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Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson 1884–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1884

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: aft. March 1958

Death Location: Possibly Dyer Co., TN.

Father: Alexander Gibson

Mother: Susannah Chandler

Spouse(s): Bessie Bullard

Children(s): Florence Gibson, Robert Gibson, Devora Gibson, Frank Gibson, Bill Gibson

The story of Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson began in 1884 in Alabama. In 1900, Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided in Precincts 6, 8 Wakefield, Boshart, Marshall, Alaba. In 1910, Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided in Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama, USA. Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson married Bessie Bullard, and had children including Bill Gibson, Devora A Gibson, Florence K Gibson, Frank J Gibson, Robert Fennell Gibson. Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson passed away in 1958 in Possibly Dyer Co., TN..

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson began in 1884 in Alabama.
  • In 1900, Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided in Precincts 6, 8 Wakefield, Boshart, Marshall, Alaba.
  • In 1910, Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided in Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama, USA.
  • Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson married Bessie Bullard, and had children including Bill Gibson, Devora A Gibson, Florence K Gibson, Frank J Gibson, Robert Fennell Gibson.
  • Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson passed away in 1958 in Possibly Dyer Co., TN..

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Gibson
1862–1900
Birth Location: Alabama
AG
Susannah Chandler
1861–1938
Birth Location: Alabama
SC

Spouses(s)

Bessie Bullard
1885–1958
Birth Location: Georgia
BB

Children(s)

Florence Gibson
1914–1974
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
FG
Robert Gibson
1912–1992
Birth Location: Alabama
RG
Devora Gibson
1917–
Birth Location: Alabama
DG
Frank Gibson
1920–
Birth Location: Alabama
FG
Bill Gibson
1919–2007
Birth Location: Alabama
BG

Elijah Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Gibson
1884–1958
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Alexander B. Gibson
1862–1900
Alabama
Susannah (Susie R) Chandler
1861–1938
Alabama
Grandparents
Absalom (C) Gibson
1838–1900
Alabama
Sarah (F.) Holt
1850–1900
Alabama
Hester (Hettie A) Wildman
1835–1915
Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Gibson
1800–1850
Isabel Gibson
1796–1860
Kellis Holt
1826–1914
Ruhama Kirkland
1829–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gibson
1791–1841
Achilles Holt
1756–1839
Jane Wylie
1787–1878

Elijah Gibson's Descendants

1.
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Elijah (Benjamin "Bent") Gibson (19 May 1884–aft. March 1958) m. Bessie Bullard (7-6-1885–3-16-1958)
  1. 1. Florence (K.) Gibson 1914–1974 m. Wade (Franklin) Pridmore 1907–1970
    1. 1. Amos (B Chuck) Pridmore 1931–2006
    2. 2. Dewey Pridmore 1943–1994
    3. 3. Ann Pridmore 1935–
    4. 4. Judy (Dean) Pridmore 1946–1946
  2. 2. Robert (Fennell) Gibson 1912–1992
  3. 3. Devora (A) Gibson 1917–
  4. 4. Frank (J) Gibson 1920–
  5. 5. Bill Gibson 1919–2007

Elijah Gibson's Timeline

7 Records

1884
19 May 1884
Birth of Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 16
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided here in Precincts 6, 8 Wakefield, Boshart, Marshall, Alabama
Precincts 6, 8 Wakefield, Boshart, Marshall, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 26
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided here in Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama, USA
Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided here in Gunterville, Marshall, Alabama
Gunterville, Marshall, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 46
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided here in Summit, Blount, Alabama
Summit, Blount, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson resided here in Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, United States
Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, United States
1958
aft. March 1958
Age 74
Death of Elijah Benjamin "Bent" Gibson in Possibly Dyer Co., TN.
Possibly Dyer Co., TN.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1884
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T627_5; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5-7.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gunterville, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: T625_28; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Marshall County, Alabama; Roll: 1509407; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boshart, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: T623_30; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 85.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guntersville, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1374035
    [8] Alabama, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precincts 6, 8 Wakefield, Boshart, Marshall, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boshart, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: T623_30; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 85.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guntersville, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Phenix Ward 1, Lee, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1374035

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gunterville, Marshall, Alabama
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gunterville, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: T625_28; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Blount, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T627_5; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5-7.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Marshall County, Alabama; Roll: 1509407; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft. March 1958
    Event Place: Possibly Dyer Co., TN.
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