G. S. GIBBS
G. S. Gibbs, dealer in general merchandise, was born in Ypsilanti City, Mich., in 1848; removed to Harlan, Ia., in 1869, and was in the employ of J. W. & E. W. Davis. They had at that time the only business house in the town. He remained with them five years, and was employed by J. B. Stutsman until 1876; and in partnership with J. Jackson established his present business July 1st, 1879. He purchased Mr. Jackson's interest, and now carries on the business alone; has a very fine stock, and does a lively business. Has a branch business at Irwin, which is conducted by W. W. Gibbs, under the firm name of W. W. Gibbs & Co. Mr. G. S. Gibbs has just completed a very fine brick residence in Harlan at a cost of $7,000. He was the first city treasurer of this place, and is at present a member of the council, also of the board of supervisors. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and I. 0. 0. F. lodges. He was married Jan., 1875, at Council Bluffs, to Delia Baughn, daughter of Hon. Chas. Baughn. They have one son and one daughter.
Transcribed February, 2018 by Cheryl Siebrass from: History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth, published in Sioux City, IA.: Western Publishing Company, 1882, pg. 418-419.
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