William Gibson - St. Clair County, Alabama
N 33° 49.424 W 086° 22.186
16S E 558321 N 3742790
A traveling hat salesman who died while making his door-to-door calls near Springville buried near a crossroads in rural Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM49K9
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2008
Views: 25
Having survived road construction and progress for many years, the tombstone and slab marking the grave of William Gibson hangs onto the hillside of rural Highway 11 in St. Clair County, AL. Dated from the year 1827, the grave is thought to be one of the oldest graves in the county.
Rumors of Mr. Gibson's demise include death by disease, death by duel, and even a rumors that a great deal of money was buried somewhere nearby.
First Name: William
Last Name: Gibson
Born: 12/12/1795
Died: 10/20/1827
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