David Gibson McKinsey/McKenzie Scott/ Russell County VA/Letcher KY
Just beginning to get my family tree together, and I would appreciate all the help I can get. My gg grandfather David Gibson b. abt 1835 in Scott or Russell County, Virgina m. Polly Ann Hensley b.1845 Clay County Ky d.1890 Clay County KY. David's father was John Gibson b. abt 1797 in NC, moved to VA, then Sandlick, Kentucky later and d.abt 1865 Owsley County KY. Dave's mother was Charity-Charlotte UNK b. abt 1797 in VA. d. Owsley County KY.
We have a family mystery, which I have seen mentioned in this forum by others. It has been passed down for generations that Dave or David Gibson was not a Gibson, but a McKinsey, who was raised by the Gibsons. I have not been able to find any information on this, but have noted that McKinseys seem to be in the same locale as the Gibsons. Scott and Russell County VA, with David in the same company in the Civil War. His sister is listed as Nancy McKinsey in some places.
Would anyone out there have any information on this John Gibson, his wife, her last name, or the adoption of Dave. Thank you in advance for your help.
Anyone who is related to this family, I would appreciate hearing from you. I need to fill in some blanks on the rest of the family.
Has anyone who is descended from Dave participated in the DNA testing that is known? Would it help to locate our heritage if a Gibson male descendant of Dave's participated in the McKinsey/McKenzie DNA testing? I would love some answers!! We all would.
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Re: David Gibson McKinsey/McKenzie Scott/ Russell County VA/Letcher KY
Connie McKenzie 12/04/07