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W. H. Gibson is a grandson of George M. Gibson, who was born in Tennessee, and there married Ann Elliot, who bore him nine children: Ann, Elizabeth, David E., George N., Eli, John K., Mary A., William M. and Margaret M. In October, 1831, they came to Lawrence County, Mo., being the first white settlers in that county, and probably the first west of Springfield. George M. died in 1848 at the age of fifty-eight years. He was the first sheriff of the county, and was justice of the peace for several terms. His son, David E., was born in Giles County, Tenn., May 29, 1814, and was reared on a farm. He came to Missouri at the age of seventeen, and in 1837 was married to Elizabeth, the daughter of John and Mary (Grimes) Howell, who were early residents of Tennessee, and moved to Arkansas in 1830. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gibson: Mary C., Sarah E., Caledonia, Louisiana, William H., Natie, Lutilia, Martha Lucretia and Rebecca T. Mr. Gibson owned 400 acres of land, and was a Democrat in politics. He and wife were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for thirty-eight years. February 21, 1888, he died at the age of seventy-four years. William H. Gibson, his son, was born on the old homestead in 1850, and spent his early days in following the plow and attending the common schools. In 1874 he was married to Almira E. Allen, who bore him five children: Ida F., Fred E., Lake H., John K. and an infant unnamed. In 1882 Mr. Gibson located on his present farm of 219 acres, and is one of the prosperous farmers of the county. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is a Democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F.