Thomas H. Gibson

    Thomas H. Gibson, Miller Township, a member of one of the old families of Dearborn County, was born here in 1838. He grew to maturity a farmer, remaining with his parents, John and Anna (Hargitt) Gibson, till his twenty-sixth year. In 1864 he went to Cincinnati, where, with his three brothers, George H., John B. and Dennis W. Gibson, he engaged in the wholesale hat trade. Here he conducted a successful business until July, 1883, when he withdrew from the firm and retired. He is interested somewhat in Florida orange culture, and still retains his farm in this township, but is not paying especial attention to agricultural pursuits.

    Mr. Gibson was married in 1865, to Anna Ewbank, native of this county and daughter of William Ewbank, one of the early settlers. Three children are the result of this union: Clara D., Thomas B. and George D. The family is identified with the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Gibson is quite an energetic member.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885