Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of George H Girton
Add photo

George H Girton 1927 - 2008

George H Girton of Spencer, Owen County, Indiana was born on March 1, 1927, and died at age 81 years old on November 17, 2008.
George H Girton
Spencer, Owen County, Indiana 47460
March 1, 1927
November 17, 2008
Male
Looking for another George Girton?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers George.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

George H Girton's History: 1927 - 2008

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 03/1
    1927

    Birthday

    March 1, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Vigo County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35991084 Enlisted: May 19, 1945 in Indianapolis Indiana Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Occupations In Canning And Preserving Of Foods
  • 11/17
    2008

    Death

    November 17, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about George

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1927, in the year that George H Girton was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
Did you know?
In 1931, George was only 4 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

George Girton's Family Tree & Friends

George Girton's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

George's Friends

Friends of George Friends can be as close as family. Add George's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember George Girton to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top