This fascinating historical TidBit relates to James Fenimore Cooper, the author of the notable book The Last of the Mohicans. Cooper was friends with both George Gibbs and Alfred Gibbs’ father. While staying at the family home, Cooper penned the now-famous book The Last of the Mohicans. Imagine being a young boy in the presence […]
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Gibbs Pushed by Brother to Mange His Money
I posted research where Alfred Gibbs was working in the Pacific Division, 1849 to 1852, stationed at Sonoma Barracks, Sonoma, California; George Gibbs to Alfred, the older brother, implores the young to ensure his financial house is in order. I found this to be a fascinating insight into a younger Gibbs’ exploration as a man […]
Read MorePosted the Start of a Love Story?
I have posted my research on what I believe is the possible start of the love story between Alfred and Peggy Gibbs. While I do not have the iron-clad proof that this was the start of the union between the two, I feel comfortable in making the connection given the primary sources I have collected. […]
Read MoreUPDATE — Custer Invites Gibbs’ Boys to Little Bighorn!
Source: Blairs of Richmond, Virginia; the descendants of Reverend John Durburrow Blair and Mary Winston Blair, his wife. by Blair, Louisa Coleman Gordon, Publication date 1933 pp. 11 RESEARCHER’S NOTE: I assumed that the battle the boys would have been a part of would have been the Battle of Little Big Horn. However, after more […]
Read MoreColorised Photos of Gibbs
I have completed a few colorization processes for the original black and white photos of the General. I fixed several scratches and blemishes, and I will, over time, colorize all the pictures of Gibbs. Take a look at the first two below. It takes time, and I hope to improve the process with more experience.
Read MoreUploaded USMA Class of 46
I have posted the complete list of all the classmates from the West Point Class of 1846 in a spreadsheet. I will be adding photographs of the individuals as time permits, and I have made my spreadsheet available for your download should you wish to have a copy. I have big plans regarding the individuals […]
Read MoreSite Optimized for Mobile!
It has taken me a few days to get the site’s menu item to play well with iOS and Android, but I believe we have that all set now. Thank Andrea for her feedback on the best plugin to do this work. She sent me the link to the plugin, and my life was made […]
Read MoreFinished Laura’s and Elizabeth’s Pages
I have moved over all of my research on Laura Wolcott Gibbs (d’Oremieulx) and Elizabeth Wolcott Gibbs (Tuckerman), both sisters of Alfred Gibbs. Both of these women went on to have a significant reach within the society of their time. I will add additional backstories on these women, time permitting, but please know if you […]
Read MoreA LOCK OF LINCOLN’S HAIR Bequeathed to Museum
I have posted the fascinating story of a lock of President Abraham Lincoln’s hair, discovered in the jewelry box of Laura Wolcott Gibbs, the sister of Alfred Gibbs, which became a news story of the day. I have transcribed several accounts linked to a much larger document that follows this story throughout the decades. You […]
Read MoreSignificant Posting of New Documents
I have made significant headway in digitizing many of my paper-based documents. Only about ten percent of these documents are posted; there is much for those hardcore Dragoons and Gibbs researchers to read. I have the NARRATIVE OF A DOCTOR’S EXPERIENCE COMBATANT IN THE FALL OF 1860 and the NARRATIVE Surrender of a Command of […]
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