GIBSON, Joseph Junkin 1835 - 1892

GIBSON, JUNKIN, MOREHOUSE, HEATON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/8/2006 at 08:38:51

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 19, 1892
Page 3, Column 1

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

... J. J. GIBSON, who has been ill for several weeks, died at his home in this city at 4 o'clock this morning. ...

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, October 19, 1892
Page 2, Column 2

An Old Citizen Gone.

Death came to the relief of one of our citizens this morning who has been a sufferer for years. We refer to J. J. GIBSON, who died at fifteen minutes past four o'clock at his home in the south-eastern part of the city. Mr. GIBSON has been an invalid for years and had he not been possessed more than the average will power he must have succumbed before. Ever since 1861 he has been afflicted with chronic dyspepsia, and for the past ten years he has repeatedly been at death's door. Two months ago he was taken to his bed again, and from this last attack he never rallied. Mr. GIBSON was born in Ohio in 1835. He came to Iowa when a boy eleven years old and made his home with his uncle, Joseph JUNKIN, with whom he learned the trade of a carpenter. He was a member of Co. B, 19th Iowa Infantry. Mr. GIBSON was twice married, first to Miss MOREHOUSE by whom he had two children, one of whom now resides in Missouri. His second wife was Miss Carrie HEATON To them were born seven children, all of whom are living and residing in this city.

Joseph GIBSON was a good citizen and a good man. By hard work he had prospered and succeeded in accumulating a comfortable competence. His death will be mourned by many friends, and his family will have the sympathy of a wide circle of acquaintances. The time of the funeral had not been fixed when we went to press.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 26, 1892
Page 3, Column 4

Death of Joseph J. GIBSON

Joseph Junkin GIBSON died at his home in this city the morning of the 19th inst., after fifteen years of suffering from disease contracted in the army. In all that time, although not always unable to transact business, it is doubtful if he had seen a single day when he was free from pain. He had been confined to bed about nine weeks previous to his death. Mr. GIBSON was born at St. Clairsville, Ohio, August 7th, 1835. He was left an orphan at an early age, and when but ten years old came to this county to make his home with his grandfather, Joseph JUNKIN, sr. He grew to manhood in this vicinity, was in the undertaking business in this city for nearly twenty years, and most of his life had been spent in Jefferson county. Mr. GIBSON was twice married. James S. GIBSON of Oregon, Mo., and Albert R. GIBSON of Arizona are children of the first union. March 3d, 1868, he was married to Caroline A. HEATON, who survives him. Seven children were the fruit of this marriage, all of whom are living in this city -- George W., Charles A., Nellie, Etta, Daisy, Sadie and Edward. Deceased was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, Company B, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry. He was a Mason of many years' standing, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Joseph GIBSON was a most excellent man and citizen. Industrious and frugal in his habits, he was honest and straightforward in his dealings with his fellow men, and always commanded the highest respect of the people of the community. A tender and thoughtful husband and father, a kind and devoted friend, he will be missed throughout the community as well as in the home circle. The remains were interred Sabbath morning with Masonic honors. Dr. Magill, assisted by Rev. Melick of the Lutheran church, conducted the funeral services.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 26, 1892
Page 2, Column 5

PROBATE OF WILL.

To all whom it may concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph J. GIBSON, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson county, Iowa, and that Monday, November 21st, 1892, at 2 o'clock p.m., it being the seventh day of the November, 1892, term of said court, has been set for the proof and final hearing of the same.

Witness my hand and seal of said court this 25th day of October, 1892.

[L. S.] FRED M. TAYLOR,
Clerk District Court.
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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.070. Wife Caroline HEATON GIBSON died in 1926 and is buried with him.