Individual Details
William H. Gibbs
(20 May 1812 - 2 Aug 1888)
Events
| Birth | 20 May 1812 | Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | |||
| Census | 7 Aug 1820 | Plantation 1, Penobscot, Maine |  |  | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1830 | Dutton (now Glenburn), Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Marriage | Abt 1837 | Martha Ann Smith | | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1840 | Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Bradford, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Bradford, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Occupation | farmer, grocer, and saw mill operator | | | ||
| Newspaper Article | 29 Jun 1869 | Bangor Daily Whig & Courier - Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Alton, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Alton, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Newspaper Article | 5 May 1874 | Bangor Daily Whig & Courier - Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Alton, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Alton, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Death | 2 Aug 1888 | Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | |||
| Death Notice | 4 Aug 1888 | Bangor Daily Whig & Courier - Bangor, Penobscot, Maine | | | |
| Burial | Lakeview Cemetery, Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine | | |||
| Membership | International Organisation of Good Templars | | |
Families
| Spouse | Martha Ann Smith (1810 - 1879) |
| Child | Caroline Sophronia Gibbs (1838 - 1900) |
| Child | Elisha Williams Gibbs (1840 - 1878) |
| Child | Abial S. Gibbs (1842 - 1845) |
| Child | Ann Martha Gibbs (1844 - 1908) |
| Child | Wellington S. Gibbs (1845 - 1926) |
| Child | Rebecca M. Gibbs (1847 - 1863) |
| Child | Mary Ann Gibbs (1849 - 1860) |
| Child | Sarah Greeley Gibbs (1850 - 1914) |
| Child | Eliza A. Gibbs (1856 - 1925) |
| Father | Elisha Gibbs (1786 - 1869) |
| Mother | Martha "Patty" Hasey (1787 - 1876) |
| Sibling | Betsey W. Gibbs (1814 - 1894) |
| Sibling | Ebenezer H. Gibbs (1817 - 1877) |
| Sibling | Andrew H. Gibbs (1817 - 1864) |
| Sibling | Daniel W. Gibbs (1819 - 1900) |
| Sibling | Susan Davis Gibbs (1822 - 1905) |
| Sibling | Thomas M. Gibbs (1825 - 1899) |
| Sibling | Wingate Elisha Gibbs (1828 - 1910) |
| Sibling | Martha E. Gibbs (1831 - 1870) |
Notes
Census
The columns on this census record do not have headings, but I believe that the household of Elisha Gibbs Jr. included 9 persons: 4 white male under the age of 10 [William-age 8, Ebenezer-age 3, Andrew-age 3, Daniel-age 1]; 1 white male aged 16-25 [unidentified]; 1 white male aged 26-44 [Elisha-age abt. 34]; 1 white female under the age of 10 [Betsey.-age 6]; 1 white female aged 16-25 [unidentified]; and 1 white female aged 26-44 [Martha-age 32]. Two persons in the family were employed in agriculture.Census
The household of Elisha Gibbs included 10 persons: 1 white male aged 1-4 [Wingate-age 1]; 1 white male aged 5-9 [Thomas-age 5]; 3 white males aged 10-15 [Ebenezer-age 13, Andrew-age 13, and Daniel-age 10]; 1 white male aged 15-19 [William-age 18]; 1 white male aged 40-49 [Elisha-age abt. 44]; 1 white female aged 5-9 [Susan-age 7]; 1 white female aged 15-19 [Betsey-age 16]; and 1 white female aged 40-49 [Martha-age 42].Census
The household of William H. Gibbs included 4 persons: 1 white male aged 20-29 [William - age 28]; 1 white female under age 5 [Caroline - age 1]; 1 white female aged 10-14 [unidentified]; and 1 white female aged 20-29 [Martha - age 30]. One person in the family was employed in agriculture.Census
William H. Gibbs was enumerated as head of household, age 38, male, farmer, owned real estate valued at $1200, and was born in Maine. Other members of the household were Martha A. Gibbs [wife], Caroline Gibbs [daughter], Elisha Gibbs [son], Ann M. Gibbs [daughter], Wellington Gibbs [son], Rebecca Gibbs [daughter], and Mary A. Gibbs [daughter].Census
Wm. H. Gibbs was included on Schedule 4, Production of Agriculture: owned 45 acres of improved land and 45 acres of unimproved land; cash value of the farm was $1100; value of farming implements and machinery was $40; livestock as of 1 Jun 1850 consisted of 1 horse, 1 milch cow, 4 working oxen, 2 other cattle, 1 swine; total value of all livestock was $200; produce during the year ended 1 Jun 1850 consisted of 10 bushels of Indian corn; 128 bushels of oats, 5 bushels of peas and beans, 100 bushels of Irish potatoes, orchard products valued at $10, 75 pounds of butter, and 30 tons of hay; and the value of animals slaughtered was $600.Census
Wm. H. Gibbs was enumerated as head of household, age 48, male, farmer, owned real estate valued at $600 and personal estate valued at $300, and was born in Maine. Other members of the household were Martha A. Gibbs [wife], Caroline S. Gibbs [daughter], Ann M. Gibbs [daughter], Wellington Gibbs [son], Rebecca Gibbs [daughter], Sarah Gibbs [daughter], and Eliza Gibbs [daughter].Census
Wm. H. Gibbs was included on Schedule 4, Production of Agriculture: owned 25 acres of improved land and 55 acres of unimproved land; cash value of farm was $600; value of farm implements and machinery was $30; livestock owned on 1 Jun 1860 was 1 horse, 1 milch cow, 2 working oxen, 1 other cattle, 4 sheep, and 1 swine for a total value of $176; produce during the year ended 1 June 1860 was 12 pounds of wool, 3 bushels of peas and beans, 330 bushels of Irish potatoes, 26 bushels of buckwheat, 50 pounds of butter, and 4 tons of hay; and the value of slaughtered animals was $32.Occupation
William H. Gibbs became a grocer of Bangor, Maine, and later removed Oldtown, that state, where his death occurred. He also conducted a water power mill for many years at Bradford, Maine.Newspaper Article
A house and barn in Alton, belonging to Mr. William Gibbs, opposite Neddo's tavern, was burned on Sunday night at 11 o'clock. It was the work of an incendiary. Loss about $1000 - insured $500. Neddo's stable was also set.Census
William H. Gibbs was enumerated as head of household, age 58, male, white, farmer, owned real estate valued at $1200 and personal estate valued at $350, was born in Maine, and was a male citizen of U.S. of age 21 years of age and upwards. Other members of the household were Martha A. Gibbs [wife], Ann M. Gibbs [daughter], Wellington S. Gibbs [son], Sarah G. Gibbs [daughter], and Eliza A. Gibbs [daughter].Census
William H. Gibbs was included on Schedule 3, Production of Agriculture: owned 50 acres improved land, 35 acres of woodland and 15 acres of other unimproved land; farm was valued at $1200; farm implements and machinery valued at $40; had paid wages of $40 during the year; livestock at 1 Jun 1870 consisted of 2 horses and 1 milch cow; total value of livestock was $200; produce during the year ended 1 Jun 1870 consisted of 10 bushels of spring wheat, 20 bushels of buckwheat, 5 bushels peas and beans; 300 bushels of Irish potatoes, 300 pounds of butter and 20 tons of hay; value of animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter was $360; and the estimated value of all farm production was $895.Newspaper Article
At an early hour yesterday morning the dwelling house, at Alton, owned and occupied by Mr. William H. Gibbs, was totally destroyed by fire, together with a portion of the furniture and most of the cooking utensils. The large stable which stood near, was saved through the exertions of the neighbors. It is not know [sic] how the fire caught, but a defective flue is supposed to have been the cause. Mr. Gibb's loss will not fall short of $1,500.Census
William H. Gibbs was enumerated as head of household, white, male, age 68, widowed, farmer, born in Maine, father born in Maine, and mother born in Maine. Other members of his household were Ann M. Gibbs (daughter) and Eliza A. Gibbs (daughter).Census
William Gibbs was included on Schedule 2, Production of Agriculture: owner, owned 40 acres of tilled land, 15 acres of woodland and forest, and 20 acres of other unimproved land; value of farm was $800; value of farming implements and machinery was $50; value of livestock was $150; paid $100 for wages for farm labor during 1879 and had hired labor for 20 weeks; estimated value for all farm production for 1879 was $200; acres of grass lands mowed was 15 and acres not mowed was 18; produced 10 tons of hay; at 1 Jun 1880 there was 1 horse; cattle owned at 1 Jun 1880 was 1 milch cow and 6 other cattle, with movement during 1879 consisting of 2 calves dropped, 2 cattle purchased, and 1 cattle sold; produced 250 pounds of butter; at 1 Jun 1880 there were 4 sheep, with movement during 1879 consisting of 2 lambs dropped; produced 4 fleeces that weighed 25 pounds; at 1 Jun 1880 there were 4 barnyard poultry on hand; produced 50 dozens of eggs; in 1879 had 1 acre of buckwheat and produced 12 bushels; in 1879 had 5 acres of oats that produced 70 bushels; produced 3 bushels of Canada peas; had 1 acre of Irish potatoes that produced 12 bushels; and had 1 acre of apple orchard that contained 12 trees and produced 15 bushels valued at $5.Death Notice
Mr. William Gibbs, father of Mrs. Judge Burgess, died quite suddenly at his home in Alton, Thursday. Mr. Gibbs sustained a paralytic shock last spring, and did not expect to remain long among us, but his death was undoubtedly hastened by an accident which occurred some three weeks ago at the Bangor & Piscataquis station at Alton. Mr. Gibbs was a man of integrity and ability; was interested and active in the prosperity of his town and State; was a staunch Republican and strong advocate of prohibition. In his death his town loses a man who was alive to her interests, his neighbors a genial citizen, and his family a kind and indulgent father. He was about seventy-five years of age.Membership
The following resolutions were passed by Alton Lodge of I. O. of G. T. on the death of William H. Gibbs, who was an active member for more than twenty years: Whereas, through the intervention of Divine Providence, our circle has been broken and a brother has been taken from us; and that by his death the Lodge has lost a most worthy member and the temperance cause a zealous worker, and each member a trusted friend and neighbor; therefore, Resolved, That as a fitting expression of our feelings we order our badges and charter to be draped in black during the ensuing quarter; Resolved, further, That the relatives of the deceased have our full sympathy; Resolved, That these resolutions be recorded in the records of our Lodge, and that they be forwarded to the BANGOR WEEKLY COURIER, and that a copy be sent to each of the near relatives. A. H. TWITCHELL, Committee.Endnotes
1. 1820 U. S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Plantation 1, p. 46 (stamped), line 5, Elisha Gibbs Jr. household; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 6 June 2020); NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls.
2. 1830 U.S.Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Dutton, p. 433, line 12, Elisha Gibbs household; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 June 2020); NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls.
3. unknown, Omaha: The Gate City and Douglas County, Nebraska: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement (Chicago, Illinois: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1917), 792; digital images, Google, Google Books (books.google.com : accessed 19 May 2020.
4. 1840 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Glenburn, p. 128 [stamped], line 7, William H. Gibbs household; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 June 2020); NARA microfilm publication M704, 580 rolls.
5. 1850 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Glenburn, 616, dwelling 70, family 72, line 27, William H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); citing NARA microfilm publication M432, 1009 rolls.
6. 1850 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, schedule 4, production of agriculture, Town of Glenburn, 693, line 31, William H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); Original Data: Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine, microfilm.
7. 1860 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Bradford, p. 49, dwelling 359, family 361, line 38, Wm. H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls.
8. 1860 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, schedule 4, production of agriculture, Town of Bradford, p. 11, line 18, Wm. H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); Original Data: Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine, microfilm.
9. unknown, Omaha: The Gate City and Douglas County, Nebraska: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement (Chicago, Illinois: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1917), 792; digital images, Google, Google Books (books.google.com : accessed 19 May 2020.
10. "Local and Maine Items," Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier, 29 June 1869, p. 3, col. 4; digital image, American Ancestors (www.americanancestors.org : accessed 19 May 2020), Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers.
11. 1870 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Alton, p. 6, dwelling 39, family 39, line 11, William Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls.
12. 1870 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, schedule 3, production in agriculture, Town of Alton, p. 1, line 21, William H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2020); Original data: Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine, microfilm.
13. "Fire in Alton," Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier, 5 May 1974, p. 3, col. 5; digital image, American Ancestors (www.americanancestors.org : accessed 19 May 2020), Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers.
14. 1880 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, population schedule, Town of Alton, enumeration district (ED) 8, p. 20, dwelling 186, family 200, line 48, William H. Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 17 May 2020); citing NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls.
15. 1880 U.S. Census, Penobscot County, Maine, non-population agriculture schedule, Town of Alton, enumeration district (ED) 8, p. 13, line 10, William Gibbs; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 May 2020); Original Data: Maine State Archives, Augusta, Maine, microfilm.
16. "Old Town Letter (Regular Correpsondence Whig and Courier)," Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier, 4 August 1888, p. 1, col. 6; digital image, American Ancestors (www.americanancestors.org : accessed 19 May 2020), Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers.
17. Ancestry.com, Find-A-Grave, database with digital images (www.findagrave.com : created 29 July 2011), Memorial No. 74160305.
18. Lakeview Cemetery (Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine; Lakeview Road), William H. Gibbs family monument; personally viewed by Dale Walter Mower, 29 July 2011.
19. "Resolutions of Respect," Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier, 12 August 1888, p. 1, col. 6; digital image, American Ancestors (www.americanancestors.org : accessed 19 May 2020), Nineteenth Century U.S. Newspapers.