Page 216 McBride Cemetery Book
"Gibson, Samuel d. Feb. 19, 1835 in 74th yr."
"Revolutionary Soldier" Marker by Waw-Wil-A-Way Chapter, D.A.R.
Ancestor #A044871
Pension No. S*W9450
Service Source: S*W9450
Service Description:
1. Capts. John Kincaid, William Neel, James Fowler, Aaron Lewis
2. Cols. Campbell, Shelby, Hubbard; Also Spy
Source for above: DAR Website
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1806
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1807
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1808
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1809
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Fairfield
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 020
Database: OH 1810 Washington Co. Census Index
"Common Pleas Court Records of Highland Co.,Ohio" 1805-1860 by Jane N. & David N. McBride page 14
This day came into court Samuel Gibson who made a declaration under oath that he was a Soldier of the Revolution.
Also at the same time came into Court Benjamin Vanpelt, a Minister of the Gospel and Edward Bryam, who being sworn certify to the age of the applicant and his reputation as a Revolutionary Soldier - and the court having put the interrogation required by the rules of the War Department to the applicant are of the opinion the applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states - which is ordered to be certified.
Order Book No. 5, 1829 - 1834, page 330, Apr. 8, 1833
Highland Common Pleas, Ohio March Term, 1835
This day John Baker & Alexander Buntain appeared in open court, and being duly sworn depose and say that they well acquainted for several years past with Samuel Gibson, a reputed Revolutionary Soldier, late of said county, deceased; - that said Samuel Gibson departed this life in this county on the twentieth day of February, 1835, as well as these deponents recollect and as they believe.
These deponents have for several years past been well acquainted with Elizabeth Gibson, the reputed wife, now widow of said Samuel Gibson - that the said Elizabeth Gibson is still living, in this county, and has ever since these deponents acquaintance with her been reputed, without question, the wife, and now the widow, of said Samuel Gibson, now deceased.
John Baker, Alexr. Buntain sworn to in open court March 13th, 1835. Saml Bell Clk
Original paper. This is also found transcribed and certified by the court as true in Order Book No. 6, 1834 - 1837, page 117, Mar. 14, 1835.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Page 222
(Use information with caution)
Rocky Fork area was also chosen as the home of Samuel and Elizabeth (Baird) Gibson, Matthew and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Creed and the James Fitzpatricks, all veterans of the Revolution.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Pages 825-831
Samuel Gibson
The name Gibson became well known to the early pioneers who heard of John Gibson and his close association with Chief Logan and his famous speech. The Gibson lineage we are concerned with in this genealogy to James Gibson, who was the first husband of Ann, daughter of Col. John Bigger. They had a son, James, before the father died at an early age. John Gibson, a son of James Gibson, lived in the region below Logstown, Pa., where he operated a trading post. The family lived in Cumberland Co., Pa., when a son, Samuel, was born Oct. 15, 1761. When only a child, his parents moved to Washington Co., in western Virginia. They made a clearing in the wilderness and erected a log cabin on the bank of the Holston River.
When 16 years old, Samuel Gibson entered the service of the Colony of Virginia under Capt. John Kincaid. He marched to Richland Station on the Clinch River, serving as an Indian spy. He continued to range from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of Big Sandy. A new recruit of spies were brought in and he was relieved of duty in April, 1779.
He returned to his father's home until September, 1780, when he again volunteered. He marched with the troops through North Carolina, across the Yellow Mountains, through Augusta, Ga., into South Carolina, thence to King's Mountain where the great battle took place Oct. 8, 1780.
He helped bury the dead and carry the wounded to shelter. He returned to North Carolina with his regiment and the prisoners taken battle.
In all, Samuel Gibson served two years and six months in the Revolution. Since he served as a spy and under verbal orders, he did not receive a written discharge and had no documentary evidence of his war work.
When the Revolution ended, Gibson became official guide for parties going through the "Crab Apple Tree Region" from Virginia to Kentucky. The region was the scene of a noted Indian massacre and other atrocities. On one of the trips, he was accompanied by Daniel Boone. Both guides were taken prisoner and their captors forced them to run the gauntlet.
When Samuel Gibson was 30 years old, he chose to marry Elizabeth Carr Baird, daughter of John and Mary Carr Baird. He was a valiant soldier of the Revolution. Elizabeth Baird Gibson was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 12, 1769. She married Samuel Gibson April 19, 1791. They established their home in the wilderness near the site of Paris, Ky. Six children were born in the home before they emigrated to Ohio. Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone and other noted pioneers often stopped at the Gibson cabin.
Elizabeth Baird Gibson traced her family back to the dawn of Irish history. They were particularly dominant in Ulster until the great fortress of Amania, in Armagh fell about the middle of the 4th century. The name Baird is derived from Bhaird, who descended from Eocha, second son of Sodban. In Irish, Bhaird means "bard." The Bhairds crossed the sea to Scotland, branched out and sent offshoots into England before emigrating to America.
John Baird enlisted in the Revolution at White Plains, N. Y. Later he moved to a location near Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was engaged in bateau service. In 1790, with his family and possessions on a flatboat, they floated down the Ohio River, landing at Limestone (Maysville), Kentucky. It was on this trip that the younger daughter met the guide, Samuel Gibson. The Bairds had two older daughters who husbands were also veterans of the Revolution. Sallie, who married Andrew Cochran and Mary, who became the wife of James Wasson.
As early as 1791, Simon Kenton made an entry for four military tracts, consisting of 500 acres, on Rocky Fork Creek, for his personal friend, Samuel Gibson. The land, the first entry in what is now Highland Co., was located on the Belfast Pike. Gibson should have had a soldier's bounty, but due to the explanation made earlier, he had to pay for his land.
He applied for a soldier's pension Apr. 9, 1833, under an Act of Congress passed in 1832. He made a declaration of his war service which was witnessed by two veterans of the Revolution, Edward Byram and Rev. Benjamin VanPelt. Through this article, he was officially allowed the status of a veteran of the Revolution.
The Gibsons were Presbyterians until the great Cane Ridge Revival in 1801, led by Barton W. Stone and others. They took an active part in the week-long services, which gave rise to a new sect known as the "New Lights." After the revival, the Gibsons left the Presbyterian Church. Their home became a preaching place for Barton Stone, Kincaid and other New Light ministers.
The Samuel Gibsons moved to their land on Rocky Fork in 1804. They lived in a makeshift home until a log cabin was ready for their use. Later, they erected a two-story log and frame home with an exceptionally large chimney. Years afterward, when the original house was gone, the chimney still stood. It was built of hugh stones taken from nearby Rocky Fork Creek. Constructed like a tower, it had a small room which was reached from an outside stairway. It was used in later years by Will Richards, son-in-law of the Gibsons, to dry tobacco, cure meats and to store wheat and corn that was to be ground for flour and meal.
Gibson erected a small grist or "corn cracker" mill on the stream near his home. It was noted for its slowness, but served the purpose until other and better mills were constructed.
Elizabeth Gibson, in addition to her duties as a pioneer wife and mother, was skilled in the art of midwifery. She was always ready to swing into the saddle of her sure-footed horse that soon knew the rough trails in the area. With her loyal and religious husband, they were a great influence in their community and throughout the county.
Samuel Gibson died in the family home about 2 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Feb. 19, 1835. He was buried in the Old Presbyterian Cemetery on the eastern edge of the town. Dr. John C. Larkin, lineal descendant of the great pioneer, later had his body and that of their daughter, Mary, removed to the Richards lot in the Green Lawn - now Hillsboro Cemetery.
After her husband's death, Elizabeth Baird Gibson went to live with her daughter, Margaret Gibson Boyd in Lewis Co., Ky. She applied for and received a pension "for surviving widows of the Revolution," amounting to $80 per year from Mar. 4, 1836, until her death, Dec. 15, 1858.
Samuel and Elizabeth Baird Gibson were the parents of 11 children, who were:
(1) Mary (Polly) March 15, 1792-Oct. 18, 1820 Mrs. John Boyd. They were the parents of one son, Samuel Gibson Boyd. He married and became the father of two sons and four daughters. The Boyds lived in Kentucky.
(2) Sarah, second child in the family, was born Feb. 4, 1794. She remained single.
(3) Samuel Stewart Gibson, born Jan. 5, 1796, also remained single. He was buried in the old cemetery, but there is no record of his removal to the new cemetery.
(4) Margaret born Nov. 17, 1797, married James Boyd, a soldier in the War of 1812. They reared their five children in Mason Co., Ky. They were: John, never married, James Jr. married --Annan and had two children, Edward and Margret Boyd. The family moved to Texas in the 1850's.. Lucille, Mrs. James Steelman; Charles married Margaret McMicken. They reared their six children in Ripley, Brown Co. They were James, Marthe (Mrs. William Daum), Alice (Mrs. A. E. Humphreys), Alverdi (Mrs. Thomas Thompson, William and Frank Boyd.
(5) Lucinda, fifth child of Samuel Gibson, was born Sept. 27, 1799 and died Nov. 24, 1872.
(6) Ellen Gibson, born Oct. 10, 1801, became the wife of Dr. Samuel Horn. They were the parents of three children, two of whom died while very young. Elizabeth grew to adulthood and married Dr. A. B. Heterick of Georgetown, Brown Co. Dr. Horn practiced in Georgetown until 1858, when they moved to Cambridge, Ill. Ellen Gibson Horn survived her husband by several years. Her death occurred in Cambridge Sept. 7, 1889.
(7) John Gibson drowned in Rocky Fork as a small boy. He was buried on the farm beside a small brother and two sisters.
(8) Thomas Baird Gibson and
(9) Eliza Gibson, died as infants.
(10) Elizabeth, born Apr. 24, 1807, married Charles Stafford. They became the parents of a large family.
(11) Julia Ann, youngest of all the 11 Gibson children, died at the age of nine months.
According to the records, no son born to Samuel Gibson lived to marry and carry on the worthy name.
Lucinda, fifth in age of Samuel Gibson's children, and her husband, Will Richards, took over the Gibson homestead. They were married Nov. 16, 1819, and he survived until July 9, 1877. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and proved himself to be a good farmer.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
FOLKLORE OF HIGHLAND CO., OHIO by Violet Morgan
Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements
Pension application of Samuel Gibson W9450
Transcribed by Will Graves
[some punctuation added for clarity]
State of Ohio, Highland County
On this 9th day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now sitting Samuel Gibson a resident of the said the County of Highland and State of Ohio aged Seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated – I volunteered as an Indian Spy-- in the last of October 1777 in Washington County in the State of Virginia – under the command of Captain John Kincad [sic, Kincaid?] and marched under his command to Richland Station on Clinch River – in the said the County of Washington – I continued to serve under this engagement as an Indian Spy – (as a private) for the term of eighteen months-- we ranged from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of big Sandy during this tour – I understood that the destination of the troops at the Station was under the direction of Colonel Arthur Campbell of the said County of Washington. I was relieved from service by a new recruit of Spies in April 1779 –
when I left the service and returned to my Father's house on Holston River in the said County of Washington. In September 1780 I volunteered as a private under the command of Captain William Neel in the said County of Washington – and marched under the command of Colonel William Campbell to Watauga River in North Carolina – where we were joined by the Regiments commanded by Colonel
Isaac Shelby & ____ [blank in original] Sevier where Colonel William Campbell took the command of all the troops – we marched from there through North Carolina across the Yellow Mountain and through Augusta in Georgia into South Carolina – where we crossed Broad River at the Cherokee Ford -- and from thence to King's Mountain where on the 8th [sic, 7th] of October 1780 I was in the battle called King's Mountain. The day after the battle I assisted in burying the dead and carrying off the wounded – and on the evening of the same day we took up our line of March with the prisoners for Guilford Court house in North Carolina – After the prisoners were delivered at Guilford Court house.
I was then discharged. How was in service under this engagement six weeks as a volunteer as before stated – In the spring of 1781, I was drafted in said Washington County for a six months tour as a private in the militia; marched against the Cherokees and Chickasaw Indians – in the South – I marched under the command of Captain Aaron Lewis as a private – our company was attached to the command of Colonel ___ [blank in original] Hubbard. I continued in service until after the treaty of peace with the Indians that was held with them on the Tennessee River which I think was in September 1781. I was then discharged – I served under this engagement 4 months as a private – I then returned home to Washington County in Virginia – I served in the whole during the war of the revolution two years and 4 weeks as above stated. I never received any written discharge for any of my services, my discharges from my officers were all verbal – I have no documentary evidence to show my service and I know of no person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my service. I hereby
relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Samuel Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
Interrogatories propounded by the Court to the applicant:
First - where and in what year were you born
Answer - I was born in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania on the 15th day of October A.D. 1761
2nd - Have you any record of your age if so where is it
Answer - I had a record of my age in a Bible that once belonged to my Father but it is now lost
3rd - where were you living when called into service – where have you lived since the revolution
Answer -- I was living in Washington County in the State of Virginia when I was called into service --after the revolution I first lived in Washington County in the State of Virginia and continued to live there until the year 1790. I then moved to Bourbon County in the State of Kentucky where I continued to live until the year 1804 – when I removed to Highland County in the State of Ohio where I have continued to live ever since
4th - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if a Substitute for whom
Answer - I first volunteered as an Indian Spy and never was a substitute for any person
5th - state the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Answer - Colonel Arthur Campbell commanded the Indian Spies when I served the first 18 months, Colonel William Campbell, Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Sevier commanded at the battle of King's Mountain -- when I was drafted against the Indians Captain Aaron Lewis & Colonel Hubbard commanded. The further circumstances of my service is detailed in my declaration which is here referred to.
6th - Did you ever received a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer - I never received any written discharge. I was verbally discharged first by Captain James Fowler of the Indiana Spies. I was discharged verbally by Colonel William Vanpett [?] after the battle of King's Mountain
7th - State names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
Answer - I am known to Benjamin Campbell a minister of the Gospel and Edward Byram [?] both of my neighborhood who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Saml. Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
WAW-WIL-A-WAY • THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Violet Morgan, Greenfield, Ohio, 1946
Thomas Beals and Nathaniel Pope, on their expedition to Ohio about 1795, crossed the northern part of Highland county, where they were to return later and settle permanently. This land was called the Virginia Military District and was portioned to Revolutionary War soldiers as the Government's method of paying them for their services in the war. Many of the soldiers did not want their lands and sold them to prospective settlers for about a dollar an acre. Simon Kenton, who may deserve the name of Ohio's Daniel Boone, made the first entry of land in Highland County, three miles east of Hillsboro, near Rocky Fork, September 7, 1791. This entry was for 500 acres and was made on four military warrants in the name of Samuel Gibson.
DAR ID Number: 27241, 26332, 44888, 98581, 113138
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name: Samuel Gibson
Location: Highland Co OH 55
Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.2, p. Serial: 11912; Volume: 4
"Gibson, Samuel d. Feb. 19, 1835 in 74th yr."
"Revolutionary Soldier" Marker by Waw-Wil-A-Way Chapter, D.A.R.
Ancestor #A044871
Pension No. S*W9450
Service Source: S*W9450
Service Description:
1. Capts. John Kincaid, William Neel, James Fowler, Aaron Lewis
2. Cols. Campbell, Shelby, Hubbard; Also Spy
Source for above: DAR Website
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1806
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1807
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1808
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1809
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Fairfield
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 020
Database: OH 1810 Washington Co. Census Index
"Common Pleas Court Records of Highland Co.,Ohio" 1805-1860 by Jane N. & David N. McBride page 14
This day came into court Samuel Gibson who made a declaration under oath that he was a Soldier of the Revolution.
Also at the same time came into Court Benjamin Vanpelt, a Minister of the Gospel and Edward Bryam, who being sworn certify to the age of the applicant and his reputation as a Revolutionary Soldier - and the court having put the interrogation required by the rules of the War Department to the applicant are of the opinion the applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states - which is ordered to be certified.
Order Book No. 5, 1829 - 1834, page 330, Apr. 8, 1833
Highland Common Pleas, Ohio March Term, 1835
This day John Baker & Alexander Buntain appeared in open court, and being duly sworn depose and say that they well acquainted for several years past with Samuel Gibson, a reputed Revolutionary Soldier, late of said county, deceased; - that said Samuel Gibson departed this life in this county on the twentieth day of February, 1835, as well as these deponents recollect and as they believe.
These deponents have for several years past been well acquainted with Elizabeth Gibson, the reputed wife, now widow of said Samuel Gibson - that the said Elizabeth Gibson is still living, in this county, and has ever since these deponents acquaintance with her been reputed, without question, the wife, and now the widow, of said Samuel Gibson, now deceased.
John Baker, Alexr. Buntain sworn to in open court March 13th, 1835. Saml Bell Clk
Original paper. This is also found transcribed and certified by the court as true in Order Book No. 6, 1834 - 1837, page 117, Mar. 14, 1835.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Page 222
(Use information with caution)
Rocky Fork area was also chosen as the home of Samuel and Elizabeth (Baird) Gibson, Matthew and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Creed and the James Fitzpatricks, all veterans of the Revolution.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Pages 825-831
Samuel Gibson
The name Gibson became well known to the early pioneers who heard of John Gibson and his close association with Chief Logan and his famous speech. The Gibson lineage we are concerned with in this genealogy to James Gibson, who was the first husband of Ann, daughter of Col. John Bigger. They had a son, James, before the father died at an early age. John Gibson, a son of James Gibson, lived in the region below Logstown, Pa., where he operated a trading post. The family lived in Cumberland Co., Pa., when a son, Samuel, was born Oct. 15, 1761. When only a child, his parents moved to Washington Co., in western Virginia. They made a clearing in the wilderness and erected a log cabin on the bank of the Holston River.
When 16 years old, Samuel Gibson entered the service of the Colony of Virginia under Capt. John Kincaid. He marched to Richland Station on the Clinch River, serving as an Indian spy. He continued to range from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of Big Sandy. A new recruit of spies were brought in and he was relieved of duty in April, 1779.
He returned to his father's home until September, 1780, when he again volunteered. He marched with the troops through North Carolina, across the Yellow Mountains, through Augusta, Ga., into South Carolina, thence to King's Mountain where the great battle took place Oct. 8, 1780.
He helped bury the dead and carry the wounded to shelter. He returned to North Carolina with his regiment and the prisoners taken battle.
In all, Samuel Gibson served two years and six months in the Revolution. Since he served as a spy and under verbal orders, he did not receive a written discharge and had no documentary evidence of his war work.
When the Revolution ended, Gibson became official guide for parties going through the "Crab Apple Tree Region" from Virginia to Kentucky. The region was the scene of a noted Indian massacre and other atrocities. On one of the trips, he was accompanied by Daniel Boone. Both guides were taken prisoner and their captors forced them to run the gauntlet.
When Samuel Gibson was 30 years old, he chose to marry Elizabeth Carr Baird, daughter of John and Mary Carr Baird. He was a valiant soldier of the Revolution. Elizabeth Baird Gibson was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 12, 1769. She married Samuel Gibson April 19, 1791. They established their home in the wilderness near the site of Paris, Ky. Six children were born in the home before they emigrated to Ohio. Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone and other noted pioneers often stopped at the Gibson cabin.
Elizabeth Baird Gibson traced her family back to the dawn of Irish history. They were particularly dominant in Ulster until the great fortress of Amania, in Armagh fell about the middle of the 4th century. The name Baird is derived from Bhaird, who descended from Eocha, second son of Sodban. In Irish, Bhaird means "bard." The Bhairds crossed the sea to Scotland, branched out and sent offshoots into England before emigrating to America.
John Baird enlisted in the Revolution at White Plains, N. Y. Later he moved to a location near Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was engaged in bateau service. In 1790, with his family and possessions on a flatboat, they floated down the Ohio River, landing at Limestone (Maysville), Kentucky. It was on this trip that the younger daughter met the guide, Samuel Gibson. The Bairds had two older daughters who husbands were also veterans of the Revolution. Sallie, who married Andrew Cochran and Mary, who became the wife of James Wasson.
As early as 1791, Simon Kenton made an entry for four military tracts, consisting of 500 acres, on Rocky Fork Creek, for his personal friend, Samuel Gibson. The land, the first entry in what is now Highland Co., was located on the Belfast Pike. Gibson should have had a soldier's bounty, but due to the explanation made earlier, he had to pay for his land.
He applied for a soldier's pension Apr. 9, 1833, under an Act of Congress passed in 1832. He made a declaration of his war service which was witnessed by two veterans of the Revolution, Edward Byram and Rev. Benjamin VanPelt. Through this article, he was officially allowed the status of a veteran of the Revolution.
The Gibsons were Presbyterians until the great Cane Ridge Revival in 1801, led by Barton W. Stone and others. They took an active part in the week-long services, which gave rise to a new sect known as the "New Lights." After the revival, the Gibsons left the Presbyterian Church. Their home became a preaching place for Barton Stone, Kincaid and other New Light ministers.
The Samuel Gibsons moved to their land on Rocky Fork in 1804. They lived in a makeshift home until a log cabin was ready for their use. Later, they erected a two-story log and frame home with an exceptionally large chimney. Years afterward, when the original house was gone, the chimney still stood. It was built of hugh stones taken from nearby Rocky Fork Creek. Constructed like a tower, it had a small room which was reached from an outside stairway. It was used in later years by Will Richards, son-in-law of the Gibsons, to dry tobacco, cure meats and to store wheat and corn that was to be ground for flour and meal.
Gibson erected a small grist or "corn cracker" mill on the stream near his home. It was noted for its slowness, but served the purpose until other and better mills were constructed.
Elizabeth Gibson, in addition to her duties as a pioneer wife and mother, was skilled in the art of midwifery. She was always ready to swing into the saddle of her sure-footed horse that soon knew the rough trails in the area. With her loyal and religious husband, they were a great influence in their community and throughout the county.
Samuel Gibson died in the family home about 2 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Feb. 19, 1835. He was buried in the Old Presbyterian Cemetery on the eastern edge of the town. Dr. John C. Larkin, lineal descendant of the great pioneer, later had his body and that of their daughter, Mary, removed to the Richards lot in the Green Lawn - now Hillsboro Cemetery.
After her husband's death, Elizabeth Baird Gibson went to live with her daughter, Margaret Gibson Boyd in Lewis Co., Ky. She applied for and received a pension "for surviving widows of the Revolution," amounting to $80 per year from Mar. 4, 1836, until her death, Dec. 15, 1858.
Samuel and Elizabeth Baird Gibson were the parents of 11 children, who were:
(1) Mary (Polly) March 15, 1792-Oct. 18, 1820 Mrs. John Boyd. They were the parents of one son, Samuel Gibson Boyd. He married and became the father of two sons and four daughters. The Boyds lived in Kentucky.
(2) Sarah, second child in the family, was born Feb. 4, 1794. She remained single.
(3) Samuel Stewart Gibson, born Jan. 5, 1796, also remained single. He was buried in the old cemetery, but there is no record of his removal to the new cemetery.
(4) Margaret born Nov. 17, 1797, married James Boyd, a soldier in the War of 1812. They reared their five children in Mason Co., Ky. They were: John, never married, James Jr. married --Annan and had two children, Edward and Margret Boyd. The family moved to Texas in the 1850's.. Lucille, Mrs. James Steelman; Charles married Margaret McMicken. They reared their six children in Ripley, Brown Co. They were James, Marthe (Mrs. William Daum), Alice (Mrs. A. E. Humphreys), Alverdi (Mrs. Thomas Thompson, William and Frank Boyd.
(5) Lucinda, fifth child of Samuel Gibson, was born Sept. 27, 1799 and died Nov. 24, 1872.
(6) Ellen Gibson, born Oct. 10, 1801, became the wife of Dr. Samuel Horn. They were the parents of three children, two of whom died while very young. Elizabeth grew to adulthood and married Dr. A. B. Heterick of Georgetown, Brown Co. Dr. Horn practiced in Georgetown until 1858, when they moved to Cambridge, Ill. Ellen Gibson Horn survived her husband by several years. Her death occurred in Cambridge Sept. 7, 1889.
(7) John Gibson drowned in Rocky Fork as a small boy. He was buried on the farm beside a small brother and two sisters.
(8) Thomas Baird Gibson and
(9) Eliza Gibson, died as infants.
(10) Elizabeth, born Apr. 24, 1807, married Charles Stafford. They became the parents of a large family.
(11) Julia Ann, youngest of all the 11 Gibson children, died at the age of nine months.
According to the records, no son born to Samuel Gibson lived to marry and carry on the worthy name.
Lucinda, fifth in age of Samuel Gibson's children, and her husband, Will Richards, took over the Gibson homestead. They were married Nov. 16, 1819, and he survived until July 9, 1877. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and proved himself to be a good farmer.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
FOLKLORE OF HIGHLAND CO., OHIO by Violet Morgan
Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements
Pension application of Samuel Gibson W9450
Transcribed by Will Graves
[some punctuation added for clarity]
State of Ohio, Highland County
On this 9th day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now sitting Samuel Gibson a resident of the said the County of Highland and State of Ohio aged Seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated – I volunteered as an Indian Spy-- in the last of October 1777 in Washington County in the State of Virginia – under the command of Captain John Kincad [sic, Kincaid?] and marched under his command to Richland Station on Clinch River – in the said the County of Washington – I continued to serve under this engagement as an Indian Spy – (as a private) for the term of eighteen months-- we ranged from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of big Sandy during this tour – I understood that the destination of the troops at the Station was under the direction of Colonel Arthur Campbell of the said County of Washington. I was relieved from service by a new recruit of Spies in April 1779 –
when I left the service and returned to my Father's house on Holston River in the said County of Washington. In September 1780 I volunteered as a private under the command of Captain William Neel in the said County of Washington – and marched under the command of Colonel William Campbell to Watauga River in North Carolina – where we were joined by the Regiments commanded by Colonel
Isaac Shelby & ____ [blank in original] Sevier where Colonel William Campbell took the command of all the troops – we marched from there through North Carolina across the Yellow Mountain and through Augusta in Georgia into South Carolina – where we crossed Broad River at the Cherokee Ford -- and from thence to King's Mountain where on the 8th [sic, 7th] of October 1780 I was in the battle called King's Mountain. The day after the battle I assisted in burying the dead and carrying off the wounded – and on the evening of the same day we took up our line of March with the prisoners for Guilford Court house in North Carolina – After the prisoners were delivered at Guilford Court house.
I was then discharged. How was in service under this engagement six weeks as a volunteer as before stated – In the spring of 1781, I was drafted in said Washington County for a six months tour as a private in the militia; marched against the Cherokees and Chickasaw Indians – in the South – I marched under the command of Captain Aaron Lewis as a private – our company was attached to the command of Colonel ___ [blank in original] Hubbard. I continued in service until after the treaty of peace with the Indians that was held with them on the Tennessee River which I think was in September 1781. I was then discharged – I served under this engagement 4 months as a private – I then returned home to Washington County in Virginia – I served in the whole during the war of the revolution two years and 4 weeks as above stated. I never received any written discharge for any of my services, my discharges from my officers were all verbal – I have no documentary evidence to show my service and I know of no person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my service. I hereby
relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Samuel Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
Interrogatories propounded by the Court to the applicant:
First - where and in what year were you born
Answer - I was born in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania on the 15th day of October A.D. 1761
2nd - Have you any record of your age if so where is it
Answer - I had a record of my age in a Bible that once belonged to my Father but it is now lost
3rd - where were you living when called into service – where have you lived since the revolution
Answer -- I was living in Washington County in the State of Virginia when I was called into service --after the revolution I first lived in Washington County in the State of Virginia and continued to live there until the year 1790. I then moved to Bourbon County in the State of Kentucky where I continued to live until the year 1804 – when I removed to Highland County in the State of Ohio where I have continued to live ever since
4th - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if a Substitute for whom
Answer - I first volunteered as an Indian Spy and never was a substitute for any person
5th - state the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Answer - Colonel Arthur Campbell commanded the Indian Spies when I served the first 18 months, Colonel William Campbell, Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Sevier commanded at the battle of King's Mountain -- when I was drafted against the Indians Captain Aaron Lewis & Colonel Hubbard commanded. The further circumstances of my service is detailed in my declaration which is here referred to.
6th - Did you ever received a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer - I never received any written discharge. I was verbally discharged first by Captain James Fowler of the Indiana Spies. I was discharged verbally by Colonel William Vanpett [?] after the battle of King's Mountain
7th - State names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
Answer - I am known to Benjamin Campbell a minister of the Gospel and Edward Byram [?] both of my neighborhood who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Saml. Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
WAW-WIL-A-WAY • THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Violet Morgan, Greenfield, Ohio, 1946
Thomas Beals and Nathaniel Pope, on their expedition to Ohio about 1795, crossed the northern part of Highland county, where they were to return later and settle permanently. This land was called the Virginia Military District and was portioned to Revolutionary War soldiers as the Government's method of paying them for their services in the war. Many of the soldiers did not want their lands and sold them to prospective settlers for about a dollar an acre. Simon Kenton, who may deserve the name of Ohio's Daniel Boone, made the first entry of land in Highland County, three miles east of Hillsboro, near Rocky Fork, September 7, 1791. This entry was for 500 acres and was made on four military warrants in the name of Samuel Gibson.
DAR ID Number: 27241, 26332, 44888, 98581, 113138
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name: Samuel Gibson
Location: Highland Co OH 55
Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.2, p. Serial: 11912; Volume: 4
Page 216 McBride Cemetery Book
"Gibson, Samuel d. Feb. 19, 1835 in 74th yr."
"Revolutionary Soldier" Marker by Waw-Wil-A-Way Chapter, D.A.R.
Ancestor #A044871
Pension No. S*W9450
Service Source: S*W9450
Service Description:
1. Capts. John Kincaid, William Neel, James Fowler, Aaron Lewis
2. Cols. Campbell, Shelby, Hubbard; Also Spy
Source for above: DAR Website
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1806
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1807
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1808
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1809
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Fairfield
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 020
Database: OH 1810 Washington Co. Census Index
"Common Pleas Court Records of Highland Co.,Ohio" 1805-1860 by Jane N. & David N. McBride page 14
This day came into court Samuel Gibson who made a declaration under oath that he was a Soldier of the Revolution.
Also at the same time came into Court Benjamin Vanpelt, a Minister of the Gospel and Edward Bryam, who being sworn certify to the age of the applicant and his reputation as a Revolutionary Soldier - and the court having put the interrogation required by the rules of the War Department to the applicant are of the opinion the applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states - which is ordered to be certified.
Order Book No. 5, 1829 - 1834, page 330, Apr. 8, 1833
Highland Common Pleas, Ohio March Term, 1835
This day John Baker & Alexander Buntain appeared in open court, and being duly sworn depose and say that they well acquainted for several years past with Samuel Gibson, a reputed Revolutionary Soldier, late of said county, deceased; - that said Samuel Gibson departed this life in this county on the twentieth day of February, 1835, as well as these deponents recollect and as they believe.
These deponents have for several years past been well acquainted with Elizabeth Gibson, the reputed wife, now widow of said Samuel Gibson - that the said Elizabeth Gibson is still living, in this county, and has ever since these deponents acquaintance with her been reputed, without question, the wife, and now the widow, of said Samuel Gibson, now deceased.
John Baker, Alexr. Buntain sworn to in open court March 13th, 1835. Saml Bell Clk
Original paper. This is also found transcribed and certified by the court as true in Order Book No. 6, 1834 - 1837, page 117, Mar. 14, 1835.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Page 222
(Use information with caution)
Rocky Fork area was also chosen as the home of Samuel and Elizabeth (Baird) Gibson, Matthew and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Creed and the James Fitzpatricks, all veterans of the Revolution.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Pages 825-831
Samuel Gibson
The name Gibson became well known to the early pioneers who heard of John Gibson and his close association with Chief Logan and his famous speech. The Gibson lineage we are concerned with in this genealogy to James Gibson, who was the first husband of Ann, daughter of Col. John Bigger. They had a son, James, before the father died at an early age. John Gibson, a son of James Gibson, lived in the region below Logstown, Pa., where he operated a trading post. The family lived in Cumberland Co., Pa., when a son, Samuel, was born Oct. 15, 1761. When only a child, his parents moved to Washington Co., in western Virginia. They made a clearing in the wilderness and erected a log cabin on the bank of the Holston River.
When 16 years old, Samuel Gibson entered the service of the Colony of Virginia under Capt. John Kincaid. He marched to Richland Station on the Clinch River, serving as an Indian spy. He continued to range from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of Big Sandy. A new recruit of spies were brought in and he was relieved of duty in April, 1779.
He returned to his father's home until September, 1780, when he again volunteered. He marched with the troops through North Carolina, across the Yellow Mountains, through Augusta, Ga., into South Carolina, thence to King's Mountain where the great battle took place Oct. 8, 1780.
He helped bury the dead and carry the wounded to shelter. He returned to North Carolina with his regiment and the prisoners taken battle.
In all, Samuel Gibson served two years and six months in the Revolution. Since he served as a spy and under verbal orders, he did not receive a written discharge and had no documentary evidence of his war work.
When the Revolution ended, Gibson became official guide for parties going through the "Crab Apple Tree Region" from Virginia to Kentucky. The region was the scene of a noted Indian massacre and other atrocities. On one of the trips, he was accompanied by Daniel Boone. Both guides were taken prisoner and their captors forced them to run the gauntlet.
When Samuel Gibson was 30 years old, he chose to marry Elizabeth Carr Baird, daughter of John and Mary Carr Baird. He was a valiant soldier of the Revolution. Elizabeth Baird Gibson was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 12, 1769. She married Samuel Gibson April 19, 1791. They established their home in the wilderness near the site of Paris, Ky. Six children were born in the home before they emigrated to Ohio. Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone and other noted pioneers often stopped at the Gibson cabin.
Elizabeth Baird Gibson traced her family back to the dawn of Irish history. They were particularly dominant in Ulster until the great fortress of Amania, in Armagh fell about the middle of the 4th century. The name Baird is derived from Bhaird, who descended from Eocha, second son of Sodban. In Irish, Bhaird means "bard." The Bhairds crossed the sea to Scotland, branched out and sent offshoots into England before emigrating to America.
John Baird enlisted in the Revolution at White Plains, N. Y. Later he moved to a location near Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was engaged in bateau service. In 1790, with his family and possessions on a flatboat, they floated down the Ohio River, landing at Limestone (Maysville), Kentucky. It was on this trip that the younger daughter met the guide, Samuel Gibson. The Bairds had two older daughters who husbands were also veterans of the Revolution. Sallie, who married Andrew Cochran and Mary, who became the wife of James Wasson.
As early as 1791, Simon Kenton made an entry for four military tracts, consisting of 500 acres, on Rocky Fork Creek, for his personal friend, Samuel Gibson. The land, the first entry in what is now Highland Co., was located on the Belfast Pike. Gibson should have had a soldier's bounty, but due to the explanation made earlier, he had to pay for his land.
He applied for a soldier's pension Apr. 9, 1833, under an Act of Congress passed in 1832. He made a declaration of his war service which was witnessed by two veterans of the Revolution, Edward Byram and Rev. Benjamin VanPelt. Through this article, he was officially allowed the status of a veteran of the Revolution.
The Gibsons were Presbyterians until the great Cane Ridge Revival in 1801, led by Barton W. Stone and others. They took an active part in the week-long services, which gave rise to a new sect known as the "New Lights." After the revival, the Gibsons left the Presbyterian Church. Their home became a preaching place for Barton Stone, Kincaid and other New Light ministers.
The Samuel Gibsons moved to their land on Rocky Fork in 1804. They lived in a makeshift home until a log cabin was ready for their use. Later, they erected a two-story log and frame home with an exceptionally large chimney. Years afterward, when the original house was gone, the chimney still stood. It was built of hugh stones taken from nearby Rocky Fork Creek. Constructed like a tower, it had a small room which was reached from an outside stairway. It was used in later years by Will Richards, son-in-law of the Gibsons, to dry tobacco, cure meats and to store wheat and corn that was to be ground for flour and meal.
Gibson erected a small grist or "corn cracker" mill on the stream near his home. It was noted for its slowness, but served the purpose until other and better mills were constructed.
Elizabeth Gibson, in addition to her duties as a pioneer wife and mother, was skilled in the art of midwifery. She was always ready to swing into the saddle of her sure-footed horse that soon knew the rough trails in the area. With her loyal and religious husband, they were a great influence in their community and throughout the county.
Samuel Gibson died in the family home about 2 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Feb. 19, 1835. He was buried in the Old Presbyterian Cemetery on the eastern edge of the town. Dr. John C. Larkin, lineal descendant of the great pioneer, later had his body and that of their daughter, Mary, removed to the Richards lot in the Green Lawn - now Hillsboro Cemetery.
After her husband's death, Elizabeth Baird Gibson went to live with her daughter, Margaret Gibson Boyd in Lewis Co., Ky. She applied for and received a pension "for surviving widows of the Revolution," amounting to $80 per year from Mar. 4, 1836, until her death, Dec. 15, 1858.
Samuel and Elizabeth Baird Gibson were the parents of 11 children, who were:
(1) Mary (Polly) March 15, 1792-Oct. 18, 1820 Mrs. John Boyd. They were the parents of one son, Samuel Gibson Boyd. He married and became the father of two sons and four daughters. The Boyds lived in Kentucky.
(2) Sarah, second child in the family, was born Feb. 4, 1794. She remained single.
(3) Samuel Stewart Gibson, born Jan. 5, 1796, also remained single. He was buried in the old cemetery, but there is no record of his removal to the new cemetery.
(4) Margaret born Nov. 17, 1797, married James Boyd, a soldier in the War of 1812. They reared their five children in Mason Co., Ky. They were: John, never married, James Jr. married --Annan and had two children, Edward and Margret Boyd. The family moved to Texas in the 1850's.. Lucille, Mrs. James Steelman; Charles married Margaret McMicken. They reared their six children in Ripley, Brown Co. They were James, Marthe (Mrs. William Daum), Alice (Mrs. A. E. Humphreys), Alverdi (Mrs. Thomas Thompson, William and Frank Boyd.
(5) Lucinda, fifth child of Samuel Gibson, was born Sept. 27, 1799 and died Nov. 24, 1872.
(6) Ellen Gibson, born Oct. 10, 1801, became the wife of Dr. Samuel Horn. They were the parents of three children, two of whom died while very young. Elizabeth grew to adulthood and married Dr. A. B. Heterick of Georgetown, Brown Co. Dr. Horn practiced in Georgetown until 1858, when they moved to Cambridge, Ill. Ellen Gibson Horn survived her husband by several years. Her death occurred in Cambridge Sept. 7, 1889.
(7) John Gibson drowned in Rocky Fork as a small boy. He was buried on the farm beside a small brother and two sisters.
(8) Thomas Baird Gibson and
(9) Eliza Gibson, died as infants.
(10) Elizabeth, born Apr. 24, 1807, married Charles Stafford. They became the parents of a large family.
(11) Julia Ann, youngest of all the 11 Gibson children, died at the age of nine months.
According to the records, no son born to Samuel Gibson lived to marry and carry on the worthy name.
Lucinda, fifth in age of Samuel Gibson's children, and her husband, Will Richards, took over the Gibson homestead. They were married Nov. 16, 1819, and he survived until July 9, 1877. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and proved himself to be a good farmer.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
FOLKLORE OF HIGHLAND CO., OHIO by Violet Morgan
Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements
Pension application of Samuel Gibson W9450
Transcribed by Will Graves
[some punctuation added for clarity]
State of Ohio, Highland County
On this 9th day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now sitting Samuel Gibson a resident of the said the County of Highland and State of Ohio aged Seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated – I volunteered as an Indian Spy-- in the last of October 1777 in Washington County in the State of Virginia – under the command of Captain John Kincad [sic, Kincaid?] and marched under his command to Richland Station on Clinch River – in the said the County of Washington – I continued to serve under this engagement as an Indian Spy – (as a private) for the term of eighteen months-- we ranged from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of big Sandy during this tour – I understood that the destination of the troops at the Station was under the direction of Colonel Arthur Campbell of the said County of Washington. I was relieved from service by a new recruit of Spies in April 1779 –
when I left the service and returned to my Father's house on Holston River in the said County of Washington. In September 1780 I volunteered as a private under the command of Captain William Neel in the said County of Washington – and marched under the command of Colonel William Campbell to Watauga River in North Carolina – where we were joined by the Regiments commanded by Colonel
Isaac Shelby & ____ [blank in original] Sevier where Colonel William Campbell took the command of all the troops – we marched from there through North Carolina across the Yellow Mountain and through Augusta in Georgia into South Carolina – where we crossed Broad River at the Cherokee Ford -- and from thence to King's Mountain where on the 8th [sic, 7th] of October 1780 I was in the battle called King's Mountain. The day after the battle I assisted in burying the dead and carrying off the wounded – and on the evening of the same day we took up our line of March with the prisoners for Guilford Court house in North Carolina – After the prisoners were delivered at Guilford Court house.
I was then discharged. How was in service under this engagement six weeks as a volunteer as before stated – In the spring of 1781, I was drafted in said Washington County for a six months tour as a private in the militia; marched against the Cherokees and Chickasaw Indians – in the South – I marched under the command of Captain Aaron Lewis as a private – our company was attached to the command of Colonel ___ [blank in original] Hubbard. I continued in service until after the treaty of peace with the Indians that was held with them on the Tennessee River which I think was in September 1781. I was then discharged – I served under this engagement 4 months as a private – I then returned home to Washington County in Virginia – I served in the whole during the war of the revolution two years and 4 weeks as above stated. I never received any written discharge for any of my services, my discharges from my officers were all verbal – I have no documentary evidence to show my service and I know of no person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my service. I hereby
relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Samuel Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
Interrogatories propounded by the Court to the applicant:
First - where and in what year were you born
Answer - I was born in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania on the 15th day of October A.D. 1761
2nd - Have you any record of your age if so where is it
Answer - I had a record of my age in a Bible that once belonged to my Father but it is now lost
3rd - where were you living when called into service – where have you lived since the revolution
Answer -- I was living in Washington County in the State of Virginia when I was called into service --after the revolution I first lived in Washington County in the State of Virginia and continued to live there until the year 1790. I then moved to Bourbon County in the State of Kentucky where I continued to live until the year 1804 – when I removed to Highland County in the State of Ohio where I have continued to live ever since
4th - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if a Substitute for whom
Answer - I first volunteered as an Indian Spy and never was a substitute for any person
5th - state the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Answer - Colonel Arthur Campbell commanded the Indian Spies when I served the first 18 months, Colonel William Campbell, Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Sevier commanded at the battle of King's Mountain -- when I was drafted against the Indians Captain Aaron Lewis & Colonel Hubbard commanded. The further circumstances of my service is detailed in my declaration which is here referred to.
6th - Did you ever received a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer - I never received any written discharge. I was verbally discharged first by Captain James Fowler of the Indiana Spies. I was discharged verbally by Colonel William Vanpett [?] after the battle of King's Mountain
7th - State names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
Answer - I am known to Benjamin Campbell a minister of the Gospel and Edward Byram [?] both of my neighborhood who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Saml. Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
WAW-WIL-A-WAY • THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Violet Morgan, Greenfield, Ohio, 1946
Thomas Beals and Nathaniel Pope, on their expedition to Ohio about 1795, crossed the northern part of Highland county, where they were to return later and settle permanently. This land was called the Virginia Military District and was portioned to Revolutionary War soldiers as the Government's method of paying them for their services in the war. Many of the soldiers did not want their lands and sold them to prospective settlers for about a dollar an acre. Simon Kenton, who may deserve the name of Ohio's Daniel Boone, made the first entry of land in Highland County, three miles east of Hillsboro, near Rocky Fork, September 7, 1791. This entry was for 500 acres and was made on four military warrants in the name of Samuel Gibson.
DAR ID Number: 27241, 26332, 44888, 98581, 113138
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name: Samuel Gibson
Location: Highland Co OH 55
Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.2, p. Serial: 11912; Volume: 4
"Gibson, Samuel d. Feb. 19, 1835 in 74th yr."
"Revolutionary Soldier" Marker by Waw-Wil-A-Way Chapter, D.A.R.
Ancestor #A044871
Pension No. S*W9450
Service Source: S*W9450
Service Description:
1. Capts. John Kincaid, William Neel, James Fowler, Aaron Lewis
2. Cols. Campbell, Shelby, Hubbard; Also Spy
Source for above: DAR Website
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1806
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: No Township Listed
Year: 1807
Record Type: Tax list
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1808
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 003
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Liberty Township
Year: 1809
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 002
Database: OH Early Census Index
Ohio Census, 1790-1890
Name: Samuel Gibson
State: OH
County: Highland County
Township: Fairfield
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax List
Page: 020
Database: OH 1810 Washington Co. Census Index
"Common Pleas Court Records of Highland Co.,Ohio" 1805-1860 by Jane N. & David N. McBride page 14
This day came into court Samuel Gibson who made a declaration under oath that he was a Soldier of the Revolution.
Also at the same time came into Court Benjamin Vanpelt, a Minister of the Gospel and Edward Bryam, who being sworn certify to the age of the applicant and his reputation as a Revolutionary Soldier - and the court having put the interrogation required by the rules of the War Department to the applicant are of the opinion the applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as he states - which is ordered to be certified.
Order Book No. 5, 1829 - 1834, page 330, Apr. 8, 1833
Highland Common Pleas, Ohio March Term, 1835
This day John Baker & Alexander Buntain appeared in open court, and being duly sworn depose and say that they well acquainted for several years past with Samuel Gibson, a reputed Revolutionary Soldier, late of said county, deceased; - that said Samuel Gibson departed this life in this county on the twentieth day of February, 1835, as well as these deponents recollect and as they believe.
These deponents have for several years past been well acquainted with Elizabeth Gibson, the reputed wife, now widow of said Samuel Gibson - that the said Elizabeth Gibson is still living, in this county, and has ever since these deponents acquaintance with her been reputed, without question, the wife, and now the widow, of said Samuel Gibson, now deceased.
John Baker, Alexr. Buntain sworn to in open court March 13th, 1835. Saml Bell Clk
Original paper. This is also found transcribed and certified by the court as true in Order Book No. 6, 1834 - 1837, page 117, Mar. 14, 1835.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Page 222
(Use information with caution)
Rocky Fork area was also chosen as the home of Samuel and Elizabeth (Baird) Gibson, Matthew and Elizabeth (Carlisle) Creed and the James Fitzpatricks, all veterans of the Revolution.
"Highland Pioneer Sketches & Family Genealogies" by Elsie Johnson Ayres Pages 825-831
Samuel Gibson
The name Gibson became well known to the early pioneers who heard of John Gibson and his close association with Chief Logan and his famous speech. The Gibson lineage we are concerned with in this genealogy to James Gibson, who was the first husband of Ann, daughter of Col. John Bigger. They had a son, James, before the father died at an early age. John Gibson, a son of James Gibson, lived in the region below Logstown, Pa., where he operated a trading post. The family lived in Cumberland Co., Pa., when a son, Samuel, was born Oct. 15, 1761. When only a child, his parents moved to Washington Co., in western Virginia. They made a clearing in the wilderness and erected a log cabin on the bank of the Holston River.
When 16 years old, Samuel Gibson entered the service of the Colony of Virginia under Capt. John Kincaid. He marched to Richland Station on the Clinch River, serving as an Indian spy. He continued to range from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of Big Sandy. A new recruit of spies were brought in and he was relieved of duty in April, 1779.
He returned to his father's home until September, 1780, when he again volunteered. He marched with the troops through North Carolina, across the Yellow Mountains, through Augusta, Ga., into South Carolina, thence to King's Mountain where the great battle took place Oct. 8, 1780.
He helped bury the dead and carry the wounded to shelter. He returned to North Carolina with his regiment and the prisoners taken battle.
In all, Samuel Gibson served two years and six months in the Revolution. Since he served as a spy and under verbal orders, he did not receive a written discharge and had no documentary evidence of his war work.
When the Revolution ended, Gibson became official guide for parties going through the "Crab Apple Tree Region" from Virginia to Kentucky. The region was the scene of a noted Indian massacre and other atrocities. On one of the trips, he was accompanied by Daniel Boone. Both guides were taken prisoner and their captors forced them to run the gauntlet.
When Samuel Gibson was 30 years old, he chose to marry Elizabeth Carr Baird, daughter of John and Mary Carr Baird. He was a valiant soldier of the Revolution. Elizabeth Baird Gibson was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 12, 1769. She married Samuel Gibson April 19, 1791. They established their home in the wilderness near the site of Paris, Ky. Six children were born in the home before they emigrated to Ohio. Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone and other noted pioneers often stopped at the Gibson cabin.
Elizabeth Baird Gibson traced her family back to the dawn of Irish history. They were particularly dominant in Ulster until the great fortress of Amania, in Armagh fell about the middle of the 4th century. The name Baird is derived from Bhaird, who descended from Eocha, second son of Sodban. In Irish, Bhaird means "bard." The Bhairds crossed the sea to Scotland, branched out and sent offshoots into England before emigrating to America.
John Baird enlisted in the Revolution at White Plains, N. Y. Later he moved to a location near Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was engaged in bateau service. In 1790, with his family and possessions on a flatboat, they floated down the Ohio River, landing at Limestone (Maysville), Kentucky. It was on this trip that the younger daughter met the guide, Samuel Gibson. The Bairds had two older daughters who husbands were also veterans of the Revolution. Sallie, who married Andrew Cochran and Mary, who became the wife of James Wasson.
As early as 1791, Simon Kenton made an entry for four military tracts, consisting of 500 acres, on Rocky Fork Creek, for his personal friend, Samuel Gibson. The land, the first entry in what is now Highland Co., was located on the Belfast Pike. Gibson should have had a soldier's bounty, but due to the explanation made earlier, he had to pay for his land.
He applied for a soldier's pension Apr. 9, 1833, under an Act of Congress passed in 1832. He made a declaration of his war service which was witnessed by two veterans of the Revolution, Edward Byram and Rev. Benjamin VanPelt. Through this article, he was officially allowed the status of a veteran of the Revolution.
The Gibsons were Presbyterians until the great Cane Ridge Revival in 1801, led by Barton W. Stone and others. They took an active part in the week-long services, which gave rise to a new sect known as the "New Lights." After the revival, the Gibsons left the Presbyterian Church. Their home became a preaching place for Barton Stone, Kincaid and other New Light ministers.
The Samuel Gibsons moved to their land on Rocky Fork in 1804. They lived in a makeshift home until a log cabin was ready for their use. Later, they erected a two-story log and frame home with an exceptionally large chimney. Years afterward, when the original house was gone, the chimney still stood. It was built of hugh stones taken from nearby Rocky Fork Creek. Constructed like a tower, it had a small room which was reached from an outside stairway. It was used in later years by Will Richards, son-in-law of the Gibsons, to dry tobacco, cure meats and to store wheat and corn that was to be ground for flour and meal.
Gibson erected a small grist or "corn cracker" mill on the stream near his home. It was noted for its slowness, but served the purpose until other and better mills were constructed.
Elizabeth Gibson, in addition to her duties as a pioneer wife and mother, was skilled in the art of midwifery. She was always ready to swing into the saddle of her sure-footed horse that soon knew the rough trails in the area. With her loyal and religious husband, they were a great influence in their community and throughout the county.
Samuel Gibson died in the family home about 2 miles southeast of Hillsboro, Feb. 19, 1835. He was buried in the Old Presbyterian Cemetery on the eastern edge of the town. Dr. John C. Larkin, lineal descendant of the great pioneer, later had his body and that of their daughter, Mary, removed to the Richards lot in the Green Lawn - now Hillsboro Cemetery.
After her husband's death, Elizabeth Baird Gibson went to live with her daughter, Margaret Gibson Boyd in Lewis Co., Ky. She applied for and received a pension "for surviving widows of the Revolution," amounting to $80 per year from Mar. 4, 1836, until her death, Dec. 15, 1858.
Samuel and Elizabeth Baird Gibson were the parents of 11 children, who were:
(1) Mary (Polly) March 15, 1792-Oct. 18, 1820 Mrs. John Boyd. They were the parents of one son, Samuel Gibson Boyd. He married and became the father of two sons and four daughters. The Boyds lived in Kentucky.
(2) Sarah, second child in the family, was born Feb. 4, 1794. She remained single.
(3) Samuel Stewart Gibson, born Jan. 5, 1796, also remained single. He was buried in the old cemetery, but there is no record of his removal to the new cemetery.
(4) Margaret born Nov. 17, 1797, married James Boyd, a soldier in the War of 1812. They reared their five children in Mason Co., Ky. They were: John, never married, James Jr. married --Annan and had two children, Edward and Margret Boyd. The family moved to Texas in the 1850's.. Lucille, Mrs. James Steelman; Charles married Margaret McMicken. They reared their six children in Ripley, Brown Co. They were James, Marthe (Mrs. William Daum), Alice (Mrs. A. E. Humphreys), Alverdi (Mrs. Thomas Thompson, William and Frank Boyd.
(5) Lucinda, fifth child of Samuel Gibson, was born Sept. 27, 1799 and died Nov. 24, 1872.
(6) Ellen Gibson, born Oct. 10, 1801, became the wife of Dr. Samuel Horn. They were the parents of three children, two of whom died while very young. Elizabeth grew to adulthood and married Dr. A. B. Heterick of Georgetown, Brown Co. Dr. Horn practiced in Georgetown until 1858, when they moved to Cambridge, Ill. Ellen Gibson Horn survived her husband by several years. Her death occurred in Cambridge Sept. 7, 1889.
(7) John Gibson drowned in Rocky Fork as a small boy. He was buried on the farm beside a small brother and two sisters.
(8) Thomas Baird Gibson and
(9) Eliza Gibson, died as infants.
(10) Elizabeth, born Apr. 24, 1807, married Charles Stafford. They became the parents of a large family.
(11) Julia Ann, youngest of all the 11 Gibson children, died at the age of nine months.
According to the records, no son born to Samuel Gibson lived to marry and carry on the worthy name.
Lucinda, fifth in age of Samuel Gibson's children, and her husband, Will Richards, took over the Gibson homestead. They were married Nov. 16, 1819, and he survived until July 9, 1877. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and proved himself to be a good farmer.
Samuel Gibson, (1761-1836), was placed on the pension roll of Highland Co., Ohio, 1832, for three years' actual service as spy and private in the Virginia militia. He was born in Cumberland Co., Pa.; died in Highland Co., Ohio.
FOLKLORE OF HIGHLAND CO., OHIO by Violet Morgan
Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements
Pension application of Samuel Gibson W9450
Transcribed by Will Graves
[some punctuation added for clarity]
State of Ohio, Highland County
On this 9th day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County now sitting Samuel Gibson a resident of the said the County of Highland and State of Ohio aged Seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated – I volunteered as an Indian Spy-- in the last of October 1777 in Washington County in the State of Virginia – under the command of Captain John Kincad [sic, Kincaid?] and marched under his command to Richland Station on Clinch River – in the said the County of Washington – I continued to serve under this engagement as an Indian Spy – (as a private) for the term of eighteen months-- we ranged from the Station to the Ohio River on the waters of big Sandy during this tour – I understood that the destination of the troops at the Station was under the direction of Colonel Arthur Campbell of the said County of Washington. I was relieved from service by a new recruit of Spies in April 1779 –
when I left the service and returned to my Father's house on Holston River in the said County of Washington. In September 1780 I volunteered as a private under the command of Captain William Neel in the said County of Washington – and marched under the command of Colonel William Campbell to Watauga River in North Carolina – where we were joined by the Regiments commanded by Colonel
Isaac Shelby & ____ [blank in original] Sevier where Colonel William Campbell took the command of all the troops – we marched from there through North Carolina across the Yellow Mountain and through Augusta in Georgia into South Carolina – where we crossed Broad River at the Cherokee Ford -- and from thence to King's Mountain where on the 8th [sic, 7th] of October 1780 I was in the battle called King's Mountain. The day after the battle I assisted in burying the dead and carrying off the wounded – and on the evening of the same day we took up our line of March with the prisoners for Guilford Court house in North Carolina – After the prisoners were delivered at Guilford Court house.
I was then discharged. How was in service under this engagement six weeks as a volunteer as before stated – In the spring of 1781, I was drafted in said Washington County for a six months tour as a private in the militia; marched against the Cherokees and Chickasaw Indians – in the South – I marched under the command of Captain Aaron Lewis as a private – our company was attached to the command of Colonel ___ [blank in original] Hubbard. I continued in service until after the treaty of peace with the Indians that was held with them on the Tennessee River which I think was in September 1781. I was then discharged – I served under this engagement 4 months as a private – I then returned home to Washington County in Virginia – I served in the whole during the war of the revolution two years and 4 weeks as above stated. I never received any written discharge for any of my services, my discharges from my officers were all verbal – I have no documentary evidence to show my service and I know of no person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my service. I hereby
relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Samuel Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
Interrogatories propounded by the Court to the applicant:
First - where and in what year were you born
Answer - I was born in Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania on the 15th day of October A.D. 1761
2nd - Have you any record of your age if so where is it
Answer - I had a record of my age in a Bible that once belonged to my Father but it is now lost
3rd - where were you living when called into service – where have you lived since the revolution
Answer -- I was living in Washington County in the State of Virginia when I was called into service --after the revolution I first lived in Washington County in the State of Virginia and continued to live there until the year 1790. I then moved to Bourbon County in the State of Kentucky where I continued to live until the year 1804 – when I removed to Highland County in the State of Ohio where I have continued to live ever since
4th - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if a Substitute for whom
Answer - I first volunteered as an Indian Spy and never was a substitute for any person
5th - state the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
Answer - Colonel Arthur Campbell commanded the Indian Spies when I served the first 18 months, Colonel William Campbell, Colonel Isaac Shelby and Colonel Sevier commanded at the battle of King's Mountain -- when I was drafted against the Indians Captain Aaron Lewis & Colonel Hubbard commanded. The further circumstances of my service is detailed in my declaration which is here referred to.
6th - Did you ever received a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Answer - I never received any written discharge. I was verbally discharged first by Captain James Fowler of the Indiana Spies. I was discharged verbally by Colonel William Vanpett [?] after the battle of King's Mountain
7th - State names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
Answer - I am known to Benjamin Campbell a minister of the Gospel and Edward Byram [?] both of my neighborhood who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the revolution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. S/ Saml. Gibson
Attest: S/ Samuel Bell, Clk
WAW-WIL-A-WAY • THE MOUND BUILDERS
by Violet Morgan, Greenfield, Ohio, 1946
Thomas Beals and Nathaniel Pope, on their expedition to Ohio about 1795, crossed the northern part of Highland county, where they were to return later and settle permanently. This land was called the Virginia Military District and was portioned to Revolutionary War soldiers as the Government's method of paying them for their services in the war. Many of the soldiers did not want their lands and sold them to prospective settlers for about a dollar an acre. Simon Kenton, who may deserve the name of Ohio's Daniel Boone, made the first entry of land in Highland County, three miles east of Hillsboro, near Rocky Fork, September 7, 1791. This entry was for 500 acres and was made on four military warrants in the name of Samuel Gibson.
DAR ID Number: 27241, 26332, 44888, 98581, 113138
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
Name: Samuel Gibson
Location: Highland Co OH 55
Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.2, p. Serial: 11912; Volume: 4
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