Tibbetts, Gideon, 1808-1887.

Gideon and Mary Tibbetts arrived in Oregon in 1847. A few years later, Gideon moved his family to East Portland and took over a homestead originally held by a family named Dobbins. This area, about 600 acres, was known as Tibbetts Addition. Gideon also served one term in the Oregon legislature. Brooklyn, Oregon later became a district of Portland, Oregon.

From the description of Gideon Tibbetts daybook [manuscript], 1857-1860. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 670265290