This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jen44gen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information about JOHN GIBSON born in Donaghadee. Co Down.Ireland in 1823 to David Gibson and Susan McTier. He joined the Merchant Navy as a ship's carpenter and he lived in Dumbarton. Scotland. He married Catherine Colquhoun and they had two sons. John was born in 1851 and Robert in 1853. I think that he died between 1875 and 1878. Any information would be appreciated. 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.