Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Baraboo:

George B. Gibbons, carpenter, contractor and builder; was born in Kent Co., England, Feb. 20, 1828; came to America in 1832 with his parents; they located in Madison Co., N.Y.; came to Racine, Wis., May 9, 1845, and to Baraboo in April, 1850; he enlisted on Dec. 19, 1861, in Co. A. 19th W.V.I., and was prompted to Commissary Sergeant; was discharged Aug. 29, 1862, on account of disability; then enlisted in 3d U.S. Cavalry, February, 1863, and was discharged Sept. 9, 1865 on account of disability. He has served as Under Sheriff for two years and Constable about twelve years. He was married, March 29, 1862, to Miss Mary Pointon; she was born in Staffordshire, England; they have six children - Lavina G., Francila, Philip H., Charles L., Ida and George P. In politics, Mr. Gibbons is a Democrat.

Return to Sauk County Biographies