James Gibson

#95, b. 2 December 1852, d. 17 February 1921
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Agnes Murray and James Gibson with granddaughter Anne, c. 1918

Family 1: Georgina Brodie Findlay b. 1858

Family 2: Agnes Murray b. 6 Mar 1865, d. b 29 Jan 1930

Citations:

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