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Mamie B. GIBSON was born about May 1892 in North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 165, Cowee Twsp
- Age 8, single, living with parents
- Born May 1892
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1910 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 218, Cowee Twsp
- Age 17, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina, father in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farm laborer, home farm, wage earner
- Can read and write
- Attended school in census year Parents: Joseph Carroll GIBSON and Mary Alvarado "Alvia" ALLEN.

Spouse: Living. Jess O. REYNOLDS and Mamie B. GIBSON were married.


Margaret A. GIBSON was born about 1853 in Macon County, North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 115
- Age 7, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina Parents: John S. GIBSON and Martha A. UNKNOWN.

Spouse: William Edward CARTER.


Martha P. GIBSON was born about 1850 in Haywood County, North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 115
- Age 10, living with parents
- Born in Haywood County, North Carolina Parents: John S. GIBSON and Martha A. UNKNOWN.


Martida GIBSON was born about 1848 in Haywood County, North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 115
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in Haywood County, North Carolina Parents: John S. GIBSON and Martha A. UNKNOWN.


Mary Alvia GIBSON was born on Oct 17, 1918 in Macon County, North Carolina. She died on Jul 19, 1931. She was buried on Jul 20, 1931 in Macon County, North Carolina - Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1920 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 204, Franklin Twsp, ED # 137
- Given name was "Alvah"
- Age 1 and 3/12th, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1930 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 130, Franklin Twp, ED # 7
- Given name was "Alva"
- Age 11, single, living with parents
- Attended school in census year
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
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Obituary from The Franklin Press, Macon County, North Carolina, dated July 23, 1931:
Death Claims Alvia Gibson

Funeral Held Monday at Iotla Baptist Church
Mary Alvia Gibson, 12 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibson, of the Iotla section, died last Sunday Morning at 8 o'clock at the Lyle Hospital after an illness of one week.
The funeral services were conducted at the Iotla Baptist Church Monday at 10 o'clock, by the Rev. A.S. Solesbee of Iotla, the Rev. D.C. McCoy of Etna, and the Rev. J.A. Flanagan, pastor of the Franklin Presbyterian church.
The pallbearers were: Crawford Dalton, Joel Dalton, Rogers Dalton, Lyman Dalton, Frank Reynolds and Vance Holbrooks.
Alvia was a leader in her Sunbeam band and showed a radiant light and happiness to all whom she came in contact with. She scattered love and joy along her pathway. She was the pride and joy of her parents, brothers and sisters, teachers and schoolmates.
lvia will be missed at home and in the community. Her life was a beautiful example for her many friends to follow.
She leaves a father and mother, three brothers, Frank, George and Paul and two sisters, Mrs. Claude Roper and Lydia Gibson. Parents: David Walter GIBSON and Mary Alice HIGDON.


Mary Palestine GIBSON died on Feb 19, 1886.

Spouse: Andrew Dillard JONES. Andrew Dillard JONES and Mary Palestine GIBSON were married on Jan 9, 1881. Children were: Jehu JONES.


Mattie Pearl GIBSON was born on Feb 25, 1884 in North Carolina. She lived in Macon County, North Carolina about Apr 1959. She died on Apr 23, 1970 in Macon County, North Carolina. Her Social Security Number was 237-58-6824.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 165, Cowee Twsp
- Given name was "Pearlie"
- Age 16, single, living with parents
- Born Feb 1884
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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Index to Vital Statistics, Deaths, A to Z, From 1913 Through 1978, Macon County, N. C., page 77, located at the Macon County Courthouse:
- Date of death was 4-23-1970. Holbrooks, Mattie Pearl Gibson, female, white. Location of death was Franklin, Macon County, N. C. Father was Joseph Gibson. Mother was Alva Allen. Parents: Joseph Carroll GIBSON and Mary Alvarado "Alvia" ALLEN.

Spouse: James Robert HOLBROOK. James Robert HOLBROOK and Mattie Pearl GIBSON were married on Dec 20, 1903 in Macon County, North Carolina.

MARRIAGE NOTES:
General Index and Revised Marriage Register for Macon County, North Carolina, From 1828 thru 1942 "Man", page 168, located at the Macon County Courthouse:
- Date of Marriage was 12-20-1903. Holbrooks, J. R. age 25 to Gibson, Pearl age 19. Held at home of Joe Gibson. Performed or recorded by John H. Moore, minister. Witnessed by Fannie Holbrooks, Wlater Gibson, and Wm. Holbrooks.

Children were: Theodore Garvis HOLBROOK, Fannie Alva HOLBROOK, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Paul Gibson HOLBROOK.


Nobia GIBSON was born about Nov 1898 in North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 165, Cowee Twsp
- Age 2, single, living with parents
- Born Nov 1898
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1910 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 218, Cowee Twsp
- Given name was "Nobie"
- Age 12, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina, father in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Can read, cannot write
- Attended school in census year

Parents: Joseph Carroll GIBSON and Mary Alvarado "Alvia" ALLEN.

Spouse: Living. Frank I. MURRAY and Nobia GIBSON were married.


Nobia Marie GIBSON was born on Mar 19, 1908 in Macon County, North Carolina. Between 1928 and 1973 she was a 1st Grade School Teacher in Macon County, North Carolina. She lived in Macon County, North Carolina about Apr 1959. She died on Jun 24, 2005 in Macon County, North Carolina. She was buried on Jun 29, 2005 in Macon County, North Carolina - Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Her Social Security Number was 240-06-0038. She was a member of Iotla Baptist Church.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1910 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 228, Cowee Twsp
- Given name was "Maree"
- Age 2, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1920 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 204, Franklin Twsp, ED # 137
- Given name was "Marie"
- Age 11, single, living with parents
- Attended school in census year
- Can read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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Obituary from The Franklin Press, Macon County, North Carolina, dated June 28, 2005:
Marie Gibson Roper

Marie Gibson Roper, 97, of Bryson City Road, Franklin, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at a local hospital.

A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Alice Higdon Gibson. She was their last surviving child. She was the granddaughter of the late Joseph C. and Alva (Allen) Gibson and William W. "Big" and Lydia (Moore) Higdon. She was the great-granddaughter of William Hoffman Higdon and Jane Buchanan Higdon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Roper, who died in 1985; two sisters, Lydia Gibson Cansler and Alvia Gibson; and three brothers, Frank Gibson, George Gibson and Paul Gibson.

She was a retired school teacher of 45 years, beginning her career in a one-room schoolhouse where she cared for her pupils as teacher and principal at Harmony, Cowee, Iotla and Burningtown schools. For 33 of those years, she taught first grade. She retired in 1973, the same year her son, Lee Roy, retired from the Army. She was the oldest member of Iotla Baptist Church, where she was a former junior Sunday school teacher and was treasurer of the church for 18 years. She was a member of the extension homemakers for 50 years and was a county fair board director.

She is survived by her son, Col. Lee Roy Roper and wife Lisa of San Antonio, Texas; two grandsons; one granddaughter; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her caregiver, Donna Dills.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 29, at 11 a.m., at Iotla Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Reeves, Rev. Jeff King and Rev. Robert Dills officiating.

Burial will be in the Iotla Church Cemetery. Parents: David Walter GIBSON and Mary Alice HIGDON.

Spouse: Claude Lee ROPER. Claude Lee ROPER and Nobia Marie GIBSON were married on Aug 10, 1926. Children were: Living.


Paul Joseph GIBSON was born on May 20, 1916 in Macon County, North Carolina. He lived in Jackson County, North Carolina about Apr 1959. He died on Oct 18, 1966 of a Heart Attack. He was buried in Macon County, North Carolina - Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. His Social Security Number was 241-62-3046.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1920 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 204, Franklin Twsp, ED # 137
- Age 3 and 7/12th, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1930 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 130, Franklin Twp, ED # 7
- Age 14, single, living with parents
- Attended school in census year
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English Parents: David Walter GIBSON and Mary Alice HIGDON.

Spouse: Louise EDWARDS. Paul Joseph GIBSON and Louise EDWARDS were married on May 4, 1941 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Children were: Living, Living.


Pearl GIBSON was born about 1888.

Spouse: William Lawrence SETZER Sr.. William Lawrence SETZER Sr. and Pearl GIBSON were married on Apr 10, 1910 in Macon County, North Carolina.

MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 122:
- Date of Marriage was 4-10-1910. Setser, W. L. age 24 to Gibson, Pearl age 22. Performed or recorded by C. W. Slagle, J. P.

Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.


Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.


Living. Parents: Lillie Montana "Ila" GIBSON.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.


Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.


Samuel B. GIBSON was born about 1842 in Haywood County, North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 115
- Age 18, living with parents
- Born in Haywood County, North Carolina Parents: John S. GIBSON and Martha A. UNKNOWN.

Spouse: Sarah Jane EARLY.


Samuel L. GIBSON was born about May 1895 in North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 165, Cowee Twsp
- Given name was "Sam L."
- Age 5, single, living with parents
- Born May 1895
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1910 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 218, Cowee Twsp
- Given name was "Sammie"
- Age 15, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina, father in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farm laborer, home farm, wage earner
- Can read and write
- Attended school in census year Parents: Joseph Carroll GIBSON and Mary Alvarado "Alvia" ALLEN.


Sarah M. GIBSON was born about 1859 in Macon County, North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 115
- Age 1, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina Parents: John S. GIBSON and Martha A. UNKNOWN.


Living. Parents: Frank William GIBSON and Leobelle BRADLEY.

Spouse: Living.


Weaver R. GIBSON was born about Jul 1887 in North Carolina.

INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 165, Cowee Twsp
- Age 13, single, living with parents
- Born Jul 1887
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farm laborer
- Can read, cannot write, speaks English
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1910 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 218, Cowee Twsp
- Age 22, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina, father in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farm laborer, home farm, wage earner
- Can read and write Parents: Joseph Carroll GIBSON and Mary Alvarado "Alvia" ALLEN.


Wesley GIBSON was born between 1820 and 1840.

Spouse: Mary Matilda DAVIS. Wesley GIBSON and Mary Matilda DAVIS were married on Dec 28, 1856 in Cherokee County, North Carolina.


Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.


Living.

Spouse: Living.


Edith GIESLER was born about 1904. She died about 1989. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.

Spouse: Living. Kenyon MOODY and Edith GIESLER were married about 1924 in Jackson County, North Carolina. Children were: Living, Living, Living.


Living. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.


Living. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.


John Andrew GIESLER was born on Dec 24, 1872 in Polk County, Tennessee. He died on Aug 30, 1949 in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Spouse: Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN. John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN were married on Dec 5, 1900 in Jackson County, North Carolina.

MARRIAGE NOTES:
Jackson County, North Carolina Marriages, http://www.geocities.com/shahall/marriage.html
- Date of Marriage was 12-5-1900 at M. Buchanan's. Geisler, John A. age 27 to Buchanan, Bessie O. age 22. Performed or recorded by J. J. Gray, M. M. Witnessed by J. D. Buchanan, C. Buchanan.

Children were: Living, Edith GIESLER, Living, Ruth GIESLER, Nimmo GIESLER, Living.


Living. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.

Spouse: Fred HENRY. Children were: Joseph Geisler HENRY, Living.


Nimmo GIESLER was born about 1915. She died on Mar 18, 1986 in Jackson County, North Carolina. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.

Spouse: Woody R. HAMPTON Sr..


Ruth GIESLER was born about 1910 in Jackson County, North Carolina. She died on May 19, 1996. Parents: John Andrew GIESLER and Bessie Othelia BUCHANAN.


Albert GILBERT was born on Sep 5, 1895. He died on May 16, 1973.

Spouse: Daisy WALSH. Children were: Living, Living.


Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.


Living.

Spouse: Living.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.


Living. Parents: Albert GILBERT and Daisy WALSH.


Elizabeth GILBERT was born between 1775 and 1795.

Spouse: Chesley CALLOWAY. Chesley CALLOWAY and Elizabeth GILBERT were married on Oct 24, 1809 in Ohio County, Kentucky.


Hannah A. GILBERT was born about 1853. Parents: Joshua GILBERT and Mary STEWART.

Spouse: Greenberry MILLER.


Jackson Ballard GILBERT was born on Jun 15, 1865 in Carter County, Kentucky. He died on Nov 27, 1937 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Spouse: Lula Belle ROTEN. Jackson Ballard GILBERT and Lula Belle ROTEN were married on Jun 18, 1899 in Missouri. Children were: Marion Jackson GILBERT, Lee Rhoton GILBERT.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.


Joshua GILBERT was born about 1809 in North Carolina. He died between 1880 and 1900 in Union County, Georgia. Parents: Wilson GILBERT and Female UNKNOWN.

Spouse: Mary STEWART. Joshua GILBERT and Mary STEWART were married about 1851 in Union County, Georgia. Children were: Hannah A. GILBERT, Noah Washington GILBERT.


Lee Rhoton GILBERT was born on Aug 27, 1902 in Ozark County, Missouri. He died about 1991 in Wood County, Texas. Parents: Jackson Ballard GILBERT and Lula Belle ROTEN.

Spouse: Maybelle Irene WELDON. Lee Rhoton GILBERT and Maybelle Irene WELDON were married on Nov 27, 1929 in Wyandotte County, Kansas.

Spouse: Alleen MARKHAM. Lee Rhoton GILBERT and Alleen MARKHAM were married about Jan 1932 in Oklahoma.


Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.


Living.

Spouse: Hallie MOORE.


Marion Jackson GILBERT was born on Dec 31, 1900 in Boone County, Arkansas. She died on Mar 20, 1993 in Dallas, Texas. Parents: Jackson Ballard GILBERT and Lula Belle ROTEN.

Spouse: Ray FLORA. Ray FLORA and Marion Jackson GILBERT were married on May 7, 1844.

Spouse: George Edward LEE. George Edward LEE and Marion Jackson GILBERT were married on Feb 19, 1916 in Kansas City, Kansas. Children were: Living.

Spouse: Living. William JOHANNES and Marion Jackson GILBERT were married on Feb 21, 1921 in Kansas City, Kansas.


Noah Washington GILBERT was born about Jul 1855. He died about Mar 1914. Parents: Joshua GILBERT and Mary STEWART.

Spouse: Ibiline HENDERSON.


Living. Parents: Albert GILBERT and Daisy WALSH.


Wilson GILBERT was born before 1795.

Spouse: Female UNKNOWN. Children were: Joshua GILBERT.


Living. Parents: Living and Living.

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