This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/1057.1213.1217.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for your info on J.Westly Gibson.I havent come across that name as yet,not saying it isnt part of my family ,I will keep the info on hand tho & if I come across any info will try to get it to you ..The Gibsons Im looking for are from KY,VA,WV. The William Gibson was (b) in Ky but Ifound him in 1860 Va senus married to a martha ? Gibson her maiden name possible Bartley . Willam was married 3 times, had children by two wifes , The children listen in 1860 census couldnt belong to Martha , she & William were married Dec -05-1860 Pike Co,Ky.Her last name was Bartley if this is the correct William & Martha Gibson Im looking for.I think it is but want to be sure. William Gipson died April 15-1874 due to fever age50yrs.His parents were listed as Martin & Ellen Gipson born in Ky .Martin & Ellen has a son listed as George Gibson age 34- (b) in Va.( could be WV) (M)Arminda J,Cooke age22 (b) Kanawha Co,WV(Both listed as widower/widow They (m) April 17-1897. the name is spelled as Gipson?Gibson ..Good hunting [email protected]