Andrew Gibson

Brief Life History of Andrew

When Andrew Gibson was born on 14 August 1856, in Delaware, Indiana, United States, his father, Garrett B. Gibson, was 33 and his mother, Elizabeth Clements, was 31. He married Permelia 'Susannah' Crist on 18 October 1877, in Delaware, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Center Township, Grant, Indiana, United States in 1900 and Muncie, Center Township, Delaware, Indiana, United States in 1930. He died on 26 January 1932, in Redkey, Richland Township, Jay, Indiana, United States, at the age of 75.

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Family Time Line

Andrew Gibson
1856–1932
Permelia 'Susannah' Crist
1860–1925
Marriage: 18 October 1877
Joe L Gibson
1876–
Garrett Gibson
1878–1932
Nora Ellen Gibson
1880–1967
Carl Gibson
1885–1951

Sources (12)

  • Andrew Gibson, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Andrew Gibson - Government record: Census record: birth: about 1858; Delaware, Indiana, United States
  • Andy Gibson, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Gibb (a pet form of Gilbert) + son, hence ‘son of Gibb’. The name is very common in Ireland, having arrived in that country in the 17th century. It is also occasionally adopted for Ó Gibealláin, see Giblin .

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

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