| Name |
Alexander Gibson |
| Born |
1710 |
Augusta or Essex County, Virginia  |
 Deed |
1749 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Mentioned in Deed |
- No year mentioned on this deed:
400 acres on Moffett's branch of Cathey's River; Ralston's Path. Originally patented to William King 10 Feb 1748. Delivered to Alexander Gibson. (Book 2-395)
This land record was originally published in "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County" by Lyman Chalkley.
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| Witness |
28 Nov 1749 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander was a witness for Benjamin Borden Deed in Kennedy's Creek |
| Land Entires |
30 Jul 1750 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson, 100, on Middle River, joining John Trimble, about 3/4 mile off. Gallaher, vid. Daniel Smith |
| Bond |
18 Jun 1752 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson's bond as administrator of Daniel Gibson, with sureties John Patterson, Sampson Archer. |
- Alexander Gibson qualifies as Admin for his deceased father, Daniel Gibson, Elizabeth, the relict having refused.
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| Deed |
17 Nov 1752 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson, Grantee; 199 acres on Buffalo Lick Branch. Part of 400 acres granted Robert Rennock 10 June 1740 (Book 5 page 23) |
| Deed |
17 Nov 1752 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Daniel McAnore and Hannah to Alexander Gobson, 115 acres. Middle River of Shanando joining land where McAnore dwells. Corner John Trimble; Thomas Gardner's line. Teste: David Trimble, John Walker |
| Deed |
21 Mar 1753 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson, Grantor; 79 1/2 acres on Moffett's Creek of Cathey's River, below John Davison's land. |
| Deed |
10 Oct 1759 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson and Mary ( ) to Anthony Black, 89, 115 acres on Middle River, joining Daniel McNeer where he now dwells; corner John Trimble; Thos. Gardner's line. |
| Court |
18 Aug 1767 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| (Page 211-212) Alexander Gibson produced certificate for Hemp. |
- Hemp crops were common in the 18th century. Hemp fibers are exceptionally strong and durable, and in an era before science could do better, that made this a commodity worth growing.
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| Constable |
20 Jun 1769 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| (OB Page 200) Constables: Wm. Carren, vice Joseph Robinson; Wm. Rutledge, vice Alexr. Gibson ; Wm. Lusk, vice John Carlile ; Robt. Gamble, vice John Clark. |
| Surveyor |
23 May 1773 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Road surveyor : Robert Russell, vice Alexander Gibson. |
| Custody of GC |
20 Jun 1775 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibson petitions court that William McFarland, his son-in-law, has moved out of the colony & his children are not properly provided for: Isabella, Alexander, James, Mary, Daniel, Eleanor, John. They are to be bound out to said Alexander Gibson, grandfather. |
- Morton's Annals of Bath, referring to the adoptions of William's children by their grandfather Gibson, says he "absconded" It is believed the word is too ? and was used in-advisedly, since the records show he was in touch with his family after that time. The adoption papers refer to him as "having moved out of the colony."
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| Surveyor |
21 May 1777 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| (Page 193) Alexander Gibson Sr. road surveyor, vice James Ramsey. |
| Tax List |
1782 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| 2 white tithes, (himself and a son), 5 horses |
| Will |
6 Sep 1794 |
Augusta County, Virginia |
| Alexander Gibsons will-To wife, Mary; to children, viz: Elizabeth, Christian, Mary Mowrey, Margaret; to grandson, Daniel Gibson, who is to make deed to Daniel McFarling for his tract on Christians Creek; to John McFarling; to grandson Edward Atkins |
- Records of Augusta County, Virginia, 1745 - 1800, p.206
Page 171.--6th September, 1794. Alexander Gibson's will
To wife, Mary;
to children, viz: Elizabeth, Christian, Mary Mowrey, Margaret;
to grandson, Daniel Gibson, who is to make deed to Daniel McFarling for his tract on
Christian's Creek;
to John McFarling;
to grandson Edward Atkins;
to granddaughter, Sarah Allen (I believe is her name, but Mrs. Haladay knows
her);
to granddaughter, Ann McFarling;
to granddaughter, Elizabeth Congo (Cargo?);
to grandson, Samuel Cargo;
to Daniel McFarling.
Executors, Robert Porterfield, Henry Mowrey.
Teste: Jas. Hill, Daniel McFarland, Christian Gibson.
Proved, 16th June, 1795, by James Hill, Daniel McFarlin.
Executors refuse to execute, widow also.
Administration granted Alexander Gibson, son to decedent. [p.207]
Records of Augusta County, Virginia, 1745 - 1800, p.207
Page 178.--15th July, 1782. Alexander Gibson's will
Executor, son Alexander;
to wife, Mary, to be maintained by son Alexander;
to daughter, Christian, unmarried;
to daughter, Mary, unmarried;
to daughter, Margaret, unmarried;
to grandson, Daniel Gibson;
to grandchildren, Elenor McFarland, Daniel McFarland, John McFarland, Ann McFarland;
to grandchildren, Isabella, Alexander, James, and Mary McFarland.
Teste: John Elliot, Elizabeth Elliot,Elizabeth Gibson.
Proved, July Court, 1795 (purporting to be a former will), by John and Elizabeth Elliott and recorded on motion of Alex. Gibson, Jr.
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| Died |
1795 |
Augusta County, Virginia, USA |
| Age |
85 years |
| Siblings |
3 siblings |
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| Person ID |
P2425 |
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| Last Modified |
7 May 2018 |
1710 - 1795 (85 years)
1680 - Aft 1752 (73 years)
