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May Harriet Gibbs1
F, #23176, b. 15 May 1867, d. 1 July 1942
Parents
- Father: Henry Righton Gibbs (b. 13 November 1834, d. 11 July 1893)
- Mother: Margaret May Jane Duffy (b. 1843, d. 6 August 1909)
Family: John Cavanagh (b. 21 July 1857, d. 17 December 1900)
- Righton John Vaughan Cavanagh, Mc (b. 10 May 1892, d. 16 September 1957)
- Birth: May Harriet Gibbs was born on 15 May 1867 in Perth, Western Australia.1
- Marriage: She and John Cavanagh were married on 30 April 1890 in Perth, Western Australia.
- Death: She died on 1 July 1942, at age 75, in North Perth, Western Australia.1
- Last Edited: 23 December 2012
Citations
- [S161] Genealogics - WA Pioneer Database, Url: www.genealogics.org
Henry Righton Gibbs1
M, #23177, b. 13 November 1834, d. 11 July 1893
Henry R Gibbs
Parents
- Father: William John Gibbs (b. February 1781, d. 20 June 1869)
- Mother: Harriet Lacey (b. 1799, d. 20 May 1862)
Family: Margaret May Jane Duffy (b. 1843, d. 6 August 1909)
- May Harriet Gibbs+ (b. 15 May 1867, d. 1 July 1942)
- Birth: Henry Righton Gibbs was born on 13 November 1834 in Wanneroo, Western Australia.1
- Marriage: He and Margaret May Jane Duffy were married on 26 July 1866 in North Perth, Western Australia.
- Death: He died on 11 July 1893, at age 58, in East Perth, Western AustraliaG.1
- Burial: He was buried on 13 July 1893 in East Perth, Western AustraliaG, The Inquirer & Commercial News
Friday 4 August 1893 P8
THE LATE MR. H. R. GIBBS.
Referring to the death of the late Sir. Henry R. Gibbs, a correspondent writes ; - The sad news concerning the death of Sir. Henry R.Gibbs, reported in your paper a few days ago, must have been received with feelings of the deepest regret by those who knew the deceased. Mr. Gibbs was a West Australian by birth, and I believe one of our oldest colonists. Upwards of 40 years ago he selected land in the Wanneroo district, where he remained until two years back, when he retired to the City and took up his residence at North Perth, to enjoy the independence he had made in farming pursuits. Like many other well-known and widely respected settlers, he had his battles to fight, and his success in the farming line is attributable, not to any good luck, but to the many years of honest and active toil on his part spent in assisting to develop the agricultural interests of the colony. He little expected when he left the district in which he had resided for so long a time that two brief years in the City would complete his span; but so the fates decreed, and no better proof could be wanting of the respect and esteem in which he was held, than the large number of influential gentlemen who followed his remains to the grave, whilst others, owing to the sickness so prevalent in the city, were prevented from paying a last tribute of respect to their old and trusted friend. Mr. Gibbs was identified in everything that would tend to improve his district, and anyone who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance must also have a knowledge of the thoroughly genuine earnestness evinced by him in anything which he under took, and his untiring efforts to bring it to perfection. He was prominent at every race meeting, and always aimed at providing good sport for those who visited his house. As a resident of the district before mentioned, his opinion was always sought after, and his practical knowledge of things was valuable. As a member of the Roads Board almost continuously for the past ten years he did sterling work, and the land holders had their interests well looked after by him in the extension of the present road to Wanneroo. It in gratifying for the friends of the bereaved wife and family to think that they are left well provided for, as deceased had acquired considerable City property and at the time of his death was a large householder. He leaves a large family as well as a number of relatives, and his sons are following up the same business in his district. I think it were poor reward for the family and friends of our worthy colonists were we to allow them to pass from amongst us without a word as to their labour in the colony, and some reference to the services rendered when exposed to the vicissitudes of life in Western Australia forty years ago, when luxuries were forbidden fare; and it is with that end and with a view to perpetuating the memory of one whose goodness and kindness of heart are well known, and whose hospitality so many have enjoyed, that I trespass so much on your valuable space. Mrs. Gibbs and her family may rest assured that they have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in mourning their loss, but the loss sustained in losing the head of the family, at the age of 59, is a great one.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/71892195.2,3
- Last Edited: 17 May 2014
Citations
Margaret May Jane Duffy1
F, #23178, b. 1843, d. 6 August 1909
Family: Henry Righton Gibbs (b. 13 November 1834, d. 11 July 1893)
- May Harriet Gibbs+ (b. 15 May 1867, d. 1 July 1942)
- Birth: Margaret May Jane Duffy was born in 1843 in Portadown, Armagh, Northern Ireland.1
- Marriage: She and Henry Righton Gibbs were married on 26 July 1866 in North Perth, Western Australia.
- Death: She died on 6 August 1909, at age ~66, in North Perth, Western Australia.1
- Immigration: Margaret May Jane Duffy immigrated to Western Australia on 6 April 1859 Hamilla Mitchell.2
- Last Edited: 17 May 2014