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Tippets, John Harvey, 1888-1944

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1888 - 1944

Biographical History

John Harvey Tippits (1888-1944) was a memeber of the military during World War I.

John Harvey Tippits was born on January 8, 1888 in Perry, Utah to parents Walter Henry and Maria Ann Stokes Tippets. He served in the military during World War I. After returning home from the war he married Irene Smith on June 22, 1921 in Logan, Utah. Together they had 2 children.

He died on September 18, 1944 in Georgetown, Idaho. He is buried in the Georgetown Cemetery.

Citation:
FindAGrave.com, January 8, 2015 (He served in the military during World War I; died on September 18, 1944 in Georgetown, Idaho. He is buried in the Georgetown Cemetery).

FamilySearch.com, January 8, 2015 (John Harvey Tippits was born on January 8, 1888 in Perry, Utah to parents Walter Henry and Maria Ann Stokes Tippets; married Irene Smith on June 22, 1921 in Logan, Utah; had 2 children.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Harvey Tippets World War I correspondence

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8497
Content Description

Collection contains correspondences between John Harvey Tippets and Irene Smith throughout World War I documenting their lives and pursuits during the war as well as uniform patches. Also includes documents from World War II. Materials date from 1918-1919 and 1935-1947.

Dates: 1918-1919; 1935-1947
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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