He was born in June 1831, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, probably to James Gibson and Elizabeth [unknown surname]. [sources: date 18, 5 [26 in 1861], 10 [25 in 1860], 11 [34 in 1870], 12 [42 in 1880], 13 [77 in 1910], 15 [72 in 1906], 16 [72 in 1906], 17 [72 in 1906], 19 [19 in 1850]. place 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19. parents 10, 12, 18, 19.]
In 1850, he was living in ward 5, Southwark, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his presumed parents James and Elizabeth Gibson, with various others (presumably siblings), and with Priscilla Manyen [?]. [source: 19]
He probably married Adaline [unknown family name]. She was born about 1840/41, in Pennsylvania. They probably had these children: [sources: 10, 11]
In 1860, he was living in the 20th ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a painter. He was living with his wife Adeline, his son Harry, and his mother Elizabeth. [source: 10]
When he enlisted, he was a painter. [source: 5]
In 1861, when he enlisted, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. [source: 5]
In 1906, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall, and had a light complexion, gray eyes, and gray hair. [source: 17]
He enlisted and was mustered into service on 20 August 1861. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Captain Starr. He was a corporal, in company A. [sources: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17, 20]
He was promoted to sergeant on 20 August 1861. [source: 5]
On 2 September 1862, he witnessed the enlistments of Joseph Mantz (A) and Patrick Halligan (B), at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On 5 September 1862, he witnessed the enlistment of Charles Hart (A), at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 21, 22, 23]
He was promoted to commissary sergeant. [source: 4]
He was discharged at camp near Falmouth, Virginia, on 14 March 1863 on surgeon's certificate of disability He was then a sergeant in company A. He had served for nineteen months. [sources: 1, 2 [no date], 3 [1862], 5 [1862], 6, 16, 17 [15 Mar 63], 20. length of service: 15, 16]
He also served in company G of the 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He enlisted on 19 January 1864, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was mustered out on 28 June 1865, at Clouds Mills, Virginia, when his company mustered out. He had served for 17 months. He was a sergeant when he was discharged. [sources: 6, 9, 16, 17]
In 1870, he was living in ward 15, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a house painter, and owned $200 in personal property. He was living with his wife Adeline, his children Harry and Lizzie, and another person. [source: 11]
On 2 January 1873, he applied successfully for a pension. He applied again on 25 February 1907. [sources: 6, 9]
In about 1880, he married Nellie [unknown family name]. She was born about 1844/45, in New York. This was his second marriage, and her first. They apparently had no children. [sources: 12, 13, 14, 18]
In 1880, he was living at 1534 Hutchison Street, ward 20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a house painter. He was living with his wife Nellie and his mother Elizabeth. [source: 12]
In 1890, he was living at 1547 or 1549 Amboy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a painter. [source: 7 (1547), 8 (1549)]
In 1900, he was living at 1240 Fitzgerald Street, ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Nellie. He was a house painter. [source: 18]
On 23 June 1906, he was admitted to the Southern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He had a hernia. He was a protestant. He was a painter. His wife, Nellie Gibson, lived at 806 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 15, 16, 17]
In 1906, he was present at the Southern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [source: 15]
On 30 July 1906, he was discharged, at his own request, from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [source: 17]
On 22 November 1906, he was readmitted to the Southern Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. [source: 17]
On 1 February 1907, he was discharged, at his own request, from the Southern Branch of the National Military Home. He was receiving a pension of $12 per month. [sources: 16, 17]
In 1910, he was living in the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, in Erie, Pennsylvania. His wife Nellie was living at 431 Ash Street, Erie, Pennsylvania. [source: 14]
He died on 10 February 1915, at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, in Erie, Pennsylvania. [source: 6]
On 25 September 1916, his widow, Nellie Gibson, applied unsuccessfully from Pennsylvania for a pension. [sources: 6, 9]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (George M Gibson)
2 consolidated morning report, 16 March 1863 (Sergt Geo M Gibson)
3 Register of men discharged, co.A (Geo M Gibson) [this claims he was discharged on 14 March 1862, but also claims he was discharged at Falmouth, which makes sense only given the 1863 date; the place of this entry in the sequence also suggests 1863 is also the correct date]
4 register of non-commissioned officers, co.A (George M Gibson)
5 company A descriptive roll, entry 92 (George M Gibson)
6 pension index, by regiment (George M Gibson)
7 1890 US census, veterans schedule, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 419, page 1 (image 949 on Ancestry), line 5 (George M Gibson)
8 1890 Gopsill's Philadelphia directory (George M Gibson)
9 pension index by name (George M Gibson)
10 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 20th ward 1st division, microfilm series M653, film 1171, page 182 = 184 handwritten (George W Gibson)
11 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 15, 43rd district, microfilm series M593, film 1399, page 294 = 15 handwritten (George M Gibson)
12 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 20, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 403, microfilm series T9, film 1179, page 264 = 8 handwritten (George Gibson)
13 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie City, supervisor's district 19, enumeration district 72, microfilm series T624, film 1342, page 110 = 3A handwritten (George M Gibson)
14 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Erie County, Erie, supervisor's district 19, enumeration district 20 [?], microfilm series T624, film 1342, page 78 = 16A handwritten (Nellie Gibson)
15 Serial set, volume 5158, session volume 55, 59th congress, 2nd session, house document 276 (1907), Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1906. Washington: GPO, 1907. Page 375 (Geo M Gibson)
16 Report of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1907. Serial Set volume 5290, Session Vol. No.21, 60th Congress, 1st Session, House Document 210. Page 367 (Geo M Gibson)
17 US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Hampton, Registers, G, image 716 of 1636, transcribed from Ancestry, transcribed 12 April 2011 (George M Gibson)
18 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 39, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1007, microfilm series T623, film 1480, page 169 = 4 A handwritten (George M Gibson)
19 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Southwark, ward 5, microfilm series M432, film 822, page 380 recto = 795 handwritten (George Gibson)
20 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (George M Gibson)
21 compiled service record, A 91st PA, Charles Hart (George M Gibson)
22 compiled service record, B 91 PA, Patrick Halligan (George M Gibson)
23 compiled service record, A 91 PA, Joseph Mantz (George M Gibson)
Find a Grave (accessed 13 April 2011)
RootsWeb WorldConnect (accessed 13 April 2011)
Pennsylvania veterans burial cards (accessed April 2011)
Philadelphia Pennsylvania death certificates (accessed 13 April 2011)
1920 US census: FamilySearch index (accessed 13 April 2011)
1930 US census: FamilySearch index (accessed 13 April 2011)
| line | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Dwellings visited | 654 | |||||||||
| Families visited | 693 | |||||||||
| Name | James Gibson | Elizabeth " | George " | Samuel " | Walter " | William " | Elizabeth " | Mary " | Catharine | Priscilla Manyen [?] |
| Age | 60 | 43 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 77 |
| Sex | m | f | m | m | m | m | f | f | f | f |
| Color | ||||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | ||||||||||
| Real estate owned | 1000 | |||||||||
| Birthplace | Georgia | Pa | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | N.J. |
| Married within year | ||||||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | Rd [?] | |||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Dwelling number | 1167 | |||
| Family number | 1341 | |||
| Name | George W Gibson | Adaline " | Harry " | Elizabeth " |
| Age | 25 | 19 | 1 | 50 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F |
| Color | ||||
| Occupation | Painter | |||
| Value of real estate owned | ||||
| Value of personal estate | ||||
| Place of birth | Penna | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||
| Attended school within year | ||||
| Cannot read & write | ||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Dwelling-house number | 76 | ||||
| Family number | 94 | ||||
| Name | Gibson George M | - Adeline | - Harry J | - Lizzie A | Reynolds Geo S. |
| Age | 34 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 47 |
| Sex | M | F | M | F | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | House painter | Keeps house | At school | At school | Fireman |
| Real estate value | |||||
| Personal estate value | 200 | ||||
| Birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | New Jersey |
| Father foreign born | 1 | ||||
| Mother foreign born | |||||
| Birth month if born within year | |||||
| Marriage month if married within year | |||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | |||
| Can't read | |||||
| Can't write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | |||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | 1 | |||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| street name | Hutchison Street | ||
| house number | 1534 | ||
| dwelling visit # | 74 | ||
| family visit # | 74 | ||
| name | Gibson George | - Nellie | - Elizabeth |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| age | 42 | 35 | 75 |
| month born if born in year | |||
| relationship | Wife | Mother | |
| single | |||
| married | 1 | 1 | |
| widowed/divorced | 1 | ||
| married during year | |||
| occupation | House Painter | ||
| months unemployed | |||
| currently ill? | cataract | ||
| blind | |||
| deaf/dumb | |||
| idiotic | |||
| insane | |||
| disabled | |||
| school this year | |||
| can't read | 1 | ||
| can't write | 1 | ||
| birthplace | Penna | N York | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Mass | Ireland | Germany |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Ireland | Germany |
| line | 35 | 36 |
| street | Fitzgerald Street | |
| house number | 1240 | |
| dwelling number | 85 | |
| family number | 85 | |
| name | Gibson George M | - Nellie |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| color | W | W |
| sex | M | F |
| birth date | June 1831 | June 1844 |
| age | 68 | 55 |
| married? | M | M |
| # years married | 20 | 20 |
| mother of how many children? | 0 | |
| # of children living | 0 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Delaware | Ireland |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | ||
| # years in USA | ||
| naturalized citizen? | ||
| occupation | Painter (house) | |
| # months not employed | 0 | |
| # months in school | ||
| can read | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | R | |
| free or mortgaged | ||
| farm/house | H | |
| # of farm schedule | ||
| line | 22 |
| street | |
| house nr | |
| dwelling nr | |
| family nr | |
| name | Gibson George M |
| relationship | |
| sex | M |
| color | W |
| age | 77 |
| marital status | M2 |
| #years present marriage | 20 |
| mother of # children | |
| mother of # living children | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Delaware |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| speaks English | English |
| occupation | |
| nature of industry etc. | |
| employer etc. | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |
| can read | yes |
| can write | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |
| owned/rented | |
| owned free or mortagaged | |
| farm/house | |
| nr on farm schedule | |
| civil war vet | UA |
| blind | |
| deaf & dumb |
| line | 4 |
| street | Ash Street |
| house nr | [431] |
| dwelling nr | [342] |
| family nr | [364] |
| name | Gibson Nellie |
| relationship | Boarder |
| sex | M |
| color | W |
| age | 67 |
| marital status | M1 |
| #years present marriage | |
| mother of # children | 0 |
| mother of # living children | 0 |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | |
| naturalized/alien | |
| speaks English | English |
| occupation | None |
| nature of industry etc. | |
| employer etc. | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |
| can read | yes |
| can write | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |
| owned/rented | |
| owned free or mortagaged | |
| farm/house | |
| nr on farm schedule | |
| civil war vet | |
| blind | |
| deaf & dumb |
| Time and Place of Each Enlistment. | August 20.1861 Philadelphia Pa | January 19. 1864 Philadelphia Pa |
| Rank. | Sgt | Sgt |
| Company and Regiment. | A 91st Pa Inf | G 20th Pa Cavly |
| Time and Place of Discharge. | March 15 1863 Falmouth Va | June 28 1865 Clouds Mills Va |
| Cause of Discharge. | Surg Cert Disability | Muster out of Co |
| Kind and Degree of Disability. | Hernia +c | |
| When and Where Contracted. |
| Where Born. | Penna |
| Age. | 72 |
| Height. | 5-8 |
| Complexion. | light |
| Color of Eyes. | gray |
| Color of Hair. | gray |
| Read and Write. | Yes |
| Religion. | Prot |
| Occupation. | painter |
| Residence Subsequent to Discharge. | Philadelphia Pa |
| Married or Single. | married |
| Name and Address of Nearest Relative. | wife Nellie Gibson 806 N. 10th St Phila Pa |
| Rate of Pension. | Date of Admission, Re-admission, and Transfer. | Conditions of Re-admission. | Date of Discharge and Transfer. | Cause of Discharge. | Date of Death. | Cause of Death. |
| 12 | June 23 1906 Readmitted Novr 22 1906 | July 30 1906 Febry 1 1907 | O.R. O.R. |
| PAPERS. | |
| Admission Paper | Hon. Franklin Murphy |
| Army Discharge | 2 |
| Certificate of Service | |
| Pension Certificate | 587544 |
| EFFECTS | |
| [all blank] | |