Henry Alton Piper

Male18 April 1920–14 April 1967

Brief Life History of Henry Alton

When Henry Alton Piper was born on 18 April 1920, in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, United States, his father, John P Piper, was 31 and his mother, Ruth Searcy, was 19. He lived in Justice Precinct 1, Tom Green, Texas, United States in 1930. He died on 14 April 1967, in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, United States, at the age of 46, and was buried in San Angelo, Tom Green, Texas, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Henry Alton? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John P Piper
1889–1959
Ruth Searcy
1900–1975
Henry Alton Piper
1920–1967

Sources (3)

  • Henry A Piper in household of John Piper, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Henry Alton Piper, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
  • Henry E Piper in household of J P Piper, "United States Census, 1930"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (1)

World Events (8)

1923 · The President Dies of a Heart Attack

Age 3

Warrant G. Harding died of a heart attack in the Palace hotel in San Francisco.

1929 · The Great Depression Arrives

Age 9

Like most of the country, the economy of Texas suffered greatly after the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Thousands of city workers were suddenly unemployed and relied on a variety of government relief programs; unemployed Mexican citizens were required to take one-way bus tickets to Mexico.

1935 · The FBI is Established

Age 15

The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.

Name Meaning

English (mainly southern): occupational name for a player on the pipes, Middle English pipere, sometimes a paid town musician.

English: sometimes a variant of Peppard .

English: perhaps occasionally an occupational name from late Middle English piper ‘repairer or layer of pipes; plumber’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.