| 13. | Helen Gourlay "Nellie" Gibson was born on 25 May 1871 in Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Murray Gibson and Janet Sarah "Jessie" Miller); died on 19 Apr 1902 in Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States; was buried in Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L8ML-G3G
- FindaGrave Memorial ID: 97879921
- _UID: 2ECF2A27AB164BFC84A369C4B238599F8CA8
- Census-Household Member: 1881, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
- Occupation: 1880 1890, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound District, RM of Louise, Manitoba, Canada; Teacher
- Census-Household Member: 1891, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; Canada
- Occupation: 1896 1899, Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound District, RM of Louise, Manitoba, Canada; high school principal
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Role: Household Member
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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Pilot Mound School No. 105 (Pilot Mound, Municipality of Louise)
The Pilot Mound School District was established formally in November 1880, in the Village of Pilot Mound. A two-storey wood frame structure, known as the "Old Red School," continued to be used after a two-storey brick school building was erected nearby in 1905, using locally-manufactured bricks, on a design by Winnipeg architect J. H. G. Russell. The brick school was demolished in 1959. It was replaced by a building that, in the 1960s, became Pilot Mound Consolidated School when it was consolidated with rural schools from the surrounding vicinity: Goudney School No. 87, Gowancroft School No. 204, Marringhurst School No. 231, Pembina School No. 270, Wood Bay School No. 307, Floral School No. 397, Copperfield School No. 480, and Stuartville School No. 795.
The "Old Mound", situated on the southeast quarter of 20-3-11 west of the Principal Meridian, about two miles northwest of the present site of Pilot Mound, in the Rural Municipality of Louise, first became settled in 1878. For a brief time, the village was known as Balmoral but it was renamed because that name was in use elsewhere.
Pilot Mound takes its name from the fact that the mound of shale that rises prominently above the surrounding landscape served as a "pilot" or landmark for the early fur traders, settlers, and explorers. While on the treeless prairie of the early days, the mound could be seen from a great distance. Aboriginal people called it "Mepawaquomoshin" or Little Dance Hill, a place used for ceremonial dances.
The town, built on the southeast side of the mound, was incorporated in 1883. When the Canadian Pacific Railway, which had made it to Manitou by 1883, continued westward in 1885, it bypassed the town by two miles. In 1885 and 1886, Pilot Mound relocated to its present site.
A stone vault used to store Land Titles documents stands on the southeast corner of the old mound. It was originally housed in a brick house built by James M. Fraser, who also operated the private banking firm of "Fraser and Company." He kept bank records in the vault until purchasing a large safe which later ended up in his home in Pilot Mound. (His home later became the Manse of Pilot Mound United Church.)
Died:
Gibson
At the family residence, Langdon, N.D., and formerly of Scotch Line, on Saturday , April 19th, 1902, Helen Gourlay, beloved wife of S.G. Gibson, M.D., and formerly of Scotch Line, Lanark Co., Ont.
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Friday, May 2, 1902, pg. 4
Obituary
Mrs (Dr.) Gibson
The residents of the Scotch Line and Perth can not but remember with esteem and affection one of the brightest and most worthy of their younger acquaintances, Miss Helen G. Gibson, who after a residence in Manitoba for a few years, was married at her parents' residence, (Mr. and Mrs W.M. Gibson), Scotch Line, to Dr. S.G. Gibson, of Langdon N. Dak. They will be stricken with sorrow upon learning of her early death, at her home in that town, on the 19th ofApril, the particulars of which we take from the Langdon Republican, of April 24:
Like a thuderbolt from a clear sky, came the news of the death of Mrs. (Dr.) Gibson on Saturday at 5:30 o'clock. Just 8 days previous the announcement of the birth of a son was received as glad tidings by her many friends in Langdon. The news of her death the week following was a shock to all. The deceased lady died from peritonitis, unlooked for at the beginning of her illness, but in spite of medical skill the disease culminated in death at the time above stated.
Mrs. Gibson was comparatively a stranger in our city, only having taken up her residence here about a year ago, but during that time she has endeared herself to all who were fortunate enough to coe within her circle of acquaintance. Mrs. Helen Gourlay Gibson was born near Perth, Canada, May 24, 1871. she came to Manitoba a few years ago and was principal of the Pilot Mound school, where she met and became engaged to her bereaved husband. They were married Dec. 19, 1900. Since coming to Langdon she has made many friends by her acts of Christian sympathy and charitable deeds, and the highest compliment we can pay to her memory is that all believe she was a Christian in thought, word and deed, and the sympathy of the whole community goes out to Dr. Gibson in his bereavement. She leaves an infant son as a remembrance - a pledge to her affection - and a comfort to her sorrowing husband.
The funeral took place today from the Presbyterian church of which sne was a member, Rev. Thomas Deugan officiating at the services. The floral tributes to her memory were beautiful, - a tribute to a beautiful life. The remains were followed to the Masonic cemetery by a large and sorrowing circle of friends. The funeral was delayed to allow her mother to arrive from Lacombe, N.W. Ter., but who unfortunately could not get there in time. Her brother, J.M. Gibson of Yorkton, Assa., was in attendance as was also Dr. Gibson's sister, Mrs. Little, of Pilot Mound, Man., and others whose names we did not learn. The Workmen and K.P.'s each forwarded resolutions of condolence.
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Friday, May 2, 1902, pg. 5.
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Married:
Gibson - Gibson
On Wednesday evening, December 19th, at the residence of the bride's father, Upper Scotch Line, Bathurst, Dr Samuel G. Gibson, of Langdon, North Dakota, to Miss Helen Gourlay, eldest daughter of Wm. M. Gibson, Esq.
The Perth Courier
Perth, Lanark, Ontario, Canada
December 21, 1900, pg.5
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The Altar
Gibson - Gibson
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Gibson, Scotch Line, at six o'clock, Wednesday evening, Dec. 19th, when their daughter, Helen Gourlay, was married to S.G. Gibson, M.D., of Langdon, N.D., by the Rev. a.H. Scott, of St. Andrew's church. The bride was given away by her father, and was assissted by her cousin, Miss Nettie Miller, of Smith's Falls, while George M. Gibson, of Douglas, acted as groomsman. Only immediate friends of the family were present. The couple were the recipient of many handsom and costly presents. They left on Friday, Dec. 21st, for their home in Langdon, N. Dak., going by way of Goderich, where they will spend a few days with the friends of the groom.
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Friday, December4 28, 1900, pg. 1
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A Homecoming Welcome
We take the following from the Langdon, N. Dakota Republican.
The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm M Gibson, Scotch Line, in this county:
"Considerable interest was manifested on Saturday morning when it was known that Dr. Gibson and bride were on board of the train that arrives here at noon and at the depot were gathered, when the train pulled in, a number of friends of the doctor to welcome their arrival. Congratulations were in order, and Mrs. Gibson was made to feel, that although a stranger in the city, she had come into the midst of friends and that her future residence here promised to be pleasant. Since the wedding, which occurred at Perth, Ont., December 27th (sic) the Dr. and Mrs Gibson were heading for home, stopping off at various places to visit friends and relatives, among which was St. Paul, where they visited the doctor's brother, Rev. A.B. Meldrum. All sorts of luck seems to be coming the doctor's way these days, as is evidenced by his extensive practice, besides being the recently elected coroner for this county, and to finish up, capturing an accomplished bride."
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Friday, February 8, 1901, pg. 5
Children:
- 6. Andrew Bertram Gibson was born on 12 Apr 1902 in Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States; died about 1998 in Rocky Mountain House, Clear Water, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Rocky Mountain House, Rocky Mountain House Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
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