Elizabeth Gilbert Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 30 Dec 1883
Age 2 years
Scarlet Fever
Daughter of Robert and Mary Gibson (Trebilcock)
Mary Telfer Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 11 Apr 1889
Age 1 year
Meningitis
Daughter of John and Helen Gibson (Montgomery)
Hugh Montgomery Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 14th Oct 1889
Age 4 months
Debility
Twin son of John and Helen Gibson
News Item
BIRTH
GIBSON – On May 30, at Clifton, River Don, the wife of John Gibson, of twin sons. All doing well.
The North West Post 8th June 1889
Helen Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
GIBSON – At Clifton, Don, on Thursday, May 31, 1894, Helen, the beloved wife of John Gibson, in her 40th year. The Funeral will leave her late residence for the Don Cemetery, this (Saturday) afternoon, June 2nd, at 2 o’clock. Phthisis (Consumption).
The North West Post 2nd June 1894
We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Gibson, wife of John Gibson, of the Don, who expired at her residence on Thursday morning. The deceased lady had been confined to her room for some weeks past, and although her medical adviser entertained the worst fears regarding her recovery, the end was not expected so soon. She appeared to have rallied a little some days before her death, but on Wednesday she took a turn for the worse and rapidly sank. The deceased was well known and highly respected in the district. She was at one time a prominent member of the Don Congregational Church choir, and as a vocalist her services were in great demand. She was the possessor of a fine contralto voice, of good compass, and sustained with credit, one of the leading characters in the cantata “Elijah”, which was given at the Don some years ago. The deceased was born in Scotland, and came to Don with her father, the late Mr. B. Montgomery Sen., her brother (Mr. R. Montgomery, of the firm of R. Montgomery & Co.), and her sister, Mrs. Keddie of Don. The deceased, who was 40 years of age, leaves a family of five young children. Much sympathy has been expressed with the bereaved husband and family in their sad affliction.
The North West Post 2nd June 1894
Robert Montgomery Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
GIBSON – At Clifton, River Don, on January 21, 1901, Robert Montgomery, youngest son of John Gibson; aged 10 years 4 months. The Funeral will leave his father residence at 8 p.m. This Day. (Diphtheria)
The North West Post 22nd January 1901
Don
The township is in a state of gloom, as in addition to the sorrow caused by the dangerous illness of Her Majesty, a couple of our homes have been visited by death. Mr. John Gibson has had the misfortune to lose his youngest son, who was buried yesterday, whilst another child is dangerously ill, and before the sad ceremony was completed the sorrowful intelligence was spread that Mrs. J. Johnston had breathed her last, after a lingering illness, from consumption. She was in her 35th year, and leaves a husband and three young children to mourn their loss.
The Advocate 23rd January 1901
Coastal residents will regret to see in our obituary notice this morning the announcement of the demise of the youngest son of Mr. John Gibson, of the Don, a promising lad of some 10 summers. The funeral will leave “Clifton”, Don, at 2 o’clock this afternoon
The North West Post 22nd January 1901
Annie Montgomery Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 3 Feb 1901
Age 9 years
Phthisis (Consumption)
Daughter of John and Helen Gibson
Very much regret was expressed when it became known yesterday that affliction had again fallen upon Mr. J. Gibson, of the Don, whose daughter died on Sunday. The funeral took place yesterday.
The North West Post 5th February 1901
John Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mr. John Gibson will leave his late residence at 2.30 on Thursday, 27th, for the Don Cemetery. H. Weller, Undertaker
The North West Post 26th February 1908
Obituary
Mr. John Gibson
The death occurred yesterday morning of Mr. John Gibson, who passed away after a long and painful illness at his residence, “Clifton”, Don. The late Mr. Gibson came of an old Border family, and was born at Jedburgh, Scotland, in 1837. After leaving school he went through a course of training with his uncles, Messrs. George and Thomas Telfer, in the Cheviot Hills. He left them in 1860, and the same year came out to Melbourne in the ship Elizabeth Ann Bright. He went to live at the Don a little time after, and purchased his present property, which, when first secured, was in a state of nature. Perseverance and hard toil, however, had their reward, and at the time of his death the whole of the estate was under cultivation. As a public man the late Mr. Gibson did excellent service, and was noted for his consistency of purpose. With the Hon. J. Henry, C.M.G., he started the first agricultural show on the North West Coast, and saw it a success at the Don. In fact, so successful was it that kindred associations were soon formed, to the mutual benefit of the consumer and producer. He was for some 23 years a member of the Don Road Trust, retiring at last through ill health. The same cause led up to his resignation as a warden of the Mersey Marine Board, a body he was connected with for 27 years. The deceased, in conjunction with Mr. C. A. Littler, formed the late northwestern Farmers’ Association, whose headquarters were at Devonport. One brother, Mr. David Gibson, and a family of five are left to mourn the loss of one who invariably did what he thought best for his fellow men. The funeral will take place at the Don cemetery to-morrow afternoon, leaving his late residence at 2.30 o’clock.
The North West Post 26th February 1908
Forth
Obituary
The news of Mr. John Gibson’s death was received here with many expressions of regret, and heartfelt sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives. He was much respected locally, not only for his integrity, but for his genuine efforts, while a member of the Don Road Trust, to further the interests of the people he represented.
The North West Post 27th February 1908
The Late Mr. Gibson
The funeral of the late Mr. John Gibson, which took place yesterday afternoon at the Don Cemetery, was largely attended. People were present from Devonport, Ulverstone, Forth, Leith, and as far away as Pine Road. Among those present were the Master Warden of the Mersey Marine Board (Mr. Littlejohn), the Warden of Devonport (Mr. John Luck), Messrs. York and Shaw, Don Trading Co., Messrs. D. Robson, H. A. Vertigan, F. H. Hays and T. Wellard, with whom the deceased was associated in the now defunct Don Road Trust. The Rev. Stewart Byron officiated at the graveside, and referred in feeling terms to the fortitude displayed by deceased during his great suffering. Two of the late Mr. Gibson’s old shipmates, Messrs. T. and H. Lillico, were also present.
The North West Post 28th February 1908
An Appreciation
The Late Mr. John Gibson
In the death of Mr. John Gibson, the North West Coast has lost one of a very valued class of early settlers, and it appears worth noting some of the service he rendered to his adopted country. He was a Scotchman, with much of the perfervid in him, which distinguishes his countrymen. He loved the land of his birth, but that feeling of patriotism for his own country only quickened his attachment to Tasmania, and especially to the North West Coast. A man of high spirit, impetuous, and courageous, whatever he put his hand to or identified himself with he gave his time and strength to in the most ungrudging manner, and all men who came in contact with him recognized his unquestioned integrity. During his long life of some fifty years amongst us, he did much useful public work for the community, and certainly exercised a beneficial influence in all his private relations. A good husband and father, and a staunch friend, he was for many years an active member of the Don Road Trust, and held that position up to the close upon the time of his death, and only recently retired from the wardenship of the Mersey Marine Board, after a long service on that body. He was ever an active worker in all public or political questions, in which he took a keen interest, and gave his time and intelligence freely to any work calculated to help the Coast forward in the various struggles for recognition by those in power over so many years. As, for instance, the strenuous fight men had in earlier years to secure a railway to Devonport instead of passing that port and going inland, and in obtaining a recognition of Devonport's claim to aid in the removal of the bar to the harbor, then with 5ft. 6in. at low-water spring tides, and now with 16ft. Some of the present generation do not recognize that it was owing to his labour and that of others that these two factors were secured for Devonport and the Coast, without either of which the present concentration of trade would not have been possible, agriculturists must have suffered, and the growth of Devonport would have been retarded indefinitely. Amongst other things he was one of a few who established the first Agricultural Society on the Coast, a movement which has been productive of much good to the agricultural interests with which he was identified. He rests well, after a useful, upright life, and the life of the immediate community of which he was part is the poorer by his death.
The North West Post 3rd March 1908
Peter Gibson
Died August 1915
Killed in Action
Son of John and Helen Gibson
David Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
GIBSON – The funeral of the late David Gibson, will leave the Devonport railway station on the arrival of the 11.20 a.m. train today for interment in the Don Cemetery. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 12th May 1921
Robert Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
Death of Mr. R. Gibson
The death took place on Saturday night at his residence, the Don, of Mr. Robert Gibson. Born at Jedburgh, Scotland, 96 years ago, Mr. Gibson came to Tasmania in 1860, and went to work at Woolnorth, in the Circular Head district. After a few years he took up a selection at the Don, and carried on farming until old age compelled him to retire. He was married 60 years ago to Miss Frances E. Trebilco, who, with one son, Mr. P. R. Gibson, and three daughters, Mrs. F. Bauld, of Moriarty, and Misses May and Caroline Gibson, of the Don, survives him. The funeral will be conducted at the Don cemetery this afternoon.
The Examiner 1st July 1935
Late Mr. R. Gibson
The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Gibson, of Don, took place on Monday, the place of interment being in the old Don cemetery. The last rites were performed by Rev. Lewis Clayton of Devonport. The cortege included many pioneers of the district, old friends of the deceased, who was in his 97th year.
The pallbearers were Messrs. A. Lillico, M.L.C., T. Wellard, Philip Gilbert (Deloraine) and Cr. G. T. Cutts. The carriers were four nephews – Messrs. T. Gibson, Stan., Bert and Reg. Trebilco. The chief mourners were the son (Mr. P. R. Gibson) and grandson (Mr. Bauld).
The Advocate 3rd July 1935
93 Not Out: Mr. R. Gibson, of Don
Hale and hearty and apparently enjoying life to the full, Mr. Robert Gibson, of Don, attained the age of 93 yesterday. Mr. Gibson was born in Scotland, and came to Tasmania about 72 years ago. For some time he was engaged in the Woolnorth district, and later he decided to settle at Don, of which district he is a pioneer. Mr. Gibson married Miss M. Trebilco, of Forth, and it is pleasing to be able to record that both are enjoying good health at the present time. There is a family of three daughters and one son – Mrs. H. Bauld, of Moriarty, Misses Carrie and May Gibson, and Mr. P. R. Gibson, of Don.
With his three brothers, Messrs. George, David and John, Mr. Gibson arrived in the year 1860 in the ship Elizabeth Ann Bright; the late Mr. H. Lillico, another pioneer of the Don district, was also one of the party. Previous to coming to Don the Gibson brothers were employed at Woolnorth by Dr. Grant, who leased the property from the V.D.L. Co.
The subject of this sketch looks at least 20 years younger than he is, being bright and active, in full possession of all his faculties, and ever ready to talk interestingly of the early days of the North West.
The Advocate 28th March 1932
Frances Ellen Gibson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
GIBSON – On June 4, at her son’s residence, Don, Frances Ellen, relict of the late Robert Gibson, aged 84 years. At rest.
The Advocate 5th June 1936
FUNERAL
GIBSON – The funeral of the late Frances Ellen Gibson is appointed to leave the residence of her son, Mr. P. R. Gibson, Don, on SATURDAY, June 6, at 2 p.m., for the Old Don Cemetery. Haslock and Gillard.
The Advocate 5th June 1936
Malcolm Gibson
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
DEATH
GIBSON – On Feb 24, at his parents’ residence, Gunn Street, Devonport, Malcolm, infant son of W and M Gibson, aged two weeks. One more bud in heaven.
The Advocate 26 February 1917
Mavis Eileen Gibson
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Buried 7 Dec 1915
Age 2 weeks
Church of England Burial Records
Peter Gibson
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 6th Nov 1862
Age 57 years
Headstone
Mary Telfer Gibson
Forth Congregational Cemetery
Died 24th Aug 1877
Age 76 years
Headstone