Biographical Sketch of William Gibson - Andrew County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888

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Transcribed by: Penny Harrell (Incog3678@aol.com)

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William Gibson, a farmer and stock raiser of Andrew County, MO., was 
born in Scotland, November 12, 1840.  He is the son of Hugh Gibson and
Jane Orr, both natives of Scotland.  The former followed agricultural
pursuits, but died when William was but an infant.  The latter with
four sons and one daughter immigrated to America in 1852, and settled
in Waukesha County, Wis.  Two sons preceded her to America.  Later she
came to Andrew County with our subject, where she died.  William was
reared on the farm, and received a common-school education in Scotland
and Wisconsin.  He chose farming as an occupation, and now owns a large
well-improved farm of 280 acres, situated in Platte Township.  In 1864
he was united in marriage with Mary Jane Coleman, daughter of Elisha
Coleman.  Three daughters and two sons have blessed their marriage.
Mr. Gibson was a member of the Missouri State Militia for a short time
during the Civil War.  In politics he is a warm Republican.  He is a
highly respected citizen, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church.