James Gibson {M} [P135] = Margaret Lewis {F} [P52]

Married ABT 1841

James Gibson:

Born 1820
9 Feb 2005 from Bev Thickett
Hi Alec, The family story is that James Gibson's[P135] older brother (no name) lived at Gibston, Stair, near Mauchline, Ayr. The brother inherited the family property and was very wealthy. James quarrelled with him and left, never allowing the families to meet.
It is thought that James went to Ireland where he met and married Margaret Louis (Lewis), of French ancestry, whose forbears were Huguenots. The marriage could have taken place in Scotland.
For a time James Gibson held the temporary position of Forester at Glenhead, Kildrennan Estate, Barhill, Ayrshire, on the River Dusk. There was a dam on the river, just in front of the house. Here Lewis Gibson [P450] was born.
The family moved to an estate at Martnaham Muir, later known as Whitestones, then Dunwoodie. Hollybush was the nearest railway station.
James & Margaret retired to Boghead. James was known for his beautiful garden where he grew prize flowers and vegetables. They are buried in the old Parish Church graveyard at Coylton, along with four of their children, two James and two Johns.

There you have it. Now I have found myself a puzzle. Both Lewis Gibson [P450] and his brother David gave their mother's name as Margaret Allen on their marriage certificates. I know that Lewis knew his mother's name (Margaret Louis/Lewis) as most of the above information has come from him. I also know that I have the right certificates as every thing else matches up.
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Margaret Lewis:

Alias Margaret Gibson (ABT 1841)
Born 1820
DATE: 1875
PLAC: Ayr
DATE: 1856
PLAC: Martnaham Moor, Coylton
DATE: 1856
PLAC: Whitestanes Coylton

Sarah Gibson {F} [P453]

Born Wednesday February 2 1842, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
Christened Sunday March 20 1842, Colmonell Ayrs Scotland
IGI-Source Information: Batch Number: 7223817 Sheet: 53 Source Call No.: 0822029 Type: Film

Lewis Gibson {M} [P450] = Agnes McClymont CHERRY {F} [P773] > Family [F208]

Married Thursday February 9 1871, Rockhampton Queensland

Lewis Gibson:

Born Thursday August 8 1844, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland IGI
Christened Thursday August 29 1844, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
Died Tuesday July 20 1920, Patea Otago New Zealand
Buried Oamaru Cemetery Otagu New Zealand
International Genealogical Index / British Isles
1. LEWIS GIBSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 08 AUG 1844
2. LEWIS GIBSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 29 AUG 1844 Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
3. Lewis Gibson - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 29 AUG 1846 Barrhill, Ayr, Scotland
4. Lewis Gibson - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: About 1847 Barrhill, Ayr, Scotland [THIS ENTRY NAMES MOTHER AS MARGARET ALLEN! - Same name as given on Lewis and brother David's Marriage certificates for mother]

Lewis Gibson married Agnes McClymont Cherry on 9th Feb 1871 at the Rockhampton Presbyterian Church, Portcurtis Road, Rockhampton, Queensland. The minister was the Rev Jonas Carson.
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6 Feb 2005 from Bev Thickett
Hi Alec
Lewis Gibson, your ref P450, was sent to Queensland, Australia to find his two brothers who were already there. One of the brothers was David (born 1842), I have been unable to find the other. Lewis was 20 years old, he went on the ship Castle Eden at a cost of 15 pounds, arriving 4th September 1864.
Lewis Gibson married Agnes McClymont Cherry on 9th Feb 1871 at the Rockhampton Presbyterian Church, Portcurtis Road, Rockhampton, Queensland. The minister was the Rev Jonas Carson.
Agne Cherry was born at Girvan, Ayshire 14th May 1853. Her parents were Jonas Cherry and Mary Anne Thornton.
David Gibson married Mary Cherry, sister of Agnes, 4th August, 1868, same church, Rev Alex Smith.
Lewis and Agnes Gibson moved to New Zealand, arriving in Christchurch 25th October 1881. Lewis worked as a railway guard. They appear to have moved around a lot as their many children were born in various towns in the South Island, NZ. Some were born in Queensland. I'll give more details if you are interested.
Lewis and Agnes Gibson were my great grandparents. They are buried in the Oamaru Cemetery.
One of their daughters, Louisa Lewis (Lulu) married JG Dunn. They went to Scotland in 1924 and visited various relatives. I have transcripts of Lulu's letters home. One was wriiten from the home of Mrs Lamont, 55 High Street, Ayr.
Also have a photo of a photo of James and Margaret Lewis Gibson.
Regards,
Bev Thickett
bev.ian.thickett@xtra.co.nz
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Agnes McClymont CHERRY:

Alias Agnes Gibson (Thursday February 9 1871)
Born Saturday May 14 1853, Girvan Ayrs Scotland
Died Oamaru Otago New Zealand
Buried Oamaru Cemetery Otagu New Zealand
Agnes' parents were Jonas Cherry and Mary Anne Thornton. Married 16 Oct 1844 Girvan Ayrs IGI-M115945
Siblings:
MATTHEW CHERRY Birth: 05 JUN 1857 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland. IGI-C115941
MARY CHERRY Birth: 1850 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland. Death: 15 SEP 1881
ELIZABETH CHERRY Birth: 1851 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland
WILLIAM CHERRY Birth: 1847 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland
CHARLES CHERRY Birth: 28 FEB 1861 Daunepark, Girvan, Ayr, Scotland
SARAH CHERRY Birth: 13 JUN 1855 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland IGI-C115941
SARAH CHERRY Birth: 16 MAY 1859 Girvan, Ayr, Scotland


Agnes' sister Mary was married to Lewis Gibson's brother David

John Gibson {M} [P476]

Born 1847
Died Monday September 11 1871, Coylton, Ayr Scotland 583 20
DATE: 1871
PLAC: Martnaham Moor, Coylton
Occupation:

The death of John Gibson having taken place in the parish of Dalrymple in the books of which it is now registered. This entry is declared cancelled 583 20 Coylton 1871
Registered on the information of R D Murdochprocurator fiscal, Procurator Fiscal Office Ayr 19th September 1871. Revised by Crown Council.
Burieal place and undertaker by whom certified - Coylton Churchyard - John Austin, joiner, Bogiehall Coylton (Bighall is in the Parish of Dalrymple.
John was found in Lauriston Woods Dalrymple.#

Alexander Gibson {M} [P449]

Born Sunday April 28 1850, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
Christened Sunday May 19 1850, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland

Margaret Jane Gibson {F} [P324] = Phillip Murray {M} [P325] > Family [F70]

Married Friday June 25 1875, Coylton, Ayr, Scotland

Margaret Jane Gibson:

Alias Margaret Jane Murray (Friday June 25 1875)
Born Tuesday September 14 1852, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
Christened Sunday September 19 1852, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
1881:Dwelling: 74 Main Street
Census Place: Newton On Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203590 GRO Ref Volume 578 EnumDist 17 Page 14
Name Rel. Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Philip MURREY Head M 31 M House Joiner Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Margret MURREY Wife M 28 F Joiner Wife Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
James Gibson MURREY Son 5 M Scholar Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Isabell Poter MURREY Daughter 4 F Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland
Margret Jane MURREY Daughter 3 F Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland
Robert Poter MURREY Son 1 M Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
John Lewis MURREY Son 3 m M Ayr, Ayr, Scotland


Phillip Murray:

Born Wednesday March 7 1849, Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
DATE: 1875
PLAC: Ayr
Dwelling: 74 Main Street
Census Place: Newton On Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203590 GRO Ref Volume 578 EnumDist 17 Page 14
Name Rel. Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Philip MURREY Head M 31 M House Joiner Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Margret MURREY Wife M 28 F Joiner Wife Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland
James Gibson MURREY Son 5 M Scholar Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Isabell Poter MURREY Daughter 4 F Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland
Margret Jane MURREY Daughter 3 F Dalrymple, Ayr, Scotland
Robert Poter MURREY Son 1 M Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
John Lewis MURREY Son 3 m M Ayr, Ayr, Scotland

Hugh James Gibson {M} [P448]

Born Friday September 5 1856, Colmonell, Ayr, Scotland 583 34
Died Sunday July 11 1858, Coylton, Ayr Scotland 583 14
Buried July 1858, Churchyard Coylton, as certified by Thomas McCreath undertak
Died DATE: 1858
PLAC: Martnaham Moor, Coylton
Born DATE: 1856
PLAC: Whitestanes Coylton

David Gibson {M} [P774] = Mary CHERRY {F} [P775] > Family [F209]

Married Tuesday August 4 1868, Rockhampton Queensland

David Gibson:

David Gibson married Mary Cherry, sister of Agnes, 4th August, 1868, at the Rockhampton Presbyterian Church, Portcurtis Road, Rockhampton, Queensland. Rev Alex Smith.


Mary CHERRY:

Alias Mary Gibson (Tuesday August 4 1868)
Born 1850, Girvan Scotland
Died Thursday September 15 1881
parents were Jonas Cherry and Mary Anne Thornton.
Mary's sister Agnes was married to David Gibson's brother Lewis