1870 Linder, N Muddy Twp, Jasper Co, IL. In the census, Reuben hadno o ccupation or real estate, having personal property = $200. Therewas a C larissa Baily, 14, living with the family, a relative ofMalinda's.
1880 Still at the same residence at census time with 6 children. TheB aily girl probably married and was gone. Reuben and Louis were theonl y ones by the name in the county, both spelled Gibson by thecensus tak er.