Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, ed. 8-B,
Pulaski County

Rob Gibson, cashier of the National Bank of Somerset, Ky., was born in
Donegal, Ireland, October 8, 1827, and is a son of Stephen and Ann (Ramsey)
Gibson, both of Ireland.  His parents emigrated to the United States in
1837, landing at Philadelphia, Pa., where they remained only a short time and
then by boat, canal, stage and horseback, they removed to Clay County, Ky..
Stephen Gibson died in 1845, having been a member of the Episcopal Church
for many years before his death.  He was a son of Edward Gibson, a native of
Ireland, whose father was William, born in England.  Ann (Ramsey) Gibson, is
a daughter of Robert Ramsey.  Rob Gibson received his education at the
common schools.  He farmed in Clay County until 1848, when he moved to
Laurel County and began dealing in stock.  He was also engaged in
merchandising three years in Laurel County, in partnership with his brother
Stephen.  In 1856 he moved to Somerset, Pulaski County, where he has since
resided, engaged in merchandising.  In 1871 the National Bank of Somerset
was organized, of which bank Mr. Gibson was a director until 1874, when he
became cashier.  The bank was organized with a capital of $60,000, and in
April, 1871, was increased to $100,000, and in November of the same year was
made $150,000.  October 19, 1875, it was decreased to $100,000, and February
25, 1878, to $50,000.  It now has a surplus of $66,000, dividends 6 per
cent, semi-annually, and the average amount of deposits $130,000.  J.M.
Richardson is president of the bank; Mr. Gibson, cashier; Jas. A. McGee,
assistant cashier, and the director are Dr. George Perkins, Dr. W. F. Scott,
S. W. Cain and Mr. Gibson.  Our subject was married January 9, 1855, to Miss
Parmelia Woodcock, of Pulaski County, a daughter of William and Ann (Quarls)
Woodcock.  Three children have blessed their union, viz: Anna, Lucy W. and
Willie E.  Anna and Lucy W. were educated at the Daughters College,
Harrodsburg, Ky., where Anna graduated in 1875 and Lucy in 1876.  Willie E.
is attending a select school in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Mr. Gibson, wife and
children, are members of the Christian Church.  Mr. Gibson is a Royal Arch
Mason, and in political faith is Democratic.

Cain Gibson McGee Perkins Quarls Ramsey Richardson Scott Woodcock
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England Ireland PA Clay-KY Laurel-KY OH

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