Gibson Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: 130-93-2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains typed transcriptions and copies of three letters from William M. Gibson to his son, Samuel H.H. Gibson. Content of the correspondence focuses on business transactions and refers to political, local, and family news. The letters hold little genealogical value.

Dates

1863 - 1865

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Biographical / Historical

William Gibson (1817-1898) was a prominent citizen of Mercer Borough, Mercer, Pennsylvania. He served on the city council in 1859 and 1879 and was elected county commissioner in 1860. He was a specialist in glass and finishing work and did the glasswork on the second Mercer County Courthouse.