This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ed57176 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5616.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Still trying to make progress on tracking Elisha's early life and the names of his parents. So far there is little progress to report. One of the problems I am trying to resolve are two items mentioned in Elisha's obituary (see the newspaper clipping attached to a previous message). First, the newspaper says Elisha was born in Indiana, when most census records say Ohio. I have yet to find a reasonable explanation for this difference. Still, since there are few birth records for either state during the early 1800's, that discrepancy may not matter all that much in the long run. The second item that seems a bit odd is that Elisha's family was reported to have moved to Washington County, IL when he was a small boy. The problem with this statement is that it does not fit well with the rest of Elisha's records, starting with his marriage record in Tazewell County. I did find an 1850 US census document placing Ann Maria Lewis and her parents in Tazewell County five years before her marriage to Elisha. Why is that important? This means at some point Elisha also had to be in Tazewell County to meet her, court her, and marry her. Since the map shows Washington County in southern IL and Tazewell County in central IL, the two are quite a distance apart. Elisha certainly could have traveled the distance, but the question remains, "Why would he choose to do so?" This brings me to a discovery and a theory. During this research I found there is a Washington Township within Tazewell County. If the Nuckolls County Nebraska newspaper obituary got that detail confused and switched "county" for "township," this would more reasonably explain how Elisha and Ann Maria met and married. Such events make much more sense if the two actually lived in the same county for a period of time. Since Elisha's obituary says nothing of a major move within Illinois between boyhood and his marriage, I think the Washington township theory has some merit. Here is a link to a township map of Tazewell County: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/irad/township_maps/tazewell_map.html In looking at the McLean County map one can note that the distance between Washington Township, Tazewell and Ailin Township (Mosquito Grove), McLean -- where Elisha and Ann started their family -- is not that much of a move. I contacted IRAD (the records depository) at ISU asking for any records they had of Elisha's early life in IL. They only sent back a copy of the marriage record. There is nothing helpful on that record to connect Elisha to his parents. I have also been trying to find land purchase records for Tazewell county which might have a Gibson name. So far there are too many to be helpful - (David, George, William are just a few of the given names of Gibson landowners in Tazewell County alone) one has to learn how to read legal descriptions of land locations to make any sense of it. If there was just a few Gibson properties in Washington Township, Tazewell, County at that time, it might help to narrow things down and give us other names to search. That's about it for now. I have a feeling the land ownership search may be the best way to find the next clue short of finding some sort of miracle record out there. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NalaniFerguson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/3652.2.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The George Washington Gibson I am referring to was born 17 Jun 1800 in Union, SC. He married Mary Ann Sparks 15 Mar 1856 in Uion, SC; and died 17 Aug 1871 at Duncan Retreat, Kane (Grafton) County, Utah. My line flows through their daughter, Frances Abigail Gibson, who married Alvin Greeley Green 27 Dec 1850 in Salt Lake City, UT. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: photo66666 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5523.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lets put it this way. If I read the cemetery records in Pittsburgh PA and Auburn NY correctly, the Gibsons are related to Pocahontas and her sister Cleopatra and also the Randolphs of Thomas Jefferson. That is why I am asking these questions. No one has ever, as far as I know, traveled to Pittsburgh or Auburn NY to look at these families graves and see who is buried next to whom. This includes Chief Logan, Chief Joseph Brant, Chief Techumseh, George Croghan, Sir William Johnson, the Phelps family, the Sherman family, the Myers family, the Greathouse family, the James Fenimore Cooper family and everyone else that has been involved in these well documented connections. I am from Pittsburgh and I am following a old family tale of my Myers family that we were part Native American. If you read the story of Chief Logan, Chief Logan was interviewed after his family was killed by the Greathouse and Myers family just south west of Pittsburgh. He states that he was related to the land hungry Myers family. Indeed there is a Land Hungry Myers family in the US at that time and they are related to James Fenimore Cooper and his close friend Ned Myers. It is one of the most well documented stories in the country since James Fenimore Cooper wrote a story about Ned Myers in his book titled Ned Myers. Since the commander of Ft Pitt John Gibson's wife was killed in that Myers/Greathouse raid and she was said to be Chief Logans sister who was killed, I am interested in John Gibson. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barbaragibson_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/3652.2.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: To which George Washington Gibson are you referring? Mine lived in SC. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NalaniFerguson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/3652.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Washington Gibson is my GGGG Grandfather. Would you please send me anything you can of him. Bio, pictures, etc. at devinferguson@msn.com Thanks, Devin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wvok45 Surnames: Gibson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5523.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would any of your Gibsons migrated to WV? I have Gibsons in Pocohontas & Randolph counties WV. Thanks, Jean Gibson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: photo66666 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5523.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am doing research on Col John Gibson, Chief Logan and the Myers and Greathouse families of Pittsburgh and Auburn NY. It is my understanding that Col John Gibson's wife who was the sister to Chief Logan was killed by the Greathouse family. Althought many later reports say a child of Col John Gibson was left untouched. I also understand Major Michael Myers had lead the Greathouse's to Chief Logan's family. I was wondering if you had any information on these families. This is the info I have: Excerpts from Shawnee Heritage by Don Greene and Noel Schutz Gibson, John 1(aka Horsehead), - adopted white,( Kishpoko-Seneca) born 1740 PA died 1822 - Adopted 1763 - returned to whites 1754; son of George Gibson (04) and Elizabeth De Vinez, adopted son of Widow Shawnee ; scout/spy/translator US Army Revolution/trader , indian agent .general of Pennsylvania Militia, delegate to Philadelphia Constitutional Convention; Commander Fort Pitt (81-82) Acting Governor Indiana Territory, (1800-13) namesake of Gibson County IN; Allegheny Co, PA; Judge, husband 1st by 1770 OH of Kooney Shikllimus; /50 sister of Chief Logan; 2nd 1775 PA of Mary Brent; 60)1/2 of Pekowi-Metis - 3rd about, 1780 PA of Ann Mingo 65 Kispoko; father with Shikllimus of Ann Grayson Gibson 73 and Joseph Gibson 74 ½; Seneca-Metis; with Brent of John Gibson 2/76 James Gibson 78 and Hugh Gibson 1880 -all 1/4th Pekowi-Metis. With Ann of Thomas Gibson 80, Mary Gibson 82 -Eleazer Gibson 84. Esther Gibson 86 and Elsie Gibson 88 ½ - KishPoko-Metis. >From another search: Tecumseh, Vision of Glory by Glenn Tucker.. page 160..... ...John Gibson Secretary of the Indiana Territory a man in his late 60's who had long lived in conjugal relations with the sister of the famous Mingo Chief Logan and was experienced in Indian matters as anyone on the frontier; sat at Colonel Harrison's side in a meeting with Tecumseh. The Indians who first saw his long face called him "Horsehead" a name that the whites took up. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42MountOlivet Surnames: GIBSON Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5692/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GIBSON Essie 1898-1946 I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CarolGarrett1111 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5691/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on "James Columbus Gibson" who is my great grandfather. He was born Feb 23, 1866 and died January 24, 1919 and is buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lumpkin County Georgia. His wife was Nellie Murdock. I have not been able to find his parents names. Any help is much appreciated. Carol Garrett Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RandallMcDaniel44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5690.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, the obituary is from 1949. Randy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42RoseHill Surnames: GIBSON Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GIBSON Jack and Barbara I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kinhunter25 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for anyone actively researching any of the following names: MARSHALL family from County Down, Northern Ireland, who first appear in the US in Monroe County, New York in 1850, then found in Central Illinois (Christian County) in 1853 and thereafter. This family is associated with GIBSON, McKEAG/McKAIG, ELLIS, BRAMEL, REETER, ABEL, LONG, TANKERSLEY, HARDY and others, especially in Illinois. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MelanieRenfroe77 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/4301.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the additional information. As far as I know, I'm not related to these Gibsons. My great,great grandfather, George James Gibson, came over from England about 1873. He had 9 children but their descendants would have been born after 1873. These are the ones I'm looking for. Thanks for your offer to help. I wish I could take advantage of it :) Melanie Renfroe Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: coloradobyrds Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/4301.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He was the son of Andrew & Abigail that was killed during the Civil War, born 1842, died 24 Dec 1864. Are Andrew & Abigail in your line? I was recently at the National Archives & looked at Rial's pension file & have some very interesting material if you're related to the Gibsons'. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MelanieRenfroe77 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/4301.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Donna - Thanks for your note. I cannot find Rial Gibson in my trees at the moment but the name rings a bell. Would you mind telling me a bit more about him and maybe I can find the connection. Thanks, Melanie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is all I have and not sure if its 100% accurate. I have been trying to find a marriage cert between Alexander and Melinda but no luck yet. Alexander Gibson- our 3rd Greatgrandfather b.around 1804 in South Carolina m.30 Jun 1827 in Charleston,?,South Carolina d.sometime between 1870 & 1880 in Missouri Melinda(Malinda) b.around 1811 in South Carolina d. 12 Nov 1889 in Desoto, Jefferson, Missouri Humphrey Gibson-our 4th Greatgrandfather b. unknown What kind of information do you have ? -----Original Message----- From: gibson-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gibson-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:14 AM To: GIBSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GIBSON] Looking for Alexander or Humphrey Gibson This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nachalink123 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5556.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would your Humphrey and Alexander Gibson be from the Fairfield County area of SC? If so, I may a have a few things on Humphrey. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To post a message to the list, send it to GIBSON@rootsweb.com Quote only the specific message to which you are replying, removing the rest of any other messages from your reply. CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE to the content of your reply. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Links to search and browse the archives, or unsub/sub, are at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/GIBSON.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GIBSON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Cerner Corporation and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may constitute inside or non-public information under international, federal, or state securities laws. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Cerner's corporate offices in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A at (+1) (816)221-1024.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nachalink123 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5556.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would your Humphrey and Alexander Gibson be from the Fairfield County area of SC? If so, I may a have a few things on Humphrey. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: coloradobyrds Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/4301.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi.......I saw your post from 2003 wondering about how the name of Lyons fitted in with Rial Gibson. I have just been to the National Archives & copied Rial's pension files. I can explain it all to you & even send you some info if you're still curious. Will wait to hear from you since this post is so old. Donna Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tienle47 Surnames: Gibson, Watson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/4686.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm interested in learning more about this family. My ancestor is Anna Belle Gibson. She married William M. Watson about 1874 in Neshannock, Lawrence County. It's my understanding that there were two Isaac Gibsons in Neshannock census records. Something tells me they were not related. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jabernabe Surnames: Gibson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5684/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on the ancestors and/or descendants of Garland Gibson and Dollie F. (Dollie's last name not known). I do know of two daughters, Marjorie Agnes md. Freeland Shortridge (my grandmother) and Francis Elsie md. Garland Shortridge. I know Francis was born in Clifftop, Fayette Co. West VA. If anybody can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Julie Shortridge Bernabe Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.