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Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON 1853–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1853

Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 8 Jan 1935

Death Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Father: Tillman Gibson

Mother: Susan Berry

Spouse(s): Sarah Eakins

Children(s): Barnett Gibson, Emma Gibson, Herbert Gibson, William Gibson, Eva Gibson, Lida Gibson, *Rt Gibson, Eli Gibson, Comma Gibson

In 1853, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States, born to Tillman Gibson And Susan Berry. In 1860, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON married Sarah L Eakins, and had children including Barnett Earl Barney Gibson, Comma Commie Gibson, Eli Gibson, Emma Gibson, Eva Ann Gibson, Herbert Gibson, Lida Mae Gibson, Rt Gibson, William Berry Bill Gibson. Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON passed away in 1935 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON entered the world in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States, born to Tillman Gibson And Susan Berry.
  • In 1860, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON married Sarah L Eakins, and had children including Barnett Earl Barney Gibson, Comma Commie Gibson, Eli Gibson, Emma Gibson, Eva Ann Gibson, Herbert Gibson, Lida Mae Gibson, Rt Gibson, William Berry Bill Gibson.
  • Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON passed away in 1935 in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tillman Gibson
1818–1898
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
TG
Susan Berry
1826–1903
Birth Location: White County, Illinois, United States
SB

Spouses(s)

Sarah Eakins
1858–1939
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, United States
SE

Children(s)

Barnett Gibson
1894–1984
Birth Location: Robards, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
BG
Emma Gibson
1882–1973
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
EG
Herbert Gibson
1880–1945
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
HG
William Gibson
1885–1975
Birth Location: Webster, Kentucky, United States
WG
Eva Gibson
1887–1975
Birth Location: Robards, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
EG
Lida Gibson
1889–1977
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
LG
*Rt Gibson
1880–
Birth Location: Kentucky
*G
Eli Gibson
1880–1964
Birth Location: Kentucky
EG
Comma Gibson
1876–1953
Birth Location: Kentucky
CG

Elijah GIBSON's Ancestors

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Elijah GIBSON
1853–1935
Birth Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Tillman Gibson
1818–1898
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Susan Berry
1826–1903
White County, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Bailey Gibson
1784–1856
Caswell County, North Carolina
Catherine Sights
1794–1860
North Carolina, United States
George Berry
1800–1914
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Joel Gibson
1749–1830
Eleanor Davis
1753–1824
Jacob Sights
1755–1849
Mary Preston
1759–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gibson
1725–1776
Mary Duncan
1732–1807
William Preston
1737–1820
Barbara Heisler
1737–1798

Elijah GIBSON's Descendants

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Elijah ((Lidge)) GIBSON (24 Nov 1853–8 Jan 1935) m. Sarah (L) Eakins (10 Mar 1858–28 Mar 1939)
  1. 1. Barnett (Earl "Barney") Gibson 1894–1984 m. Ollie (Jane) Williams 1894–1981
    1. 1. Doris (Earl) Gibson 1921–2017 m. Dorothy (Jane) Givens 1927–2022
      1. 1. Stanley (Earl) Gibson 1950–2015
    2. 2. Vernon (Baker) Gibson 1927–1941
  2. 2. Emma Gibson 1882–1973
  3. 3. Herbert Gibson 1880–1945
    1. 1. Sadie Gibson 1928–2022
  4. 4. William (Berry "Bill") Gibson 1885–1975 m. Effie Rideout 1887–1975
    1. 1. William (Elbert) Gibson 1913–1963
    2. 2. Marcus (Elliott) Gibson 1906–1982 m. Vella (Gertrude) Sandefer 1912–2001 m. Ruby (May) Gibson 1905–1927
      1. 1. Lois (J.) Gibson 1932–2015
      2. 2. William (E) Gibson 1930–1998
      3. 3. Robert (Emery) Gibson 1937–2015
      4. 4. Eddie (A) Gibson 1942–1995
  5. 5. Eva (Ann) Gibson 1887–1975 m. William (Monroe) King 1887–
    1. 1. Earnest King 1914–
    2. 2. Elsie King 1916–
    3. 3. Houston King 1919–
    4. 4. Dorothy King 1921–
    5. 5. Alta (M) King 1923–
    6. 6. Vivian King 1925–
  6. 6. Lida (Mae) Gibson 1889–1977 m. Bert (Needham) Robards 1888–1973
    1. 1. Henry (M) Robards 1909–1973 m. Anna (Marie) Parker 1906–1991
    2. 2. Robert (Needham) Robards 1911–1980
    3. 3. James (A) Roberts 1918–1987
    4. 4. Rebecca (K) Robards 1912–1994
    5. 5. Edward (Austin) Robards 1921–2005
  7. 7. *Rt Gibson 1880–
  8. 8. Eli Gibson 1880–1964
  9. 9. Comma ("Commie") Gibson 1876–1953

Elijah GIBSON's Timeline

10 Records

1853
24 Nov 1853
Birth of Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 7
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 17
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Robards Station, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Robards Station, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Robards, Henderson, Kentucky
Robards, Henderson, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 57
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in District 6, Henderson, Kentucky
District 6, Henderson, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 67
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 77
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON resided here in Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
1935
8 Jan 1935
Age 82
Death of Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON in Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
1935
28 Jan 1935
Age 82
Elijah (Lidge) GIBSON - Probate in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 750; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1028.0; FHL microfilm: 2340485.
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robards Station, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 590D; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 0644.
    [9] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robards, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_527; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 52.
    [11] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [12] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 6, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 313.
    [13] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Robards Station, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Robards Station, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 590D; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 0644.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robards, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robards, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T623_527; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 52.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 6, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 6, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_480; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 313.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Robard, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 750; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 1028.0; FHL microfilm: 2340485.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Henderson
    Record Source: Kentucky Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
    [4] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1935
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Kentucky. County Court (Henderson County); Probate Place: Henderson, Kentucky
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