Married 3 February 1867 , Gonzales, Texas to Rachel E Chew
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer April 5, 1923
Venerable Resident of Cheapside Section Passes
The Cheapside section lost one of its venerable and highly esteemed citizens Thursday, March 29, in the death of J. L. Gibson, which occurred at his home 14 miles out from Gonzales, at 2:20 p.m.
Mr. Gibson was 84 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. His death followed an illness of about a week. Surviving him are his wife, six sons, Bruce Gibson of Muldoon, Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, Jesse Gibson of this city, Coke Gibson of Westhoff and Ira Gibson, who resides on the Gibson farm near Cheapside; one daughter, Mrs. Kate Cummins, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great great grandchildren, there being a large number of descendants.
Mr. Gibson was born here when Gonzales was but a village, back in 183, and was a son of Arch Gibson, one of the early settlers of Gonzales. He was a confederate veteran and had for many years been a Mason, being one of the oldest Masons in the county. He had resided near Cheapside for many years, almost every since returning from the war, being engaged in farming.
Mr. Gibson for many years had been a member of the Presbyterian church, having United with the Cumberland branch of that church.
A man of exemplary character and the highest standing among all those who knew him well, his passing marks the loss to the county of another of its old and valued citizens.
His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery of Gonzales, the local lodge, of which he was one of the oldest members, conducting the impressive burial rites of the order.
Previous to the long drive through the country to Gonzales with the remains, touching and impressive funeral services were conducted at the Gibson home by Dr. W. K. Penrod of this city, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the family. A number of lovely floral tributes marked the last resting place of the beloved husband and father, among them a beautiful wreath from the Business men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School, and a wreath in evergreen tied with the Confederate colors, this being a tribute from the Confederacy, in honor of a departed soldier of the South. The Confederate monument on Main Squares was also draped in deference to his memory.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral included Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, both sons of the decedent.
To the wife and other loved ones the Inquirer tenders condolence, in which it will be joined by the many old friends of the family living in this section.
In Mr. Gibson's passing, Gonzales and Gonzales county lost her oldest native born citizen.
As for his Confederate record, he belonged to that brave band, Terry's Texas Rangers, being a member of Company E, in which he enlisted early in 1861. At the battle of the Wilderness he was among those heroes who when a Federal battery was moving down the Confederate ranks in spite of assault after assault to check its ravages, Gen. Lee himself on "Old Traveler," took his position in the lead of the Eight Texas and shouted "charge," Mr Gibson grasped Old Traveler by the bit and shouted "Lee to the rear." After the General had been led to a safe place they responded to the order to charge and took that battery, snuffing it out like a candle. While in the service he was separated from his command and set out on foot, making his way over the Cumberland Mountains to rejoin his comrades, wearing his shoes, even the tops, out before he reached his destination.
Of such caliber was the man, J. L. Gibson.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Apr. 19, 1923
Adopt Resolution on Death of Comrade
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer April 5, 1923
Venerable Resident of Cheapside Section Passes
The Cheapside section lost one of its venerable and highly esteemed citizens Thursday, March 29, in the death of J. L. Gibson, which occurred at his home 14 miles out from Gonzales, at 2:20 p.m.
Mr. Gibson was 84 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. His death followed an illness of about a week. Surviving him are his wife, six sons, Bruce Gibson of Muldoon, Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, Jesse Gibson of this city, Coke Gibson of Westhoff and Ira Gibson, who resides on the Gibson farm near Cheapside; one daughter, Mrs. Kate Cummins, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great great grandchildren, there being a large number of descendants.
Mr. Gibson was born here when Gonzales was but a village, back in 183, and was a son of Arch Gibson, one of the early settlers of Gonzales. He was a confederate veteran and had for many years been a Mason, being one of the oldest Masons in the county. He had resided near Cheapside for many years, almost every since returning from the war, being engaged in farming.
Mr. Gibson for many years had been a member of the Presbyterian church, having United with the Cumberland branch of that church.
A man of exemplary character and the highest standing among all those who knew him well, his passing marks the loss to the county of another of its old and valued citizens.
His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery of Gonzales, the local lodge, of which he was one of the oldest members, conducting the impressive burial rites of the order.
Previous to the long drive through the country to Gonzales with the remains, touching and impressive funeral services were conducted at the Gibson home by Dr. W. K. Penrod of this city, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the family. A number of lovely floral tributes marked the last resting place of the beloved husband and father, among them a beautiful wreath from the Business men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School, and a wreath in evergreen tied with the Confederate colors, this being a tribute from the Confederacy, in honor of a departed soldier of the South. The Confederate monument on Main Squares was also draped in deference to his memory.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral included Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, both sons of the decedent.
To the wife and other loved ones the Inquirer tenders condolence, in which it will be joined by the many old friends of the family living in this section.
In Mr. Gibson's passing, Gonzales and Gonzales county lost her oldest native born citizen.
As for his Confederate record, he belonged to that brave band, Terry's Texas Rangers, being a member of Company E, in which he enlisted early in 1861. At the battle of the Wilderness he was among those heroes who when a Federal battery was moving down the Confederate ranks in spite of assault after assault to check its ravages, Gen. Lee himself on "Old Traveler," took his position in the lead of the Eight Texas and shouted "charge," Mr Gibson grasped Old Traveler by the bit and shouted "Lee to the rear." After the General had been led to a safe place they responded to the order to charge and took that battery, snuffing it out like a candle. While in the service he was separated from his command and set out on foot, making his way over the Cumberland Mountains to rejoin his comrades, wearing his shoes, even the tops, out before he reached his destination.
Of such caliber was the man, J. L. Gibson.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Apr. 19, 1923
Adopt Resolution on Death of Comrade
Married 3 February 1867 , Gonzales, Texas to Rachel E Chew
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer April 5, 1923
Venerable Resident of Cheapside Section Passes
The Cheapside section lost one of its venerable and highly esteemed citizens Thursday, March 29, in the death of J. L. Gibson, which occurred at his home 14 miles out from Gonzales, at 2:20 p.m.
Mr. Gibson was 84 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. His death followed an illness of about a week. Surviving him are his wife, six sons, Bruce Gibson of Muldoon, Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, Jesse Gibson of this city, Coke Gibson of Westhoff and Ira Gibson, who resides on the Gibson farm near Cheapside; one daughter, Mrs. Kate Cummins, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great great grandchildren, there being a large number of descendants.
Mr. Gibson was born here when Gonzales was but a village, back in 183, and was a son of Arch Gibson, one of the early settlers of Gonzales. He was a confederate veteran and had for many years been a Mason, being one of the oldest Masons in the county. He had resided near Cheapside for many years, almost every since returning from the war, being engaged in farming.
Mr. Gibson for many years had been a member of the Presbyterian church, having United with the Cumberland branch of that church.
A man of exemplary character and the highest standing among all those who knew him well, his passing marks the loss to the county of another of its old and valued citizens.
His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery of Gonzales, the local lodge, of which he was one of the oldest members, conducting the impressive burial rites of the order.
Previous to the long drive through the country to Gonzales with the remains, touching and impressive funeral services were conducted at the Gibson home by Dr. W. K. Penrod of this city, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the family. A number of lovely floral tributes marked the last resting place of the beloved husband and father, among them a beautiful wreath from the Business men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School, and a wreath in evergreen tied with the Confederate colors, this being a tribute from the Confederacy, in honor of a departed soldier of the South. The Confederate monument on Main Squares was also draped in deference to his memory.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral included Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, both sons of the decedent.
To the wife and other loved ones the Inquirer tenders condolence, in which it will be joined by the many old friends of the family living in this section.
In Mr. Gibson's passing, Gonzales and Gonzales county lost her oldest native born citizen.
As for his Confederate record, he belonged to that brave band, Terry's Texas Rangers, being a member of Company E, in which he enlisted early in 1861. At the battle of the Wilderness he was among those heroes who when a Federal battery was moving down the Confederate ranks in spite of assault after assault to check its ravages, Gen. Lee himself on "Old Traveler," took his position in the lead of the Eight Texas and shouted "charge," Mr Gibson grasped Old Traveler by the bit and shouted "Lee to the rear." After the General had been led to a safe place they responded to the order to charge and took that battery, snuffing it out like a candle. While in the service he was separated from his command and set out on foot, making his way over the Cumberland Mountains to rejoin his comrades, wearing his shoes, even the tops, out before he reached his destination.
Of such caliber was the man, J. L. Gibson.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Apr. 19, 1923
Adopt Resolution on Death of Comrade
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer April 5, 1923
Venerable Resident of Cheapside Section Passes
The Cheapside section lost one of its venerable and highly esteemed citizens Thursday, March 29, in the death of J. L. Gibson, which occurred at his home 14 miles out from Gonzales, at 2:20 p.m.
Mr. Gibson was 84 years, 6 months and 6 days of age. His death followed an illness of about a week. Surviving him are his wife, six sons, Bruce Gibson of Muldoon, Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, Jesse Gibson of this city, Coke Gibson of Westhoff and Ira Gibson, who resides on the Gibson farm near Cheapside; one daughter, Mrs. Kate Cummins, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great great grandchildren, there being a large number of descendants.
Mr. Gibson was born here when Gonzales was but a village, back in 183, and was a son of Arch Gibson, one of the early settlers of Gonzales. He was a confederate veteran and had for many years been a Mason, being one of the oldest Masons in the county. He had resided near Cheapside for many years, almost every since returning from the war, being engaged in farming.
Mr. Gibson for many years had been a member of the Presbyterian church, having United with the Cumberland branch of that church.
A man of exemplary character and the highest standing among all those who knew him well, his passing marks the loss to the county of another of its old and valued citizens.
His remains were laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery of Gonzales, the local lodge, of which he was one of the oldest members, conducting the impressive burial rites of the order.
Previous to the long drive through the country to Gonzales with the remains, touching and impressive funeral services were conducted at the Gibson home by Dr. W. K. Penrod of this city, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the family. A number of lovely floral tributes marked the last resting place of the beloved husband and father, among them a beautiful wreath from the Business men's Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School, and a wreath in evergreen tied with the Confederate colors, this being a tribute from the Confederacy, in honor of a departed soldier of the South. The Confederate monument on Main Squares was also draped in deference to his memory.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral included Joe Gibson of San Marcos, Hugh Gibson of Moulton, both sons of the decedent.
To the wife and other loved ones the Inquirer tenders condolence, in which it will be joined by the many old friends of the family living in this section.
In Mr. Gibson's passing, Gonzales and Gonzales county lost her oldest native born citizen.
As for his Confederate record, he belonged to that brave band, Terry's Texas Rangers, being a member of Company E, in which he enlisted early in 1861. At the battle of the Wilderness he was among those heroes who when a Federal battery was moving down the Confederate ranks in spite of assault after assault to check its ravages, Gen. Lee himself on "Old Traveler," took his position in the lead of the Eight Texas and shouted "charge," Mr Gibson grasped Old Traveler by the bit and shouted "Lee to the rear." After the General had been led to a safe place they responded to the order to charge and took that battery, snuffing it out like a candle. While in the service he was separated from his command and set out on foot, making his way over the Cumberland Mountains to rejoin his comrades, wearing his shoes, even the tops, out before he reached his destination.
Of such caliber was the man, J. L. Gibson.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Apr. 19, 1923
Adopt Resolution on Death of Comrade
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