, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by J. Levy & Bro. after the arrival of relatives.

Leigh Larson note: Jarrell, Williamson Co., TX, is just south of the Bell Co., TX, line.


Ralph Forster Gilby died February 17, 1970, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 84. Buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.


Ralph Forster Gilby Death Certificate.


The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX, February 17, 1970

Ralph F. Gilby

Funeral services for Ralph F. Gilby, 84, of 521 S. Marlborough, retired supervisor for Western Union Telegraph Co., will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lamar & Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Gilby died here Tuesday. A native of Gilby, N.D., he had lived in Dallas for the last 54 years. He retired from Western Union in 1955. He was a World War II Army veteran and attended Rosemont Christian Church. Survivors: Wife; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Hill of Houston and Miss Opal Gilby of Dallas; two sons, Ralph F. Gilby Jr. of Wilmington, Del., and Lee H. Gilby of Euless, and 10 grandchildren.


Emma Blanche (Banowsky) Gilby died January 31, 1991, in Austin, Travis Co., TX, at age 94. Buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.


Louanne Wilson Denney

Louanne Wilson Denney, 70, of The Woodlands, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 9, 2008. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Faith Bible Church, 5505 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Klein Funeral Home in Magnolia. Interment will follow at Klein Memorial Park in Magnolia. Mrs. Denney, a loving mother and devoted wife was born in Dallas, Texas, to Henry Ernest and Luella D. Wilson on July 24, 1937. Mrs. Denney grew up in Dallas and attended North Texas State College. She blessed all seven grandchildren as well as many family and friends with gifts of her homemade quilts. Mrs. Denney returned to Texas in 2005. She became a member of Faith Bible Church, Bible Study group, The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild and a quilting group in Conroe, Texas. In March of 2008, Mrs. Denney celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary by renewing her vows with husband Norman. Mrs. Denney's battle with the return of breast cancer began after moving to The Woodlands. Her faith and grace during this illness was a testament of her love of the Lord Jesus. She testified daily to visitors of His love and goodness even in times of pain and suffering. She was an inspiration to her family and friends. Mrs. Denney was preceded in death by her parents Ernie and Lou Wilson and sister Amy Sue Wilson Gilby. Mrs. Denney is survived by husband, Norman R. Denney, The Woodlands, Texas; 2 daughters, Deborah A. Gustafson, Thornton, Colorado, and Julie D. Poulton and husband, Sam, Louisville, Kentucky; son Douglas R. Denney and wife Tamara, Scottsdale, Arizona; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; two sisters, Louise A. Staples, The Woodlands and Dottie W. Wells and husband Tommy, Batesville, MS; brother-in-law Lee H. Gilby, Burton, Texas, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Klein Funeral Home, 14711 FM1488, Magnolia, Texas

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, TX, February 23, 2005

Carol Gilby Hill

AUSTIN - After spending the day surrounded by her family, Carol Hill ended her courageous battle with breast cancer in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. Interment: Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville. Memorials: For those desiring, contributions may be made in Carol's name to Bethany United Methodist Church or Hospice Austin. Carol was born July 9, 1934, in Dallas, to Ralph and Emma Gilby. She attended Sunset High School in Dallas and TCU in Fort Worth, graduating with honors from both schools and serving as the TCU Homecoming Queen in 1954. It was at TCU that she met her husband and soulmate of 49 1/2 years, Ray Hill. The family would like to thank Dr. John Sandbach, Lisa Painter, and the entire staff at Texas Oncology Center and the staff of Hospice Austin for their loving care of our wife, mother and grandmother. We would also like to extend our thanks to the pallbearers, Dr. James Atkinson, Dr. William Frick, David Ferguson, Harold McKinney, Jay Lawrence and J.B. Goolsby. Survivors: Her husband; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Jerry Gilbreath of Austin and their daughter, Melissa, Kathy and Steve Emanuel of Austin and their children, Kelly Wylie, Kendall Wylie and Tyler Emanuel, and Elizabeth and Rene Tamez of Austin and their daughter, Emily; siblings, Dr. Ralph Gilby and wife, Pat, of Wilmington, Del., Lee and Pat Gilby of Burton, and Dumpy Gilby of Dallas; brother-in-law, Percy and Zoe Hill of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, Pflugerville, (512) 251-4118.