Martha E. Tennis and Joseph McCoy Gibson

JOSEPH MCCOY GIBSON, son of ELIZABETH MCCOY and WILLIAM D. GIBSON, was born July 3, 1863 in Bloomingberg, Fayette, Ohio,²⁹¹² and died November 19, 1950 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^{59, 1009} He is buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^{1009, 2912}

He married MARTHA E. TENNIS on November 22, 1893 in First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana,^{3838, 1675} daughter of MARY ELLEN SCOTT and JOHN M. TENNIS. She was born in August, 1871 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee,²⁹¹⁰ and died January 31, 1953 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.¹⁰⁰⁸ She is buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^{1008, 2910}

• Descendant Reports
  • William Scott Descendant Report (Ancestor of Martha E. Tennis)

Children of MARTHA E. TENNIS and JOSEPH MCCOY GIBSON:

1. TENNIS ATLEE GIBSON, b. March 5, 1896, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana;^{122, 8} d. October 20, 1974, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.^{4931, 1236}

Education

Work History

Marriage Announcements and News

The Democrat, November 23, 1893³⁸³⁷

Miss Ida Fenton went to Richmond yesterday to attend the wedding of Joseph Gibson, a prominent young business men of that village and Miss Martha Tennis, which occurred in that city last night. The bride is a graduate of Oxford College.

Cincinatti Enquirer, November 26, 1893³⁸³⁸

24.—RICHMOND, IND., NOV 24.—One of the most brilliant weddings that has occurred in society circles in Richmond for many years took place on last Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church. The contracting parties were Miss Martha Tennis, granddaughter of Mr. Andrew Scott, President of the Second National Bank, and Mr. Joseph M. Gibson, one of Richmond's best young business men. The affair had been talked of for many weeks, and interest seemed centered in the event. Several hundred invitations had been issued, and long before the church had been opened, guests were in waiting at the doors. The large auditorium was completely filled with friends and relatives when the ceremony began and the assemblage was an extremely fine appearing one. The church decorations were confined entirely to the altar end, and here arose a mammoth bank of palms and ferns, studded with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Across the top of this bank was a row of lighted wax candles. The ushers. all intimate friends of the groom, were: Dr. H. W. LeFevre, of Columbus, Ohio; Harry E. Gibson, of Washington C. H., Ohio; Frank Parsons, LeRoy E. Browne and Ed Spencer, of this city. Mr. Fletcher Medearis, of Indianapolis, officiated as master of ceremonies. A few minutes before 7 o'clock the close approach of the bridal party was announced by the beautiful music of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" issuing from the great organ, Mrs. C. B. Hunt officiating as organist. From the vestibule to the right of the altar came the bridesmaids and groomsmen in the following order: Mr. LeRoy Browne, Mr. Harry Gibson with Dr. LeFevre, Mr. Ed Spencer with Mr. Frank Parson, Miss Lizzie Gibson, sister of the groom, of Washington C. H., with Miss Lillie Brown, of Sheldon, Ill., Miss Mary List, of Franklin, Ind., Miss Lara Schlater, of Anderson, with Miss Cynthia Smith, of Hartford City. From the vestibule to the left of the altar came the three officiating clergymen, Dr. I. M. Hughes, of the First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Alexander Gilchrist, of the United Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Walker, President of the Oxford Female College, at Oxford, Ohio. Close behind came the groom with the best man, Dr. W. D. Deuschle, of Columbus, Ohio. The ministers, Dr. Deuschle and the groom remained standing at the altar's foot, while the brides-maids and groomsmen proceeded up the center aisle to the vestibule of the church, where they were met by the bride and her maid. The entire party then returned to the altar, Miss Hal Hardin, of Harrodsburg, the maid of honor, preceding, followed by the bride, leaning upon the arm of her grandfather. The bride was attired in an exquisite costume of white satin, made en traine, and wore a bridal veil of tulle. Her only jewel was a pearl and diamond pin, the gift of the groom. She carried a testament. Miss Hardin, maid of honor, was attired in an exquisite costume of white brocaded silk and chiffon. Her jewels were pearls, and she carried a silver tray, upon which was the bridal ring. Of the bridesmaids, Miss Gibson and Miss Schlater were attired in dresses of yellow crepe and carried yellow chrysanthemums; Misses Brown, List and Smith wore white crepe and carried white chrysanthemums. As the party encircled about the ministers Rev. Mr. Gilchrist opened with a prayer, then Dr. Hughes proceeded with the ceremony proper and pronounced them man and wife. Dr. Walker closed the very impressive ceremony with a most beautiful prayer. The bridal party left the church by the center aisle, and carriages in waiting conveyed them to the home of Mr. Scott, where a reception was tendered the young couple by the relatives. The house was exquisitely decorated, chrysanthemums being the chief flower and yellow and white the predominating colors. The wedding supper was served by Mrs. Palmer, and consisted of several elaborate courses. The bride and groom left on a wedding tour through Ohio, and upon returning will be at home to their friends at 1631 Main street, after December ??.

Newspaper Articles

Morning Star, August 6, 1907²⁹¹⁶

Opens Brokerage Office.

J. M. Gibson, formerly located at Janesville has moved to Rockford and will open a brokerage office in the Fay Lewis building. He is having his new room fitted up in first class shape, and will get the best market report possible.

Republic, March 2, 1909²⁹¹⁴

VICTIMS ARE WELL KNOWN

REPORTED THAT J. M. GIBSON, BROKER, CHARGED WITH RUNNING A BUCKET SHOP, GOT MONEY BY UNFAIR MEANS FROM PROMINENT RESIDENTS OF THIS CITY—NOT LIKELY THAT THEY WILL TESTIFY BEFORE COURT—H. W. BUCK BEE AND AL. HENRY AMONG NUMBER—C. EMIL PETERSON, WHO BRINGS CHARGES, SAYS HE WILL PUT BUCKETSHOP OUT OF BUSINESS.

Reports were current today among speculators on the board of trade, in discussing the charge against J. M. Gibson, a broker, that he has a long list of victims in this city, some of whom are quite prominent. Among these are said to be the names of such well known men as H. W. Buckbee, the florist, and Al. E. Henry, the jeweler. Others alleged to have been victimized include Andrew Nystedt, proprietor of an East State Street cigar store and pool room, and Cyrus C. Conant.

It is not probable that any of these will testify in the case brought against Gibson by C. Emil Peterson, a former policeman, which is being heard in police court this afternoon. Mr. Peterson says that the four witnesses whom he has subpoenaed will be enough to prove his charge that Gibson is conducting a bucketshop in violation of the laws of the state. Mr. Peterson is considerably agitated over the loss he claims he sustained at the hands of Gibson's operation, and declares he will put the place out of business. He asserts it is not the loss itself that he cares about, but the alleged crooked manner in which Gibson operated against him and others. It is claimed that Gibson has "cleaned up" a large sum of money from alleged Rockford victims. He denies that he had done anything and claims that the charge brought against him is outrageous and is made to damage a legitimate business. He states that the concern he represents here—the Chicago Investment Company—is affiliated with the board of trade and therefore is no bucketshop, the latter coming under the category of an operating dealing in options and filling orders for customers but not belonging to the board of trade. All commission houses having a membership with such a board is compelled to carry a complete list of its patrons. It is said by those claiming that Gibson conducts a bucketshop that he does not have any such list and that he would falsify in reporting to them the quotations and would sell at figures incorrectly given out to patrons.

Register Gazette, December 16, 1910²⁹¹³

HAD BRANCH OFFICE HERE

J. M. GIBSON OPERATED AGENCY FOR CHICAGO BROKERS UNDER FIRE

IS HE WANTED ON WARRANT?

Gibson Closed His Place Thursday Afternoon When Quotations Ceased Coming.

A branch of the Capital Investment company which has branches in various cities of the middle was, was operated in Rockford by Joseph M. Gibson just around the corner from East State street on North First street.

This place was closed Thursday afternoon on receipt of word from the Chicago headquarters to the effect that the federal authorities were after the managers of the concern and there would be no further quotations sent out.

Whether the manager of the Rockford branch is included in the list of those wanted by Uncle Sam's sleuths is not definitely known. The Chicago papers of this morning contain a list of those for whom warrants are out and in the list appears the name of James M. Gibson. This is believed to mean the Rockford Gibson although there is a difference in the given name.

Dispatches tell of the arrest of twenty-three parties in Chicago Thursday afternoon in connection with the crusade started by the federal authorities and warrants are out for a number of others, including agents at Elgin, Belvedere, DeKalb and many other points. The address of the Gibson wanted on a warrant is not mentioned.

The Rockford Gibson who managed the branch for the Capital company was indicted on the charge of running a bucket shop here some two years ago but the case never came to trial. The indictment was nolle prossed at the time State's Attorney North cleaned house following the acquittal of George May.

Soon thereafter, along toward Thanksgiving time, Mr. Gibson resumed operations as an agent for the Capital Investment company with an office on North First street. He had been in business but a short time when the order came to discontinue business.

The Capital concern is charged with being the biggest bucket shop combine in the world and that its transactions were of the systematic "skin game" order, playing the longs against the shorts and getting commissions from both sides. The government claim is that the company controlled 5,000 miles of leased wire to supply branch houses with market reports from New York, including two fast wires from New York City which beat the regular reports by a few moments and gave agents the opportunity to decide whether orders should be filled or held.

Morning Star, December 18, 1910³⁸⁴⁷

GIBSON TO REMAIN.

Joseph M. Gibson says he has no interest in Capital Investment Co., he has merely cleared his trades through that Co. Has not been an agent as that company has no agents. Has no notice of indictment in the Chicago raid—is here and will remain here.

Register Gazette, August 31, 1911²⁹¹⁵

WOOD SELLS DRUG STORE

Frank Zuck In Charge for Mrs. Gibson, New Owner—Wool Will Manufacture.

R. E. Wood, for several years proprietor of a drug store at 319 West State street, has sold the business to Mrs. J. M. Gibson, North Main street, who has taken possession, placing Frank Zuck in charge. Mr. Zuck is a graduate of the school of pharmacy of the University of Illinois, '98 and has been in this store for some time.

Mrs. Gibson owns a store at Kansas City and probably the two will be consolidated in the course of time.

Mr. Wood has been planning for some time to start in the manufacturing line, putting on the market a line of toilet preparations and starting a jobbing business here. He has connections gained through three decades of the drug business and expects to job a widely diversified line of druggists' goods from here.

Republic, December 13, 1911²⁹¹¹

Springfield, Dec. 13—The Gibson Pharmacy, of Rockford, was incorporated today with a capital of $25,000. The incorporators are J. M. Gibson, Martha E. Gibson and Miss M. E. Dempsey.

Obituaries

Register Republic, November 20, 1950²⁹¹²

JOSEPH MC COY GIBSON

Joseph McCoy Gibson, 87, 1233 N. Main st., west side manager for Rockford Lumber and Fuel company a number of years ago and former stock and bond broker, died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital.

Mr. Gibson, who was born July 3, 1863, in Bloomingbert, O., was the son of William D. and Elizabeth Gibson. A resident of Rockford since 1908, he retired from the fuel company when their west side branch was closed. He was a member of the Townsend club.

Married to the former Martha Tennis Nov. 22, 1893, in Richmond, Ind., the couple would have observed their 57th wedding anniversary Wednesday.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Tennis A., at home; a brother, Walter I. Gibson, Norwood, O.; a sister, Mrs. H. E. Cowman, Milford Ceneter, O.

Services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Julian-Poorman funeral home, 304 N. 5th st. Dr. William H. Fulton, pastor emeritus of First Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in Willwood Burial park.

Palladium-Item, November 22, 1950¹⁰⁰⁹

Joseph M. Gibson

Andrew Scott of North Tenth street has received word of the death of Joseph M. Gibson, 87 years old, which occurred Sunday, Nov. 19, in Rockford, Ill. Mr. Gibson was formerly resided in Richmond and while here was engaged in the brokerage and farm implement business.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Martha Gibson, and one son, Tennis. Mrs. Gibson is a cousin of Mr. Scott.

Funeral services for Mr. Gibson will be held Friday at the residence, 1233 North Main street, Rockford. Burial will be there.

Morning Star, February 1, 1953²⁹¹⁰

Mrs. Gibson Dies, Aged 76; Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Martha E. Gibson, 76, 1520 Garden court, died at 3 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony hospital after a long illness.

Born in Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Gibson came to Rockford 44 years ago from Janesville, Wis. She was married Nov. 22, 1893, in Richmond, Ind., to Joseph M. Gibson, who died Nov. 21, 1950.

Her only suvivor is a son, Tennis A., Rockford.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with Dr. O. Garfield Beckstrand, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in Willwood Burial park.

Palladium-Item, February 2, 1953¹⁰⁰⁸

Mrs. Joseph M. Gibson

Andrew F. Scott, 126 North Tenth street, has received word of the death of Mrs. Joseph M. Gibson, at Rockford, Ill., on Jan 31.

Mrs. Gibson formerly was Miss Martha Tennis, daughter of John and Mary Ellen Scott Tennis. She resided in Richmond prior to 1910.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gibson will be held Tuesday in the Julian and Poorman funeral home in Rockford. Burial will be in Rockford.

Census Records

Date	Location	Enumerated Names
June 1, 1900112	Richmond, Wayne, Indiana	Joseph McCoy Gibson Martha E. Tennis Tennis Atlee Gibson
April 23, 19101011	Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois	Joseph McCoy Gibson Martha E. Tennis Tennis Atlee Gibson
January 7, 19201010	Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois	Joseph McCoy Gibson Martha E. Tennis Tennis Atlee Gibson
April 12, 19301012	Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois	Joseph McCoy Gibson Martha E. Tennis Tennis Atlee Gibson
April 13, 19402909	Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois	Joseph McCoy Gibson Martha E. Tennis Tennis Atlee Gibson