Gibbs, Harrison Benjamin (Harry)
Birth
Harrison Benjamin (Harry) Gibbs was born on 4 Nov 1888. His parents were Albert Gibbs (Apr. 1, 1855-Mar 4, 1897) and Eve Ann Ball (May 7, 1852- Sept. 24, 1908). Eve Ann was a daughter of Robert Ball and Anna Barbara Dietz. They lived in the Albert Gibbs house on one acre of the Robert Ball farm where Harry grew up. The house later became the home of Clyde L. Ball. His siblings were:
- Floyd Eugene Gibbs-b.4 Mar 1879-d. 24 Dec 1879. He worked for the Town of Knox as Highway Superintendent, Deputy Sheriff,& Justice of the Peace. He married Minnie Harriet Mattice on 22 Feb, 1899. They had children; Rachael Mcmillen (1900-1979), Albert Ira Gibbs (1902-1991).
- Cortland Palmer Gibbs-b. 21 May 1881-d.?. He married Julia Emma Van Woemer abt. 1900. They had 2 children; Susan E. Oliver(1903-1993), and Elizabeth W. Eldred (1905-1983).
- Franklin J. Gibbs-b. 30 Jun 1885-d. 20 Aug 1886.
- Anna B. Gibbs -b. 4 Nov 1886-d. 20 Oct 1979.She was a homemaker.She married farmerHenry Alson Miller (1876-1965) on 31 Jun 1905 at Town of Berne. They had 2 children; Hubert Henry Miller (1906-2001 and Chester Alson Miller (1908-1974).
- Ethel May Gibbs-b. 6 Nov 1890-d. 31 May 1989. She was a homemaker and an active member in St. Paul's Lutheran Ch. in Berne. She married Charles Mc Dermott (1881-1950) abt. 1915 at Town of Knox, Albany County, NY. They had 3 children; Alton Gibbs (1918-2001), Eunice O'donnell(1919-1966), and James Gibbs(1922-1965).
- Robie J. Gibbs-b. 20 Mar 1893-d. 28 Apr 1894).
Education
He probably attended school at the red brick school of district #14 on the corner of Switzkill Rd. and Ravine Rd. a stone's through from their house. He could read and write.
Occupation
Harry Gibbs was was a retired farmer and a member of the Knox Reformed church. Harry grew up on a farm and became a farmer. After marriage, he purchased the Hill and Dale Farm in Pleasant Valley, Town of Knox.
Marriage & Children
Harry Gibbs married Vertie Clow on Mar 22, 1913. Her parents were Charles F. Clow and Mary Elizabeth Dennison. They had five children;
- Betty Jane Gibbs - *Mrs. Sidney LaGrange of Westerlo;
- Francis C. Gibbs (1914-1984) of Altamont
- Alton Gibbs (1918-2001) of Poughkeepsie
- Eunice Gibbs (1919-1966)
- James Gibbs (1922-1965)
Harry and Vertie loved to travel, and in retirement years from farming, they traveled with Clyde and Alta Ball to many states. They were best friends and relatives.
Death
Harrison Benjamin (Harry) Gibbs died on August 9, 1975 at Hill and Dale Farm, Knox, Albany Co., NY. He was buried at the Knox Cemetery, Knox, Albany Co., NY. Vertie died on March 19, 1995.
Obituary
Harry B. Gibbs, Knox, Dies At Age of 86
Services for Harry B. Gibbs, 86, were held at the Knox Reformed church Tuesday. Mr. Gibbs of Star Route, Altamont, died Saturday (August 9, 1975) at his home after a brief illness.
Born in the town of Knox, he was a retired farmer. Mr. Gibbs was a member of the Knox Reformed church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vertie Clow Gibbs; two sons, Francis Gibbs of Altamont and Alton Gibbs of Poughkeepsie; a daughter, Mrs. Sidney LaGrange of Westerlo; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Miller of Berne and Mrs. Charles McDemott of Knox; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Peter Berry, paster of the Knox Reformed Church, officiated. Burial was in the Knox Cemetery. The Fredendall Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- Altamont Enterprise - August 15, 1975
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