Lt. Joseph Gibbs

Other Events and Attributes:

• Parents: Father: Jacob Gibbs Mother: Martha Howe
• Moved To: About 1769, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; About 1769 he moved to Milford, Massachusetts.
• Deed: 9 Mar 1769, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He purchased a homestead at the south end of Eocky Woods, on Sherborn road, adjacent to the Daniell place. Most of that homestead he bought of Dr. William Jennison, and a minor portion of Oliver Daniell, comprising in all over 100 acres. Jeniiison's deed is dated March 9, 1769, and Daniell's April 19, 1769.
• Occupation: say 1770, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He ran a store for a short time.
• Religion: 1772, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Joseph and Elizabeth were received into the Milford Church by letters commendatory in 1772.
• Census: 1790, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1790x US Census he was recorded living in Milford, Massachusetts: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 16 2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over 2 - Free White Persons - Females 5 - Number of Household Members
• Census: 1800, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1800 US Census he was recorded living in Milford, Massachusetts: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 2 - Number of Household Members Over 25 2 - Number of Household Members
• Miscellaneous: 1801, Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; According to Ballou (1882) "A curious little incident is told in connection with the occasion of Rev. Mr. Long's ordination, May 20, 1801. Lieut. Joseph hospitably invited home to sup with him a goodly company of friends. Just as they were getting seated at table, they espied a rattlesnake crawling slowly along an open cross-beam, almost directly over their heads. They vacated their seats in haste. The master of the house promptly despatched his unwelcome guest, and his hospitality was duly enjoyed. Rocky Woods was a favorite haunt of rattlesnakes in former times, and even down to a recent period."
• Last Full Review: 12 Aug 2020

Joseph married Elizabeth Palmer on 11 Sep 1749 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was christened on 21 Apr 1723 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Rebecca Beal on 27 Aug 1778 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Rebecca was born on 26 Apr 1737 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jul 1798 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
They were married by the Rev A. Frost.

Joseph married Dorcas Thayer on 9 Nov 1799 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Dorcas died on 26 Sep 1804 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]