Name |
John Maxwell "Max" Gibson |
Nickname |
Max |
Birth |
18 Dec 1872 |
Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
Gender |
Male |
Census-Household Member |
1881 |
Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Canada |
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Census-Household Member |
1891 |
Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada [2] |
Canada |
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1891 Census Bathurst William Murray Gibson pt1
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1891 Census Bathurst William Murray Gibson pt 2
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Occupation |
Abt 1891 |
Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada |
cheesemaker |
- Max grew up on the Gibson farm located on the Scotch Line SW of Perth Ont. He probably learned the cheese making craft at the near-by Scotch Line Union cheese factory at the same time as his cousin Samuel Gibson and later Max's younger brother George. At about age 20 Max founded the Bathurst Mutual Cheese Company, named after the historic District (sic)(township) of Bathurst, of which Perth was the capital (sic) (county town). The Scotch Line was the southern boundary of both the District (sic) (township) and the Gibson farm.
From it's Tay Banks factory, Bathurst Mutual contributed, along with eleven other factories (including Scotch Line Union), to the famous "Mammoth Cheese" sent to the 1893 World's Exposition in Chicago. That cheese weighed 22,000 pounds and a replica stands in Perth, along with a plaque listing the principal contributors, including Max (see photos). Bathurst Mutual also had a second factory at Douglas, NE of Perth (see brother George's Story) and possibly a third somewhere else in the region (possibly at Balderson, SE of Perth where, like Bromley, there seems to have been some prior family connection).
At a later date (abt. 1910 ?) Max and family moved to Saltcoats Sask. where he operated a machinery business.
?i?Posted 09 Jun 2012 by grantg5?/i?
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Occupation |
1891 |
Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada [2] |
cheesemaker |
Census |
1901 |
Yorkton, Assiniboia, Yorkton Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada [3] |
Canada |
Occupation |
1901 |
Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, Yorkton Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada [3] |
clerk in store |
Census |
1906 |
Assiniboia Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta |
Census |
1911 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [4] |
Canada |
Occupation |
1911 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [4] |
implement dealer |
Residence |
1911 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [4] |
York Street |
Census |
1916 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [5] |
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta |
Occupation |
1916 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [5] |
implement agent |
Census |
1921 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada [6] |
Canada |
FamilySearch ID |
L8ML-G7B |
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FindaGrave Memorial ID |
150738431 |
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Residence |
1921 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada |
55 Montreal Avenue (rented) |
Residence |
1936 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada |
_UID |
5BC796AAABAE45349DA28F3E321A64A29299 |
Death |
16 Sep 1940 |
Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada |
- John Maxwell Gibson Buried at Saltcoats
Funeral services for John Maxwell Gibson, an old time resident of Saltcoats, who died at his home in Saltcoats Monday after a lingering illness, were held at the United church, Saltcoats, Tuesday and burial made in Saltcoats cemetery. Rev. D P. Morris conducted the service. Pallbearers were Charles Cameron, James S Inglis, W T Thompson, Flank Baines, Andrew Moffat and J B MacLaughlin.
Mr Gibson was born in Perth Ont, Dec 18 1872. He came west to Yorkton in 1897, locating in Saltcoats in 1900 and was engaged in the machine business. He was highly respected by a large circle of friends and was known in business for his honest dealings with his fellowmen. Mr Gibson was a member of the Presbyterian church, later the United church, and at the time of his death was a member of the board of management. Mr Gibson was one time mayor of Saltcoats, an active member of the board of trade ,a member of the town council and served for a number of years on the Saltcoats school board.
Mr Gibson leaves his widow, two sons, William of Saltcoats, Sgt John, of the RCAF three daughteis Helen, Frances and Janet, all at home; four brothers, Bert of Guelph Ont, Harold of Fort Saskatchewan, George of Drumheller, Robert of Lacombe and one sister Janet of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
The Leader-Post
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
21 Sep 1940, Sat ? Page 15
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Burial |
Saltcoats Cemetery, Saltcoats, Melville Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Person ID |
I1347 |
Lanark County Origins |
Last Modified |
31 Jan 2023 |
Family |
Jean Helen Armstrong "Jeanie" Scott, b. 14 Oct 1877, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 3 Jan 1959, Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada (Age 81 years) |
Marriage |
12 Jan 1910 |
Calvin United Church / Bathurst Presbyterian, Bathurst Twp, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada [7] |
- Name?tab?John M Gibson
Age?tab?37
Birth Year?tab?1873
Marriage Date?tab?12 Jan 1910
Marriage Place?tab?Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father?tab?Wm Murray Gibson
Mother?tab?Jessie Miller Gibson
Spouse?tab?Jean H Scott
Name?tab?Jean H Scott
Age?tab?32
Birth Year?tab?1878
Marriage Date?tab?12 Jan 1910
Marriage Place?tab?Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father?tab?Wm A Scott
Mother?tab?Helen Beatly Scott
Spouse?tab?John M Gibson
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Wedding Invitation..JeanScott and Max Gibson
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Jean Scott & Max Gibson
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Children |
| 1. William Maxwell "Bill" Gibson, b. 10 Oct 1910, Saskatchewan, Canada d. 26 Jun 1998, Yorkton, Assiniboia, Yorkton Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada (Age 87 years) |
| 2. Jean Helen "Helen" Gibson, b. 22 Mar 1912, Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada d. 20 Apr 1995, Outlook, Saskatoon Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada (Age 83 years) |
| 3. John Beatty "Jack" Gibson, b. 24 Feb 1914, Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada d. 7 Aug 2007, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada (Age 93 years) |
| 4. Margaret Frances "Betty" Gibson, b. 21 Aug 1915, Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada d. 18 Mar 1981, Outlook, Saskatoon Census District, Saskatchewan, Canada (Age 65 years) |
| 5. Janet Elizabeth "Jessie" Gibson, b. 2 Oct 1919, Saltcoats (Stirling), RM of Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, Canada d. Oct 2004, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada (Age 85 years) |
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Family ID |
F445 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
13 Jan 2023 |