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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => Topic started by: suzilad on Tuesday 21 August 12 19:07 BST (UK)
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I am trying to find out a bit more information on this couple Robert b 1847 Midlothian Scotland and his wife Hellen Brown
b 1849 also Scotland.
I have them on 1881 census Robert is a stonemason --they have the following family , Agnes , William and Robert.
On Find a Grave I have found I think Robert and Hellen he died in 1903 and she in 1919 the birth dates are a few days out
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I am hoping that if this is the couple when they left Scotland and what happened to their family and any other children they might have had in America
Thanks
suzilad
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Hi Suzilad,
Hope all is well with you and yours ;D
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia in 1900
Robert Gibb 53 Born Scotland April 1847. Immigrated 1880. Married 1871. Stonecutter.
Hellen Gibb 57 Born Scotland. Had 8 children and 4 survive
Robert A Gibb 21 Born Scotland. Plummer.
Thomas E Gibb 18 Born Scotland. Drug Clerk.
Chas C Gibb 9 Born Penn
Sandra
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You can see the image for the 1900 census here: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MMF7-BRN
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Precinct 2, Washington, District of Columbia 1910 (very scratchy to read)
Helen Gibb 60 Born Scotland. Widowed.
Robert A Gibb 31 Born Scotland. Plummer.
Charla C Gibb 19 Born PA ???
Sandra
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Death record for Robert is here - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F7Y5-XX9
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FIND A GRAVE - Robert Alexander Gibb
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0qb5/
Pearl Watt Gibb
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0qb6/
Sandra
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US Veterans Gravesites
Robert Alexander Husband of Pearl Watt Gibb - 16 July 1878 and died 5 January 1954
Service Info.: Y 1/C USNRF
Arlington National Cemetery
Buried At: Section 33 Site 2141
Sandra
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Hi Sandra,
I'm fine how are you?
This is another one of my relatives who has gone overseas amazing how many of them went to America
suzilad
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Finding Thomas in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia divorced in 1940. :'(
WW1 Draft - Thomas Edward Gibb - 25 August 1881
Harrisburg. Illinois. Naturalized. Salesman for Republic Rubber Co. Names Mother Helen Gibb in Washington DC.
Sandra
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WW2 DRaft - Thomas Edward Gibb - Birth Date: 25 Aug 1881 Edinburgh, Scotland
514 W Washington Street. Baltimore, Maryland. Person who will always know him is R C Nelligan. 5517 13 th Street. N. Un Employers name and address John Hopkins Hospital. Broadway and Monument Street. Baltimore. Maryland. Dept of Pharmacy.
1942
Sandra
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Washington, Washington, District of Columbia in 1930
Chas C Gibb 39 Born Scotland. Both Parents Born Scotland. Married at 34 yrs. Plate Printer US Govt
Ethel J Gibb 36 Born DC. Married at 31 years. Clerk. US Govt.
Harry C Cohen 35 Lodger.
Katherine Meyers 35 Lodger.
Sandra
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Dear Sandra ,
You have done it again helped fill in another few gaps.
Can you tell me Sandra if you can find them when they went to America did they
have a daughter Agnes and a son William with them .
They did have another child who died very young in Scotland.
Thanks again,
suzilad
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Have you got the year of births for Agnes and William ?
Sandra
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Hi,
Agnes was born 17 May 1871 -- William have never found his birth at NRH but was b c 1876
Thanks
suzilad
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Hmmm. 1900 census said she had had 8 children and 4 survive, so we are still looking for another one.
Sandra
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Looks like there was an Edward 12 Mar 1873 Dalkeith. Midlothian.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F74C-PQS
Death Record for Thomas Edward Gibb - 27 August 1952 Baltimore. Maryland.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2K6-LWG
Sandra
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1889 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert, mason, 2410 I nw
1890 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert, stonecutter, 2400 I nw
1893-1894 Washington, DC city directories
Gibb, Robert S., stonecutter, 1514 8th nw
1896 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert S., stonecutter, 73 P nw
Gibb, William B., stonecutter, 73 P nw
1897 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert S., stonecutter, 73 P nw
1898 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert A., stonecutter, 73 P nw
Gibb, Robert E., plumber, 73 P nw
Gibb, William B., stonecutter, 1416 8th nw
1900 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert S., stonecutter, 45 P ne
Gibb, Thomas E., clerk, , 45 P ne
Gibb, William B., stonecutter, 43 P ne
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1903 Washington, DC city directory
Gibb, Robert E., plumber, home 55 P ne
Gibb, Robert S., stonecutter, 55 P ne
Gibb, Thomas E., clerk, , 55 P ne
Gibb, William B., stonecutter, 28 P ne
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Edward died in Scotland == on 1881 census there was Agnes ,William and Robert.
Thomas was born after census date.
suzilad
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Just found a death for Agnes Gibbs -- 3 July 1889 in District of Columbia b 1871 Scotland on family search
Your thoughts please ?
Thank you shellyesq for finding William .
suzilad
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1910 Precinct 2, Washington, District of Columbia
William B Gibb 34 Born Scotland. Parents born Scotland. Immigrated 1881. Contractor. Stone.
Ida E Gibb 36 Born Maryland. Marriage 1 for 13 years. Had 2 children and 2 survive.
Hellen S Gibb 10 Born DC
William W Gibb 8 Born DC
and 1920 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNLB-JHC
William is William Wallace Gibb)
Sandra
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Son William Wallace Gibb 206 Clifto Street. Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia,
William Wallace Gibb 37 Stone Contractor.
Mary J Gibb 32 Born DC Stenographer. Agriculture.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K73W-4SK
1930 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMKG-7XW
Sandra
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Possibility W. Gibb
Born 15 th March 1902 and died January 1968
Last Residence: 20715 Bowie, Prince Georges, Maryland.
SSN was issued in District of Columbia (Before 1951)
Sandra
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Washington City, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1924
Helen S Gibb - 2104 1st NW - Washington City, District of Columbia
(Wallace was also at this address but no sign of the parents)
Sandra
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This seems strange because it gives a 1906 immigration date ??? Looks like a remarriage for William.
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia in 1930
William B Gibb 54 Born Scotland. Parents Scotland. Married at 22 years. Contractor. Stone Mason.
Ella W Gibb 34 Born North Carolina. Married at 33 years.
Sandra
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Under William Brown Gibb in 801 Sligo Avenue. Montgomery, Maryland in 1940
William Brown Gibb 64 Contractor. Stone Mason.
Ella Wille Gibb 44 Born North Carolina. Occupation ??? Hospital Practice.
Sandra
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Just found a death for Agnes Gibbs -- 3 July 1889 in District of Columbia b 1871 Scotland on family search
Your thoughts please ?
suzilad
Looks right - born 1871 ;)
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Thank you so much for all this help Sandra I do appreciate it .
Future research -- Corfu Greece -- holidayed there but first time for research ;D
Regards,
suzilad
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Sounds good. ;D
Marriage of Helen daughter of William and Ida - 22 November 1924 District Of Columbia.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V64V-5K7
Sandra
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Helen with husband and daughter in 1930 Cleveland Avenue. Washington, Washington, District of Columbia.
G William Comfort 33 Married at 28 years. Sec Treas. Cut Stone Co.
Helen G Comfort 30 Born DC. Father Scotland. Mother Maryland. Married at 24 years.
Daughter Comfort 2 Born DC.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XM2H-8H2
1940 - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7SP-PL7
Sandra
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Washington City, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1930/1933
Helen G Comfort 3302 Cleveland av NW Washington City, District of Columbia
Spouse: G Wm Comfort
Washington City, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1937
Helen Comfort (Sten RFC) 1WA rl t - 0 Northampton mv - Washington City, District of Columbia
Spouse: G Wm Comfort Asst to Exec Officer PWA r 3720 Northamption Ave.
Sandra
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Possibility
George William Comfort. Born 22 January 1897 and died 5 October 1984 aged 87 years - Pinellas - Florida
Sandra
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Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger and Crew Lists shows Helen Comfort born 14-3-1900 with her daughter aged 18 years on the Matsonia, arriving 6 th September 1946.
Honolulu, Hawaii, Passenger amd Crew Lists for Helen Comfort. Born about 1900 and aged 46 years and also travelling daughter.
Port of Departure: San Francisco, California to Honolulu, Hawaii 24 July 1946
UK Passenger list for Helen Comfort. Born 14 March 1900 and aged 59 years
Port of Departure: New York, New York, to Southampton on the Queen Mary, arriving 28 Apr 1959
C/O Nob Hill Tours. London. Government Officer. 5 day stay.
Sandra
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Helen Comfort
Born 4 th March 1900 and died January 1982
Last Residence: 22311 Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.
SSN was issued in Virginia (1961)
Sandra
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Thank you Sandra for all this new information think I found Charles C Gibb born Aug 1890 Pennsylvania
mother Hellen Gibb father Robert Gibb.
suzilad
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According to WW1 Draft he was Charles Clark Gibb - August 1890 Harrisburg. Pennsylvania. Resides 1401 Cap Street. Washington District of Columbia
Occupation :- Plate Printer. US Government - Washington DC.
Tall, medium build, grey eyes and blonde hair, no distinguishing marks.
Dated June 5 th 1918
Sandra
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Charles C Gibb married Ethel J Lockwood 30 June 1924 Distrcit of Columbia.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V64V-J43
1940 Census - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7SL-WPT
Sandra
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Once again Sandra thanks for all the information .
Apologies in reply 34 I meant to give Charles's middle name as Clark oh these senior moments ;D
regards,
suzilad