SANKOFA'S TIPPAH CO. MS PAGES

African-American Cemeteries

Gibson Grave Yard
Ripley, Tippah Co., MS
Transcribed from Deed Book 38, Page 519
Contributed by Reginald McMath, [email protected]

"I have in my possesion a deed to this cemetary located in Tippah County Ms. Township 4, Range 5 East. Approx.2 Acres.
- Coming from Ripley, MS: Take highway #2-8 miles east. Gibson Grave Yard will be on the lefthand side.
- From Corinth MS: take highway # 72 about 5 miles west. Take highway #2 again left off highway 72 25 miles. Gibson Grave Yard will be on the right hand side; there will be a sign saying 'Gibson Graveyard.'"

Dates run from 1863-1963.

• Mr. Green McPeters*
• Mrs. Annie McPeters*
• Mr.Ruth McPeters*
• Mr. PaulMcPeters*
• Mr.William Triplet*
• Mrs.Maggie Triplet*
• Mr. Marion Gibson
• Mrs. Caroline Gibson
• Miss Sallie Ann Gibson
• Mrs. Elizabeth Stanford
• Mr. W.F.Lay
• Mrs. Mary Lay
• Mr. Aron Garrett
• Mrs.R.J. Garrett
• Mr.Marian Lambert*
• Mrs. Martha Lambert*
• Mr. Hezzie Lambert*
• Mrs. Mary Clemmons
• Mr. Pat Monroe
• Mrs.Liz Monroe
• Miss Bernice Monroe
• Mr. Mose Odams

"* Lambert is my mothers maiden name and I remember my great aunt telling stories about Hezzie Lambert when I was a little boy. I'd appreciate any information or communication.
Thanks......"

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