Display Patriot - P-165546

James GIBBON

SAR Patriot #: P-165546

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State of Service: PA Qualifying Service: Captain

DAR #: A044505

Birth: 1758 Philadelphia / Philadelphia / PA
Death: 02 Jul 1835 Richmond / Henrico / VA

Qualifying Service Description:

1775, appointment in the Pennsylvania Line and ordered on recruiting service
January 1776, commissioned Ensign in the company of Captain Christopher Stuart, commanded by Colonel Robert Magaw of the 5th Pennsylvania
November 1776, promoted 1st Lieutenant of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment
1779, while serving as a Lieutenant in the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment, he received an honorary promotion to Captain
1780-1781, served as Aid-de-Camp to Brigadier General William Irvine

Additional References:

Rev War Pension file: S13138
Linn, John B. and William HeglePennsylvania Archives Second Series, Vol X, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Clarence M. Busch, State Printers, 1896, pg 153, 580, 582, 583, 585, 587
Montgomery, Thomas LynchPennsylvania Archives Fifth Series, Vol II, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg: Harrisburg Publishing Company, 1906, pg 175, 574.

Spouse: Elizabeth Phyle
Children: James; Elizabeth; Frederick;

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None^*

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Burial:

Shockoe Hill (aka Shockoe) Cemetery_(C-0371787)

Location:

Richmond / Richmond City / VA / USA

Find A Grave Cemetery #:

52134

Grave Plot #:

Grave GPS Coordinates:

37.551844 / -77.432174

Find A Grave Memorial #:

57166411

Marker Type:

SAR Grave Dedication Date:

22 May 2021

Comments:

An in-ground tomb with a stone cover and inscription. Contemporary with the death of the Patriot. A secondary flat stone with an honorary inscription at the head of the tomb.
Following inscription on his tombstone: "Distinguished for his gallantry in the War of the Revolution."
Bronze plaque located at the site of his home on 5th & Main Sts., Richmond, VA: "A soldier of the Revolution. He led the forlorn hope against Stoney Point for which he received through Congress. The thanks of a grateful nation."

Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:

Cemetery is located at the southwest corner of Hospital and North 5th Streets

Photo: 1 of 2

Photo: 2 of 2
(gps: 37.5518737,-77.432113)

Author: Joshua Shawn Wilberger
Capt. Gibbon answered the call to service at the young age of 17 whereby he was commissioned an ensign in a company of the 5th PA Battalion. He survived his time as a prisoner of war to continue service, resulting in his promotion to 1st Lt. in the 6th PA Battalion. He participated in the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Whitemarsh, and Monmouth. He went into winter quarters with his regiment at Valley Forge, Middlebrook, and Morristown.

His brave leadership at Stony Point earned him a unanimous resolution of commendation from Congress in July 1779 as well as a brevet promotion to captain. He signed his name with this rank as an original member of the State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania. Removed to Richmond about September 1787, transferred membership to the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia to become Treasurer 1810-1816 and then member of Standing Committee until the Virginia Society's dissolution in 1824.

He intermarried with the former Ms. Ann Phile, daughter of Dr. Frederick Phile (Phyle), of Philadelphia and had issue (two sons). Eldest son James perished in tragic Richmond Theatre Fire 26 DEC 1811. Capt. Gibbon applied 08 SEP 1828 for a pension (S13138) and BLW #1538-300. He served the Richmond community primarily as a collector at Richmond port for 30 years.

NB: Most of this biography is taken from information from Kilbourne's work thus credit belongs to the author. Since he joined the Cincinnati as a captain it is likely he earned the title of major after the war or could be an honorific.

Original Member of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia - descendant should consider inquiring to Virginia Society if Capt. Gibbon (known as the propositus) is currently represented. If not, descendant can prove lineage and apply for membership in the Virginia Society.

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