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Old 02-10-2012, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Coquet View Post

On the subject of the "Gibson" that gave his name to Gibson Street - this must be a diffrerent Gibson to the town surveyor commemorated at the west cemetery, as his active period seems to post date the "Gibson Street" name considerably?
Before Mr Gibson got to the Burial Committee and the Council he was secretary to the Amble gas Light and Coke Company. He also seems to have had a few properties knocking around, including in Gibson Street, Newbiggin. So I'm not ruling him out just yet.

Last edited by janwhin; 02-10-2012 at 07:51 PM. Reason: update
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