Benjamin Gibson died at his home in Olathe on Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o''clock conducted by Rev,J. D. M. Buckner and the remains interred in Olathe cemetery. Mr. Gibson lacked four days of being 73 years old. He was a splendid citizen and an old  resident of the county. Mr Gibson suffered from painful trouble which had kept him confined to his bed much of the time for the past six years. The funeral was largely attended by friend of the family from both the city and country.

Olathe Mirror
July 24, 1902
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