MOSES GIBSON was born Abt. 1805 in NC, and died Bet. 1865 - 1867 in Logan Co., KY. He married E. XXXX Bef. 1834. She was born Abt. 1805 in NC, and died Bef. 1860 in Logan Co., KY.

Notes for MOSES GIBSON:  John P. Gibson's death certificate lists Moses as his father, born in VA, but does not list the mother. Census records indicate that Moses was born in NC.

Wills/Settlements, Logan Co., 1856-1874, page 108
GIPSON, MOSES, Equity Box 100, Case #2627

In a suit by Henry Lawson, adm. of Gipson, vs. Gipson heirs to seek permission to sell some land to pay creditors, heirs are listed as Moses Gipson, Jr., son; Mary Gipson, daughter who married Henry Rogers; John Gipson, son; Elizabeth Gipson, daughter, who married a Miller (deceased); Angeline Gipson, daughter-in-law who married Coon Gipson, deceased son of Moses Gipson; Esley and Charley Gipson, grandsons and children of Coon and Angeline Gipson. Filed 12 Jan 1868. Adm: Henry Lawson. Died intestate.

Apparently he was deep in debt with several outstanding notes when he died. To help pay the notes, land that he owned was to be sold at auction. He originally had 50 acres advertised for sale but 19 off the south end had been sold previously and the auction was changed to 31 acres. By the same token, he was owed a few hundred dollars by R. C. Beaucamp that he took to court to collect. I haven't found a record where Beaucamp paid Moses his notes.

The will does not mention Julius, Charles or James. One of the three is "Coon." It probably isn't Charles because he left to fight in the Civil War and was too young to have two children and he died in Jan 1862. Since the marriage record shows "L. A." I believe Julius was "Coon" because of his initials J and L are easy to misinterpret in the old records.

1850 Logan Co. Census: Moses Gipson, age 45, farmer, NC; E. Gipson, age 45, NC; Mary A., age 16; John P., age 14; Julius A., age 12; Charles L., age 10; James M., age 6; Moses, age 2.

1860 Logan Co. Census: Moses Gibson, age 54, overseer, NC is listed in the home of George A. Smith, age 47, farmer, born KY with his wife Elvira, age 26, born TN

Unidentified Gibsons:  Alonzo Smith Gibson, born 7 Jun 1842 in Simpson Co., KY, died 11 Mar 1912, married Elizabeth E. Williams 2 Apr 1868 (MBB 6-229) in Logan Co. She was born 11 Jun 1852, died 18 Mar 1911, daughter Luella, born 5 Aug 1875, died 18 Jun 1878. His death certificate shows his parents as John Gibson (born in SC) and XX Cook. He died of paralysis due to a former stroke at the age of 70 years 2 months and 4 days. All three are buried in Kennerlys Chapel Cemetery in Lewisburg. 1870 Logan Co. Census, Gordonsville Dist: #111 Alonzo Gibson, age 28, farmer, KY; Elizabeth, age 18, KY; William, age 2/12, KY; Susan, age 64, (Alonzo's mother - XX Cook?) KY; James, age 25, KY.

William H. Gibson, born 1870, died 1963, married Cynthia A. Parrish 19 Jan 1888 Logan Co. Cynthia was born 1869, died 1910.

Record of a Moses Gibson marrying Elizabeth Paisley in NC but too soon to be this one. That Gibson family wound up in AR. Moses Gibson married Elizabeth "Betty" Winn 30 Mar 1795 in Farquier Co., VA.

Moses Gibson married Polly Foster 7 Sep 1805 in Ohio Co., KY. 1810 Guilford Co., NC, Dwelling 173, Township L - listing for Moses Gibson.

Notes for E. XXXX:  The "E" may be Elizabeth (they later named a daughter Elizabeth and that was a popular name). There is an Elizabeth Gibson in the 1910 Logan Co. census at age 90, widow, KY VA KY. That would put her birth year about 1820. I'm assuming Elizabeth, the wife of Moses, died before 1860 since she is not in the census with him or any or their children - at least not those in Logan Co.

JOHN P. GIBSON^3,4,5,6,7 was born December 15, 1835 in Logan Co., KY, and died October 05, 1918 in Logan Co., KY. He married ZILLAH PENROD^8,9 January 21, 1858 in Logan Co., KY¹⁰, daughter of SOLOMON PENROD and MARY DILLON. She was born November 24, 1844 in Logan Co., KY, and died August 04, 1906 in Logan Co., KY.  See the Penrod line.

Notes for JOHN P. GIBSON:  When John and Zillah married, he was living in Logan Co., age 22, first marriage, born in Logan Co.; Zillah was a resident of Logan Co., age 13, first marriage, born Logan Co.

1860 Logan Co. Census: #132/124 John P. Gibson, age 24, farmer, KY; Zilla, age 15, housekeeping, KY. (Next door to Solomon and Mary (Wilson) Penrod.)

John may have been in the Civil War as a private in the 8th Calvary Regiment, Co. 11, mustered in 5 Aug 1862 in Russellville and mustered out 23 Sep 1863 in Russellville.

1870 Logan Co. Census, Gordonsville Pct.: #363 John Gibson, age 31, KY; Zillah, age 25, KY; William, age 5, KY; John, age 3, KY; Mary, age 1, KY.

1880 Logan Co. Census, Dis. 170, Hardison Pct: #129/131 John P. Gibson, age 44, farmer, KY Blank NC; Zillah, wife, age 32, housekeeping, KY KY KY (same for rest); Wilson H. ?, son, age 14; John W., son, age 13; Mary E., daughter, age 10; Sarah E., daughter, age 9; Charles L., son, age 7; Martha S., daughter, age 5; James D. ?, son, age 2.

1900 Logan Co. Census: #162/163 John P. Gibson, Dec 1835, age 64, married 40 years, KY NC NC, owns farm; Zillah, wife, Nov 1854, age 55, 14 children/11 living; Wilson P., son, Nov 1864, age 35; Samuel, son, May 1881, age 18; Amos A., son, Mar 1884, age 16; Millard F., son, Mar 1889, age 11.

Three children died between 1860 and 1900 - Seth was one; names of the other two are unknown.

1910 Logan Co. Census: John P. Gibson, age 74, widower, born KY, parents born NC; son Wilson P., age 44, single; son Millard, age 21, single.

Note that John's death certificate shows Moses born in VA instead of NC but everything else indicates NC. He died from influenza in the epidemic of 1918. Death information was given by Wilce Gibson (which is probably his son, Wilson). Sue Lynn's book, Descendants of James Thomas Wilson, identifies Millard as the son of John W. Gibson, born 21 Aug 1887, died 28 May 1968 and identifies John P.'s son as William F.

18 Jan 1908, Deed Book 88, page 25. John bought 86 acres of land on Mud River for $400 from W. L. Penrod - agent for Lewis M. and Mary Jane Carlisle. One acre was reserved for a school house. This is the same land conveyed by W. L. to John in DB 58, page 636, and of record in DB 6, page 602.  More About JOHN P. GIBSON:  Burial: October 07, 1918, Arnold Cemetery, Logan Co., KY

Notes for ZILLAH PENROD:  William Guston was the minister who performed the wedding ceremony for John and Zillah at the M.E. Church South.  More About ZILLAH PENROD:  Burial: Arnold Cemetery, Logan Co., KY.

Notes for SARAH ELLEN GIBSON:  Sarah and Joseph purchased a home from her parents - John P. Gibson and Zillah Penrod. An Insco has lived in it ever since (Logan County History book). It should be noted, however, that Insco's are living on the land and not in the house. The house is decayed and caving in (photo, May 00).

Warranty Deed - J.F. Insco Heirs (produced to the Logan Co. Court 30 Apr 1943; recorded in DB 135, page 214, 8 Jun 1943):

This Deed made this, the 30 day of April, 1943, between Mrs. S. E. Inscoe, Widow of J. F. Inscoe, and following heirs and wives & husbands - Radie Dowd & Husband C. H. Dowd; Celie Miller & Husband W. R. Miller; J. O. Inscoe & wife Verdie Inscoe; and L. O. Inscoe & wife Lottie Inscoe, of Logan County, Kentucky and W. S. Inscoe & wife Louise of Dayton, O, parties of the first part and J. W. Gibson & Wife Rosie Gibson of the second part, all the named parties of the first part being of age and are the only heirs to said J. F. Inscoe. Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part, in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable considerations, the receipt for which are hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold and hereby convey unto said second party a certain track of land on the waters of Dallams Creek in Logan County, Ky., and bounded as follows: Beginning at Road and boundery line to Eula Hildebrand and corner to L.O. Inscoe, thence with Road and line S8 E63 ½ poles to a stone, thence S69 ½ E45 1/5 poles to a stone up to Mrs. S. E. Inscoe, thence N26 E17 ½ poles to a Black Gun onto same, thence S76 ½ E12 poles to a stone near a branch, thence S63 E11 3/5 poles to a stone near same, thence S50 E11 poles to the mouth of the Branch at the Road, thence with the Russellville & Rochester Road N32 ½ E48 poles to Nails Branch, thence up same N75 ½ W15 poles to a rock on N. side of same, thence N1 E16 3/5 to a rock, thence N15 W23 2/5 poles to a stone, thence N48 W4 poles to a stone up to L. O. Inscoe, thence with his line S88 W96 ¼ poles to the beginning, containing _____ acres more or less. Being a part of the land conveyed to J. F. Inscoe as recorded in Deed Book 80, Page 631, and Book 86, Page 348, also see Deed Book ____ Page ____ for affidavit of Decent. To have and to hold said property unto said second party, their heirs and assigns, forever with "Covenant of General Warranty," releasing all rights of Homestead and Dower. Witness the hand of the Grantor day and date above written.

William Insco (signed) Mrs. S. E. Insco
Louise Insco (Heir) Radie Dowd, C. H. Dowd
subscribed & sworn to (Heir) Celia Miller, W. R. Miller
before me this 1st day of (Heir) J. O. Insco, Verdie Insco
May 1943 (Heir) Lexie Insco, Lottie Insco
(signed) Paul A. Kolbe

J.P. Gibson to Sarah E. Insco (produced to the Logan Co. Court 10 Dec 1880; recorded in DB 68, page 942, 27 Jan 1891):

This Deed, made the 10 day of December 1880, between J. P. Gibson and Zillah Gibson, his wife, of Logan County, Kentucky of the first part, and Sarah E. Insco, of same county and state of the second part. Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, in consideration of one dollar paid cash in hand, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and hereby convey unto said second party a tract of land lying in Logan County Kentucky on the waters of Dallams Creek and bounded as follows. Beginning at a stone corner to Ben Ragland running thence S16 ½ W47 4/5 poles to a stone, thence S58 ¾ E74 poles to a stone in the east side of the Rochester Road, thence N15 ½ E42 poles to a small red oak on the west side of said road, thence N12 ½ E34 poles to a spanish oak on the south side of a branch, thence N50 ½ W12 poles to a stone, thence N68 ½ W11 poles to a stone, thence N76 ½ W12 poles to a Black Gum, thence S25 ¾ W17 poles to a stone, thence N69 ½ W32 poles to the beginning, containing 27 acres more or less. This being a deed of gift and the above described land is valued at one hundred dollars and is to be so much of said second parties, part of the real estate of the said parties of the first part. To have and to hold said property unto said second party, her heirs and assigns forever, "with Covenant of General Warranty," releasing all rights of Homestead and Dower. Witness the hands of the Grantors date above.

Witness: W. P. Gibson (signed) J. P. Gibson
X (her Mark) Zillah Gibson

The News Democrat - Russellville, KY, Friday, 2 May 1958:
NEW HOPE RITES FOR MRS. INSCO. Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Insco were conducted by the Rev. James Sharp Monday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with interment in Arnold Cemetery. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Dowd, April 27. Mrs. Insco was born in Logan County Aug 24, 1870, the daughter of J. P. and Zilla Penrod Gibson, and married Frank Insco. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and lived on Route 4, Lewisburg. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charlie Dowd, Auburn; Mrs. Roy Miller, Lewisburg; three sons, Lexis Insco, Auburn; Billie Insco, Lewisburg; Aubrey Insco, Quality; four brothers, Millard Gibson, Auburn; Amos and Phillip Gibson, Dayton, OH; and Sam Gibson, Pontiac, MI. Pallbearers were Thurman ____, Leslie Howard, ____ Crafton, Hubert Dowd, Rolin Dowd and James Anderson.

Mrs. Charlie Dowd was Radie, Mrs. Roy MIller was Celia, Lexis was Lexie, and Aubrey was Orbie.  More About SARAH ELLEN GIBSON:  Burial: April 28, 1958, Arnold Cemetery, Logan Co., KY

Notes for JOSEPH FRANKLIN "FRANK" INSCO:  Joseph lived with his parents in 1870 and 1880.

1900 Logan Co. census: #158/159 Frank Insco, Mar 1868, age 32, married 11 years, KY VA KY, owns farm; Sarah E., wife, Aug 1871, age 29, 4 children/3 living, KY KY KY; Lexie O., son, Oct 1892, age 7; Billie S., son, Mar 1896, age 4; Orbie, son, Mar 1899, age 1.

In the 1910 Logan Co. census, he is listed at age 42, married 20 years, and 5 of 6 children living. Sarah is age 39; Lexie, age 17; William S., age 14; Joseph, age 11; Radie, age 6; and Celia, age 3.

Gibson/Insco (produced to the Logan Co. Court 9 Oct 1902; recorded in DB 80, page 631, 2 Jul 1903):

This Deed made the 9 day of October 1902 between Chas. L. Gibson and his wife J. E. Gibson of Logan County, Ky., of the first part, and J. F. Insco of same county and state of the second part. Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part, in consideration of the sum of One hundred and twenty five dollars, paid cash in hand to receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, have bargained and sold and hereby convey unto the said second party a parcel of land lying in Logan County, Ky, and on the waters of Dallums Creek, and bounded as follows. Beginning at a stone in Brown's (originally Brooks) line, thence S69 ½ E52 poles to a stone, thence N25 ¾ E17 poles and 15 links to a Black Gum, thence S 76 ½ E12 poles to a stone, thence S63 ½ E11 poles & 15 links to a stone, thence S50 ½ E12 poles to a Spanish Oak on south bank of the branch, thence North with Russellville and Rochester Road to Patton's line, thence with Patton's line to a stone on the North side of Hails branch, thence N75 W60 poles to a stone corner to Brown, thence with his line S15 W57 poles and 11 links to the beginning, containing 19 ½ acres more or less. To have and to hold said property with said second party, his heirs, and assigns forever, "With Covenant of General Warranty" releasing all rights of ___________ and dower. Witness the hands of the Grantors & _________.

Attest: (unreadable) (signed) X (his Mark) Chas. L. Gibson
J. E. Gibson

More About JOSEPH FRANKLIN "FRANK" INSCO:  Burial: October 05, 1935, Arnold Cemetery, Logan Co., KY

From here see the Insco Line.