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Gibson, James Clarence
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FIRST: James
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MID: Clarence
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| GENDER: M
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| BORN: 17 Jun 1863
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DIED: 17 May 1937
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BURIED: 20 May 1937
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OCCUPATION: Farmer
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| BIRTH PLACE: Ireland
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| DEATH PLACE: Silverton, Marion Co., Oregon
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NOTES:
OSBH DC (Marion Cunty 1937) #523 - James Clarence Gibson, male, widowed, occupation farmer, b. 17 Jun 1863 in Ireland, d. 17 May 1937 in Silverton, Oregon (Silverton Hospital) at the age of 73 y's 11 m's, name of father Matthew Gibson (b. Ireland), maiden name of mother Anne McCandless (b. Ireland), interment 20 May, undertaker R. F. Larson, informant Matthew Gibson of Vernonia, Oregon;
1880 OR CENSUS - James Gibson, age 16, b. Ireland, is enumerated with father Matthew Gibson, age 41, occupation farmer, b. Ireland, and [mother] Ann, age 36, b. Ireland, along with Thomas, age 15, Mary A., age 12, Matthew, age 9, and Elizabeth, age 7, all born in Ireland;
1930 OR CENSUS - James C. Gibson, widowed, age 65, occupation city park caretaker, b. Irish Free State, year of immigration 1875;
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OBITUARY:
Silverton, May 17 – James Gibson, about 70, a resident here for many years, died this afternoon. He made his home with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Gibson of West Main Street. He was prominent in Odd Fellow activities.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Larson & Son.
Oregon Statesman 18 May 1937 4:5.
Silverton – James Gibson, 73, died at his home here Monday afternoon. He was a native of Ireland, but came to the United States at the age of 15 and settled with his family in the Waldo Hills and had made his home in this community since, for the last 12 years in the immediate vicinity of Silverton. He was prominent in the work of the I.O.O.F. lodge. He is survived by one brother, Matthew, of Silverton. Funeral announcements will be made later by the Larson & Son Mortuary.
Capital Journal 18 May 1937 10:7.
Silverton – James Clarence Gibson, 74, passed away Monday afternoon following an illness that resulted from a stroke of paralysis four years ago and a second illness recently. Gibson was born in Ireland June 17, 1863. At the age of 15 he came to America with his parents, Matthew and Anne Gibson, who settled in Marion County eight miles south of Silverton, in 1878 near Victor Point. Gibson was married at the age of 24 years to Cordelia Jane Taylor in San Francisco. To them were born seven daughters, all married and residing in various parts of California. The wife passed away three years ago. Survivors include two brothers, Matthew of Silverton and Thomas of Salem; sister Elizabeth Cummings of Salem. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. from Larson & Son Mortuary. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Capital Journal 19 May 1937 12:7,8.
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INSCRIPTION:
James C. Gibson
June 17, 1863 N. Ireland
May 17, 1937 Silverton, Oregon
[Note - Original stone has been replaced. It read:
James C. Gibson d. May 17, 1937, aged 73 yrs, 11 m's, 0 dys]
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SOURCES:
Hellie, Mader & Ricky
Saucy
ODI
1880 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Sublimity, ED 87, pg 150C)
1930 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Silverton, ED 23, sheet 5A)
OS 18 May 1937 4:5
CJ 18 May 1937 10:7
CJ 19 May 1937 12:7,8
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