Archie Murray Gibson Sr.1,2,3

#132, b. 27 March 1893, d. February 1962
Archie Murray Gibson Sr.|b. 27 Mar 1893\nd. Feb 1962|p132.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|

clockwise: Doris Bock Gibson, Archie M. Gibson, Sr., Anne Gibson, Archie M. Gibson, Jr., Isabel Gibson, c. 1950
  • Birth*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was born on 27 March 1893 at Ogden Ave., Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US.4,5,6
  • He was the son of James Gibson and Agnes Murray.
  • Baptism: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was baptized on 6 April 1893 at St. Paul of the Cross, Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US; Sponsor: Catherine Murray; baptized by J. F. Keenahan.5
  • (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.7
  • (Witness) Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. 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..."8
  • (Witness) Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. 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.9
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. immigrated on 25 May 1913 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 10, age 20, single, born in Jersey City, NJ, also living there while in US.10
  • Residence: He resided after 25 May 1913 at Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US; until returning to Panama.10
  • Immigration: He immigrated on 27 May 1914 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 21, age 21, living in NYC while in US.11
  • Residence: He resided after 27 May 1914 at New York, New York, NY, US; until returning to Panama.11
  • (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of Agnes Murray on 18 April 1915 at New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Apr. 11,
    living in Brooklyn while in US
    Gibson, Agnes M. 43 Scotland 1873
         Agnes K. 20 Jersey City 1895
         Archie M. 22 Jersey City 1892.12
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. immigrated on 12 December 1916 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Dec. 6, age 23, living in Baltimore, MD while in US.13
  • Residence: He resided after 12 December 1916 at Baltimore, MD, US; until returning to Panama.13
  • Marriage*: He married Gertrude M. Lorenz, daughter of John A. Lorenz and Annie Gunther, on 9 January 1917.14
  • Milit-Draft*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. registered for the draft on 17 June 1917 at Baltimore, MD, US; WWI Draft Card - age 25, describes him as having blue eyes and light brown hair, medium build and height, he was living and working in Cristobal, Canal Zone, gives date and place of birth, father's name and birthplace.15
  • Immigration: He immigrated on 7 May 1919 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 1, age 26, married, living in P.C. 5910, address in US is Baltimore, MD.16
  • Residence: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 7 May 1919 at 914 N. Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, US.16
  • (Witness) Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. witnessed the residence of Agnes Murray before 17 February 1921 at 424 Colon Beach, Cristobal, Panama CZ.17
  • Immigration*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 21 January 1922 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Jan. 13, living in Baltimore while in US
    Gibson, Archie 28 27Mar1893 Jersey City, NJ
         Gertrude 27 28Nov1894 Baltimore, MD
         Anne 4 31Oct1917 Colon
         Archie Jr. 2 13Oct1919 Colon
         Patricia 5 months, 12Aug1921 Colon
    Lorenz, Annie 60 May 23 1861 Baltimore, MD
         Mary 30 Apr 11 1891 Baltimore, MD.18
  • PsptAppl*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. applied for a passport on 20 June 1922 from US District Court, Baltimore, MD, US; Archie M. Gibson born March 27, 1893 in Jersey City, NJ, son of James Gibson of Scotland, now deceased, lived in the Panama Canal Zone from April 15, 1909 to Jan. 13, 1922 in the US Govt service, now living in Baltimore, MD where he is a stempfitter. His last passport was obtained from the American Consul at Colon, Panama in May 1919. He intended to go to Columbia, South America for about 2 years to seek employment and travel. He was leaving NY on board the S.S.Sixaloa on July 26, 1922.
    Description: age 29, 5'8 1/2", medium forehead, blue eyes, straight nose, small mouth, round chin, brown hair, light complexion, oval face.
    Andrew M. Gibson, a clerk living at 619 Melville Ave. Baltimore, MD testified to his identity.
    A letter from J.R.Clarke of International Petroleum Company, LTD, agents for Tropical Oil Company, states that Mr. A.M.Gibson has been engaged by them for service as a pipe fitter and mechanic in Columbia.19
  • Residence: He and Catherine Murray resided between July 1922 and 2 November 1922 at 619 Melville Ave., Baltimore, MD, US; Archie M. steamfitter m. Gertrude.20,21,19
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided in 1923 at 117 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US.22
  • (Witness) History: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. witnessed Physical exam - age 30, 190 lbs, 5' 8.5", girth 33-36", no problems other than overweight on 12 November 1923.23
  • Occupation*: He was a pipefitter between 12 November 1923 and 13 November 1923 at Commissary Division, Panama Canal, Cristobal, Panama CZ.24
  • Occupation: He was a pipefitter between 13 November 1923 and 15 July 1931 at Panama Railroad Co., Panama CZ.25
  • Residence*: He resided on 4 August 1924 at New Cristobal, Panama CZ.26
  • Immigration: He immigrated on 11 October 1926 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Cristobal from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Oct. 5
    Gibson, Archie M. 33 Mar 27 1893 Jersey City, NJ, living at 914 Patterson Park, Baltimore while in US.27
  • Immigration: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 13 August 1928 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Cristobal from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Aug. 5, lving in Baltimore while in US
    Gibson, Archie M. 35 Mar 27 1893 Jersey City, NJ
         Gertrude 32 Nov 2 1895 Baltimore, MD
         Anne 10 Oct 31 1917 Colon, R.P.
         Archie M. Jr. Oct 13 1899 [sic] Colon, R.P.
         Isabelle 5 Mar 24 1922 [sic] Baltimore, MD.28
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 13 August 1928 at 914 Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, US.28
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. immigrated on 23 September 1930 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S.Ancon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Sep. 5, age 37, living at 117 Westminster W. Hempstead, L.I. while in US.29
  • Residence: He resided after 23 September 1930 at 117 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US.29
  • Occupation: He was an engineer (stm. refrig) between 15 July 1931 and 3 January 1935 at Panama CZ.25
  • Immigration*: He immigrated on 7 July 1932 to New Orleans, Orleans, LA, US; aboard Honduran S.S. Castilla from Cristobal, C.Z. which left July 3, age 39 yrs, 3 months, married, born Jersey City, NJ March 27, 1893, living in W. Hampstead, NY. Ship's manifest mentions United Fruit Company.30
  • Residence: He resided after 7 July 1932 at 117 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US.30
  • Immigration: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 18 September 1933 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Ancon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Sep. 10, living in Baltimore while in US
    Gibson, Archie M. 40 Mar 23 1897
         Gertrude 38 Nov 25 1895
         Anne 15 Oct 31 1917
         Archie Jr. 13 Oct 13 1919
         Isabelle 10 Mar 24 1923.31
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 18 September 1933 at 914 N. Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, US.31
  • Occupation: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was a service engineer between 3 January 1935 and 2 June 1946 at Panama Railroad Co., Panama CZ.25
  • Immigration: He immigrated on 25 May 1936 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Ancon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 17, age 43, living in W. Hempstead while in the US.32
  • Residence: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided on 20 November 1936 at Balboa Heights, Panama CZ.14
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. immigrated on 5 July 1937 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. California from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Jun 29, age 44, living in W. Hempstead while in US.33
  • Residence: He resided after 5 July 1937 at 117 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead, Nassau, NY, US.33
  • Immigration: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 26 September 1938 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Cristobal from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Sep. 18, living in Baltimore while in US
    Gibson, Archie M. 45
         Gertrude M. 43 Nov 27 1894
         Archie M. Jr. 18 CZ
         Isabelle 15 Mar 24 1923.34
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 26 September 1938 at 914 N. Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, US.34
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 28 September 1940 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Sep. 22, all living in Baltimore except Anne living in W. Hempstead
    Gibson, Archie 47
         Gertrude 45
         Anne V. 22
         Archie M. 20
         Isabelle A. 17.35
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 28 September 1940 at 914 N. Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD, US.35
  • Occupation: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was a leadingman mechanic between 2 June 1946 and 20 February 1949 at Panama Railroad Co., Panama CZ.25
  • Immigration: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 3 September 1947 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Aug. 29,
    living in Garden City, NY while in US
    Gibson, Archie M. 54 Mar 27 1893
         Gertrude M. 53 Nov 28 1894 Baltimore, MD.36
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 3 September 1947 at 108 Kildaire Road, Garden City, Nassau, NY, US.36
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 18 August 1948 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. which left Aug. 13, living in Baltimore, MD while in US
    Gibson, Archie M. 55
         Gertrude M. 54.37
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 18 August 1948 at 1756 Montpelier St., Baltimore, MD, US.37
  • Occupation: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was a refrigeration service engineer between 20 February 1949 and 1 May 1949 at Panama Railroad Co., Supply Commissary Div., Balboa Heights, Panama CZ.25,38
  • Residence*: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided before 31 August 1950 at House 5098, Diablo Heights, Panama CZ.38
  • Retirement*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. was retired on 31 August 1950; terminated due to physical disability.25
  • Residence: He resided after 31 August 1950 at Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, US.38
  • Immigration: He and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 6 September 1950 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Panama from Cristobal, C.Z. while left on Sep. 1, living in NY while in the US
    Gibson, Archie M. 57
         Gertrude M. 55.39
  • Residence: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz resided after 6 September 1950 at West Lake Road, Scaneateles, Onondaga, NY, US.39
  • Immigration: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. and Gertrude M. Lorenz immigrated on 19 April 1954 to New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Cristobal from Cristobal, C.Z.which left Apr. 13.40
  • Death*: Archie Murray Gibson Sr. died in February 1962 at Dunedin, Pinellas, FL, US, at age 68.41

Family: Gertrude M. Lorenz b. 28 Nov 1894, d. 15 Apr 1967

Citations:

  1. [S205] Church Records (Jersey City, NJ: St. Paul of the Cross, 1923), Archibald Bartholemew - pg 136; Family History Center.
  2. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Name is Archie Murray Gibson on most of his personnel records.; National Archives II.
  3. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Archibald Gibson on birth certificate found in file.; National Archives II.
  4. [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).
  5. [S205] Church Records (Jersey City, NJ: St. Paul of the Cross, 1923), pg 136; Family History Center.
  6. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Birth certificate included.; National Archives II.
  7. [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).
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),May 25, 1913, S.S. Colon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
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  14. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip dated 20 Nov 1936.; National Archives II.
  15. [S339] Archie Murray Gibson, WWI Draft Notice, MD, Baltimore, Draft Board 7, Draft Card G (Database online, Provo, UT: ancestry.com), image 121; Ancestry.com.
  16. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),May 7, 1919, S.S. Colon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  17. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Death certificate of James Gibson; National Archives II.
  18. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Jan 21, 1922, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  19. [S698] Ancestry.com, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795 - 1925 ([database online] Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007),Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925 (M1490),Roll 2026 - Certificates 206100-206475, 19 Jul 1922-20 Jul 1922, image 223; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  20. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Panama Canal Information Slip dated Oct. 10, 1922; National Archives II.
  21. [S46] Compiled, Baltimore City Directory (Baltimore, MD: Woods/R. L. Polk & Co., 1880-1930); Baltimore City Archives, 211 East Pleasant Street, Baltimore, MD, US.
  22. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip fo Archie Gibson dated 20 Nov 1936; National Archives II.
  23. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Physical exam dated 12 Nov 1923.; National Archives II.
  24. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Physical exam dated 12 Nov 1923 and final service record. Also information slips for John Gibson dated c. 1 Aug 1924 and dated 8 May 1925.; National Archives II.
  25. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), final service record; National Archives II.
  26. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip for John Gibson dated c. 1 Aug 1924.; National Archives II.
  27. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Oct. 11, 1926, S.S. Cristobal; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  28. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Aug 13, 1928, S.S. Cristobal; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
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  30. [S526] New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),July 3, 1932, S.S. Castilla; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  31. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Sep 18, 1933, S.S. Ancon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  32. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),May 25, 1936, S.S. Ancon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  33. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Jul 5, 1937, S.S. California; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  34. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Sep 26, 1938, S.S. Ancon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  35. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Sep 28, 1940, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  36. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Sep 3, 1947, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  37. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Aug 18, 1948, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  38. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), termination of service dated 4 aug 1950; National Archives II.
  39. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Sep 6, 1950, S.S. Panama; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  40. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Apr 19, 1954, S.S. Cristobal; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  41. [S369] Florida Death Index 1877-1988 (Database online: Provo, Utah: ancestry.com); Ancestry.com.
  42. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip for Archie M. GIbson dated 20 Nov 1936 - Anne is independent daughter working as typist and file clerk.; National Archives II.
  43. [S293] Testimony - Gini Gibson Geary (n.pub.).
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