Courier Journal, April 15, 1884
Frankfort, April 14 -Maj. John Bibber Bibb, a gentleman once well known all over the state, died in this city late Saturday night at the advanced age of 95 years. He was born in Prince Edward county, Va., and came to Kentucky with his father in 1799, settling first at Lexington and afterwards at Shepherdsville. In 1806 his father removed to Logan county, shortly after which Maj. Bibb was sent to Fayette county, where he studied law with his brother, Hon. George M. Bibb, who was afterward Chief Justice of the State, United States Senator and Secretary of the Treasury under President Tyler. Hon. John J. Crittenden and John L. May were students at the same time. The deceased then returned to Logan county and obtained his license while engaged in the office of Judge Broadnox. In 1813 he joined Gen. Shelly's expedition to Canada and participated in the battle in which Tecumseh was killed. In 1827 and 1828 he was elected to the Legislature from Logan county, and in 1831 to the State Senate. He married Mrs. Jolly Hornsley of Henderson, who died fifteen years ago. In 1855 he came to Frankfort, where he has since resided and where his life services have won him an enviable reputation for purity of honor, integrity and a benevolence that will make his death a source of profound mourning. His remains will be buried from the family residence tomorrow.
Frankfort, April 14 -Maj. John Bibber Bibb, a gentleman once well known all over the state, died in this city late Saturday night at the advanced age of 95 years. He was born in Prince Edward county, Va., and came to Kentucky with his father in 1799, settling first at Lexington and afterwards at Shepherdsville. In 1806 his father removed to Logan county, shortly after which Maj. Bibb was sent to Fayette county, where he studied law with his brother, Hon. George M. Bibb, who was afterward Chief Justice of the State, United States Senator and Secretary of the Treasury under President Tyler. Hon. John J. Crittenden and John L. May were students at the same time. The deceased then returned to Logan county and obtained his license while engaged in the office of Judge Broadnox. In 1813 he joined Gen. Shelly's expedition to Canada and participated in the battle in which Tecumseh was killed. In 1827 and 1828 he was elected to the Legislature from Logan county, and in 1831 to the State Senate. He married Mrs. Jolly Hornsley of Henderson, who died fifteen years ago. In 1855 he came to Frankfort, where he has since resided and where his life services have won him an enviable reputation for purity of honor, integrity and a benevolence that will make his death a source of profound mourning. His remains will be buried from the family residence tomorrow.
Courier Journal, April 15, 1884
Frankfort, April 14 -Maj. John Bibber Bibb, a gentleman once well known all over the state, died in this city late Saturday night at the advanced age of 95 years. He was born in Prince Edward county, Va., and came to Kentucky with his father in 1799, settling first at Lexington and afterwards at Shepherdsville. In 1806 his father removed to Logan county, shortly after which Maj. Bibb was sent to Fayette county, where he studied law with his brother, Hon. George M. Bibb, who was afterward Chief Justice of the State, United States Senator and Secretary of the Treasury under President Tyler. Hon. John J. Crittenden and John L. May were students at the same time. The deceased then returned to Logan county and obtained his license while engaged in the office of Judge Broadnox. In 1813 he joined Gen. Shelly's expedition to Canada and participated in the battle in which Tecumseh was killed. In 1827 and 1828 he was elected to the Legislature from Logan county, and in 1831 to the State Senate. He married Mrs. Jolly Hornsley of Henderson, who died fifteen years ago. In 1855 he came to Frankfort, where he has since resided and where his life services have won him an enviable reputation for purity of honor, integrity and a benevolence that will make his death a source of profound mourning. His remains will be buried from the family residence tomorrow.
Frankfort, April 14 -Maj. John Bibber Bibb, a gentleman once well known all over the state, died in this city late Saturday night at the advanced age of 95 years. He was born in Prince Edward county, Va., and came to Kentucky with his father in 1799, settling first at Lexington and afterwards at Shepherdsville. In 1806 his father removed to Logan county, shortly after which Maj. Bibb was sent to Fayette county, where he studied law with his brother, Hon. George M. Bibb, who was afterward Chief Justice of the State, United States Senator and Secretary of the Treasury under President Tyler. Hon. John J. Crittenden and John L. May were students at the same time. The deceased then returned to Logan county and obtained his license while engaged in the office of Judge Broadnox. In 1813 he joined Gen. Shelly's expedition to Canada and participated in the battle in which Tecumseh was killed. In 1827 and 1828 he was elected to the Legislature from Logan county, and in 1831 to the State Senate. He married Mrs. Jolly Hornsley of Henderson, who died fifteen years ago. In 1855 he came to Frankfort, where he has since resided and where his life services have won him an enviable reputation for purity of honor, integrity and a benevolence that will make his death a source of profound mourning. His remains will be buried from the family residence tomorrow.
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