Washougal - Thomas Jacob Gibbons, 91, lifetime resident of Washougal, died last Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Vancouver.
Mr. Gibbons, son of pioneers, was born March 14, 1869, in Washougal. He was a grandson of Joseph Gibbons who came to Clark County on Nov. 17, 1847, and settled on the banks of the Columbia river near the creek which was to bear his name, Gibbons Creek, east of Washougal.
Joseph Gibbons transported his family by boat from The Dalles, and drove his cattle along the north bank of the Columbia in quest of a spot that would suit his requirements, according to "History of Camas." After weary travel by foot he found in Washougal the land of heart's desire. He bought the property from James White, hurried to Vancouver, returning with his son, Edward (Thomas Gibbbons' father), and built a log cabin 18 by 20 feet for $15.
Thomas Gibbons operated the feed store in Washougal for many years and also was purser on a Columbia river steamboat at one time. He was a charter member of the Odd Fellows lodge in Washougal.
He is survived by three brothers, Pearl Gibbons of Portland and William and Walter Gibbons of Kalama; a sister, Mrs. Laura Hayden of Aberdeen.
Funeral service was Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Stoller Roselight Chapel with the Rev. George Jefferson officiating. David keller was soloist, Mrs. Virginia Keller organist.
Interment was in the Washougal Cemetery.
Washougal - Thomas Jacob Gibbons, 91, lifetime resident of Washougal, died last Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Vancouver.
Mr. Gibbons, son of pioneers, was born March 14, 1869, in Washougal. He was a grandson of Joseph Gibbons who came to Clark County on Nov. 17, 1847, and settled on the banks of the Columbia river near the creek which was to bear his name, Gibbons Creek, east of Washougal.
Joseph Gibbons transported his family by boat from The Dalles, and drove his cattle along the north bank of the Columbia in quest of a spot that would suit his requirements, according to "History of Camas." After weary travel by foot he found in Washougal the land of heart's desire. He bought the property from James White, hurried to Vancouver, returning with his son, Edward (Thomas Gibbbons' father), and built a log cabin 18 by 20 feet for $15.
Thomas Gibbons operated the feed store in Washougal for many years and also was purser on a Columbia river steamboat at one time. He was a charter member of the Odd Fellows lodge in Washougal.
He is survived by three brothers, Pearl Gibbons of Portland and William and Walter Gibbons of Kalama; a sister, Mrs. Laura Hayden of Aberdeen.
Funeral service was Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Stoller Roselight Chapel with the Rev. George Jefferson officiating. David keller was soloist, Mrs. Virginia Keller organist.
Interment was in the Washougal Cemetery.
Family Members
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Annie Maria Gibbons Shephard
1866–1944
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Laura Emma Gibbons Hayden
1871–1964
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Rosa Belle "Rosie" Gibbons Ginder
1873–1919
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Clara M. Gibbons Love
1876–1956
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Charles Henry Gibbons
1878–1949
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Pearl Joseph Gibbons
1883–1961
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William Edward Gibbons
1885–1962
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Walter Andrew Gibbons
1888–1965
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Ralph Raymond Gibbons
1892–1953
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