George A. Gibbs Headstone

Description:	According to Jas. M. Barlow Plainfield, June 18, 1887.~~Republican, Danville, IN 23 June 1887 p4 c6~~Mr. George A. Gibbs (August 2, 1822 - June 17, 1887), the subject of the following sketch, was the son of Thomas Gibbs, who was one of the first settlers of this county, and who came to Hendricks County in 1826 and settled on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Dickerson, of Washington Township, when this country was an almost unbroken wilderness.George was born in Randolph County, N.C. Aug 2, 1822 and came with his father to Hendricks County when he was four years old. He hired and worked with his father till of age and in 1844 was married to Louisa B. Hubbard (July 2, 1828 - May 17, 1917), with whom he has lived very happily for 43 years. Thirteen children were born to them, eleven of whom are still living - six sons and five daughters.Mr. Gibbs commenced this life poor. He has been a hard working, industrious man, and by his energy, economy and management, has accumulated a competency. He was the owner of a farm of 270 acres of valuable land, well stocked, with good house and barns and all the appurtenances necessary to successfully carry on the business of farming. He was a successful farmer and business man; prompt and upright in his dealings-one whose word was as good as his note. He was much beloved by his family and through his long sickness of six years he has borne his affliction with becoming fortitude and Christian resignation. He suffered much, but his love for his family and their regard for him never abated. He had great desire to live, but bowed in meek submission to Him who does all things well, believing that all things shall work together for good to those who love God.Under the preaching of Joseph Hollingsworth, thirty years ago, he united with the Methodist Church, and has ever since been a consistent and worthy member. Mainly through his means and influence the church on the Rockville Road was built, about one mile north of his beautiful home. On all occasions he was a constant and regular attendant, and was an active member in song, prayer and exhortation, and above all he carried his religion into his business and daily walk and conduct.There were few better men that George Gibbs, and few that had a stronger hold on the confidence and hearts of the community in which he lived and moved. In his demise the county has lost one of its most honored citizens, the church one of its brightest ornaments, and the family one of the most devoted parents and husband.Blest be the dead that die in the Lord, henceforth saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Origin:	2013
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Collection:	Avon-Washington Township Public Library
Subjects:	Abner Creek Cemetery Gibbs Family

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