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This family history features Delton James Crippin and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Delton James Crippin,1 born 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, the son of James Nelson Crippin and Gladys Marie Bennett;1, 2, 3, 4 died 18 August 1967 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.1 Delton married, 12 May 1946, Willowdean Fay Stull2 (born 6 March 1928 in Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana, the daughter of Glen G. Stull and Opal M. Whiteman2). Delton is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.1

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Delton James Crippin, born: 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 18 August 1967 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note detailing his death record; and provides the names and links for his parents and six siblings).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Delton James Crippin, born: 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan; one previous marriage; father: James M. Crippin; mother: Gladys Marie Bennett; Willowdean Fay Stull, born: 6 March 1928 in Walkerton, Indiana; one previous marriage; father: Glen Stull; mother: Opal Whiteman; married on 12 May 1946 in Marshall [County], Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marshall County, Center Township, E.D. 50-8, Sheet No. 4A, James Crippin, 31, Illinois, first married age 21, foreman, elect. plating co.; wife Glady E. Crippin, 27, Michgian, first married age 17; son Delton J. Crippin, 9, Michigan; daughter Vivian M. Crippen, 7, Michigan; daughter Lilabelle Crippin, 5, Michigan; daughter Dorthy L. Crippen, 3/12, Indiana.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marshall County, West Township, E.D. 50-21, Sheet No. 12A-B, James Crippen, 41, Michigan, widow, polisher, nickle plating factory; Delton Crippen, 18, Michigan, sand cutter, casting foundry; daughter Marie Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Crippen, 10, Indiana; daughter Fairy Crippen, 5, Indiana; father James S. Crippen, 72, Michigan, moulder, casting foundry; housekeeper Ruby Van Gilder, 26, Indiana, divorced, housekeeper, private home; housekeeper’s daughter Rosemary Van Gilder, 5, Indiana.