Henry Gibson (abt. 1856 - 1943)

Born about 1856 in Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Margaret Elizabeth (Dent) Gibson — married 21 Oct 1879 in Saint Peters, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 2 Jul 1943 at about age 87 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

This profile is part of the Gibson Name Study.

Henry Gibson was born about 1856 in Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, son of George Gibson (~1829–1901) and Mary Whitworth (~1829–1919). Henry, was baptised on 12 October 1856 in Edingley, St. Giles, Nottinghamshire, England.^[1][2]

In 1861, Henry (4) was living in household of George Gibson (31) in Edingley in Southwell registration district in Nottinghamshire, England. Born in Edingley with his parents, George (31) and Mary (31); and his siblings, Ann (3), John (1), and Joseph Twitle (45). ^[2]

In the 1871 census Henry (age 15) was the son of George Gibson in Normanton, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.^[3]

Immigration - see research notes

Henry (22) married Margaret Elizabeth Dent (24) (born on July 26, 1855 in Connelly's Bush, St George, New South Wales; daughter of George Richard Dent and Elizabeth (Parkes) Dent) on October 21, 1879 in Saint Peters, Sydney, New South Wales.^{[4] [5]}

Their children were:

• Arthur Gibson (1880–1960)
• George Henry Gibson (1882–1963)
• Ida Gibson (1884–1964)
• Bertram Gibson (1886–1967)

Henry died on July 2, 1943 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, aged about 86.^[6]

MR HENRY GIBSON.Thu 8 Jul 1943^[7]
At the grand old age of 86 years the death occurred on Friday last, 2nd July, at the residence of his daughter (Mrs G. H. Perry, 21 Leichhardt Street, Waverley), of Mr Henry Gibson, who was more familarly known locally as "Gibby." The late Mr Gibson took his departure from Gilgandra in 1920 to reside in the city, and had resided there since. In the 18 or '20 years he was resident of our town he took a prominent part in public affairs, and at various times was president of the District Hospital Committee and Gilgandra Jockey Club, and was an active member of the Progress Association. He was noted for his regularity in attendance at meetings, and seldom missed one. His interest did not end there, for if there was work to be done "Gibby" would do it.
Prior to the establishment of the hospital here, deceased was a prominent worker for the Dubbo Hospital.
The late Mr. Gibson was also a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge, being a foundation member of Lodge Warrumbungle No. 277. He was one of those instrumental in the forming of the lodge here.
During the years spent in Gilgandra, deceased was associated with the saw milling industry, being manager of the local, mill (now owned by Messrs. R. J. Nelson and Sons Ltd.) when it was owned by the late Mr Tom Jones, of "Merrigal."
Deceased's wife predeceased him by four years but he Is survived by one daughter and three sons, viz.: Mrs. G. H. Perry, Waverley; Mr. Arthur Gibson. Kew, North Coast; Mr. Bert Gibson, Gilgandra; and Mr. George Gibson, Jervis Bay.
The funeral took place on Monday morning, to Eastern Suburbs Crematorium.

Research notes

Gollan-99 03:03, 16 November 2023 (UTC) Possible Immigration record:

• Passenger List: "New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896"
  State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood New South Wales, Australia; Persons on bounty ships to Sydney, Newcastle, and Moreton Bay (Board's Immigrant Lists); Series: 5317; Reel: 2487
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1204 #498556 (accessed 15 November 2023)
  Name: Henry Gibson; Birth Year: abt 1851; Age: 25; Arrival Date: 19 Nov 1876; Vessel Name: Nineveh.

Because the birth year is very early I suspect this may not be the right record for this Henry Gibson

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Nottinghamshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1919"
   Nottinghamshire Archives; Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England; Pr7633; Reference: Pr7633
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61839 #811767 (accessed 15 November 2023)
   Henry Gibson baptism on 12 Oct 1856, son of George Gibson & Mary Gibson, in Edingley, St. Giles, Nottinghamshire, England.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1861 Census: "1861 England Census"
   Class: Rg 9; Piece: 2470; Folio: 114; Page: 14; GSU roll: 542975; ED, institution, or vessel: 7; Household schedule number: 72
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 8767 #22254575 (accessed 15 November 2023)
   Henry Gibson (4) son in household of George Gibson (31) in Edingley in Southwell registration district in Nottinghamshire, England. Born in Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England.

   Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Gibson	Head		M	31		Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England
   Mary Gibson	Wife		F	31		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   Henry Gibson	Son		M	4		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   Ann Gibson	Daughter		F	3		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   John Gibson	Son		M	1		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   Joseph Twitle	Servant		M	45		Hockerton, Nottinghamshire, England

3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3532; Folio: 41; Page: 30; GSU roll: 839754; ED, institution, or vessel: 2; Household schedule number: 165
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 7619 #4950660 (accessed 16 November 2023)
   Henry Gibson (15) son in household of George Gibson (42) in Normanton in Southwell registration district in Nottinghamshire, England. Born in Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England.

   Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Gibson	Head		M	42		Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, England
   Mary Gibson	Wife		F	42		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   Henry Gibson	Son		M	15		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   Anne Gibson	Daughter		F	13		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   John Gibson	Son		M	11		Edingley, Nottinghamshire, England
   William Gibson	Son		M	5		Normanton Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
   Joseph Gibson	Son		M	3		Normanton Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
   Emma Gibson	Daughter		F	2		Normanton Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England

4. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 15 Nov 2023), Index entry for HENRY GIBSON and MARGARET E DENT; District: NEWTOWN; Registration Number: 1755/1879
5. ↑ Marriage: "New South Wales, Australia, St Peters Cooks River Select Births, Marriages and Burials, 1839-1963"
   St Peters Cooks River History Group, St Peters Anglican Church Cooks River; St Peters, New South Wales, Australia
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61293 #1320 (accessed 15 November 2023)
   Henry Gibson (23) marriage to Margaret Elizth Dent on 21 Oct 1879 in New South Wales, Australia.
6. ↑ Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 15 Nov 2023), index entry for HENRY GIBSON; Father's Given Names: 86 YRS SYDNEY, Mother's Given Names: ; District: SYDNEY; Registration Number: 14314/1943
7. ↑ Gilgandra Weekly (NSW : 1942 - 1955), Thu 8 Jul 1943, Page 3 MR. HENRY GIBSON

See also:

• Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #182258978 (accessed 15 November 2023)
  Memorial page for Henry Gibson (1857-2 Jul 1943), citing Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville, Randwick City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by alisonc1109 ♣ (contributor 48349597).
• Previously found Rawsthorne Genealogy Pages at person id=I18207&tree=Rawsthorne