Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #149 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary 1904
Deceased Person Charlotte Gibbs
Birth ca 1830 near Kenton, Del.
Death 2/19/1904 at Middletown; ca 75 yo
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Converted at Friendship Campground at 15 yo. Moved to Wilmington early in life & united with Ezion M. E. Church, a member for over 50 years. She took care of her invalid husband, Benjamin Gibbs for 18 yrs until 1886.
Family and Other Information Parentage unknown to writer, but maiden name Saunders. Twice married. 2nd spouse: Rev. Benjamin Gibbs, deceased member of Delaware Conference.
Online PDF Page Number (if available) haithi trust pdf pg 97 / pg 79
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