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George Sabin Gibbs

Birth	:	7 Oct 1848 Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	8 Jul 1901 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	G. S. GIBBS G.S. Gibbs, dealer in general merchandise, is now the oldest merchant in Harlan. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, October 7, 1848, and is the oldest son of O.A. and Elizabeth (Watts) Gibbs. The father was a native of Vermont, born in Rutland County in 1814, of Puritan stock. He was reared in Vermont, and cme to Michigan when that was first settled. He was married to Elizabeth Watts, who was a native of Norfolkshire, England. When he first came to Michigan, Mr. Gibbs was a sub-contractor of the Michigan Central Railroad. He afterward engaged in farming and... Read More	G. S. GIBBS G.S. Gibbs, dealer in general merchandise, is now the oldest merchant in Harlan. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, October 7, 1848, and is the oldest son of O.A. and Elizabeth (Watts) Gibbs. The father was a native of Vermont, born in Rutland County in 1814, of Puritan stock. He was reared in Vermont, and cme to Michigan when that was first settled. He was married to Elizabeth Watts, who was a native of Norfolkshire, England. When he first came to Michigan, Mr. Gibbs was a sub-contractor of the Michigan Central Railroad. He afterward engaged in farming and lumbering, which he followed until he came to Iowa. He engaged in farming in Harlan Township in 1869, and continued this pursuit until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs were the parents of five children -- G.S., O.O., Forest, William, and Hattie, wife of Matthew Thompson. They were active and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Gibbs was a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the board of supervisors in the years 1870 and 1871. His death occurred in September, 1887. His widow still survives. G.S. Gibbs was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools. He resided with his parents until they came to Shelby County in 1869. He entered the employ of J.W. and E.W. Davis, as clerk in a general dry-goods store. He served this firm until 1876, when he engaged in business with Joseph Jackson, under the name of Jackson & Gibbs. This firm continued until July 1, 1879, when Mr. Gibbs purchased his partner's interest and continued the business alone. Afterward he became associated with Mr. P.B. Hunt, the firm being Gibbs & Hunt. This firm existed until 1887, since which time Mr. Gibbs hs carried on the business in his own name. He carries a large stock of dry goods and general merchandise. He was married January 21, 1875, to Miss Della Baughn, a daughter of Charles, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is a native of Ohio, and came to this county as a child. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs -- George S. Jr,, Lulu D., and John. Mr. Gibbs served as a member of the board of supervisors, and was the first city treasurer, serving in 1879 and 1880. In 1881 he was a member of the city council, and served until 1885. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., Harlan Lodge, No. 267, and Mt. Sinai Encampment, of which he is the scribe. He is also a member of the A.F. & A.M., Parian Lodge, No. 321; Olivet Chapter, No. 107; and Mt. Zion Commandery, No. 49, of which he is junior warden. He is a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Gibbs is a member of the Congregational church of Harlan. Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pp. 352

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George Sabin Gibbs's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
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George Sabin Gibbs death on 8 Jul 1901 in Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

Family Members:

Parent

Orren Alexander Gibbs

(1814 - 1887)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Watts Gibbs

(1825 - 1890)

Spouse

Ardella Baughn Gibbs

(1851 - 1940)

Siblings

Forrest Gibbs

(1855 - 1924)

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Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

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Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

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Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

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Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

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Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

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Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

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Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

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