Amos Gibbs (General)

by probinson , S. Oxon, Sunday, February 19, 2017, 11:23 (2834 days ago) @ Jefff

You mentioned Amos Gibbs who, apparently is my "husband of sister-in-law of 2nd great-uncle" - if that makes sense.

I only know of him because, in 1881, he was shot by one Thomas Trump who is the above mentioned 2nd great-uncle of mine. Amos was seriously injured to his face and lost an eye. Thomas was Amos' brother in law and it seems it was all a misunderstanding. Plenty of information around if anyone is interested. It happened in Ruardean.

Thomas got 1 month hard labour for the crime which he spent in Littledean jail.

Both men moved to the USA and remained friends despite what happened. Amos died in 1929. Thomas in 1919. Can't find it at the moment but I'm sure I have a report of Thomas' burial that mentions Amos attended.

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