Mr. Jacob “Shad” Gibbs 1865-1956 By Julie Brett (Ditcher) Great Granddaughter Jacob was born in 1865 in Rye, his father and four brothers were all from Rye and were all fishermen as he was to become at the age of 11. … Continue reading Old Fisherman of Rye
Author: Julie Brett
Julie Brett contributed family and maritime history about Rye and Rye Harbour.
Old Fisherman of Rye
Mr. Jacob “Shad” Gibbs 1865-1956 By Julie Brett (Ditcher) Great Granddaughter Jacob was born in 1865 in Rye, his father and four brothers were all from Rye and were all fishermen as he was to become at the age of 11. From 1888-1890 he served as mate under skipper W. Bourne on the trawler S.S.Pionerre and from 1893-1897 … Continue reading Old Fisherman of Rye
Old Fishermen of Rye
Mr. Jacob “Shad” Gibbs 1865-1956 By Julie Brett (Ditcher) Great Granddaughter Looking at the November issue of Rye’s Own and the article about the burning boat emblem of the Bonfire Boys bought back memories of one old fisherman
My 30 Years In Rye
My 30 Years In Rye By Julie Brett (nee’ Ditcher) Hello to everyone in beautiful Rye. I finally got round to writing another part of my story. With each edition that I receive of Rye’s Own it brings more memories.