A meticulous look into a claimed Gibbs inheritance and a rich family history
This 1848 report blends a real search in England with detailed genealogies, tracing the Gibbs surname through Frome, Wells, and Bristol and beyond.
The book presents the story behind a proposed large property left in England for Gibbs families in America, along with certificates, local records, and era-era context. It offers a clear, documentary style that aims to illuminate how such claims were investigated and what the sources show about early Gibbs generations.
- A firsthand account of how an agent searched English records for property linked to the Gibbs family.
- Genealogies tracing different branches of the Gibbs family in England, including Bristol and Frome connections.
- Transcripts and certificates from parish and registry offices that illuminate 17th–18th century family ties.
- Context on spelling variations and arms associated with early Gibbs ancestors.
Ideal for readers of family history, local English history, and 19th-century documentary sources.