The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Washington Township, page 740
George A. Gibbs, pioneer of Washington Township, is a native of North Carolina, born Aug. 2, 1822, a son of Thomas and Tabitha Gibbs, natives of Virginia. In 1826 his parents moved to Morgan County, Ind., and in 1830 to Hendricks County, and settled in Washington Township, where they both died. George A. is the only surviving member of a family of three children. He was reared and educated in this county, and since attaining his majority has engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a self-made man. Beginning life in limited circumstances he has accumulated a good property, now owning 270 acres of improved land. He was married Sept. 20, 1842, to Louisa Hubbard, and to them have been born eleven children--Henry H., Melvin C., Andrew J., Eliza J., Mary E., Thomas A., William S., John H., Rosetta F., Lydia J. and Dollie A. In politics Mr. Gibbs is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a liberal supporter of his church and of all interests of benefit to his county.