Chambersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry S. Gilbert Family Plot
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2026
1. Harry S. Gilbert Family Plot Marker
This plot contains the remains of
Harry S. Gilbert
Born in Gettysburg, Pa., June 27, 1845, who came to Chambersburg in 1864 as clerk in Federal Army; opened a seed store in 1867, retired in 1922; died February 11, 1931.
His wife, born
Kate Marshall Kirby
in Chambersburg May 9, 1842,
whom he wedded Nov. 18, 1869; died Aug. 5, 1922.
Their four children
Grace Kirby
Born Sept. 17, 1870
Rebecca Seibert
Born Nov. 20, 1872
Daniel Brainard
Born Apr. 10, 1875
All three died of diphtheria within seven days
in February, 1877, before medical science
had perfected any remedy for this disease.
Ross Kirby
Born April 17, 1881
who from 1905, when he was graduated from
Gettysburg College, until his death on August 17, 1939
was employed in writing news and comment for
the daily newspaper, Public Opinion.
Jennie W. Kirby
Sister of Mrs. Gilbert, who from 1869 to her
death on April 26, 1909, lived with the Gilberts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1877.
Location. 39° 56.518′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philip Evans Kriechbaum (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Peter B. Housum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aaron Nichols (about 400 feet away); Associate Reformed Church Unknown Dead (about 500 feet away); Rebecca Christine King (about 600 feet away); Benjamin Chambers
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2026
2. Harry S. Gilbert Family Plot and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
