Massachusetts Vital Records:
Born in Taunton to Michael and Margaret; both born in Ireland
Married Aug 06, 1895 in Taunton at age 28, a moulder by trade by Rev. John W. Quirk to Mary A. Reddy
1900 census Stanley Avenue, 2nd Ward of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts:
John J. Gibbons Sep 1867 letter carrier
Mary A. Gibbons (wife) Oct 1868
Florence Gibbons (dau) May 1896
John R. Gibbons (son) Jun 1899
Tuesday Jun 13, 1950 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
John J. Gibbons, 83, of 93 Tremont Street, oldest retired mail carrier in Taunton and for many years, the leading director of minstrel shows in the city, died Monday night at his home following a two years illness. He was known as the "Old Master of Minstrels" in Taunton and surrounding cities and towns and was the director of shows put on by the old Temperance Societies and many other organizations. He was for many years director of St. Joseph's Dramatic Club. Employed at the Taunton Post Office as a mail carrier, he served faithfully for 38 years. He was appointed as a substitute carrier in March 1895 and was given a regular appointment in October 1899. He retired from active service on Nov 01, 1932 when he reached the age of 65. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Michael and Margaret (Sheffell) Gibbons, and made his home here all during his life. He was the husband of Mary A. Leddy who predeceased him by several years. He was educated in the Taunton schools. He was a member of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, Taunton Court 73. He was a faithful communicant of St. Paul's Church near his home. He leaves two sons, J. Russell Gibbons of Taunton and William T. Gibbons of Baldwin Park, California; one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Florence M.) Heher of Taunton; one sister, Mrs. Katherine T. Cote of Fall River and three grandchildren.
Photo from his obituary courtesy Old Colony Historical Society, Taunton, MA
Born in Taunton to Michael and Margaret; both born in Ireland
Married Aug 06, 1895 in Taunton at age 28, a moulder by trade by Rev. John W. Quirk to Mary A. Reddy
1900 census Stanley Avenue, 2nd Ward of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts:
John J. Gibbons Sep 1867 letter carrier
Mary A. Gibbons (wife) Oct 1868
Florence Gibbons (dau) May 1896
John R. Gibbons (son) Jun 1899
Tuesday Jun 13, 1950 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
John J. Gibbons, 83, of 93 Tremont Street, oldest retired mail carrier in Taunton and for many years, the leading director of minstrel shows in the city, died Monday night at his home following a two years illness. He was known as the "Old Master of Minstrels" in Taunton and surrounding cities and towns and was the director of shows put on by the old Temperance Societies and many other organizations. He was for many years director of St. Joseph's Dramatic Club. Employed at the Taunton Post Office as a mail carrier, he served faithfully for 38 years. He was appointed as a substitute carrier in March 1895 and was given a regular appointment in October 1899. He retired from active service on Nov 01, 1932 when he reached the age of 65. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Michael and Margaret (Sheffell) Gibbons, and made his home here all during his life. He was the husband of Mary A. Leddy who predeceased him by several years. He was educated in the Taunton schools. He was a member of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, Taunton Court 73. He was a faithful communicant of St. Paul's Church near his home. He leaves two sons, J. Russell Gibbons of Taunton and William T. Gibbons of Baldwin Park, California; one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Florence M.) Heher of Taunton; one sister, Mrs. Katherine T. Cote of Fall River and three grandchildren.
Photo from his obituary courtesy Old Colony Historical Society, Taunton, MA
Massachusetts Vital Records:
Born in Taunton to Michael and Margaret; both born in Ireland
Married Aug 06, 1895 in Taunton at age 28, a moulder by trade by Rev. John W. Quirk to Mary A. Reddy
1900 census Stanley Avenue, 2nd Ward of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts:
John J. Gibbons Sep 1867 letter carrier
Mary A. Gibbons (wife) Oct 1868
Florence Gibbons (dau) May 1896
John R. Gibbons (son) Jun 1899
Tuesday Jun 13, 1950 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
John J. Gibbons, 83, of 93 Tremont Street, oldest retired mail carrier in Taunton and for many years, the leading director of minstrel shows in the city, died Monday night at his home following a two years illness. He was known as the "Old Master of Minstrels" in Taunton and surrounding cities and towns and was the director of shows put on by the old Temperance Societies and many other organizations. He was for many years director of St. Joseph's Dramatic Club. Employed at the Taunton Post Office as a mail carrier, he served faithfully for 38 years. He was appointed as a substitute carrier in March 1895 and was given a regular appointment in October 1899. He retired from active service on Nov 01, 1932 when he reached the age of 65. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Michael and Margaret (Sheffell) Gibbons, and made his home here all during his life. He was the husband of Mary A. Leddy who predeceased him by several years. He was educated in the Taunton schools. He was a member of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, Taunton Court 73. He was a faithful communicant of St. Paul's Church near his home. He leaves two sons, J. Russell Gibbons of Taunton and William T. Gibbons of Baldwin Park, California; one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Florence M.) Heher of Taunton; one sister, Mrs. Katherine T. Cote of Fall River and three grandchildren.
Photo from his obituary courtesy Old Colony Historical Society, Taunton, MA
Born in Taunton to Michael and Margaret; both born in Ireland
Married Aug 06, 1895 in Taunton at age 28, a moulder by trade by Rev. John W. Quirk to Mary A. Reddy
1900 census Stanley Avenue, 2nd Ward of Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts:
John J. Gibbons Sep 1867 letter carrier
Mary A. Gibbons (wife) Oct 1868
Florence Gibbons (dau) May 1896
John R. Gibbons (son) Jun 1899
Tuesday Jun 13, 1950 Taunton Daily Gazette page 2
John J. Gibbons, 83, of 93 Tremont Street, oldest retired mail carrier in Taunton and for many years, the leading director of minstrel shows in the city, died Monday night at his home following a two years illness. He was known as the "Old Master of Minstrels" in Taunton and surrounding cities and towns and was the director of shows put on by the old Temperance Societies and many other organizations. He was for many years director of St. Joseph's Dramatic Club. Employed at the Taunton Post Office as a mail carrier, he served faithfully for 38 years. He was appointed as a substitute carrier in March 1895 and was given a regular appointment in October 1899. He retired from active service on Nov 01, 1932 when he reached the age of 65. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Michael and Margaret (Sheffell) Gibbons, and made his home here all during his life. He was the husband of Mary A. Leddy who predeceased him by several years. He was educated in the Taunton schools. He was a member of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, Taunton Court 73. He was a faithful communicant of St. Paul's Church near his home. He leaves two sons, J. Russell Gibbons of Taunton and William T. Gibbons of Baldwin Park, California; one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Florence M.) Heher of Taunton; one sister, Mrs. Katherine T. Cote of Fall River and three grandchildren.
Photo from his obituary courtesy Old Colony Historical Society, Taunton, MA
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