Born: 28 June 1807, United States
Died: 27 August 1884
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
Gibbs was an abolitionist who helped escaped slaves. In 1850, she moved to East Boston, joined the Maverick Church, and worked as a missionary for the City Missionary Society. During the Civil War, Gibbs became the first female nurse for the Union. After the war, she returned home to continue her work for another twenty-two years.