I have an EKAS ancestor, but all I know is the following: David Eli Gibson Born 10/-/1852 in Buffalo Twp, Butler Co, PA. Died 5/14/1903. Married Emma J. EKAS (b.1858). Children were: Joseph David (1878-1932) (above) George (b.1880) Ella (b.1889) John M.(b.1891) Jessie (b.1897) Ira E.(b.1899) Plummer (b.1902) Obituary: "[Died] at his home in Washington township, May 14, 1903, David Eli Gibson, in his 51st year. His death was caused by spinal meningitis. His wife, nee Ekas, and seven children survive him. He was a brother of Sheriff Gibson." Ed McClelland, Alexandria, Virginia.