It is thought he arrived in Australia aboard the William Jardin about 1850 as a convict.
William and Amelia farmed 100 acres. Their house, demolished in 1968 stood just opposite the north end of Gibson Street, Bunbury, which is named after them. They have many descendants, one of which a grandson, is the Rev. Edward Gibson. (Courtesy of FAG Member #48932626)
It is thought he arrived in Australia aboard the William Jardin about 1850 as a convict.
William and Amelia farmed 100 acres. Their house, demolished in 1968 stood just opposite the north end of Gibson Street, Bunbury, which is named after them. They have many descendants, one of which a grandson, is the Rev. Edward Gibson. (Courtesy of FAG Member #48932626)
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William Gibson
Beloved Husband and Father
Died 5th May 1915
Aged 92 years
Respected in Life, in Death he is not forgotten
Also
Amelia
Beloved Wife of the above
Died 7th Jan 1927
Aged 83 years
A Patient Sufferer Gone To Rest.
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