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Robert Gibson 1817–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: After 1860

Death Location: Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Francis GIBSON

Mother: Frannie Greenwood

Spouse(s): Mary Saxton

Children(s): Martha Gibson, Rachael Gibson, Barbara Gibson, John Gibson, James Gibson, Louisa Gibson, George Gibson, Sarah Gibson, Mary Gibson, Thomas Gibson, Samuel Gibson, Charles Dr., Sarah Gibson, Rachael Gibson, Mary Gibson, Thomas Gibson, John Gibson, Martha Gibson, Samuel Gibson, James Gibson

In 1817, Robert Gibson entered the world in Virginia, born to Francis West Frank Gibson And Frannie Greenwood. Robert Gibson married Mary Margaret Polly Saxton, and had children including Barbara Elizabeth Gibson, Charles Harrison Gibson Dr, George R Gibson, James Gibson, John Gibson, Louisa M Gibson, Martha M Gibson, Mary Easter Gibson, Mary Easter Gibson, Rachael Ann Gibson, Rachael Gibson, Samuel Gibson, Samuel W Gibson, Sarah Ann Gibson, Sarah Gibson, Thomas C Gibson, Thomas Gibson. Robert Gibson passed away in 1860 in Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Robert Gibson entered the world in Virginia, born to Francis West Frank Gibson And Frannie Greenwood.
  • Robert Gibson married Mary Margaret Polly Saxton, and had children including Barbara Elizabeth Gibson, Charles Harrison Gibson Dr, George R Gibson, James Gibson, John Gibson, Louisa M Gibson, Martha M Gibson, Mary Easter Gibson, Mary Easter Gibson, Rachael Ann Gibson, Rachael Gibson, Samuel Gibson, Samuel W Gibson, Sarah Ann Gibson, Sarah Gibson, Thomas C Gibson, Thomas Gibson.
  • Robert Gibson passed away in 1860 in Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis GIBSON
1774–1856
Birth Location: Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Frannie Greenwood
1782–1866
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FG

Spouses(s)

Mary Saxton
1811–1871
Birth Location: Shippensburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
MS

Children(s)

Martha Gibson
1838–1902
Birth Location: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States
MG
Rachael Gibson
1843–1913
Birth Location: , , Ohio
RG
Barbara Gibson
1850–1919
Birth Location: Oden, Illinois, USA
BG
John Gibson
1852–
Birth Location: Illinois
JG
James Gibson
1855–
Birth Location: Illinois
JG
Louisa Gibson
1846–
Birth Location: Virginia
LG
George Gibson
1851–
Birth Location: Virginia
GG
Sarah Gibson
1838–1902
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
SG
Mary Gibson
1848–1892
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MG
Thomas Gibson
1845–1880
Birth Location: , , Ohio
TG
Samuel Gibson
1843–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SG
Charles Dr.
1847–1897
Birth Location: Gibson's Rock, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
CD
Sarah Gibson
1838–1902
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SG
Rachael Gibson
1842–1913
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
RG
Mary Gibson
1848–1892
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MG
Thomas Gibson
1845–1880
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
TG
John Gibson
1852–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JG
Martha Gibson
1838–1902
Birth Location: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
MG
Samuel Gibson
1843–1895
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
SG
James Gibson
1855–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JG

Robert Gibson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Gibson
1817–1860
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Francis West "Frank" GIBSON
1774–1856
Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Frannie Greenwood
1782–1866
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
George ((D6GU)) Gibson
1747–1791
Gibson's Field, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Anne West
1750–1809
Clover Hill , Sligo, Ireland
John (Greenwood) Sr
1737–1816
Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Kitchenman
1746–1810
Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
George Gibson
1704–1761
Martha Vinez)
1712–1793
Francis Jr
1715–1783
Dorothea Wynne
1720–1781
George Greenwood
1695–1776
Ruth Russell
1698–1761
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gibson---Quaker
1668–1734
Jane Thomas
1684–1703
William Devinny
1680–1749
Mary Stuart
1680–1750
William West
1699–1770
Anne Osborn
1700–
Owen Wynne

Robert Gibson's Descendants

1.
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Robert Gibson (abt 1817–After 1860) m. Mary (Margaret "Polly") Saxton (Jan 1811–15 Feb 1871)
  1. 1. Martha (M) Gibson 1838–1902 m. Alex (C.) Smith 1834–1913 m. Alex Smith 1838–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Smith 1884–
    2. 2. Isaac (Alexander) Smith 1870–1933
      1. 1. Lila (Elizabeth) Smith 1910–1988
      2. 2. Theodore Smith
    3. 3. Mary (Hannah) Harris 1873–1937
    4. 4. Mary (Hannah) Harris 1873–1937
    5. 5. Haye Smith 1877–
    6. 6. Isaac (Alexander) Smith 1870–1932
      1. 1. Lila (Elizabeth) Smith 1910–1988
    7. 7. Martha (Elizabeth) Smith 1883–
      1. 1. Fred (Royce) Sparling 1911–
        1. 1. Evelyn (Ruth) Sparling 1941–2008
      2. 2. Anna Sparling 1912–
    8. 8. Edward ('Eddie' W.) Smith 1867–1900
      1. 1. William ("Willie" Levi) SMITH 1890–1967
        1. 1. Vessie (Agness) Smith 1925–1996
      2. 2. Charles (Edward) Smith 1892–1980
        1. 1. Kennith Smith 1942–2015
  2. 2. Rachael Gibson 1843–1913
  3. 3. Barbara (Elizabeth) Gibson 1850–1919
    1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Edwards 1885–1973
      1. 1. Alex (Sylvester) Bussart 1906–1960
        1. 1. Evelyn (Glenadine) Bussart 1931–1990
      2. 2. Winifred (Evelyn) Bussart 1915–
      3. 3. Gerald (Lester) Bussart 1912–1975
        1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Bussart 1946–2010
        2. 2. Constance (Jewell "Connie") Bussart 1948–1993
      4. 4. Genieve (Wilma) Bussart 1918–1943
        1. 1. Wilma (Ann) Frink 1937–2022
    2. 2. Hamon (Sylvester) Edwards 1875–1928
      1. 1. Aletha Rightmire 1916–1984
    3. 3. Richard (Arthur "Arthur") Edwards 1881–1929
      1. 1. Charles (Leonard Elsworth) Edwards 1913–1981
      2. 2. Alvin (Vernon) Edwards 1918–1980
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Edwards 1928–1992
    4. 4. William (Samuel "Bill") Edwards 1889–1962
      1. 1. James (Richard Edwards) Sr. 1919–2003
      2. 2. Marva (Lee) Edwards 1926–2007
  4. 4. John Gibson 1852–
  5. 5. James Gibson 1855–
  6. 6. Louisa (M) Gibson 1846–
  7. 7. George (R) Gibson 1851–
  8. 8. Sarah Gibson 1838–1902
    1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Littrell 1865–1929
      1. 1. George (Millard "Twin") Travis 1900–1967
        1. 1. William (L.) Travis 1928–1997
      2. 2. Grace (M.) Travis 1900–
        1. 1. Roy (John "Gabby") Messex 1923–2010
    2. 2. Raymond (Sabastion) Littrell 1874–1921
      1. 1. George (Lawrence Ellsworth) Littrell 1915–1962
  9. 9. Mary (Easter) Gibson 1848–1892 m. Franklin (Pierce) Hawkins 1853–1923 m. Isaac Bishop 1844–1876
    1. 1. James (E) Hawkins 1885–1954
  10. 10. Thomas Gibson 1845–1880
  11. 11. Samuel Gibson 1843–
  12. 12. Charles (Harrison Gibson) Dr. 1847–1897
  13. 13. Sarah (Ann) Gibson 1838–1902
  14. 14. Rachael (Ann) Gibson 1842–1913
  15. 15. Mary (Easter) Gibson 1848–1892
  16. 16. Thomas (C.) Gibson 1845–1880
  17. 17. John Gibson 1852–
  18. 18. Martha (M) Gibson 1838–1902
  19. 19. Samuel (W.) Gibson 1843–1895
    1. 1. Earl (Samuel) Gibson 1892–1987
      1. 1. Helen (Dorothy) Gibson-Stones-Illes 1914–2007
  20. 20. James Gibson 1855–

Robert Gibson's Timeline

19 Records

1814
3/25/1814
Birth of Robert Gibson in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
1814
abt 1814
Birth of Robert Gibson in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1814
3/25/1814
Birth of Robert Gibson in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
1814
1814
Birth of Robert Gibson in Ireland
Ireland
1814
1814
Birth of Robert Gibson in , , Pennsylvania, USA
, , Pennsylvania, USA
1817
abt 1817
Birth of Robert Gibson in Virginia
Virginia
1840
1840
Age 23
Robert Gibson resided here in Harrison, Champaign, Ohio, USA
Harrison, Champaign, Ohio, USA
1843
1843
Age 26
Robert Gibson was married
None
1850
1850
Age 33
Robert Gibson resided here in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Robert Gibson resided here in Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
17 Sep 1860
Age 43
Robert Gibson resided here in Township 2 Range 4, Marion, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 4, Marion, Illinois, USA
1860
After 1860
Age 43
Death of Robert Gibson in Marion County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
1860
After 1860
Age 43
Death of Robert Gibson in Illinois
Illinois
1870
1870
Age 53
Robert Gibson resided here in Clay, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Robert Gibson resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Robert Gibson resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Sandoval, Marion, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 1, Sandoval, Marion, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
Robert Gibson resided here in Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
3/12/1900
Age 83
Death of Robert Gibson in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
3/12/1900
Age 83
Death of Robert Gibson in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3251814
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1165; Page: 197B; Enumeration District: 126
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania; Page: 797; Family History Library Film: 805150
    [3] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1814
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M593_253; Page: 129B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 546; Family History Lib
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3251814
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois; Page: 129B; Family History Library Film: 545752
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 66A; Image: 658

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: , , Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1843

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harrison, Champaign, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Harrison, Champaign, Ohio; Roll: 382; Page: 316; Family History Library Film: 0020160

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 66A; Image: 658

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania; Page: 797; Family History Library Film: 805150

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1860
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 4, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 546; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Braxton, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois; Page: 129B; Family History Library Film: 545752

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Sandoval, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M593_253; Page: 129B

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spring, Perry, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1165; Page: 197B; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3121900
    Event Place: Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: After 1860
    Event Place: Marion County, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3121900
    Event Place: Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: After 1860
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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