Fred Douglas GILLESPIE, Lexington, Virginia, 1910 - 1974

Fred Douglas GILLESPIE was born in Lexington, Virginia, son of Wyatt Paul GILLESPIE and Laura Cecile DONALD.

In 1920, all eight children are living with Wyatt,age 54, and Laura, age 43, as well as Wyatt's older sister Harriet, age 69.

The house is at 108 Houston Street

Wyatt is listed as both a Carpenter and a farmer.

Minnie is working as a salesladdy in a dry goods store and Ashby is working as an Electrician in a Power Plant.

Eva, Clinton, Louise, and Fred have all attended school withing the year.

In 1930, Minnie, Louise, Fred, Gilbert and Helen are all living at home with their parents Wyatt, age 65, and Laura, age 53.

The house is at 108 Houston Street, and is worth about $2,000.

Wyatt is working as a Carpenter, doing odd jobs; Laura has no occupation.

Minnie is working as saleslady in a dry goods store, Eva and Louise as teachers. Fred has no occupation listed and Gilbert is working as a salesman in a dry good store. Helen is not working.

Fred, Gilbert, and Helen had all attended school within the last year.

The stock market had crashed in September of 1929, which is probably why jobs were not as steady for the family at this point. Wyatt is listed as being unemployed and number 29 on the unemployment schedule.

The family is listed as being number 3 on the farm schedule.

This census page is District 6, Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, 1930; sheeat No. 10A. Enumeration District 82-6; Supervisor's District No. 3. The enumerator was James H Fitch and he recorded this information on April 9, 1930.

Wyatt Paul GILLESPIE, age 75, son of Jeremiah GILLESPIE and Mary Elizabeth GILLESPIE dies in Lexington, Virginia

Laura Cecile DONALD dies in Rockbridge, Virginia. She was survived by her children, Ashby, Eva, Clinton, Louise, Fred, Gilbert, and Helen

Ashby Paul GILLESPIE, age 69, son of Wyatt Paul GILLESPIE and Laura Cecile DONALD dies in Hampton, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Margaret and his son Donald.

Fred Douglas GILLESPIE, age 63, son of Wyatt Paul GILLESPIE and Laura Cecile DONALD dies in Lexington Virginia. He is survived by his wife Mary Eleanor KISSINGER.

Fred Douglas GILLESPIE, age 63, son of Wyatt Paul GILLESPIE and Laura Cecile DONALD dies in Lexington Virginia. He is survived by his wife Mary Eleanor KISSINGER.