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John Gibson 1756 – 1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1756

Birth Location: Cumberland Co., PA

Death Date: bet 1810- 1820

Death Location: Montgomery Co., VA

Father: John Gibson

Mother: 4th Ball

Spouse(s): Sarah McDowell

Children(s): Mary Gibson, Hugh Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Johnson Gibson, William Gibson, Sarah Gibson, John Gibson

The story of John Gibson began in 1756 in Cumberland Co., PA. In 1781, John Gibson resided in Montgomery, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. In 1790, John Gibson resided in Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumber. John Gibson married Sarah McDowell, and had children including Mary Gibson, Hugh Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Johnson McDowell Gibson, William Gibson, Sarah Gibson, John Gibson. John Gibson passed away in 1810 in Montgomery Co., VA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Gibson began in 1756 in Cumberland Co., PA.
  • In 1781, John Gibson resided in Montgomery, Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1790, John Gibson resided in Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumber.
  • John Gibson married Sarah McDowell, and had children including Mary Gibson, Hugh Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Johnson McDowell Gibson, William Gibson, Sarah Gibson, John Gibson.
  • John Gibson passed away in 1810 in Montgomery Co., VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gibson
1729 – 1782
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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4th Ball
1735 – 1812
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah McDowell
1755 – 1830
Birth Location: Cumberland Co., PA
SM

Children(s)

Mary Gibson
1783 –
Birth Location: –
MG
Hugh Gibson
1784 – 1853
Birth Location: Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA
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Margaret Gibson
1784 –
Birth Location: –
MG
Johnson Gibson
1787 – 1883
Birth Location: Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA
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William Gibson
1795 –
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., Va
WG
Sarah Gibson
1796 – 1888
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., VA
SG
John Gibson
1798 – 1865
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., VA
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John Gibson's Ancestors

Self
John Gibson
1756 – 1810
Birth Place: Cumberland Co., PA
Parents
John Gibson
1729 – 1782
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
4th (gg Ann) Ball
1735 – 1812
Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Gibson's Descendants

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John Gibson (ABT 1756 – bet 1810- 1820) m. Sarah McDowell (ABT 1755 – aft 1830)
  1. 1. Mary Gibson (1783 – ) m. John Simpkins
  2. 2. Hugh Gibson (1784 – 22 SEP 1853) m. Elizabeth Rutledge
  3. 3. Margaret Gibson (1784 – ) m. William Hawley
  4. 4. Johnson (McDowell) Gibson (bef 3 JUN 1787 – aft Sep, 1883) m. Sally Pence m. Temperance (Ann "Tempy") Perkins (1802 – bet 1871-1880)
    1. 1. Female Gibson (1815-1820 – )
    2. 2. Johnson Gibson (abt 1817 – abt 1845)
    3. 3. Madison Gibson (4 JUL 1819 – 13 APR 1877) m. Malinda (Popham) Burress (11 MAR 1821 – 29 JAN 1853) m. Nancy (Jane) Carver (22 Apr 1837 – 13 Apr 1901)
      1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Gibson (18 May 1843 – 07 Sep 1847)
      2. 2. Mary (Alice) Gibson (01 Aug 1845 – 11 Jan 1875) m. Richard Vaughn
      3. 3. William Gibson (24 Jun 1848 – 25 Aug 1849)
      4. 4. John (Wilkerson) Gibson (17 Jun 1850 – 26 Nov 1912)
      5. 5. Waller (B) Gibson (22 Dec 1854 – 16 Oct 1869)
      6. 6. Sarah (Malinda) Gibson (02 Dec 1859 – )
      7. 7. William Gibson (27 Apr 1862 – 20 Sep 1934)
      8. 8. Melvina (Rosa) Gibson (03 Dec 1865 – 04 Apr 1927) m. James (Alonzo) Myers (5 July 1861 – 8 July 1899)
        1. 1. George Myres (Aug 1892 – )
        2. 2. Setser Myres (Nov 1898 – )
    4. 4. Wilkerson Gibson (8 FEB 1822 – 6 MAY 1893) m. Mary (Ann) Butt (abt 1820 – abt 1860) m. Malinda Goad (1827 – 1913)
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Gibson (abt 1845 – )
      2. 2. Johnson (Isaac) Gibson (abt 1847 – 07 Nov 1862)
      3. 3. Lydia Gibson (30 Jul 1848 – 13 May 1922) m. Robert Kelly (Feb 1839 – )
        1. 1. Mary Kelly (Jan 1870 – )
        2. 2. Egur Kelly (Jul 1883 – )
      4. 4. Sarah Gibson (abt 1850 – )
      5. 5. Rebecca Gibson (abt 1852 – )
      6. 6. Perthenia Gibson (abt 1854 – )
      7. 7. Florence Gibson (abt 1856 – )
      8. 8. Dora Gibson (abt 1864 – )
      9. 9. William (W) Gibson (abt 1867 – )
      10. 10. John Gibson (abt 1869 – )
      11. 11. Jesse (G) Gibson (Oct 30, 1870 – 6 DEC 1870)
    5. 5. William (T) Gibson (6 MAR 1825 – 25 FEB 1894) m. Malinda (Frances) Shields (13 MAR 1832 – 22 MAR 1893)
      1. 1. Sarah (B.) Gibson (1850 – 21 Feb 1870) m. James (H.) Eaton (abt 1843 – 19 Jun 1923)
        1. 1. Infant Eaton (20 Apr 1866 – 20 Apr 1866)
        2. 2. Infant Eaton (08 Sep 1867 – 26 Sep 1867)
        3. 3. David (R) Eaton (08 Sep 1868 – 09 Oct 1869)
      2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) Gibson (20 SEP 1852 – 8 MAR 1903) m. Melissa (A.) Walker (22 DEC 1860 – ) m. Malissa (Ann) Gibson (abt 1861 – 18 Feb 1941)
        1. 1. Cora (M.) Gibson (DEC 1880 – )
        2. 2. Oscar (B.) Gibson (AUG 1884 – 2 April 1903)
        3. 3. Bertha (Lee) Gibson (APR 1886 – )
        4. 4. Estella (M.) Gibson (FEB 1889 – )
        5. 5. Justus (C.) Gibson (Apr 20, 1896 – Jun 1, 1958)
        6. 6. Elbert Gibson (9 SEP 1899 – 13 October 1972)
      3. 3. Ann (B.) Gibson (abt 1856 – 1929) m. Marshall Land (Jan 1839 – 15 Feb 1918)
      4. 4. Charles (T.) Gibson (1859 – )
      5. 5. John (Wilkerson) Gibson (Apr 23, 1862 – 04 Oct 1932) m. Lydia Gibson (Sep 1861 – 5 December 1943)
        1. 1. Victor (W) Gibson (27 Mar 1883 – )
        2. 2. Orville (F) Gibson (May 1886 – )
        3. 3. Phoebe (M) Gibson (Jan 1888 – )
        4. 4. Jesse (O) Gibson (Mar 1891 – )
        5. 5. Owen (E) Gibson (Oct 1893 – )
        6. 6. Lawrence (T) Gibson (Dec 1895 – )
        7. 7. Archie (W) Gibson (Sep 1898 – )
      6. 6. Rovilla Gibson (1865 – )
      7. 7. Willie (C) Gibson (22 Sep 1867 – 04 Feb 1868)
      8. 8. Martha Gibson (1871 – )
      9. 9. James (M) Gibson (15 Nov 1876 – 13 Apr 1903) m. James Gibson m. James Gibson
    6. 6. Rosannah Gibson (1826 – 11 SEP 1865) m. James (Harrison) Eaton
    7. 7. John Gibson (1828 – ) m. Amanda (M.) Blakeburn (1835 – )
      1. 1. Francis Gibson (1858 – )
      2. 2. Ulysses (Grant) Gibson (1869 – ) m. Mary (A) Gibson (Jun 1873 – ) m. Alice Gibson (abt 1878 – )
        1. 1. A* Gibson (abt 1901 – )
    8. 8. Matilda (Catherine) Gibson (8 OCT 1831 – 29 MAR 1893) m. Isaac Harris (1835 – 7 FEB 1865) m. George (W) Davis (Apr 1827 – )
      1. 1. Amanda (Almeda) Harris (21 DEC 1857 – 12 AUG 1934) m. George (W.) Eaton (6 AUG 1852 – 16 JUL 1905) m. Daniel Paschal (15 APR 1842 – 27 Nov 1926)
        1. 1. William Eaton (1876 – 1930) m. Hannah Birkla (10 May 1894 – 05 Apr 1984)
        2. 2. Lillie (E) Eaton (Nov 4, 1878 – Jun 2, 1907) m. James (W) Timberlake (Jan 22, 1871 – Apr 8, 1944)
        3. 3. Myrtle (A) Eaton (Apr 6, 1881 – Jun 24, 1906) m. Charles Newkirk (08 Mar 1871 – )
        4. 4. Clarence (Wordie) Eaton (Nov 27, 1890 – May, 1967) m. Flo (abt 1900 – )
      2. 2. Henry Harris (21 DEC 1857 – BEF 1860)
      3. 3. Madora (A.) Harris (21 JUL 1858 – 27 JAN 1926) m. George (Harrison) Jeffries (1 October 1852 – 6 August 1925)
        1. 1. Maggie (Alice) Jeffries (2 APR 1880 – 22 OCT 1963) m. Ottie (B) Goldman (5 DEC 1876 – 18 Apr 1926) m. Francis (Marion) East (18 JUN 1883 – JUN 1940) m. Ernest Winters
        2. 2. George (Rector) Jeffries (9 JUN 1882 – 21 JAN 1884)
        3. 3. Infant Jeffries (14 JUN 1883 – 15 JUN 1883)
        4. 4. Hattie (M.) Jeffries (20 Jun 1884 – Oct 3, 1961) m. Wallace McCutcheon ( – 11 OCT 1921) m. Jesse (E.) Goldman (7 OCT 1868 – 1921) m. Robert (Rob H) Cole (25 MAR 1867 – 18 Jul 1946)
        5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Jeffries (1 MAY 1887 – 19 APR 1951) m. William (Asa) Lynch (16 SEP 1881 – 21 APR 1970)
        6. 6. Cora (Armenia) Jeffries (05 Jul 1889 – 31 Dec 1962) m. Oscar (M) Lynch (24 MAR 1890 – 14 Dec 1909) m. John (Nichlos) Bernardi (18 Sep 1872 – 31 Dec 1962)
        7. 7. Flossie (Genevere) Jeffries (22 JUN 1893 – 29 Sep 1960) m. Edmund (A.) Larkin (6 SEP 1890 – 15 Nov 1952)
        8. 8. Charles (Harrison) Jeffries (31 MAR 1897 – 22 JAN 1933) m. Ida (Bell) Birkla (30 OCT 1907 – 25 JAN 1985)
      4. 4. Jacob (McDowell) Harris (19 JAN 1860 – 4 JUL 1927) m. Julie (Ann) Jones (18 SEP 1867 – )
        1. 1. Manzy Harris (1899 – 1899)
      5. 5. William (Holland) Harris (26 MAR 1861 – 7 JAN 1944) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Vert (abt 1869 – )
        1. 1. Arnaud (O) Harris (Jul 1882 – )
        2. 2. Willard Harris (abt 1894 – )
        3. 3. Joy Harris (abt 1900 – )
        4. 4. Daniel Harris (abt 1902 – )
      6. 6. John (J.) Harris (5 Apr 1863 – 7 Feb 1939) m. Mary (Ellen) Vert (15 AUG 1871 – 1 JUN 1937)
        1. 1. Stewart (Mitchell) Harris (29 Sep 1891 – 27 Oct 1957)
      7. 7. Matilda (Geneva) Davis (1871 – 08 Jul 1946) m. Gory (Fin) Jones (May 1,1862 – May 22, 1930)
        1. 1. Delcie (M) Jones (30 Jul 1890 – 10 Mar 1953) m. Clarence Fravel (abt 1890 – ) m. Harry Basler (07 Dec 1899 – 28 Aug 1974)
        2. 2. Flora Jones (05 Mar 1892 – 06 May 1964) m. Julius Boyle (abt 1872 – )
        3. 3. Sadie (Ethel) Jones (Dec 24, 1894 – 10 Mar 1953) m. William Rease
        4. 4. Willis Jones (07 Jan 1895 – 1975) m. Hazel Jones (abt 1897 – )
        5. 5. Welzie Jones (23 Jan 1896 – 1948) m. Elva Jones (abt 1902 – )
        6. 6. Fred Jones (Feb 25, 1897 – Aug 30, 1967)
        7. 7. Harry Jones (Apr 4, 1898 – Jan, 1962)
        8. 8. Maude Jones (05 Dec 1901 – 1982) m. Arva Coleman (1902 – 1966) m. Arba Overton
        9. 9. Claude Jones (05 Dec 1901 – )
        10. 10. Walter Jones (Jun 16, 1903 – )
        11. 11. Hazel (I) Jones (27 Jan 1908 – 29 Sep 1973) m. Floyd Padgett m. Gilbert Kruse
    9. 9. James Gibson (1832 – March 9, 1863) m. Elizabeth Bullington
    10. 10. Burrell Gibson (1836 – )
    11. 11. Caroline Gibson (10 APR 1841 – ) m. George (W) Davis (Apr 1827 – )
      1. 1. John Davis (1866 – )
      2. 2. Richard Davis (1868 – )
  5. 5. William Gibson (1795 – ) m. Lucinda Hatton
  6. 6. Sarah Gibson (19 Jul 1796 – 15 Jul 1888) m. Archibald Campbell (1791 – 26 May 1869)
    1. 1. William (J) Campbell (Mar 1816 – )
    2. 2. Wilkerson Campbell (1818 – 27 Jan 1898)
    3. 3. Fleming (Henry) Campbell (abt 1820 – 18 Nov 1896)
    4. 4. Ardena Campbell (abt 1826 – )
    5. 5. Milburn (Anderson) Campbell (abt 1830 – )
    6. 6. Thursa Campbell (abt 1832 – )
    7. 7. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Campbell (abt 1834 – 1910) m. M. (J.) Campbell (abt 1836 – )
      1. 1. J. (R.) Campbell (abt 1857 – )
      2. 2. W. (G.) Campbell (abt 1859 – )
      3. 3. A. (W.) Campbell (abt 1860 – )
      4. 4. M. (A) Campbell (abt 1863 – )
      5. 5. A. (F) Campbell (abt 1865 – )
      6. 6. E (E) Campbell (abt 1876 – )
    8. 8. John (J) Campbell (29 Aug 1841 – )
  7. 7. John Gibson (Jul 18,1798 – 04 Aug 1865) m. Elizabeth Kinser ( – 26 Sep 1887)
    1. 1. Hugh (Kinser) Gibson (23 Nov 1828 – 13 Feb 1908)
    2. 2. Michael Gibson (05 Sep 1837 – Mar 22, 1900)

John Gibson's Timeline

8 Records

1756
ABT 1756
Birth of John Gibson in Cumberland Co., PA
Cumberland Co., PA
1781
1781
Age 25
John Gibson resided here in Montgomery, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Montgomery, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 34
John Gibson resided here in Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1793
1793
Age 37
John Gibson resided here in Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1798
1798
Age 42
John Gibson resided here in Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 44
John Gibson resided here in Dickenson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Dickenson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 54
John Gibson resided here in Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1810
bet 1810- 1820
Age 54
Death of John Gibson in Montgomery Co., VA
Montgomery Co., VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1756
    Event Place: Cumberland Co., PA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24012.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Montgomery, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, 1768-1801, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 325

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn, and Westpensboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 38; Image: 555; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, 1798, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Dickenson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Septennial Census, 1779-1863
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Dickenson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 38; Page: 106; Image: 113; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Montgomery, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 610; Image: 0181430; Family History Library Film: 00059

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bet 1810- 1820
    Event Place: Montgomery Co., VA
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