Alexander Gibson (abt. 1852 - bef. 1923)

Born about 1852 in Tideswell, Derbyshire, England

Husband of Barbara (Furniss) Gibson — married about Jun 1877 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Died before 10 Jul 1923 before about age 71 in Tideswell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Birth

Alexander's birthdate is estimated from his ages given in the 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 Censuses.

Marriage

Alexander Gibson married Barbara Furniss in Sheffield, Yorkshire around Jun 1876.

1881 Census

Alexander Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 28, occ Farm Labourer) was the head of the household married to Barbara Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 26) with sons: Alfred Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 3) and William Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 1) and a daughter Mary Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 0). ^[1]

1891 Census

The United Kingdom Census 1891 lists Alexander Gibson (bp Tideswell, age 39, occ Quarryman) as head of a household on TownSide married to Barbara Gibson (bp Tideswell, age 37) with six children: Alfred (bp Tideswell, age 13, occ Quarryman), Mary (bp Tideswell, age 10), Hannah (bp Tideswell, age 8), Samuel (bp Tideswell, age 6), Alexander (bp Tideswell, age 3) and Frank (bp Tideswell, age 9 months). ^[2]

1901 Census

The 1901 Census was conducted in 31 Mar 1901 for Tideswell. Alexander Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 48, occ General Labourer) was head a household married to Barbara Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 46) with three sons: William Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 21), Alexander Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 12) and Frank Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire age 10) and two daughters: Mary Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 20) and Hannah Gibson (bp Tideswell, Derbyshire, age 18). ^[3]

1911 Census

Alexander Gibson (bp Tideswell, age 58, occ General Labourer) was head of a household married to Barbara (bp Tideswell, age 56) with their son Alexander (bp Tideswell, age 22). ^[4]

Burial

Alexander Gibson of Queen Street, Tideswell was buried at St John Parish Church on 10 Jul 1923 at age 70. ^[5]

Research Notes

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q272-SL2S : 13 December 2017), Alexander Gibson, Tideswell, Derbyshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 13, Piece/Folio 3453/79, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,006.
2. ↑ "General Register Office: 1891 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5902c010e9379091b136f78e : viewed 25 Mar 2021), Alexander GIBSON, Town Side, Derbyshire, England; from 1891 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 12/2777, Folio 165, Page 11, Schedule 72, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSJF-691 : 21 May 2019), Alexander Gibson, Tideswell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Tideswell subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ Citing this Record "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7YM-8TD : 15 July 2019), Alexander Gibson, Tideswell, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
5. ↑ Derbyshire : Tideswell : St John : : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5feca6edf493fdb3264e5b3d : viewed 24 Mar 2021) burial Alexander Gibson 10 Jul 1923.