nilis11 Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 I am researching this man: Second Lt. Robert Gibson, age 39, wounded and missing and later found killed on 23 July 1916 near High Wood. He was in B coy. 9th Royal Scots and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery. He was from Edinburgh. This is about all I have so any more information about this man is most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 (edited) Hi Probate records show he was a joiner, having resided at 35 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh and latterly at 42 Learmouth Grove, as per CWGC record. Probate confirmation was granted to his widow 30.11.1917 to "Barbara Jane Riddle or Gibson" of 42 Learmouth Grove, His will was dated 18th March, 1908...looking His MIC shows he was previously CSM 98 9th Royal Scots. Entered France 24.2.15. Address on MIC 42 Learmouth Grove. Public Tree on Ancestry Father John Gibson 1855-1925. Mother Elizabeth Gourley Baxter 1854-1918 Widow Barbara J Riddle1879-1951. Regards Barry Edited 30 December , 2019 by The Inspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 He's in the 1901 Scottish Census (below) and also in the Edinburgh Electoral Registers for 1910/11 and 1914/15 (42 Learmouth Grove) - Name:Robert Gibson Age:23 Estimated birth year:abt 1878 Relationship:Son Father's name:John Gibson Mother's name:Lizzie Gibson Gender:Male Where born:Biggar, Lanarkshire Registration Number:685/1 Registration district:St George Civil Parish:Edinburgh Dean County:Midlothian Address:90 Comely Bk Aven Occupation:Joiner ED:73 Household schedule number:82 Line:11 Roll:CSSCT1901_366 Household Members: NameAge John Gibson 45 Lizzie Gibson 45 Lavinia Gibson 25 Robert Gibson 23 James Gibson 14 Agnes Mary Gibson 18 Ann Gibson 6 Bessie Gibson 3 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 His Medal Index Card shows that he was a Company Sergeant Major in the 9th prior to his commission and entered France on 24.02.15 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corisande Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 (edited) Family tree on Ancestry - click But they do not have a marriage, and probate implies he might not have married his "widow" Oops, found the marriage in Edinburgh in 1902 Edited 30 December , 2019 by corisande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspector Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 (edited) Hi again Soldiers' effects show his date of death as "Accepted 22.7.1916 Credits "£12.7s.6d." According to tree on Ancestry they had 1 daughter Ann b. 17.7. 1915 died 2004. The tree in the above link has some incorrect information regarding date of Robert Gibson's death and SDGW record !! Ann married an Alexander Nicholson and had 4 children. Regards Barry Edited 30 December , 2019 by The Inspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 1 hour ago, The Inspector said: Hi again Soldiers' effects show his date of death as "Accepted 22.7.1916 Credits "£12.7s.6d." According to tree on Ancestry they had 1 daughter Ann b. 17.7. 1915 died 2004. The tree in the above link has some incorrect information regarding date of Robert Gibson's death and SDGW record !! Ann married an Alexander Nicholson and had 4 children. Regards Barry Ancestry trees are notoriously unreliable. The one above has the SDGW record of a Private in the Royal Scots Fusiliers! Same name and birthplace only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierssc Posted 30 December , 2019 Share Posted 30 December , 2019 Neill Gilhooley of this forum, who has just published a history of the 9th Royal Scots, has put up a great online resource as well, with all the names of 9th RS he has discovered and noting the various sources for the info. You will find a fair bit about Gibson if you visit https://neillgilhooley.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/index_e-k_9rs_ver5.pdf . It's worth starting at the beginning of the surname Gibson entries (with no initials) rather than just looking at "R" or "Robert" as there is at least one there which looks to be him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilis11 Posted 31 December , 2019 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2019 Wow totally impressed with all this information. Interesting to read he was QSM in the 9ths Royal Scots and was commissioned in the same regiment. I learned that it was customary to be commissioned in another regiment or battalion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilis11 Posted 31 December , 2019 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2019 12 hours ago, pierssc said: Neill Gilhooley of this forum, who has just published a history of the 9th Royal Scots, has put up a great online resource as well, with all the names of 9th RS he has discovered and noting the various sources for the info. You will find a fair bit about Gibson if you visit https://neillgilhooley.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/index_e-k_9rs_ver5.pdf . It's worth starting at the beginning of the surname Gibson entries (with no initials) rather than just looking at "R" or "Robert" as there is at least one there which looks to be him as well. I did get the book for Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierssc Posted 31 December , 2019 Share Posted 31 December , 2019 1 hour ago, nilis11 said: Interesting to read he was QSM in the 9ths Royal Scots and was commissioned in the same regiment. I learned that it was customary to be commissioned in another regiment or battalion. Yes that was my understanding too - my 9th RS Gt Uncle was commissioned into the 1st Gordons for example. I think thIs was because it was reckoned that it would be difficult for all parties for someone to become an officer and then have to deal with friends/soldiers/NCOs/officers who had known him before his commission. Better that he have a fresh start somewhere else. But in this case I suspect that it was thought that since Gibson was a Sgt Major, he already was a respected figure of authority within the Battalion. Yes I got the book as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBrook Posted 31 December , 2019 Share Posted 31 December , 2019 Gazetted 2nd Lt. 12 November 1915 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29377/page/11605 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill Gilhooley Posted 6 January , 2020 Share Posted 6 January , 2020 (edited) The picture I have of Sgt R Gibson from the 1909 Colour Party is here: (This photo is in the Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh) The Diary of James Lawson Cairns that mentions him is transcribed here: https://neillgilhooley.com/9th-royal-scots/diary-of-james-lawson-cairns/ His signature: I agree with Piers that as a Sgt Maj he had the respect of all, and was too good to lose. I'm glad you've got the book! Edited 6 January , 2020 by Neill Gilhooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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