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Stoneman, Gene Austin, 1930-2005

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1930 - 2005

Biography

Gene Stoneman and his brother Dean, born June 12, 1930, were twins and were the eighth/ninth surviving children of Ernest and Hattie Stoneman. He married Peggy Edlin and, together, they had one daughter, Robin. Gene passed away August 15, 2005.

Citation:
"The Stonemans: An Appalachian Family and the Music that Shaped Their Lives" by Ivan M. Tribe (1993).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Stoneman Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AppMs-0697
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the business and personal records of Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman; his wife, Hattie Frost Stoneman; and children, Eddie, Grace, John, Patsy, Billy, Jack, Gene, Dean, Scotty, Donna, Jimmy, Roni, and Van, whose music careers spanned eight decades. The collection includes audiocassettes, autobiographical sketches, awards, business records, CDs and DVDs, contracts, correspondence, discographies, documentary material for and final draft of "The Stonemans: An Appalachian...
Dates: 1924-2008