Biographical Sketch of H. E. Gibson, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** H. E. Gibson was born September 30, 1842, and was among the first born in the county. He was educated in the schools of St. Joseph, and until 1874 was a farmer. In that year he engaged in merchan- dising, and continued it for five years, when he entered the employ of S. H. Rice & Co., and there has since continued. For many years Mr. Gibson has been interested in the fire department, and in 1878 was appointed Assistant Chief, and in 1880 was elected Chief. His judgement and prompt action at fires and command over men has won for him hosts of friends. He married Miss Mary L. Cross, of this city, December 24, 1868. They have three children: Annie Estella, Edward R. and Jessie May. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================