Gibson, Sam R.
Rhonda (Clarkson) Gibson
Arrived here in 1905. He was born in 11/30/1873 and died 1/10/1964 at age 90. Born in Lucknow, Ont. See pictures P.975.47, Green Album, Princeton Pioneer Days. Had fine pedigree Clydesdale stallion in 1912. Bunch Grass Chief Lived at Jura 43 years then moved to Victoria in 1948 Postmaster at Jura from 14-1-29 to 10-6-30 Owned Princeton Pioneer Hardware Store (Sim. Star 1913, 1914) Blacksmith, Coal, Cement, Lime and Plaster, Blacksmith Coal. They were both active in the Loyal Orange Lodge. He was for years bandmaster of the High School Band. He was a local road foreman in the 1930’s. They moved to Victoria after WWII where Mrs. Gibson passed on, and Mr. Gibson took up residence in Normana Home, Burnaby
POV Pg. 350, 351 Princeton 100 Years Pg. 32, 63 Princeton BC (1979) – Laurie Currie Pg. 35