Wednesday, June 20, 2012

50 Main Street book highlights Mary Frances Gilbert Hundley


Mary Frances (Gilbert) Hundley (Mrs. Joe) daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Holdren) Gilbert, of Sabetha, Kansas is featured in the book 50 Main Street by Piero Ribelli.  The book is set to be released on July 4th.  This is the article telling about the book that appeared in the Sabetha Herald, Wed. June 20, 2012.  Click on story to enlarge.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Oliver and Lulah (Jacobia) Gilbert



Oliver Gilbert, son of William A. and Mary Jane (Anderson) Gilbert was born 20 Dec 1887 at Fairview, Kansas, died 27 April 1954, at Sabetha, Kansas, buried Sabetha cemetery.  He was married 20 February 1915 at Auburn, Nebraska to Lulah Mae Jacobia daughter of John Josephus and Martha (Higgins) Jacobia, was born 04 June 1899 at Capioma, Kansas, died 14 August 1992 at Sabetha, Kansas.
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Marriage Certificate, Photo of Oliver and Lulah when married and the family group photo being, front row l-r:  Lulah, Oliver, Alvin and Norma, back row:  Lola, Alice, Lillian and Grace.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

GILBERT Family Holds 72nd Reunion in Topeka Kansas


The Descendants of the William A. and Mary Jane (ANDERSON) GILBERT family who came to Kansas in 1859 held their 72nd reunion today at the Snyder Cabin shelter house in Gage Park, Topeka, KS.  A moderate crowd was in attendance, sharing memories and getting reacquainted.  Members from Texas, California, Ohio, Indiana as well as Kansas were represented.
Details of next years reunion and location are yet to be determined.
Attached to this is a photo of many that stayed after the potluck lunch was enjoyed.  (Click on photos to enlarge).