James Campbell Gibson1,2

#125, b. 30 March 1897, d. 3 April 1933
James Campbell Gibson|b. 30 Mar 1897\nd. 3 Apr 1933|p125.htm|James Gibson|b. 2 Dec 1852\nd. 17 Feb 1921|p95.htm|Agnes Murray|b. 6 Mar 1865\nd. b 29 Jan 1930|p92.htm|James Gibson|b. 18 May 1815\nd. b 2 Jan 1888|p24.htm|Isobella Craig|b. b 26 Dec 1814\nd. 27 Dec 1866|p25.htm|Patrick Murray|d. b 1890|p26.htm|Jane M. Campbell|b. c 1839\nd. 9 Dec 1893|p27.htm|

James Campbell Gibson, 1923, taken from Panama Canal Records
  • Birth*: James Campbell Gibson was born on 30 March 1897 at Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US.3,4,5,1
  • He was the son of James Gibson and Agnes Murray.
  • Baptism: James Campbell Gibson was baptized on 10 September 1899 at St. Paul of the Cross, Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US; Sponsor: Catharine Murray; baptized by J. F. Reid.4
  • (Witness) Census: He witnessed the census of James Gibson and Agnes Murray in 1900 at 511 Palisade, Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US, ;
    Gibson, James Dec 1862 47 imm 1871 29 yrs NA, Scot/Scot/Eng, Machinist?, rented, employed
         Agnes wife Mar 1869 31 imm 1888, 12 years, 3 for 3 children, Scot/Ire/Ire, married 9 years
         Archibald son Mar 1893 7 NJ
         Agnes dau Aug 1895 4 NJ
         James son Mar 1897 3 NJ
    living with:
    Qurney? James W/M/May 1865/35/S NY/IRE/IRE
         Catherine sis W/F/Dec 1867/32/S NY/IRE/IRE
         May sis W/F/Mar 1872/28/S NY/IRE/IRE
    Schaeffer, August W/M/Oct 1866/33/M/6 Switz/Switz/Switz
         Lizzie (W) W/F/Oct 1872/27/M/6/1 for 2 NJ/Switz/Switz
         Frieda (D) W/F/Mar 1896/4/S NJ/Switz/NJ.6
  • (Witness) Residence: James Campbell Gibson witnessed the residence of James Gibson and Agnes Murray between 19 March 1908 and 19 March 1909 at 104 South Street, Jersey City Heights, Hudson, NJ, US; "intermediate rate granted to Mr. Gibson's brother-in-law, Mr. William Murray, who is dependent upon him for support. Mr. Murray's address is the same as that of Mrs. Gibson..."7
  • (Witness) Immigration: James Campbell Gibson witnessed the immigration of Agnes Murray on 14 July 1910 at New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Cristobal from Cristobal,C.Z. which left July 7
    Gibson, Mrs James 40
         James Jr. 11 student.8
  • (Witness) Residence: James Campbell Gibson witnessed the residence of James Gibson and Agnes Murray on 29 July 1910 at 325 Central Ave., Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US.
  • Occupation: James Campbell Gibson was a messenger at $17.50-30/month between 19 May 1911 and 1 July 1912 at Canal - Atlantic Div., Cristobal, Panama CZ.9
  • (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of James Gibson and Agnes Murray on 21 May 1912 at New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 15
    Gibson, James 58 machinist
         Mrs. J. 50 HW
         James Jr. 15 messenger
         Archie M. 19 steam fitter
         Agnes K. 18 tel opr
    Murray, William 32 machinist.10
  • Occupation: James Campbell Gibson was a clerk at @37.50 to $100 then $75/month; removed for cause between 1 July 1912 and 3 December 1914 at Canal - Atlantic Div., Cristobal, Panama CZ.9
  • (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of James Gibson and Agnes Murray on 19 August 1913 at New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Aug. 13, living in Brooklyn while in US
    Gibson, James 51
         Mrs. James 43
         Miss Agnes K. 18 Aug 1885
         James Jr. 17 Mar 1886.11
  • (Witness) Residence: James Campbell Gibson witnessed the residence of James Gibson and Agnes Murray after 19 August 1913 at 1025 40th Street, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, US.11
  • Occupation*: James Campbell Gibson was a foreman at Mt. Hope Depot, clerk for Dredging Div. at Paraiso and postal clerk for Civil Affairs Div. interspersed with frequent periods of unemployment between 1914 and 1915 at Panama Canal and Railroad, Panama CZ.12
  • Occupation: He was a freight clerk on steamers between Colon and NY between 1915 and 1917 at PRR SS Line, New York, New York, NY, US.12
  • Occupation: He was a clerk, promoted to buyer 1 Jun 1918 between 19 February 1917 and 18 August 1918 at Panama Canal, Panama CZ.13
  • Milit-Beg*: He began military service after 7 September 1918 at 1007 Spruce, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US; WWI draft notice - age 21, described as having blue eyes and red hair, mediium height, currently unemployed, joined the US Navy.14
  • Milit-End*: He ended military service on 18 November 1918; due to armistace with Germany.15
  • Occupation: He was a clerk between 21 November 1918 and 22 June 1919 at Panama Canal, Panama CZ.13
  • Residence: He resided after 22 June 1919 at 1111 Rhode Island Ave., Washington, DC, US.16
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 1920 at Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, US, ; Gibson, James C. 23 NJ/SCO/IRE working for US Freight boat "West Hampton."17
  • Marriage*: He married Julia H. (Jule) Unknown in 1922.18,19
  • Occupation: James Campbell Gibson was a guard between 1 August 1923 and 1 February 1924 at Customs, Panama CZ.9
  • Occupation: He was an inspector between 1 February 1924 and 10 November 1925 at Customs, Panama CZ.9
  • Occupation: He was transferred to "same branch of government service in NYC" 8 years ago between 1925 and 1933 at Customs, New York, New York, NY, US.20
  • Residence: He resided on 16 April 1925 at 408 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, US.18
  • Immigration*: He and Julia H. (Jule) Unknown immigrated on 7 August 1925 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Ancon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left July 30
    Gibson, James C. 29 Mar 30 1897 Jersey City, NJ
         Jule 29 Feb 13 1897 Boston, Mass
         Gertrude 30 Mar 28 1894 Baltimore, MD
         Ann 7 Oct 31 1917 Cristobal, CZ
         Archie Jr. 6 Oct 13 1919 Cristobal, CZ
         Isobelle 2 4/12 Mar 24 1922 Baltimore, MD.21
  • Residence*: James Campbell Gibson and Julia H. (Jule) Unknown resided after 7 August 1925 at 408 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, US.21
  • Residence: James Campbell Gibson resided between 1929 and 1930 at 3906 Garrison Ave., Baltimore, MD, US; clerk U.S.Comptroller of Customs - different James Gibson?22
  • Census: He and Julia H. (Jule) Unknown appeared on the census of 1930 at 117 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US, ;
    Gibson, James C. 33 m@25 NJ/SCO/IRE, inspector for Customs House
         Julia H. 36 m@28 MASS/ENG/CAN
         Agnes K. 34 sister NJ/SCO/IRE.23
  • Residence: James Campbell Gibson and Julia H. (Jule) Unknown resided between 1930 and 1933 at West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US.24,25
  • Death*: James Campbell Gibson died on 3 April 1933 at Nassau Hospital, Minneola, Nassau, NY, US, at age 36 "...he was taken ill with a heart attack as the result of a poisonous germ affecting that organ."24
  • Burial*: He was buried after 3 April 1933 at Third Calvary Cemetery, Queens, NY, US; he is buried near his mother Agnes.26

Family: Julia H. (Jule) Unknown b. 1894

Citations:

  1. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Personnel records; National Archives II.
  2. [S205] Church Records (Jersey City, NJ: St. Paul of the Cross, 1923), James Gibson pg. 196; Family History Center.
  3. [S34] 1900 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), Maryland, Baltimore, ED76 (Database online, Provo, UT: ancestry.com, 2004); http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  4. [S205] Church Records (Jersey City, NJ: St. Paul of the Cross, 1923), pg 196; Family History Center.
  5. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), 31 Mar 1897 according to information slip dated 16 Apr 1925; National Archives II.
  6. [S138] 1900 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), New Jersey, Hudson, Jersey City, Ward 11, ED164 (Database online, Provo, Utah: ancestry.com, 2004), sheet 3, image 5, dwelling 28, family 62; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  7. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Letter offering position dated 19 Mar 1908 and letter from Agnes making travel arrangements dated 26 Feb 1909.; National Archives II.
  8. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),July 10, 1910, S.S. Cristobal; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  9. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Abstract of Official Record of Employee; National Archives II.
  10. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),May 21, 1912, S.S. Colon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  11. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Aug 19, 1913, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  12. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Record of experience of employee; National Archives II.
  13. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Letter dated 9 Oct 1925; National Archives II.
  14. [S340] James C. Gibson, WWI Draft Notice, PA, Philadelphia, Draft Board 7, Draft Card G (Database online, Provo, UT: ancestry.com), image 169; Ancestry.com.
  15. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), letter dated 12 Dec 1918; National Archives II.
  16. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Resignation 22 Jun 1919; National Archives II.
  17. [S442] 1920 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Norfolk, ED 226 (Database online, Provo, UT: ancestry.com, 2005), sheet 27B, dwelling 86, family 87; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  18. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip dated 16 Apr 1925; National Archives II.
  19. [S292] 1930 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), NY, Nassau, Hempstead, ED89 (Database online, Provo, Utah: ancestry.com, 1930), Nassau, Hempstead, District 89, pg 4, 30-89, sheet 2B; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  20. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Obituary for James C. Gibson dated 4 Apr 1933; National Archives II.
  21. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Aug 7, 1925, S.S. Ancon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  22. [S46] Compiled, Baltimore City Directory (Baltimore, MD: Woods/R. L. Polk & Co., 1880-1930); Baltimore City Archives, 211 East Pleasant Street, Baltimore, MD, US.
  23. [S292] 1930 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), NY, Nassau, Hempstead, ED89 (Database online, Provo, Utah: ancestry.com, 1930), sheet 2B, image 4, dwelling 39, family 39; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
  24. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Obituary in The Star and Herald; National Archives II.
  25. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip for Archie M. GIbson dated 20 Nov 1936 - lists Mrs. James Johnson as sister.; National Archives II.
  26. [S293] Testimony - Gini Gibson Geary (n.pub.).
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