William Herman Tippit Jr.

Male26 October 1937–1 May 2003

Brief Life History of William Herman

When William Herman Tippit Jr. was born on 26 October 1937, in Indian Mound, Stewart, Tennessee, United States, his father, William Herman Tippit Sr., was 26 and his mother, Lucy Kathryn Vaughan, was 25. He married Barbara June Edlin on 1 July 1961, in Carroll, Tennessee, United States. He died on 1 May 2003, in Stewart, Tennessee, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Dover, Stewart, Tennessee, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

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

Family Time Line

William Herman Tippit Jr.
1937–2003
Barbara June Edlin
1940–2017
Marriage: 1 July 1961

Sources (5)

  • Billy Hermon Tippit in household of William H Tippit, "United States Census, 1940"
  • William Herman Tippit, "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
  • William Herman Tippit, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1 July 1961Carroll, Tennessee, United States
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (8)

    1941

    Age 4

    Japanese attack Pearl Harbor.

    1942 · Atomic Energy Plant at Oak Ridge

    Age 5

    The atomic energy plant that was built in Oak RIdge, Tennessee. The land was acquired secretly by the government in order to help with the Manhattan Project. The Uranium for the project was housed in the facility.

    1955 · The Civil Rights Movement Begins

    Age 18

    The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. By using nonviolent campaigns, those involved secured new recognition in laws and federal protection of all Americans. Moderators worked with Congress to pass of several pieces of legislation that overturned discriminatory practices.

    Name Meaning

    English (Lancashire and Cornwall): variant of Tippett . This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

    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.