The Family of Comfort and Abigail
The original picture is labeled “Frank’s Parents” in Minnie’s handwriting, so it is believed to be the family of Comfort and Abigail. An attempt at identification has been made as follows: 1-Comfort, 2-Abigail, 3-Nettie holding Watson, 4-Albert, 5-Minnie, 6-Frank, 7-Tina; 8-Horace; 9-10- Miranda and David Knowles, 11-13 believed to be Ella Knowles, Lorenzo Fox and Lena Knowles Fox. Those who are not identified could include Mary and Joseph Hicks and Julia and Loren Pierce.
Watson was born in 1888, so this could be a family picture taken about 1889. Clothing does not appear to be the same as that worn in what is believed to be Frank and Minnie’s wedding picture, so it is believed to have been taken some time other than July 5, 1890.
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Related Links
Bio: Gibbs, Horace (1858 - 1934)
Obit: Gibbs, Comfort Bennett (1828 - 1910)