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Title: Hugh Gibson
Post by: baztull on Sunday 12 April 09 10:39 BST (UK)

Trying to find Hugh Gibson Family? Born in Rousay Orkney c1775, entered service for the Hudson bay co c1795, any information on his parents or siblings would be much appreciated

Title: Re: Hugh Gibson
Post by: akc on Thursday 27 August 09 22:44 BST (UK)

hugh gibson b rousay 1790 sailed on king george from stromness 5 july 1797 to york factory
also a william gibson born rousay approx 1784 entered service 23 june 1804 ( possible brother ) married nancy/anne flett approx 1824
found william and hugh on the hbc website archives (hudsonsbaycompanyarchives)
on cursiter.com they are both listed but no parents

Title: Re: Hugh Gibson
Post by: baztull on Friday 28 August 09 06:37 BST (UK)

Hi Akc
Thanks for your help, much appreciated.I have the same information as yourself about Hugh Gibson.I have quite a bit on Hugh from the Metis National Council as he married into the Cree indian nation, as did my G G Grandfather, but i just can't find his parents anywhere

Title: Re: Hugh Gibson
Post by: akc on Friday 28 August 09 07:45 BST (UK)

a site which you might find interesting: wwwrousayroots.com it explains why there are no births recorded during that time

Title: Re: Hugh Gibson
Post by: baztull on Friday 28 August 09 08:32 BST (UK)

Hi akc
Thanks for the site, I have had a quick look and will now start to plow through it