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Nicholas Gibson 1762–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Floyd County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 June 1858

Death Location: Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Gibson

Mother: Koonay Shikellamy

Spouse(s): Lydia Sinks

Children(s): Robert Gibson, Mary Gibson, Martha Gibson, George Gibson, John Gibson, James Gibson, Frances Gibson, William Gibson, Jacob Gibson, Ann Gibson, John Gibson, Mary Gibson, Prudence Gibson, Jacob Gibson, Temperance Gibson, Elizabeth Squires, William Gibson, ROBERT GIBSON

Nicholas Gibson was born in 1762 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA, the child of John Gibson And Koonay Anne Shikellamy. In 1820, Nicholas Gibson resided in Lewis, Virginia, USA. Nicholas Gibson married Elizabeth Gibson, Eve Lough, Lydia Elizabeth Sinks, and had children including Ann Gibson, Elizabeth Squires, Frances Gibson, George W Gibson, Jacob B Gibson, Jacob Gibson, James Wilson Gibson, John Gibson, John Wilson Gibson, Martha Ann Gibson, Mary Elvina Gibson, Mary Gibson, Prudence Gibson, Robert Callender Gibson, Robert Henry Gibson, Temperance Gibson, William Gibson. Nicholas Gibson passed away in 1858 in Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Nicholas Gibson was born in 1762 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA, the child of John Gibson And Koonay Anne Shikellamy.
  • In 1820, Nicholas Gibson resided in Lewis, Virginia, USA.
  • Nicholas Gibson married Elizabeth Gibson, Eve Lough, Lydia Elizabeth Sinks, and had children including Ann Gibson, Elizabeth Squires, Frances Gibson, George W Gibson, Jacob B Gibson, Jacob Gibson, James Wilson Gibson, John Gibson, John Wilson Gibson, Martha Ann Gibson, Mary Elvina Gibson, Mary Gibson, Prudence Gibson, Robert Callender Gibson, Robert Henry Gibson, Temperance Gibson, William Gibson.
  • Nicholas Gibson passed away in 1858 in Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gibson
1740–1822
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JG
Koonay Shikellamy
1741–1774
Birth Location: Lancaster, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
KS

Spouses(s)

Lydia Sinks
1763–1857
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia, British America
LS

Children(s)

Robert Gibson
1814–1860
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RG
Mary Gibson
1796–1846
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia
MG
Martha Gibson
1801–
Birth Location: Harrison County, West Virginia
MG
George Gibson
1812–1850
Birth Location: Braxton, Virginia, USA
GG
John Gibson
1807–1895
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
JG
James Gibson
1796–1872
Birth Location: Floyd County, Virginia
JG
Frances Gibson
1807–1858
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
FG
William Gibson
1818–1851
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
WG
Jacob Gibson
1786–1895
Birth Location: –
JG
Ann Gibson
1807–
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
AG
John Gibson
1790–
Birth Location: –
JG
Mary Gibson
1804–1858
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles Co, Virginia
MG
Prudence Gibson
1800–1883
Birth Location: Braxton Co., West Virginia, USA
PG
Jacob Gibson
1796–1895
Birth Location: Braxton Co, Virginia
JG
Temperance Gibson
1810–1880
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia
TG
Elizabeth Squires
1803–1894
Birth Location: Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America
ES
William Gibson
1796–1872
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
WG
ROBERT GIBSON
1815–1885
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Virginia
RG

Nicholas Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas Gibson
1762–1858
Birth Place: Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Gibson
1740–1822
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Koonay (Anne) Shikellamy
1741–1774
Lancaster, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
George Gibson
1704–1761
Stewartstown, County Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Martha (Elizabeth Deviney (de) Vinez)
1712–1793
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Chief (Shikellamy) Swatana
1688–1748
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Neanoma Shikallamy
1695–1747
Great-Grandparents
William Gibson---Quaker
1668–1734
Jane Thomas
1684–1703
William Devinny
1680–1749
Mary Stuart
1680–1750
Chief Planter\
1672–1755
Katee )
1682–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM ADAM.
1629–1684
Elizabeth Murdoch
1630–1695
Jenkins Deveny
1620–1680
Mary McCellen
1620–1700
William Stewart
1652–1752
Jane McDougal
1652–1750
Chief Cornstalk
1628–1696
Pasmere Carpenter
1637–1700
William Bird
1650–1687
Mary Madison
1650–1735

Nicholas Gibson's Descendants

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Nicholas Gibson (1762–5 June 1858) m. Lydia (Elizabeth) Sinks (01 Jan 1763–14 Mar 1857)
  1. 1. Robert (Callender) Gibson 1814–1860 m. Mary Saxton 1811–1871
    1. 1. Benjamin (F) Gibson 1836–1921 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Meeks 1839–1887 m. Barbara (Ann) Gibson 1836–1914
      1. 1. Noah (Thomas "Thomas") Gibson 1863–1933 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Terrel 1870–1951
        1. 1. Edith (Mary) Gibson 1908–1965 m. Paul (Bruce) Massie 1899–1964
        2. 2. Myrtle (Ethel "Minnie") Gibson 1896–1980
        3. 3. Jewel Gibson 1912–1988 m. Paul (Robertson) Shultz 1913–1996 m. Henry (Roy) Lore 1899–
        4. 4. Charles (Franklin) Gibson 1889–1966
        5. 5. Martha (A) Gibson 1893–1956
        6. 6. Clifton (Boley) Gibson 1899–1959
        7. 7. Tommy Gibson 1904–1961
        8. 8. Elsie (Gibson) Dennis 1902–1994
      2. 2. Mary (E.) Gibson 1860–
      3. 3. Leanna (E) Gibson 1866–
      4. 4. James (Mason "Mace") Gibson 1868–1951
      5. 5. Margaret (E) Gibson 1870–
      6. 6. Nancy (J) Gibson 1868–1872
      7. 7. Henry Gibson 1874–1901
      8. 8. John (W.) Gibson 1877–
      9. 9. Benjamin (Theodore) Gibson 1879–1964
        1. 1. Velma (Mae) Gibson 1945–2023
      10. 10. Rachal (S) Gibson 1857–
    2. 2. Martha Gibson 1838–1902
    3. 3. Sarah Gibson 1839–1902
    4. 4. Barba Gibson 1850–1919
    5. 5. Easter Gibson 1848–1870
    6. 6. James Gibson 1855–
    7. 7. John Gibson 1852–
    8. 8. Samuel Gibson 1843–1895
    9. 9. Thomas Gibson 1846–1880
      1. 1. Josiah (Elsworth) Gibson 1866–
        1. 1. Alice (P Frances) Gibson 1891–1968
    10. 10. Ann Gibson 1841–1913
    11. 11. Rachel Gibson 1843–1860
  2. 2. Mary (Elvina) Gibson 1796–1846
  3. 3. Martha (Ann) Gibson 1801–
  4. 4. George (W.) Gibson 1812–1850
  5. 5. John (Wilson) Gibson 1807–1895
  6. 6. James (Wilson) Gibson 1796–1872
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Gibson 1816–1899
      1. 1. Nancy (Maria) Hickle 1846–1932
  7. 7. Frances Gibson 1807–1858
  8. 8. William Gibson 1818–1851
  9. 9. Jacob Gibson 1786–1895
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane "Jennie") Gibson 1850–1925
      1. 1. Fannie (Myrtle) Dewhirst 1877–1964
        1. 1. Melvin (Melton Monroe) Tarrant 1900–1968
    2. 2. George (Washington) Gibson 1839–
      1. 1. Susan (Olive) Gibson 1872–
        1. 1. Faun (M) Fields 1893–1988
  10. 10. Ann Gibson 1807–
  11. 11. John Gibson 1790–
  12. 12. Mary Gibson 1804–1858
  13. 13. Prudence Gibson 1800–1883
    1. 1. Martha Lough 1841–1859
      1. 1. Lousina Delzell 1859–1928
        1. 1. Benton (Ilo) Springer 1897–1975
  14. 14. Jacob (B.) Gibson 1796–1895
  15. 15. Temperance Gibson 1810–1880
    1. 1. James (W.) Byrnes 1836–1892
      1. 1. Levi (E) Byrnes 1857–1929
        1. 1. Anna Byrnes 1899–1982
        2. 2. Anna Byrnes 1899–1982
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Eveline) Byrne 1838–1877
      1. 1. Harry (Elisha) Jenner 1876–1965
        1. 1. Jesse (Gray) Jenner 1906–1989
  16. 16. Elizabeth Squires 1803–1894
  17. 17. William Gibson 1796–1872
  18. 18. ROBERT (HENRY) GIBSON 1815–1885
    1. 1. Granville Gibson 1836–1913
      1. 1. Hiram (Marsh) Gibson 1867–
        1. 1. Flora (Arminta Link) Gibson 1886–1970
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Gibson 1849–1921
      1. 1. Lillian (May) Phillips 1881–1964
        1. 1. Alberta (Lucille) Cummings

Nicholas Gibson's Timeline

10 Records

1762
1762
Birth of Nicholas Gibson in Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Floyd County, Virginia, USA
1794
1794
Age 32
Nicholas Gibson was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA
Virginia, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 58
Nicholas Gibson resided here in Lewis, Virginia, USA
Lewis, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 68
Nicholas Gibson resided here in Lewis, Virginia, USA
Lewis, Virginia, USA
1831
1831-1848
Age 69
Nicholas Gibson resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1833
1833
Age 71
Nicholas Gibson resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1838
4 Apr 1838
Age 76
Nicholas Gibson resided here in Flatwoods, Braxton, Virginia
Flatwoods, Braxton, Virginia
1849
20 Dec 1849
Age 87
Nicholas Gibson was married in Clay, Illinois
Clay, Illinois
1858
5 June 1858
Age 96
Death of Nicholas Gibson in Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA
Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA
1858
23 Jun 1858
Age 96
Nicholas Gibson - Probate in Richland, Illinois, USA
Richland, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Floyd County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Virginia, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1849
    Event Place: Clay, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Page: 6; NARA Roll: M33_133; Image: 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 191; Page: 239; Family History Library Film: 0029670

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1848
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1838
    Event Place: Flatwoods, Braxton, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 130

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 June 1858
    Event Place: Pixley Township, Clay County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will and Guardian Records, 1855-1938; Author: Illinois. County Court (Richland County)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1858
    Event Place: Richland, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will and Guardian Records, 1855-1938; Author: Illinois. County Court (Richland County)
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