Gibson, Dascomb E.
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MILITARY SERVICE Age: 27, credited to Leicester, VT Unit(s): 9th VT INF Service: enl 9/2/64, m/i 9/2/64, Pvt, Co. B, 9th VT INF, m/o 6/13/65 See Legend for expansion of abbreviations VITALSBirth: 03/08/1837, Rochester, VT Death: 04/19/1911 Burial: West Salisbury Cemetery, Salisbury, VT Marker/Plot: Not recorded Gravestone photographer: Alan Lathrop Findagrave Memorial #: 86783381 MORE INFORMATION Alias?: None noted Pension?: Yes, 11/19/1890, VT; widow Adell I., 5/10/1911, VT Portrait?: Unknown College?: Not Found Veterans Home?: Not Found (If there are state digraphs above, this soldier spent some time in a state or national soldiers' home in that state after the war) Remarks: None Webmaster's Note: If this soldier enlisted before 9/1/62, and was with the regiment on 9/13/62, he would have briefly been taken prisoner along with the entire regiment at Harper's Ferry. Read the unit's Organization and Service for details. DESCENDANTS (Are you a descendant, but not listed? Register today) |
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Obituary
Dascomb E. Gibson Dead
Dascomb E. Gibson died at his home Wednesday, April 19th. He had been failing in health for the past four years, being afflicted with a form of paralysis and nervous trouble which he patiently endured. He was born in Rochester, Vt., but moved to Leicester when but four years old. He was married in1867 to Adell Kelsey, who survives him, also one daughter, Mrs. George Parkill of Cornwall. He had lived in West Salisbury 44 years and was a highly respected citizen. The funeral was held at the house Saturday afternoon and largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. P. H. Heller officiated. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Burial in West cemetery.
Source: Middlebury Register, May 5, 1911.
Courtesy of Tom Boudreau.