Date 05 MAR 1919
Source: Daily Telegram
ABSTRACT Died Mar. 4, 1919. Aged 84. At his home, 2245 Elm Ave. Born in Massachusetts, he came to Long Beach seven years ago from Kansas. He served three years with Company A, 5th Wisconsin Volunteers and was a member of G.A.R. Survived by widow Mrs. Emma Gibson and daughter Mrs. R.M. Miller of Long Beach.
CIVIL WAR VET, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN THE WEST
Lieut. Aaron Gibson Was Member of Co. A 5th Wisconsin, First Local Company to Leave in 60's
Letters to relatives in the city brought news today of the death of Lieut. Aaron B. Gibson at Long Branch, Cal., on March 4 at the age of 82. Lieut. Gibson was a pioneer settler. He came here with his brother, the late George Gibson of this city about 1857. From that time up to 1861 he was engaged in the lumber business. When the Civil war began he enlisted in the first company raised here which became Company A. Fifth Wisconsin infantry. Starting as a corporal he passed through all the intermediate grades to a captain. He was not commissioned as such because by that time the company had become to reduced by battle casualties as to be no longer a captain's command. As first lieutenant he commanded the company through the Wilderness campaign until disabled by wounds at Spotsilvania, Va. He had also been previously wounded in the Chancellorsville campaign. After his wounds, he joined the company in its last fight at Fort Stevens, Washington, walking to the company when he heard it was there with the formality of a discharge from the hospital. Lieut. Gibson was the last surviving commissioned officer of those who were mustered out with the old regiment. Two others, Capt. Joseph B. Oliver of Milwaukee and Capt. Richard Carter of Dodgeville, Wis., still survive, but they served only a part of the time and were not mustered out when the old regiment returned from the war. Of the original company commanded by Lieut. Gibson, only nine now survive, four of whom reside in the county. Lieut. Gibson was a splendid officer; one who had the confidence of his superiors and equally the respect and affection of his men. On his return from the army he married Miss Carrie [sic] McAllister, daughter of Charles McAllister, pioneer resident of this city. For a time he engaged in farming in the town of Rapids. Later he removed to Kansas where he again engaged in farming and prospered. Several years ago he disposed of his property there and established a home at Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal., where his last years were spent. His widow and two daughters survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Wednesday, March 12, 1919 | Page 1
Source: Daily Telegram
ABSTRACT Died Mar. 4, 1919. Aged 84. At his home, 2245 Elm Ave. Born in Massachusetts, he came to Long Beach seven years ago from Kansas. He served three years with Company A, 5th Wisconsin Volunteers and was a member of G.A.R. Survived by widow Mrs. Emma Gibson and daughter Mrs. R.M. Miller of Long Beach.
CIVIL WAR VET, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN THE WEST
Lieut. Aaron Gibson Was Member of Co. A 5th Wisconsin, First Local Company to Leave in 60's
Letters to relatives in the city brought news today of the death of Lieut. Aaron B. Gibson at Long Branch, Cal., on March 4 at the age of 82. Lieut. Gibson was a pioneer settler. He came here with his brother, the late George Gibson of this city about 1857. From that time up to 1861 he was engaged in the lumber business. When the Civil war began he enlisted in the first company raised here which became Company A. Fifth Wisconsin infantry. Starting as a corporal he passed through all the intermediate grades to a captain. He was not commissioned as such because by that time the company had become to reduced by battle casualties as to be no longer a captain's command. As first lieutenant he commanded the company through the Wilderness campaign until disabled by wounds at Spotsilvania, Va. He had also been previously wounded in the Chancellorsville campaign. After his wounds, he joined the company in its last fight at Fort Stevens, Washington, walking to the company when he heard it was there with the formality of a discharge from the hospital. Lieut. Gibson was the last surviving commissioned officer of those who were mustered out with the old regiment. Two others, Capt. Joseph B. Oliver of Milwaukee and Capt. Richard Carter of Dodgeville, Wis., still survive, but they served only a part of the time and were not mustered out when the old regiment returned from the war. Of the original company commanded by Lieut. Gibson, only nine now survive, four of whom reside in the county. Lieut. Gibson was a splendid officer; one who had the confidence of his superiors and equally the respect and affection of his men. On his return from the army he married Miss Carrie [sic] McAllister, daughter of Charles McAllister, pioneer resident of this city. For a time he engaged in farming in the town of Rapids. Later he removed to Kansas where he again engaged in farming and prospered. Several years ago he disposed of his property there and established a home at Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal., where his last years were spent. His widow and two daughters survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Wednesday, March 12, 1919 | Page 1
Date 05 MAR 1919
Source: Daily Telegram
ABSTRACT Died Mar. 4, 1919. Aged 84. At his home, 2245 Elm Ave. Born in Massachusetts, he came to Long Beach seven years ago from Kansas. He served three years with Company A, 5th Wisconsin Volunteers and was a member of G.A.R. Survived by widow Mrs. Emma Gibson and daughter Mrs. R.M. Miller of Long Beach.
CIVIL WAR VET, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN THE WEST
Lieut. Aaron Gibson Was Member of Co. A 5th Wisconsin, First Local Company to Leave in 60's
Letters to relatives in the city brought news today of the death of Lieut. Aaron B. Gibson at Long Branch, Cal., on March 4 at the age of 82. Lieut. Gibson was a pioneer settler. He came here with his brother, the late George Gibson of this city about 1857. From that time up to 1861 he was engaged in the lumber business. When the Civil war began he enlisted in the first company raised here which became Company A. Fifth Wisconsin infantry. Starting as a corporal he passed through all the intermediate grades to a captain. He was not commissioned as such because by that time the company had become to reduced by battle casualties as to be no longer a captain's command. As first lieutenant he commanded the company through the Wilderness campaign until disabled by wounds at Spotsilvania, Va. He had also been previously wounded in the Chancellorsville campaign. After his wounds, he joined the company in its last fight at Fort Stevens, Washington, walking to the company when he heard it was there with the formality of a discharge from the hospital. Lieut. Gibson was the last surviving commissioned officer of those who were mustered out with the old regiment. Two others, Capt. Joseph B. Oliver of Milwaukee and Capt. Richard Carter of Dodgeville, Wis., still survive, but they served only a part of the time and were not mustered out when the old regiment returned from the war. Of the original company commanded by Lieut. Gibson, only nine now survive, four of whom reside in the county. Lieut. Gibson was a splendid officer; one who had the confidence of his superiors and equally the respect and affection of his men. On his return from the army he married Miss Carrie [sic] McAllister, daughter of Charles McAllister, pioneer resident of this city. For a time he engaged in farming in the town of Rapids. Later he removed to Kansas where he again engaged in farming and prospered. Several years ago he disposed of his property there and established a home at Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal., where his last years were spent. His widow and two daughters survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Wednesday, March 12, 1919 | Page 1
Source: Daily Telegram
ABSTRACT Died Mar. 4, 1919. Aged 84. At his home, 2245 Elm Ave. Born in Massachusetts, he came to Long Beach seven years ago from Kansas. He served three years with Company A, 5th Wisconsin Volunteers and was a member of G.A.R. Survived by widow Mrs. Emma Gibson and daughter Mrs. R.M. Miller of Long Beach.
CIVIL WAR VET, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES IN THE WEST
Lieut. Aaron Gibson Was Member of Co. A 5th Wisconsin, First Local Company to Leave in 60's
Letters to relatives in the city brought news today of the death of Lieut. Aaron B. Gibson at Long Branch, Cal., on March 4 at the age of 82. Lieut. Gibson was a pioneer settler. He came here with his brother, the late George Gibson of this city about 1857. From that time up to 1861 he was engaged in the lumber business. When the Civil war began he enlisted in the first company raised here which became Company A. Fifth Wisconsin infantry. Starting as a corporal he passed through all the intermediate grades to a captain. He was not commissioned as such because by that time the company had become to reduced by battle casualties as to be no longer a captain's command. As first lieutenant he commanded the company through the Wilderness campaign until disabled by wounds at Spotsilvania, Va. He had also been previously wounded in the Chancellorsville campaign. After his wounds, he joined the company in its last fight at Fort Stevens, Washington, walking to the company when he heard it was there with the formality of a discharge from the hospital. Lieut. Gibson was the last surviving commissioned officer of those who were mustered out with the old regiment. Two others, Capt. Joseph B. Oliver of Milwaukee and Capt. Richard Carter of Dodgeville, Wis., still survive, but they served only a part of the time and were not mustered out when the old regiment returned from the war. Of the original company commanded by Lieut. Gibson, only nine now survive, four of whom reside in the county. Lieut. Gibson was a splendid officer; one who had the confidence of his superiors and equally the respect and affection of his men. On his return from the army he married Miss Carrie [sic] McAllister, daughter of Charles McAllister, pioneer resident of this city. For a time he engaged in farming in the town of Rapids. Later he removed to Kansas where he again engaged in farming and prospered. Several years ago he disposed of his property there and established a home at Long Beach, near Los Angeles, Cal., where his last years were spent. His widow and two daughters survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Wednesday, March 12, 1919 | Page 1
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