The couple at the top are Carl and Lula (Tate) Gibbs. I think it's a wedding picture. A family Bible records their wedding date as April 28, 1907. To those who remember their grandfather, Carl Gibbs, the most striking fact is that, "he's got hair!" Grandpa was bald from age 21 we're told. The Tate Family History records that the Tates were always well dressed. Certainly this picture of the couple shows them to be "ragged out".
The picture on the bottom shows Carl Gibbs with his family. My mother identified the people, although she couldn't name them. No one is left alive who can tell us their names. Carl has by this time become bald, as his brother mischieviously wants to immortalize on film. Obviously they aren't a wealthy family but their good humor makes the scene endearing. Grandpa Carl was always a "laid-back dude". As a child I just naturally felt at ease with him. I smile as I write this, remembering him.
Jaye Gibbs
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I noticed that the Gibbs grandparents were married on April28th. Today is Jaye and mine 28th anniversary. Ronnie and Betty anniversary is April 13th so we all are following suit. I hope everyone is enjoying the blog. Please add at least a commment so we know that others are signing onto the blog.
Happy Birthday, Connie and Jaye, Mom and Dad!
Love,
Gretchen
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