Newspapers: GIBSON entries in CARLISLE Pa./Perry Co newspapers Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Marcia Wilson. mwilson@infi.net http://www.inj.infi.net/~mwilson/ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ ____________________________________________________ GIBSON notes in Carlisle newspapers, some collected by John C. Fralish Jr. for Marcia Wilson in 1994, some found by Marcia Wilson at Perry Historians, and some from other sources. * Notes on the history of Carlisle newspapers from John C. Fralish, Jr.: Carlisle's first newspaper was founded in 1785: The Carlisle Gazette And Universal Repository Of Western Knowledge. later changed to Kline's Weekly Carlisle Gazette. The Gazette folded in 1817 and around 1823 was revived as the Carlisle Gazette, but expired for good shortly after. The Carlisle Herald lasted from1802 to 1920, the American Volunteer from 1814 to1915. On December 12, 1881, the first daily newspaper appeared in Carlisle: The Sentinel. The Carlisle Herald was Republican; the American Volunteer was Democrat; the Carlisle Gazette was Federalist [conservative.] Republicans were liberals in those days and became the conservatives in 1896. Throughout the 19th century the Democratic party was the conservative party. The switch happened in 1896 when William Jennings Bryant (only 36 yrs old) was nominated. Business interests then switched to the Republican party. * Jane Gibson born May 27, 1749, baptised Dec 7, 1749. Parents: Georg and Martha, Church of England. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church baptisms, Lancaster Co., Pa. 1747-1799. * Thomas Gibson, born October 14, 1750, baptised Dec 31, 1750, son of George and Martha Gibson. Perry Historians: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Baptisms, Lancaster Co., Pa. 1747-1799. * Robert Gibson road petition Oct 1768 "from Mr. Alrick's plantation in Sherman's Valley through the lands of William Sanderson, Allen Carson, George Robinson and Robert Gibson." Cumberland County Road Petition File, Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers and histories, Perry historians card file. * Capt. James Gibson, Artillery 1777-1780, commanding a company of Artificers. Military History of Carlisle by Tousey 1939, p. 410. Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers & histories. perry historians. * 1-E-194 March 21, 1778 Robert Gibson, farmer, of Carlisle, to Joseph Flack of Warwick Twp, Buck Co., Whereas Robert Robinson of Tyrone Twp., June 27, 1767, to Robert Gibson tract on both sides Buff Cr., in Tyrone Twp adj Geo Robinson, on a deer lick, Solomon Terree, Edward Elliott, and the Proprietaries Robt Gibson obt. ord to survey 300 a. on Buff Cr., adj Geo Robinson, Robt Elliott, Mary Buchanan, and by a barren hill, in Tyrone Twp (not having yet been surveyed, computed to cont. 450a.) Perry Historians notes. * William Gibsen, born March 4, 1788, baptised Jan 24, 1789. Parents: Johann Gibsen & wf. sp: Johannes Hemmerling & wf. Perry Historians, source 139: Tabor Reformed Church records, Lebanon Co., Pa. * Died at Ft. Jefferson, December 11, [1791], Col. George Gibson, in his 47th year, of a wound received at St. Clair's defeat, leaving a family -- paraphrased from Carlisle Gazette, Wed., February 29, 1792. * Jane Gibson married James Hall March 22, 1796 Marriages, 1st Presbyterian Church, Carlisle (from Pa archives, 2nd ser., vol. 8.) perry historians card file. * Died Sunday evening last, [April 30, 1798] Mr. Robert Gibson, an old inhabitant of this country [sic, presumably meant "county"] --Carlisle Gazette, Wed., May 2, 1798. * Died the 8th inst. [November 8th, 1805], Mr. John Gibson of Dickinson Township, aged about 70 years. -- Carlisle Gazette, Friday, November 22, 1805. * Married on the 13th inst. [December 13, 1808] by Rev. Robert Birch, Mr. John Gibson to Miss Betsy Yeates. --Carlisle Gazette, Fri., December 23, 1808. * Married on the 13th instant [Dec. 13, 1808] by Rev. Buck, John Gibson to Betsy Yeates probably Carlisle Gazette, Fri., Dec. 23, 1808. jf [jf note: state judges?] * Died yesterday morning [Thurs, February 9, 1809], Mrs. Gibson, the widow of Col. George Gibson. --Carlisle Gazette, Fri., February 10, 1809. * Died Thursday the 9th inst., Mrs. Ann Gibson, relict of Col. George Gibson, officer in the Revolution. --Cumberland Register, Wed., February 15, 1809. Note: The Perry Historians have an undated news clipping in the Gibson file entitled Anne Gibson. "The mother of Francis, George, John Banister and William Chesney, was a woman of extraordinary vigor of mind. By the will of her father, all she received was 78 acres of woodland with a little log mill having but one run of stones in it together with some little personal property, and one slave, but good old Anne refused to own a slave, and gave her her freedom. Some years ago I took dinner at the residence of Herman Alricks in Harrisburg, and there became acquainted with an old lady by the name of Bull. She was the mother-in-law of Mrs. Alricks, and was either ninety-nine or one hundred years old, I forget which. She asked me if I was a son of Anne Gibson. I told her I was a grandson of Anne Gibson. She remembered that she knew her well, and said that Anne Gibson stayed all night with her once when on her way to Philadelphia to bring up the fashions; but doubtless Anne had other business to attend to in Philadelphia besides getting the fashions. The Colonel (her husband) never received any pay from the Government for his services; and yet she was able to educate her boys. How well they were educated, those who knew them can tell. She erected a school house on her own, the country was then so thinly settled, property near the Falling Springs; but there were no pupils to attend but her own boys. Then she went to work and taught them at home herself. I heard General George Gibson say that all the schooling he got outside his mother's house just cost her twelve shillings. She had no road, except the old pack horse road, from Harris's Ferry (now Harrisburg) to Fort Pitt (now Pittsburgh) and it crossed the creek just below the Big Rock and then crossed back again just agove the Rock She had........[rest of article is missing.] * Married on Thursday evening the 8th inst. [October 8, 1812] by Rev. H. R. Wilson, John Bannister Gibson, Esq. to Miss Sally Galbraith, all of this Borough. -- Carlisle Gazette, Fri., October 16, 1812. * Married Thursday, 8th inst. [October 8, 1812], by Rev. H. R. Wilson, John B. Gibson, Esq. to Miss Sarah Galbraith, daughter of A. Galbraith, Esq., dec'd all of this place. --Carlisle Herald, Fri., October 16, 1812. * John Gibson late of Millford Twp, petition for sale of 110 acres of land. Administrators William Gibson and David Gibson. Book four 197 198. March 9, 1819. Mifflin County Orphan Court Abstracts, Book 1 & 4. Perry Historians. * Died lately [probably in April, 1822] in "Braddock's field," at the seat [house] of Mr. George Wallace, General John Gibson, in his 82nd year. American Volunteer, Thursday, May 2, 1822. jf * Died on Thursday evening last [February 20, 1823] at an advanced age, Mrs. Jane Gibson of this borough. --Carlisle Whig, Wed., February 26, 1823. Also --American Volunteer, Thurs. February 27, 1823. * "Perry County, -- Before me the subscriber son of the Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally came Francis Gibson ewquire who having been sworn according to Law doth say that on or about the eighth day of April last past Francis Gibson, aged about two years one month and six days, and son of this depondent, was brought home, beat and abused in a shocking manner, which appeared to have been done with a stick, as he was severely bruised from the small of the back down along his hip and thighs to the knees, and in several places the blood appeared through the skin, he also was injured on the hand, being cut on the finger which seemed to be done with a stick, this deponent says that the marks of the beating were to be seen on the child for more than four weeks after he received the injury. This deponent doth further say that he has good reason to believe and doth veily believe that a certain John McClure, schoolmaster of the town of Landisburgh is the person that committed the assault and battery upon the body of the aforesaid infant Francis Gibson son of this Deponent. [signed] Francis Gibson Sworn and subscribed July 22nd AD 1823 before Saml Limn" [from photocopy at Perry Historians] * "Perry County -- Before me the subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid personally came Francis Gibson esquire who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that on or about the 20th or 21st day of May last past this deponent was allarmed [sic] by the cries of a child which seemed to proceed from the school house in the town of Landisburg. This deponent went to the school house and at the east end outside of the house he then seen [sic?] John McClure teacher who was violently shaking [and striking? Francis? [difficult to read] ...child of this deponent, said McClure had hold of the child either by the ear or side of the head and shaking and abusing said child, deponent took the child, who was screaming bitterly from said McClure, and examined his hips and buttocks which appeared from the inflammation and red appearance as if they had been beat with the open hands -- this deponent doth say that his son Francis was then a few months over two years old and doth further say that the said McClure did commit a wanton and unprovoked assault and battery upon the said child Francis. signed: Francis Gibson Sworn and subscribed August 29th 1823 before Sam'l Limn "[illegible writing below.] Perry Historian photocopy of original document. * James Gibson died on Tuesday last, [Aug] 26th, James, infant son of Francis Gibson of Landisburg. Perry Forrester Landisburg Aug 28, 1823. perry historians. * Robert Gibson of Landisburg married Hannah Kremer of Tyrone Township Sept 13, 1827. Perry Historians Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers and histories. Also The Perry Forrester, Landisburg Sept 20, 1827. only the Forester says HK is from Toboyne Twp. * Married Friday the 11th instant [Sept. 11, 1829] by Rev. Mr. Shull, Rev. David Hassinger of Newville to Miss Catharine D. Gibson, daughter of Francis Gibson, Esq. of Tyrone Township, Perry County. The American Volunteer, Thursday, Sept. 24, 1829. jf. [Note: An obituary from 1928 at the Perry Historians: "Walter Scott Hassinger, son of Rev. David and Catherine (Gibson) Hassinger was born Jan 1, 1845 and died Jan 22, [illegible] at the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, death being caused by intestinal nephritis. He was a former resident of Shermansdale and a cousin of the late James K. Gibson. His first wife, Emma Snowball, died about 50 years ago and he later married Elizabeth Jones, who survivies him with three children from the first marriage and two from the second, namely: Walter S., Pomona, NJ; Jennie, Mrs. Geo. Morrison, Audubon, NJ; Clarence N., Oak Lane, Philadelphia, with whom he made his home. The other two are Margaret, Mrs. George Althouse, and Winfield, both of Philadelphia. He had seven brothers and sister, all dead except one,... Burial ws at Shermansdale Thursday afternoon. Rev. T. D. Ritter, U.P. minister, officiated. Rev. Yarnall, a presbyterian pastor had.....services in Phila.] Died Wednesday last in Baltimore, Mrs. Barbara Galbreath, relict of the late Major Andrew Galbreath of East Pennsborough Township, for many years a respectable resident of this town, aged upwards of 70 years; brought to this place Friday evening last and buried Saturday following in Silver Spring burying ground. --Herald, Tues., November 13, 1832. * Married Tuesday the 11th instant [June 11, 1833] by Rev. R. T. Boyd, Mr. John B. Gibson of Perry County to Miss Caroline Shapley of Carlisle. American Volunteer, Thursday, June 20, 1833. jf Also in the Carlisle Herald, 13 June 1833. Perry Historians files. *Married Tuesday evening 5th instant [Nov. 5, 1833] by Rev. George E. Hare, Charles McClure, Esq. to Margaretta, daughter of Chief Justice Gibson, all of this borough. American Volunteer, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1833.jf Married Tuesday, the 11th inst., by Rev. R. T. Boyd., Mr. John B. Gibson of Perry County to Miss Caroline Shapley of this place. --American Volunteer, Thurs., June 20, 1833. Married on Tuesday evening the 5th inst. by Rev. George E. Hare, Charles McClure, Esq., to Margaretta, daughter of Chief Justice Gibson, all of this borough. -- American Volunteer, Thurs., November 7, 1833. Died in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio, on the 12th ult., Adaline, daughter of J.B. Gibson of that place, aged 15 months. --Herald, Wed. August 19, 1835. * Married on Thursday the 5th inst. [January 5, 1837] by the Rev. John R. Goodman, Chaplin to the United States Senate, W. Milnor Roberts, Civil Engineer, to Annie, daughter of Chief Justice Gibson.-- Herald, Thursday January 5, 1837. * Married in this borough on Thursday evening last [January 5, 1837] by Rev. John R. Goodman, Mr. W. Milnor Roberts, Civil Engineer, to Miss Anna, second daughter of Chief Justice Gibson. American Volunteer, Thursday, Jan. 12, 1837. jf * Married on the 18th inst. [January 18, 1838], by Rev. Mr. Dicky, Mr. Samuel Holmes, of this county, to Miss Eliza Gibson of Perry County. -- Cake for the editor. -- American Volunteer, Thurs., January 25, 1838. * Married on Thursday last by the Rev. Jno. Dickey, Mr. Samuel Holmes, of North Middleton, to Miss Eliza, daughter of Francis Gibson, Esq., of Perry County. --Herald, Tues., January 30, 1838. [must be sister of Robert Gibson, mw.] * Married by Rev. Mr. Thornton, Tuesday the 17th instant [Sept 17, 1839], Mr. W. C. Gibson to Miss Priscilla E. Keeney, all of this place [Carlisle], American Volunteer, Thursday, Sept. 19, 1839. jf * Married Wednesday the 13th ult., by Rev. Robert B. White, Mr. Robert Given, of this place, to Sarah Hopkins, eldest daughter of David Gibson, Esq., of Hardy County, Virginia. --Carlisle Herald, Wed., February 3, 1841. * Married Wednesday the 13 ultimo [Jan. 13, 1841], by Rev. Robert B. White, Mr. Robert Givin, of this place, to Sarah Hopkins, eldest daughter of David Gibson Esq. of Hardy County, Va. [now West Va]. American Volunteer, Thursday Feb. 11, 1841. jf * Married on the 19th inst. [January 19, 1843], by Rev. W. T. Sprole, Mr. Robert C. Gibson, of Perry County, to Miss Mary Houston, of Cumberland County. Cake, ice cream, etc. to the editor. --American Volunteer, Thurs., January 26, 1843. [Parents of Dr. Charles Harrison Gibson, father of Vena. mw. The question is, was Mary Houston a widow or divorcee? or single mother? CHG had 2 half brothers named Houston at his funeral in 1897.] * Died on the 18th ult., [November 18, 1844] Mrs. Eliza Holmes, wife of Mr. Samuel Holmes of this borough and daughter of Francis Gibson, Esq., of Perry County. --Herald, Wed., December 4, 1844. [note: she had been married January 18, 1838. mw] * Died on the 9th inst. [April 9, 1845], in this borough, Lydia Augusta, daughter of John B. and Caroline Gibson, aged 2 years. -- Pennsylvania Statesman (Carlisle) Tuesday, April 15, 1845. and American Volunteer, Thurs., April 11, 1845. and the Carlisle Herald, Wed., April 16, 1845 * Wesley Gibson, youngest son of Francis Gibson, died in Carroll Twp Aug 1, 1845. Perry Historians, Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers and histories. * The Perry County Democrat? April 25, 1850: We are sorry to leaarn that the valuable Flouring Mill of Francis Gibson, Esq., situated on the Sherman's Creek, in Spring township, was totally consumed by fire, on Thursday or Friday night last. The mill was in excellent repair. It was not insured. Cause of the fire was unknown to us. * Married on the 8th inst. [October 8, 1850], by Rev. William Herbst Norris, Rector of St. John's Church, Lieut. R. H. Anderson, 2nd Dragoons, U.S.A., to Sallie B., youngest daughter of Chief Justice Gibson, of this borough. --Herald, Wed., October 16, 1850. Also --American Volunteer, Thurs., October 17, 1850. * Robert Gibson, Esq. Letter at New Bloomfield P.O., 1 Jul 1853. The Perry Co. Democrat, v. 17 (9) Thurs., 7 July 1853. * John Bannister Gibson died in Philadelphia Pa May 3, 1853. born in Sherman's Valley Nov 8, 1780, son of Lt. Col. George Gibson, an officer of the Revolutionary Army who was killed during St. Clair's Expedition against the Indians on the Miami River in 1791. Gene Boak Abstractions from various newspapers and histories. Perry Historians. * Died in this borough Tuesday morn last [Jan 15, 1856], Lt. John Bannister Gibson, aged about 35 years. American Volunteer, Thursday, January 17, 1856. [This account was published eight days before the American Democrat's version Friday, Jan. 25, 1856..] jf * Died on the 18th instant [March 18, 1856], Mr. Francis Gibson of Perry County near Landisberg, in his 82nd year [age 81, almost 82]. American Democrat, Friday, March 21, 1856. [He is the father of Robert and grandfather of Dr. Charles Harrison Gibson, mw.] * Francis Gibson was born April 13, 1856, according to records of home visits at the Perry Historians. Date of visits were Sept. 9, 1937,"Visited Mr. Gibson and found him cleaning the stovepipes for his wife for the fall housecleaning. He is very active for his age. His name is on the Hbg. list. Date of visit: April 21, 1938. Mr. Gibson was out in the garden. He has not been so well. They told me their grandson was back home from C.C.C. consignment. Did not know why. Note: Francis S. Gibson was born 1856, died 1942, buried Landisburg Cem. perry hist. card file. Note #2. "Wm Power (landlord) and F.S. Gibson are at the present engaged in the fish business." People's Adv. & Press, Wed apr 22, 1891, vol 38, no 50. perry historians. * Mary Ann [Sheibley] Gibson, wife of Francis F. Gibson, died May 3, 1856 [aged 26 yrs, 8 mo, 1 day] St Peters Churchyard, Spring Twp., Perry Co. Perry Historians card file. * Died in Carlisle on the evening of August 28 [1857] Mrs. Annie Gibson Roberts, wife of W. Milnor Roberts, Civil Engineer, and daughter of the late Chief Justice Gibson. American Volunteer, Thursday, September 10, 1857. [Note: She was married Jan. 5, 1837. Memoirs of John Bannister Gibson, Late Chief Justice of Pennsylvania were published in 1890 and authored by Thomas P. Roberts, who says he is a direct descendant of Col. George Gibson, father of Ch. Jstc. JBG. On p. 24, Roberts writes in a footnote: "The writer is probably the only one of his descendants who has ever visited Fort Jefferson where the colonel is buried..."] * Married in Carlisle on the 6th inst. [March 6, 1858], by Rev. J. W. Smiley, Rev. E. J. Drinkhouse of the Maryland Annual Conference to Henrietta Gibson of Perry County. --American Volunteer, Thurs., March 11, 1858. * John B. Gibson lands for public sale, Saville Tp. July 22, 1858. Perry Co. Democrat. perry historians. * Robert Gibson, dealer of goods, wares & merchandise in Spring Tp., Perry Co. Perry Co Democrat, April 28, 1859. Perry Historians card file. * W. Gibson appeared in Quarter Sessions, Court of Common Pleas, held in Bloomfield on 6 Aug 1860. Perry Historians: Newport Gazette, Aug 23 1860 V4 #33 * Died in this borough on Friday last [January 25, 1861] Mrs. Sarah W. Gibson, [sic. Her maiden name: Sarah Galbraith] relict [abbreviated Latin for widow] of the late Chief Justice Gibson, aged about 70 years. American Volunteer, Thursday January 31, 1861.jf Married in Brandao, in the Province of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the 4th of May, 1864, by Rev. A. G. Simonton, of Harrisburg, Pa., missionary minister in Brazil, W. Milnor Roberts, Jr., of Carlisle, Pa., to Miss Bettie Humbird, daughter of Mr. Jacob Humbird, of Cumberland, Md. The wedding took place at the house of the bride's father, inthe presence of the two families, and of a considerable number of personal friends, American, English, French, Italian, Irish, Danish, Scotch, Portuguese, and Brazilian, residing int he immediate vicinity of the Grand Tunnel, on the Don Pedro II Railroad. Among the Americans were gentlemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky, and Virginia. Everything passed off in the most agreeable and harmonious manner. --American Volunteer, Thurs., June 23, 1864. * Walter S. Gibson, son of Francis F. & Kate E. Gibson, died May 15, 1865, age 10 mos. Perry Historians, Source #13: St. Peters Churchyard, Spring Twp., Perry Co. * Robert Gibson appointed Traverse Juror, January term, 1866. Resident of Spring township, Perry County, Pa. The Perry County Democrat, Thursday, December 14, 1865. New Bloomfield, Pa vol 29, no 28. * R. Gibson paid $12 by the treasurer of the Poor for issuing orders. the Perry County Democrat, Thurs Mar 1, 1866. vol 29 no 39, New Bloomfield, Pa. * Robert C. Gibson, Dry Goods Dealer, Spring Township. The Perry County Democrat, Thursday, April 26, 1866, Vol. 29, No. 47. New Bloomfield, Pa. Perry Historians Card File * Robert Gibson. Land warranted in his name in Buffalo Township, Perry Co., Pa., but owned by Estate of John M. Woodburn listed for sle on May 11, 1866 -- see notice #86 for 250 acres. The Perry Co Democrat, Thurs Apr 11, 1866, vol 29 No 46. * Peter Gibson of Newville married on the 20th ult at Toboyne Tannery by Rev P. Sahm, to Ann Crawford of Jackson Twp., Perry Co. Perry Co. Democrat, Nov 8, 1866 * DEATH OF MRS. GIBSON. On last Friday evening Mrs. Gibson, relict of the later Francis W. Gibson, died from the effects of paralysis, which which she was attacked two weeks previous. [probably a stroke. mw] Mrs. Gibson was in her 82nd year. Thus, one by one the aged who yet connect the present with a past generation are going to that bourne from which no traveller returns. The remains were interred beside her husband in the graveyard of the Presbyterian Church near Shermandale, on last Sunday. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Church for many years before her death. Mrs. Gibson had removed but a few weeks ago to Bloomfield, from her farm on Sherman's Creek, where she had resided so many years, and which has been in the possession of the Gibson family for three generations. Her husband, Francis Gibson, was a brother of John Bannister Gibson, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and General George Gibson, late Commissary General of the United States Army. 5/8/1867 Advd Press. * Francis W. Gibson, administrator for Francis Gibson, dec., late of Spring Twp, registered acct in office of Co. Registrar, Perry Co. December 7, 1870. Perry Co. Democrat. perry historians. * Lulu G. Gibson, daughter of Francis W. and Tobitha Gibson, born Feb 20, 1873, died July 9, 1874. Buried in St. Peter's Churchyard, Spring Twp. Perry Historians Card File. * Francis W. Gibson Land Draft Book, Spring Twp., Perry Co., page 140. July 21, 1875. perry historians. * Tobitha Kennedy Gibson, wife of Francis W. Gibson, born June 19, 1832, died Feb 3, 1876, Buried St. Peter's Churchyard, Spring Twp. Perry Historians card file . * Gibson - Beecher by the Rev. Dr. C.P. Wing, on the 28th ult [June 28, 1877] at the residence of the bride's father, Charles H. Gibson, M.D., of Monroe, Cumberland Co., Pa., to Jennie Beecher, of North Middleton, same county. American Volunteer, Thurs July 5, 1877, Valley Sentinel Fri July 6, 1877. * Robert Gibson, wife: Hannah [Kremer, mw. see marriage sept 1827], born Oct 31, 1803. Died Dec 7, 1878. buried, Landisburg Cemetery. Perry Historians card file. I am not sure but I think these statistics are for Robert, not Hannah. mw, because Robert's name is on top of the card. mw. * Died "on Tuesday last," [April 10, 1884] of head injuries sustained in a runaway accident which occurred near Forney's toll gate on the previous day, a child of Mrs. Gibson, a resident of Perry County whose mother lives in Mechanicsburg. --American Volunteer, Wed., April 16, 1884. * Information on Justice Gibson's life is in Sentinel, July 3, 1886. [Might give source for information in 1886 county history? jf] * Laura Gibson, daughter of Francis W. and Tobitha Gibson, died Aug 12, 1886 [age 32]. She was born Jan 12, 1854. She was buried in St. Peter's Churchyard, Spring Twp. Perry Historians file. * Mrs. Sarah H. Given, widow of the late Robert Given, died at her home on W. High St., corner of Public square, Carlisle, between 1 and 2 o'clock today. She had been ill for several months.... She was a wealthy woman, and a prominent member of the Second Presbyterian Church of this place. The deceased's maiden name was Sarah H. Gibson. She was a Virginian, and was married to Mr. Givin [sic] in 1843. They lived at Mt. Holly until 1866, when they moved into the palatial residence that had just been completed in Carlisle. Mr. Given died several years ago. They had five children --four sons and one daughter. The boys are all dead, having died in young manhood. The daughter survives her mother, and is now the last in the family. Internment in Ashland Cemetery. --Sentinel, Thurs., February 10, 1887. (Funeral notice in issue of the 12th.) Important article on the Gibson family in Sentinel, March 1, 1888. * Rube Gibson, schoolteacher, 1888. Fairview School, Roseglen, Wheatfield Twp. See photograph, Duncannon Record, Nov. 18, 1948, p. 3. Perry Historians card file. * Married on the 21st, [January 21, 1889] at the Evangelical parsonage by Rev. J. A. Irvine, Mr. Benjamin E. Foote and Miss *Annie Gibson, all of Carlisle. --Sentinel, Tues, January 22, 1889. *Rev. Otis Gibson obit, 2/7/89, no relationship to these Gibsons. *Jim Neff, an aged man who resided in Sawtelletown, died at his home about 2:00 this morning. He will be buried on Monday at 10 o'clock A.M. from the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel Gibson, No. 77 E. South Street. --Sentinel, February 9, 1889 (Saturday). *Chief Justice Gibson's grandson dispensed spirits at the Washington observatory in New York, to thirsty Carlislers, --Sentinel, May 3, 1889. * John Bannister Gibson (Judge) born in Sherman's Creek Valley -- mentioned in letter of James H. Ferguson. People's Adv & Press Wed Jul 17, 1889, vol 37, no 10. perry historians. * James Gibson of Falling Springs purchased from Lupfer and Rice a lot on McClure St., Bloomfield. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Jan 8, 1890, vol 37, no 35. perry historians. * James Gibson of Falling springs dropped in to see us Monday. Peop. Adv. & Pr. Wed Aug 6, 1890, vol 38 no 13. * On the night of the 6th inst [Aug. 9, 1889] Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Gibson, formerly of this county [Perry] where they have many friends who will regret to learn of their sad misfortune, were bereft by death of their interesting infant who was sick about one week of cholera infantum. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon, interment being made in Prospect Hill cemetery, that city. 8-16-1889, News. [from perry historian clippings] *Transfer of [Chief Justice] Gibson's paintings to law library in Pittsburgh-- Sentinel, August 29, 1889. * James Gibson of Spring Twp was delegate to the Republican County convention held in Bloomfield. People's adv. & press Wed sept 4, 1889, vol 37, no 17. also Peop Adv & Pr. Wed Aug 13, 1890 vol 38 no 14.. perry hist. * The remains of a grandchild of Samuel Gibson will be brought from the home of its father in Hummelstown on the evening train today and will be buried here. It was about a year old. --Sentinel, Thurs, Sept 26, 1889. [see notice below] * The funeral of Olie Frederics, granddaughter of Samuel Gibson, will take place from the latter's residence Saturday afternoon at 4:00.--Sentinel, September 27, 1889. * Reuben Gibson will give a brief lecture at the Perry Co Teacher's Institute. People's Advocate and Press, Wednesday, Oct 30, 1889, vol. 37, no. 25. Perry historians card file. * Page in Vena's Z. Gibson's autograph book with sticker of angel and harp "Listen to me". "Dear Vena There was a beauty in thy smile Like sunshine on the hill I have not thought this many day How softly on my heart it lay. Your brother Beecher. Nov. 24th 1889." [Vena' Zelia Gibson's brother was Roy Beecher Gibson.] * Reuben Gibson delivered a lecture on "Discouragements" to the 40th annual Teachers Institute Mon. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Dec 4, 1889, vol 37, no 30; Dec 11, 1889, vol 37, no 31. * Reuben Gibson was a participant in the Landisburg District Teachers' Institute held Dec 27. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Jan 1, 1890. Perry Historians card file. * Married on the 21st, [January 21, 1889] at the Evangelical parsonage by Rev. J. A. Irvine, Mr. Benjamin E. Foote and Miss *Annie Gibson, all of Carlisle. --Sentinel, Tues, January 22, 1889. *Rev. Otis Gibson obit, 2/7/89, no relationship to these Gibsons. *Jim Neff, an aged man who resided in Sawtelletown, died at his home about 2:00 this morning. He will be buried on Monday at 10 o'clock A.M. from the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel Gibson, No. 77 E. South Street. --Sentinel, February 9, 1889 (Saturday). *Chief Justice Gibson's grandson dispensed spirits at the Washington observatory in New York, to thirsty Carlislers, --Sentinel, May 3, 1889. * John Bannister Gibson (Judge) born in Sherman's Creek Valley -- mentioned in letter of James H. Ferguson. People's Adv & Press Wed Jul 17, 1889, vol 37, no 10. perry historians. * James Gibson of Falling Springs purchased from Lupfer and Rice a lot on McClure St., Bloomfield. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Jan 8, 1890, vol 37, no 35. perry historians. * James Gibson of Falling springs dropped in to see us Monday. Peop. Adv. & Pr. Wed Aug 6, 1890, vol 38 no 13. * On the night of the 6th inst [Aug. 9, 1889] Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Gibson, formerly of this county [Perry] where they have many friends who will regret to learn of their sad misfortune, were bereft by death of their interesting infant who was sick about one week of cholera infantum. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon, interment being made in Prospect Hill cemetery, that city. 8-16-1889, News. [from perry historian clippings] *Transfer of [Chief Justice] Gibson's paintings to law library in Pittsburgh-- Sentinel, August 29, 1889. * James Gibson of Spring Twp was delegate to the Republican County convention held in Bloomfield. People's adv. & press Wed sept 4, 1889, vol 37, no 17. also Peop Adv & Pr. Wed Aug 13, 1890 vol 38 no 14.. perry hist. * The remains of a grandchild of Samuel Gibson will be brought from the home of its father in Hummelstown on the evening train today and will be buried here. It was about a year old. --Sentinel, Thurs, Sept 26, 1889. [see notice below] * The funeral of Olie Frederics, granddaughter of Samuel Gibson, will take place from the latter's residence Saturday afternoon at 4:00.--Sentinel, September 27, 1889. * Reuben Gibson will give a brief lecture at the Perry Co Teacher's Institute. People's Advocate and Press, Wednesday, Oct 30, 1889, vol. 37, no. 25. Perry historians card file. * Page in Vena's Z. Gibson's autograph book with sticker of angel and harp "Listen to me". "Dear Vena There was a beauty in thy smile Like sunshine on the hill I have not thought this many day How softly on my heart it lay. Your brother Beecher. Nov. 24th 1889." [Vena' Zelia Gibson's brother was Roy Beecher Gibson.] * Reuben Gibson delivered a lecture on "Discouragements" to the 40th annual Teachers Institute Mon. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Dec 4, 1889, vol 37, no 30; Dec 11, 1889, vol 37, no 31. * Reuben Gibson was a participant in the Landisburg District Teachers' Institute held Dec 27. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Jan 1, 1890. Perry Historians card file. * Miss Sallie Gibson of Phila., daughter of Frank Gibson of Spring Twp., is visiting at the old homestead. Perry Historians card file: People's Advocate & Press, Wed., Feb 19, 1890, vol 37 no 41. * Miss Mary Gibson has succeeded C. A. Smith as teacher of No 2 school in Carrol Twp. She is from Falling Springs. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Mar 5, 1890, vol 37, no 43. perry hist card file. * Miss Mary Gibson of Wheatfield twp will go to Lebanon, Ohio this spring to take the scientific course in that Normal Institution. People's Advocate & Press, wed mar 26, 1890. Perry historians. * Robert Gibson of Carroll twp - daughter Mary Gibson will start Mon. for Lebanon, Ohio to attend the Normal College. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Apr 2, 1890, vol 37 no. 47. * Miss Mary Gibson, daughter of Robert Gibson of Carroll twp., Mon started to Lebanon, Ohio where she will attend the Normal College. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Apr 2, 1890, vol 37, no 47. [2 cards in Perry Historians file; you figure it out. mw] * John Bannister Gibson was son of Col. George Gibson, once of Gibson's Rock, Perry Co., and was Justice of the Pa. Supreme Court 1816-1851. see additional info. People's Adv & Press Wed Apr 9, 1890, vol 37, no 48. perry historians. * James K. Gibson was paid $80 for a plank at Loop Bridge by the Commisioners. Peop. Adv & Pr., Wed Apr 16, 1890, vol 37 no. 49. * Robert Gibson of Falling Springs, on his way from Harrisburg where he had spent the Fourth, was a visitor in Bloomfield on Sat. People's Advocate and Press, Wednesday, July 9, 1890, vol 38, no 9. * Frank Gibson of Spring Twp -- his daughter Fannie [Gibson] who has been at the Univ. of Lebanon, Ohio, has been elected to teach Greek, Latin and Rehtoric in Franklin Female College, Franklin, Ky. People's Adv. and Press, Wed July 16, 1890, vol 38, no 10. * James K. Gibson and J. Lou Robinson gave the couple a wicker rocking chair for the wedding of Dollie Jones to thomas C. Martin on New Year's Evening near Shermansdale. People's Adv. and Press Wed Jan 14, 1891 fol 38 no 36. microfilm at perry historians. * Miss Mary Gibson gave a recitation "The Station Agent's Story" at the Landisburg District Teachers' Institute Feb. 28. People's Adv. & Press, Wed Mar 4, 1891, vol 38 no 43. * Olive Gibson of Falling Springs will attend the spring term of the Bloomfield Academy. People's Advocate & Press, Wed Apr 1, 1891, vol 38, no 47. * James K. Gibson of Falling Springs was married to Miss Jean Henderson, Daughter of Mr & Mrs J. S. Henderson of Shermansdale, married at bride's home in Shermansdale on May 4th 1893. Duncannon Record, Duncannon Pa, May 12, 1893. perry historians. * 3-12-1896. Recently James Gibson hired a couple of young men to run his saw mill while he attended a sale. While the young engineer was running the engine one of the double center crank wheels broke, putting Mr. Gibson to great trouble, he having to send to Centon Ohio for new wheels. News. * "Dr. C.H. Gibson Dead. A Well Known Physician Succumbs to the Grim Reaper. He was aged 50 years. Death due to stomach trouble for which he was operated upon-- Mr. Warfield and Others. Dr. Charles Harrison Gibson, a well known and successful physician of this city, died at his residence, 57 West Franklin St., at 7:45 o'clock this morning of chronic stomach trouble, aged 51 years. Dr. Gibson had been critically ill for several months, his recovery having been despaired of for some days. He was confined to his bed for three weeks and gave up all hope of getting better. At his earnest solicitation as well as his family an exploratory laparotomy was performed on him on Thursday by Drs. Ragan, Wareham and Boyle as the last chance of possibly benefitting him or saving his life. The operation revealed an extensive malignant disease of the stomach and bowels of a fatal character. He is reported to have stood the operation well. Dr. Gibson was born near Gibson's Rock in Perry County, Pa, in 1846. He is a son of Robert Gibson, of Falling Springs, Pa., who is still living at the age of 86 years, and a [not direct, his grandfather was Francis Gibson, older brother of John B. Gibson] descendant of Chief Justice James [should be John] Banister Gibson of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania of Carlisle. He pursued his academic studies at the Academy in Mechanicsburg and after attending the usual courses of lectures in the Miami Medical College graduated with the degree of M.D. in 1873. [Not true; he attended for one year and never graduated. mw.] Dr. Gibson immediately afterward entered one of the hospitals in Cincinnati as resident physician for one year, and afterwards practiced in that city until 1875. The old Gibson home in which Chief Justice Gibson, Hon. John Bigler, Governor of California, and Hon. Wm. Bigler, Governor of Pennsylvania, relatives of Dr. Gibson [I don't think so; Francis rented the house to the Biglers, according to Roberts book about Ch. Justice John B. Gibson], were born, is still standing at Gibson's Rock [not in 1994; it burned down about 10 years ago] and occupied by a brother [George Gibson] of the deceased. Dr. Gibson came to Hagerstown from Mechanicsburg in 1880 [how come the census of 1880 shows him with his wife and 2 children in Monroetown? mw] and for 17 years successfully practiced his profession here. He was well known and highly esteemed and stood high in the medical fraternity of this city. The deceased is survived by his wife [Mary Jane Beecher Gibson, who I believe was estranged from him and living in Mechanicsburg, but I can't prove it. mw] and two children, Vena Zelia, who is attending Irving College, and Roy, at home. He also leaves two brothers, George at Falling Springs, and Frank, a merchant in Harrisburg, and his two half brothers, James and Samuel Huston, of Mechanicsburg. Gen. George Gibson, commissary of the U.S. army, was a grand uncle of the deceased. Funeral services will e held at the home on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. George P. Wilson. The body will be taken to Mechanicsburg at 4:10 p.m. for interment." Hagerstown, Md. "Daily Mail," Friday, November 19, 1897. * Robert C. Gibson died March 12, 1900 in Shermansdale. He was 87 years old, 11 months and 12 days. He was a farmer, he had been married. He was born in Spring Township. He is buried in Shermansdale. Perry County Death Book, #1 1893-. Info from Perry Historians Card File. * Francis West Gibson born March 15, 1821, married Tabitha Kennedy, died January 13, 1899 aged 77 years 10 mos 8 days. New Bloomfield Presbyterian Church Records, Perry Co. perry historians. and detailed obit of FWG in The Newport News, Jan 19, 1899, p. 5, 5th col. * Francis W. Gibson born March 4, 1821, died Jan 12, 1889, wife Tobitha Kennedy. Buried, St. Peter's Churchyard, Spring Twp. perry historians. Note: Tabitha Kennedy Gibson had died Feb 21, 1876. * Mary M. Gibson died in Carroll Twp Jan 30 1905 age 62 years. She is buried at Chestnut Hill. She was married. She was born in Newburg, Cumberland Co. Perry Co. death book #1 1893- on microfilm at Perry Historians. [note: Dr. Charles Harrison Gibson was supposed to be buried at Chestnut Hill when he died in 1897, but I could not find his grave when I went there in 1995. mw.] * James K. Gibson of Shermansdale, related to the former Chief Justice Gibson, died April 11, 1914. His wife was Jean Henderson. Children named. Sentinel Apr 15, 1914, p. 8. note: Mrs. James K. Gibson of Shermansdale Pa is mentioned in detailed obit of John S. Henderson. The Newport News Dec 22, 1898 p. 5, 4th col. perry historians. * James K. Gibson died Apr 11, 1914 aged 57 years 9 months, 3 days. He was married. He was a Teamster. He was born in Perry Co. He died in Carroll Twp. He is buried Presbyterian. Perry Co. Death book #1 1893 - perry historians microfilm * Mrs. George Gibson, widow of General George Gibson, died Feb. 26, 1915, in her 83rd year. He had died in 1888. She is buried in the Catholic Cemetery, behind the present [1994] Old Shrine Catholic Church. Sentinel Feb. 27, 1915. Second funeral reference, March 3, 1915. * Alice Hicks Gibson of Harrisburg died October 2, 1922. She was the wife of Frank A. Gibson, a native of Mechanicsburg. Sentinel Oct. 4, 1922, p. 3. * Frank Gibson of McKeesport [a suburb of Pittsburgh], formerly of Carlisle, aged about 50, was shot to death. Son not named. Sentinel Sept. 15, 1925, p. 1. * George Gibson, a Shermansdale merchant, died January 13, 1922, aged about 77. Sons, brother, sister-in-law named. Used to sell eggs and poultry on trips to Carlisle. Buried Mt. Gilead. Sentinel Jan. 16, 1922. * Mrs. Edith Gibson, wife of Roy Gibson, was a resident of Mechanicsburg when she died at Harrisburg Hospital on January 11, 1923, at the age of 39, and she was buried in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. A son was named [John Zeamer Gibson probably] The Carlisle Evening Sentinel January 12, 1923. * Robert M. Gibson died Apr 7, 1931 in Phila., after an operation for appendicitis four weeks earlier. He had been born in Landisburg Aug 17, 1898. He was 32 yrs, 8 mos and 9 days old. He is survived by his wife Frances Scanlan of Philadelphia, parents, and one brother, John B. Gibson of Landisburg, and two sisters: Mrs. Frank Rhinesmith of Ridgewood, NJ and Mrs. William Staub of Enhaut. One sister, Mary, Mrs. John Stayman of Reading, died 13 mos ago. He had no children. Buried Landisberg Cemetery. * T. Robert M. Gibson born 1898, died 1931. Buried Landisburg Cemetery. Perry Historian Card files. * Mrs. [? was she married] Sarah Gibson of Erie, great niece of Justice Gibson, daughter of Francis Kennedy Gibson and Tabatha, died at age 72. Much more information in Sentinel, July 17, 1931, p. 4. * Sarah Gibson, born 1858, died 1931. Buried St. Peters Churchyard, Spring Twp. Perry Historians Card File. * George Gibson of Harrisburg, veteran of the Indian Wars and the Civil War, died July 1, 1932 in Harrisburgh. He was born Feb 22, 1847 in Mt. Holly Springs. Wife, Eliza, and daughters named. Sentinel, July 2, 1932. * Mr & Mrs John Gibson of Landisburg announce the birth of a daughter March 24, 1935, the 16th child. Mrs. Gibson was Miss Mary Hays. Perry Historian Notes. * A 17th child, a daughter, born to John and Mary (Hays) Gibson of Landisburg, May 11, 1937. Perry Historian notes. * Mrs. Mary Jane Beecher Gibson died in Scranton on August 22, 1939, aged 92, and was buried in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. The obituary was published August 24 in the Carlisle Evening Sentinel. * Fietta Kochenderfer Gibson of Landisberg [Perry County], wife of Francis Gibson, died November 15, 1939. She is buried at Landisberg. * Mrs. Frank Gibson from our Landisburg correspondent. Mrs. Frank Gibson died Wed morning, Nov 15 [1939] at her home in Landisburg, after having suffered 3 paralytic strokes. She did not regain consciusness when stricken 3 days before she passed away. Fietta Alice Kochenderfer was a daughter of Thomas and Mary Caroline (Adams) Kochenderfer of Ickesburg, where she was born May 26, 1866. She was aged 73 years, 5 mos and 18 days. The deceased was married to Frank S. Gibson of Landisburg, where they have since resided. Four children were born to this marriage: namely, John B. Gibson of Landisburg, and Mrs. Freda Staub of Enhaut, who with their father survive. One daughter, Mary, Mrs. John Stayman, of Reading and one son, Robert Gibson, of Philadelphia, preceded their mother in death. Two brothers, Rev. Harry Kochenderfer, of Philadelphia and John Kochenderfer of Pontiac Mich and one sister, Mrs. Mattie Sherk of Lewistown, and 22 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held Sat afternoon at her late home in Landisburg. Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of the Ref. Ch., Burial Landisburg cemetery. Pallbearers named. Perry Co. Democrat? Nov 22, 1939. [See note on April 13, 1856, birthdate of her husband Francis Gibson.] * Miss Sarah W. Gibson, a guest at the Todd home, died February 27, 1940 in Carlisle. Nephews named. Sentinel, Feb. 28, 1940.jf * Francis Sheibley Gibson, 86, died at the home of son John Gibson in Landisburg, Monday [July 9, 1942] after being bedfast 4 mos. He was a son of Francis S. and Mary Ann (Sheibley) Gibson and was a lifelong resident of Landisburg. He had been an interior decorator and painter. His first wife was Miss Lizzie Neely of Landisburg and his second wife who died in 1939 was Miss Fietta Kochenderfer of Ickesburg. Surviving are 3 children: Sara B., Mrs. Frank Rhinesmith of Beacon NY; Freda, Mrs. William Staub, Enhaut; and John Gibson, Landisburg; 23 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Burial at Landisburg Cem. * Lewis M. Gibson of Carlisle died April 30, 1943, aged 44. He was the husband of Elvira Williams, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gibson. Siblings and stepchildren named. Buried in the old graveyard. Sentinel April 30, 1943. Viewing May 1, 1943, p. 6. Thanks May 6, p. 2. Funeral notice May 6, p. 4. jf * Perry Co. Democrat, april 5, 1944. Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson's sale of household goods in Shermansdale April 1 amounted to $1218. See Perry Co.Democrat Public Sale notice Mar 22, 1944, listing goods. * Samuel Gibson died November 6, 1945, aged 75 [born around 1870]. He was the husband of Elizabeth Hepfer. Children and siblings named. He manufactured concrete burial vaults. Buried in the old graveyard. Sentinel, Nov. 7, 1945. Funeral Nov 10, p. 2. Thanks Nov. 13, p. 4.jf * Frank J. Gibson, Carlisle ex-Constable, died January 30, 1949, aged 72. Names siblings. Buried in old graveyard. Sentinel January 31, 1949. Funeral notice February 4, p. 4. jf * Roy Gibson died in Carlisle October 14, 1949, aged 71, husband of Mary E., and was buried in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. Names of children, sister, and stepsons are given. Carlisle Evening Sentinel October 15, 1949. Card of thanks on page 3 of October 25, 1949. It would be interesting to see who inserted it. * Emma Miller Gibson died in Iowa December 29, 1949, aged 88. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, formerly of Carlisle. Sister Eva, etc. Sentinel, 12/30/49.jf * Ralph Edward Gibson, born in Carlisle September 9, 1905, died in Adams County August 12, 1951. Wife, Cora Knouse [jf: That explains why he was in Adams County: the Knouse family owns tremendous orchards there.] He owned Gibson Block and Cement Works when he died. Sentinel Aug. 13, 1951. Fun. Ntc. p. 4. Aug. 18, 1951, Thanks p. 6., Aug. 29, 1951.jf * John Henry Gibson, a native of Carlisle, died December 17, 1955. He was born September 5, 1879. His parents were Samuel and Caroline Neff Gibson. He and his son established Gibson concrete Products Co. Grandchildren, sister, and late son named. Buried the old graveyard. Sentinel, Dec. 19, 1955. Funeral Dec. 22, 1955. Card of thanks Dec. 27, 1955.jf * Major Arthur B. Gibson of Camp Hill died October 12, 1959 at Carlisle Army Barracks Hospital. Sentinel, October 13, 1959. * Mary E. Hayes Gibson of Landisberg died February 4, 1960, age 67. She was the wife of John B. Gibson and had 17 children, all named. Also brothers. She is buried in Landisburg. Sentinel, February 6, 1960.jf * Elizabeth Hepfer Gibson of Carlisle died April 20, 1962. She was born January 15, 1878, daughter of the late John and Susan Hepfer, widow of Samuel Gibson. Children named. Burial in the old graveyard. Sentinel Apr. 20, 1962, Thanks May 5, 1962, p. 2.jf * John B. Gibson of Landisberg, died June 13, 1964, age 72. He was a retired teacher. He had the Alinda Post office and grocery for some years. He was once a clerk at the Carlisle barracks. He had 17 children. Sisters named. Burial at Landisberg. Sentinel. jf * Mettie Myers Gibson, widow of John H. Gibson, died April 26, 1969 in Carlisle. She is buried in the old graveyard. She was born in Adams County October 7, 1885, the daughter of Caleb and Julia A. Starry Myers. John H. Gibson was part owner of a concrete products company. Sentinel, April 26, 1969. Card of thanks, May 13, 1969, p.6. jf * Gibson family reunion, descendants of John Bannister Gibson, Photograph of Lena Dahlstron of Madison Ct., John Gibson of Mayville, NJ, Mary Thomas of New Cumberland, Frank Gibson of Chambers Hill.The Patriot, Mon. July 3, 1989. ---------- No date: * John Gibson charged with fornication & basterdy. Guilty. Cumberland County Quarter Session Docket #7 page 53. Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers & histories. perry historians. * John Bannister Gibson biographical material on pp 22-25. Twentieth Century Bench & Bar of Pa. vol. 1 by H.C. Cooper Jr., Bro & Co Chic. Ill 1903. Father in Law of Charles McClure. See Chas McClure index card. Gene Boak abstractions from various newspapers & histories. perry historians. marcia wilson please check out my web page at http://nj5.injersey.com/~mwilson/ if that address does not work, try http://mh005.infi.net/~mwilson/