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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS

Sources:
Social Security Death Indexes
Not everyone who has, or has had, a Social Security card will appear on the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). The SSDI lists only those individuals for whom a lump sum death benefit was paid. Many other enrolled persons are not listed either because their death was not reported or they are still living.

BIRTHS

SURNAME FORENAMES PARENTS PLACE DATE SOURCE
DIBDEN Arthur James Joseph & Ann Sussex, Waukesha, Wyoming 17 Jan 1919 Family Source

MARRIAGES
SURNAME FORENAMES SPOUSE PLACE DATE SOURCE
DIBDEN Joseph Ada Mary BETTS Melvin, Sanilac, Michigan 14 Mar 1916 Family Source
DIBDEN Arthur J. Jean I. THOMPSON Maine 26 Jul 1954 Family Source

DEATHS
SURNAME FORENAMES AGE / D.O.B DIED PLACE SOURCE
DIBDEN Arthur 17 Jan 1919 Nov 1969 No residence noted: Issued MI SSDI
DIBDEN Arthur James 17 Jan 1919 5 Nov 1969 John, Lomoille, Vermont Family Source
DIBDEN Harold 16 Jan 1893 No residence noted: Issued OH Jan 1963 SSDI
DIBDEN Mabel 29 Sep 1909 46224 Indianapolis, Marion, IN: Issued TX Aug 1975 SSDI
DIBDIN Charles 17 Oct 1891 810, US Consulate, St. Lucia (served by the Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados): State registered NY Mar 1975 SSDI
DIBDIN Garnett 9 Feb 1898 71301 Alexandria, Rapids, LA: Issued LA (1973) Jun 1985 SSDI
DIBDIN Marion 1 Aug 1930 71315 Alexandria, Rapids, LA: Issued LA (1973) 15 May 1994 SSDI
MOORE Ethel Margaret (nee DIBDIN) 23 Jun 1879 July 1960 New Orleans, Orleans Co. LA Family Source
FRANKLIN Harriet A. (nee DIBDEN) 11 Feb 1849 24 Nov 1931 Akron, Ohio Family Source
DIBDEN Joseph 9 May 1884 6 Jun 1944 Pinconning Bay, Michigan Family Source



OBITUARIES

1950s/D: Dibden, Ada Betts 24-Nov-58

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2000; Susie Dabbs Bonville, aged 95, died Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Mo.; Relatives mentioned:
Grandchild - Susan Dibden of Dubai, United Arab Emitrates
Great-grandchild - Hugh Ramsay Dibden


BURIALS & CEMETERY RECORDS

BURIALS
SURNAME FORENAMES AGE / D.O.B. RESIDENCE DATE CEMETERY NOTES SOURCE
DIBDEN Arthur James 17 Jan 1919   9 Nov 1969 Phillips, Franklin, Maine Died 5 Nov 1969 Family Source
DIBDIN Frederick Joseph Aglio     1957 Row 18, Woodworth Cemetery, Rapides Parish, LA, USA 1957 Woodworth Cemetery
DIBDIN Garnett Ella Fowler     1985 Row 18, Woodworth Cemetery, Rapides Parish, LA, USA 1957 Woodworth Cemetery
DIBDEN Joseph 17 Jan 1919   Jun 1944 Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Clinton, Michigan Died 6 Jun 1944 Family Source
MOORE Ethel Margaret (nee DIBDIN) 23 Jun1879   Jul 1960 Alexandria, LA Died Jul 1960 Family Source


PROBATE RECORDS

WILLS


JAMES DIBDEN: 1859
Source: NEW YORK TIMES - 14 Feb 1859
LAW REPORTS; COURT CALENDAR; SURROGATE'S COURT; 12 Feb 1859


Will of JAMES DIBDEN - This was an application to have a nuncupative will admitted to probate. The deceased was second mate of the brig Starlight, of Boston, Massachusetts, and shipped from the port of New-York for Constantinople, and died after reaching the latter port. While at sea and very sick, he told the witness who took care of him that he wanted all he left behind to go to Samuel Warburton, his most intimate friend, whom he called his brother, although in fact he was no relative. This was repeated on many occasions. He uniformly said that he wanted "his brother Sam to have all he should leave." The questions on this state of facts were - must the declaration have been made to more than one witness to make it valid and effectual under the statute allowing unwritten wills to be made by a mariner at sea - and was it necessary that it should have been reduced to writing and witnessed in the usual manner when the deceased arrived in port. Decision reserved.


CENSUS RECORDS

Source: Ancestry.Com: Census Records

ANC/1850: U.S. 1850 Census.
The 1850 census was the first US census in which the enumerator was required to record the names of everyone in each household, though relationships weren't noted. The official date for the census was 1 June and although the day of enumeration may have been some weeks later, all the information supplied was supposed to refer back to June 1st.Other information required was - age, sex and colour; birthplace and occupation; the value of any real estate; whether the person had married within the previous year; whether the person was literate, could speak English, and if they'd attended school within the previous year; and finally whether the person was a pauper, deaf, dumb, blind, or insane.

ANC/1860: U.S. 1850 Census.
Enumerators of the 1860 census recorded the names of every person in the household on a preprinted form, allowing more accuracy than in precious censuses. Required information included name; age (on census day - 1st June); sex; color; birthplace; the occupation of persons over 15 years of age; the value of any real estate; whether married within the previous year; whether deaf, dumb, blind, insane, a pauper, or a convict; whether the person was literate and could speak English; and whether the person attended school within the previous year. No relationships were shown between members of a household.

ANC/1920: U.S. 1920 Census.
The official census date was Jan 1st and all information supplied was required to refer to the person's status on that date, regardless of any change. For example, anyone alive on that day, but since deceased, had to be included, but children born since that date were excluded and changes in marital status were ingored. The census was very detailed and specific, going far beyond the basics of age, sex, marital status, occupation and birthplace etc.
In addition to their birthplace, each person was required to state their colour, their mother tongue and whether or not they could speak English. Furthermore they were required to give both parents' birthplaces and mother tongues. With education in mind, they were asked if they could read or write, or if they had attended school at any time since the previous September. Those of working age were asked for more than just their occupation. The industry, business or establishment they worked in was asked for, along with whether they were employed, self-employed or an employer, and whether they were paid wages or a salary.
Apart from their full address, householders were also required to state whether their home was rented or owned, and if owned, whether it was free or mortgaged. It was noted if the property was a farm.
For immigrants, the year of immigration was required; whether were they alien or naturalised - and if naturalised, the year of naturalisation. Everyone was required to state if they could read and write or had attended school since the previous September.

ANC/1930: 1930 Census: The 1930 Census was begun on 2 April 1930. As with previous censuses, on enumeration day people were required to give information that referred back to their status on April 2nd, regardless on any change. Information required was very similar to that of the 1920 census with additional questions regarding the value of owned homes, or monthly rental, where appropriate; whether the household owned a radio set; at what age did the person first marry; whether the person in work on that day; whether the person was a veteran of the U.S. military or naval forces and if so, from which war or expedition.

Summary of 1850 CENSUS
SURNAME FORENAMES AGE SEX OCCUPATION PLACE OF BIRTH CENSUS PLACE / REF ENUMERATED DATE SOURCE
DIBDEN George 21 Male Agent England New York, Erie, Buffalo 1st Ward (Roll M432_501; pg24) 17 Jul 1850 ANC/1850

*Note: All other categories were left blank

Summary of 1860 CENSUS
SURNAME FORENAMES AGE SEX OCCUPATION PLACE OF BIRTH CENSUS PLACE / REF ENUMERATED DATE SOURCE
DIBDEN John 21 Male Mariner Holland (see notes below) Washington Exchange (Head: Thos. Bynes, Tavern Keeper); San Fransisco District 1; California (Roll M653_68; pg855) 27 Jul 1860 ANC/1860

Notes: All other categories were left blank. John's place of birth states Holland, but I suspect that this is a mistake on the part of the emumerator, who was listing many mariners at the same address. The entry above John's is for an Englishman, the entry below his is for 'John Gurell', who was born in Holland.

Summary of 1920 CENSUS
SURNAME FORENAMES RELATION STATUS AGE IMMIGRATION PLACE OF BIRTH FATHER’S PLACE OF BIRTH MOTHER’S PLACE OF BIRTH OCCUPATION CENSUS PLACE REFERENCE SOURCE
DEBDEN
(Index extract only)
Arthur     35   Illinois       Illinois, Vermilion, Danville Roll T625_411; pg11A – Note: Page missing or damaged, no image available. ANC/1920
DIBDEN *Harold Head Mrd 26 1911 England England England Labourer in Ship Yard / Paid wages Ohio, Belmont, Flushing Township, Flushing Village Roll T625_1346; pg19B ANC/1920
DIBDEN *Merle B. Wife Mrd 23   Ohio Pennsylvania Ohio   Ohio, Belmont, Flushing Township, Flushing Village Roll T625_1346; pg19B ANC/1920

* Living with: Head - Samuel Williams, 45, born Pennsylvania, coal miner / Head’s Wife and children (all born Ohio) – Mary Williams 42, Edward 15; Alfred 11; Harry 8; Hildora 6; Loyde 1m / Head’s Father in law – James Long 70.

Summary of 1930 CENSUS
SURNAME FORENAMES RELATION STATUS AGE IMMIGRATION PLACE OF BIRTH FATHER’S PLACE OF BIRTH MOTHER’S PLACE OF BIRTH OCCUPATION & INDUSTRY CENSUS PLACE REFERENCE SOURCE
DIBDEN Joseph Head Mrd 45 1914 England England England Minister; Methodist Church Michigan, St. Clair, Port Huron Roll T626_1025 Page 8A ANC/1930
DIBDEN Ada M. Wife Mrd 39 1909 England England England   Michigan, St. Clair, Port Huron Roll T626_1025 Page 8A ANC/1930
DIBDEN Arthur J. Son   11   Winsconsin England England In education Michigan, St. Clair, Port Huron Roll T626_1025 Page 8A ANC/1930
DIBDEN Josephine G. Dau   7   Michigan England England   Michigan, St. Clair, Port Huron Roll T626_1025 Page 8A ANC/1930
DIBDIN Frederick Head Mrd 41 1919 England England England Civil; Engineer Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tulsa T626_1936; pg3B ANC/1930
DIBDIN Garnett Wife Mrd 31   Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana   Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tulsa T626_1936; pg3B ANC/1930



IMMIGRATION RECORDS

The earliest record found to date comes from Ancestry's Passenger and Immigration Index. The sources for this entry were:
1) Peter Wilson Coldham's 'The Complete Book of Emigrants' (in 4 volumes) which contains the most comprehensive listing ever published of the men, women, and children who emigrated to America from England between 1607 and 1776, compiled from original English records. The records include people who left for political, religious or economic reason. These volumes, and two other books by the same author, covering immigrants who were transported, are available on CD from Genealogy.com
2) Cregoe D.P. Nicholson's 'Some Early Emigrants to America', originally published in 'Genealogists Magazine' (London) Vols. 12-13 (1955-60) and reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, in 1965. Names about 1000 people who indentured themselves in 1683-4 to serve in the plantations of Virginia, Barbados & Jamaica (also includes a few for N. York, N. Jersey, Pennsylvania & Carolina)

Immigrant: Kabell DIBDON
Age: 16
Place: Virginia
Year: 1683
Page nos: 434 (Coldham) & 24 (Nicholson)



PASSENGER LISTS

Source: American Family Immigration History Center
The American Family Immigration History Center is located in the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, New York, and has made its immigrant arrival records available for searching and viewing on the World Wide Web. From 1892 to 1924, more than 22 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York. The ship companies that transported these passengers kept detailed passenger lists, called "ship manifests." Manifests were used to examine immigrants upon arrival in the United States. Images of the original manifests can be downloaded.

ELLIS ISLAND PASSENGER LISTS
FULL NAME Family or Companions Vessel; Cabin type 1)Port & date of departure
2)Port & date of Arrival
Final destination; name & address of relative or friend joining in US Age; Sex; Status; Occupation Nationality; Birthplace Last permanent address Nearest relative in country arriving from 1)Been to US before?
2)Staying in US?
Health & physical description Notes
ALBERT DIBDEN Other employees Empress of Britain; Steerage Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 4 Aug 1918
2) New York, USA, 14 Aug 1918
FQ Montreal; In transit to join steamer in Montreal, (passage paid by Ministry of Shipping) 31; Male; Single; Fireman Not stated; Cardiff, Wales Cardiff, Wales Mrs. S. Dibden (mother) 35, South William St., Cardiff 1) 1918, Newport
2)N/A
Good; 5'4"; Fair complexion; Fair hair; Blue eyes Non immigrant Alien
CEDRIC CLIFFORD DIBDEN Mary Annie Dibden (Mother) New York; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 29 Sep 1915
2) New York, USA, 7 Oct 1915
Ont., Hamilton ; George Dibden; of [--- Raston T?] (E), Hamilton (Father) 6y; Male English; Longdon, New Forest, England Flitwick, England Mary A.E.Payne; Sparrow Wicke, Purleigh (Grandmother) 1) No
2) N/A
Not stated Not travelled? (name struck through)
CHARLES DIBDIN Alexander James Bestic (Holy Orders) Olympic; Saloon or First Cabin Passenger 1) Southampton, England, 1 Jul 1914
2) New York, USA, 8 Jul 1914
Cal., San Fransisco; Touring 21y; Male; Single; Solicitor English; London, England London, England Mr. R.W.Dibdin; 56, Russell Sq., London WC 1) No
2) N/A
Good; 5'5"; Dark complexion; Dark hair; Brown eyes Non immigrant Alien
CHRISTINE DIBDIN Fredk Joseph Dibdin (Brother) Adriatic; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 12 Apr 1919
2) New York, USA, 22 Apr 1919
Ohio, Alliance; Mrs. E.M. Moore; Alliance, Ohio (Sister) 29; Female; Single; Secretary English; Sutton, England London, England W. J. Dibdin; 31, Idminston Rd, West Norwood, London (Father) 1) No
2) 3 yrs
Good; 5'4"; Clear complexion; Brown hair; Brown eyes; Birth marks on left knee and shin  
ELLEN DIBDON Mrs. Grigg and 5m son Lusitania; Saloon or First Cabin Passenger 1)(?)
2) New York, USA, 5 Dec 1908
Can., Montreal; in transit to Canada 28; Female; Single; Maid English; Southampton, England London, England c/o Mrs. Grigg; 203 Knightsbridge, London 1) No
2)N/A
Good; 5'6"; Dark complexion; Dark hair; Blue eyes Non-immigrant Alien
ETHEL M. MOORE (nee DIBDIN) Children:
1) Ethel G. Moore (8y 11m)
2) Winifred O. Moore (7y 5m)
3) Edward Wm. Moore (6y 5m)
4) Charles Fred. Moore (5y 2m)
Celtic; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 15 Feb 1912
2) New York, USA, 24 Feb 1912
Ohio, Cleveland; Husband, G.E. Moore; 1448 E58th St., Cleveland, Ohio 32y 7m; Female; Married English; London, England Loughboro, England W. J. Dibdin; 1 Marlborough Place, St. John's Wood, London 1) No
2) N/A
Good; 5'6"; Fair complexion; Dk.Brown hair; Grey eyes  
FREDK DIBDIN Mary Dibdin (Wife) Arizona / Second Cabin 1)Liverpool, England, (?)
2) New York, USA, 28 Aug 1892
New York City, NY; N/A 28; Male; Clerk England     1) N/A
2) Protracted sojourn
   
FREDK. DIBDEN Other employees Minneapolis; Steerage Passenger 1) Southampton, England, 11 Jul 1914
2)New York, USA, 20 Jul 1914
NJ, Athenia; Employer c/o E.J. Chisholm, Athenia, NJ 35; Male; Married; Horseman English; Southampton, Hants England, Southampton 36 Elizabeth St., Southampton (Father)   Good; 5'3"; Brown complexion; Brown hair; Blue eyes  
FREDERICK JOSEPH DIBDIN Christine Dibdin (Sister) Adriatic; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 12 Apr 1919
2) New York, USA, 22 Apr 1919
Ohio, Alliance; Mrs. E.M. Moore; Alliance, Ohio (Sister) 30; Male; Single; Civil Engineer English; Sutton, England London, England W. J. Dibdin; 31, Idminston Rd, West Norwood, London (Father) 1) 1918, LA
2) 3 yrs
Good; 5'10"; Clear complexion; Brown hair; Blue eyes; Scar on left shin  
JOSEPH DIBDEN   New York; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Southampton, England, 1 Aug 1914
2) New York, USA, 9 Aug 1914
Mich Daddo; Mr. J.E.Smith, Daddo, Mich. (Friend) 30y 3m; Male; Single; Preacher English; England, Lyndhurst Lyndhurst, England Mr & Mrs Dibden, North Cottage, Lyndhurst (Parents) 1) No
2) N/A
Good; 5'6 1/2"; Fair complexion; Brown hair; Blue eyes  
JOSEPH DIBDEN   Adriatic; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Southampton, England, 6 Oct 1920
2) New York, USA, 15 Oct 1920
Kingston, Mich.; Mrs. Dibden, ME Parsonage, Kingston, Mich. (Wife) 36; Male; Married; Clergyman English; Lyndhurst, England Kingston, US Arthur Dibden, Lyburn Park, Wilts 1)Mich.
2) Permanently
Good; 5'7"; Ruddy complexion; Dark hair; Blue eyes US citizen
MARY DIBDIN Fredk. Dibdin (Husband) Arizona; Second Cabin 1) Liverpool, England, (?)
2) New York, USA, 28 Aug 1892
New York City, NY 24; Female England     1) N/A
2) Protracted sojourn
   
MARY ANNIE DIBDEN Cedric Clifford Dibden (Son) New York; Second Cabin Passenger 1) Liverpool, England, 29 Sep 1915
2) New York, USA, 7 0ct 1915
Ont., Hamilton; George Dibden; of [--- Raston T?] (E), Hamilton (Husband) 39; Female; Married English; England, Longdon, New Forest Flitwick, England Mary A.E.Payne; Sparrow Wicke, Purleigh (Mother) 1) No
2) N/A
Good; 5'; Fair complexion; Brown hair; Brown eyes Not travelled? (name struck through)



MILITARY RECORDS

CIVIL WAR

CIVIL SERVICE WAR RECORDS
Source: Ancestry: Civil War Service Records

Taken from records housed in the National Archives Record group 109, this database is a listing of over 5.3 million men who served in the war. The information has been taken from the Compiled Military Service Records (CMSR), which detail the military careers of every volunteer. A CMSR is an envelope which contains one or more cards - one for each regiment he served in. Information may include date of enlistment, wounds or hospitalisation, date and place of birth, records of payments and various personal papers.

SURNAME FORENAMES REGIMENT COMPANY UNIT RANK ON INDUCTION RANK ON DISCHARGE UNIT
DIBDEN Charles Arkansas Infantry A 2 Private Private Confederate


Source: The History of the 2d Arkansas Infantry Regiment Confederate States of America

Private CHARLES DIBDEN
:
Enlisted 20 May 1862 at Corinth, MS.
Deserted 4 Jun 1863 at liberty Gap, TN.
Captured 8 Jun 1863 and sent to MP at Louisville, KY.
Released 12 Sep 1863 and sent north.

For more information about the Arkansas Infantry:
Arkansas Confederate Regimental Histories Infantry


WW1 1917-1918

WW1 DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS 1917-1918
Source: Ancestry: WW1 Draft Cards

Taken from World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (M1509, 20,243 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).
Approximately 98% of all men under the age of 46, living in the US, completed a registration card, including imigrants, regardless of their U.S. citizenship status. NB. The cards do not follow the same format, with some variation in the information required.

NAME & NO. AGE & BIRTHDATE U.S. STATUS/RACE BIRTHPLACE MARTIAL STATUS HOME ADDRESS TRADE, EMPLOYER & PLACE NEAREST RELATIVE DESCRIPTION REGISTRATION PLACE & DATE
HAROLD DIBDEN (415) 24yrs / n.16 Jan 1893 Alien, British, Caucasian No Mans Land, England, Gt.Britain Single [Ann Brase] Boarding House, Pleasant, Kenosha, Win. Labourer; [?-----]; Kenosha, WI.   Short height; slender build; blue eyes; light hair Kenosha, WI. 6 May 1917
JOSEPH DIBDEN (2796) 34yrs / n.9 May 1884 British, White     Templeton, Waukesha, WI. Minister; M.E. Church; Sussex, Waukesha, WI. Ada M.F. Dibden, Templeton, Waukesha, WI. (Wife) Medium height; slender build; blue eyes; dark brown hair Waukesha, WI. 12 Sep 1918



MISCELLANEOUS

MORMON PIONEERS
Source: LDS:
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1847-1868
The Mormon Overland Travel, 1847-1868, is the most complete listing of individuals and companies in which Mormon pioneer emigrants travelled west to Utah from 1847 through 1868.

FULL NAME AGE COMPANY COMPANY SIZE COMPANY CAPTAIN DEPARTED DATE ARRIVED DATE NOTES SOURCE
E. DIBDEN Unknown Fourth 350 persons; 69 wagons Capt. John D. Holladay Wyoming, Nebraska 19 Jul 1866 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory 25 Sep 1866 Wife and 1 child LDS - US/CAN Film #0026590, vol. 15 (item 3), p. 333 (Deseret News, 19 Sep 1866)





PHILADELHPIA CITY DIRECTORY 1890
Source:
Ancestry.com - Philadelphia City Directory 1890

George Dibden, grocer, h438, Magnolia




ARTHUR JAMES DIBDEN

Arthur James Dibden Papers: Manuscript Collection
Source:
Knox College Specials Collection and Archive Library

Biographical Notes:
Arthur J. Dibden
, a member of the Knox College faculty from 1949-1961, became Chairman of the Philosophy and Religion Department before leaving for a position as dean of Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL. From there he moved on to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL where he also served as dean before becoming president of Johnson State College in Johnson City, Vermont, where he died in 1969 at the age of 50. During his academic career he wrote several articles and bibliographies, which along with some correspondence is what comprises this collection. As he was a Knox faculty member, he also has a file in the Faculty Series. This file contains biographical information including: newsclippings, press releases, photos and a few copies of his writings. Collection range:1949-1969.

Dibden Center for the Arts Johnson State College, Johnson, Vermont
The Dibden Center for the Arts, named after President Arthur Dibden (1967-69), contains a 450-seat theater with a proscenium stage, a removable dance floor, and choral and orchestra risers.




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