GIBSON CATTLE COMPANY - Key Persons

George W. Gibson graduated from the University of Georgia on June 15,1937 with a degree in Animal Husbandry while simultaneously teaching in the animal science department at UGA. Upon purchasing a bull from the University of Georgia herd in the fall of 1936, that Christmas holiday George hitchhiked the bull he purchased from the UGA herd 350 miles to his home in Waynesville, GA. near Savannah. Mr. Roebling read about George's endeavor in the Atlanta paper. George was brought on board in summer of 1937 as manager at Modena Plantation, in part due to his tenacity at moving bulls and a top referral from Dr. Milton P. Jarnigan, head of animal science at UGA (1907-1948). Later, with the impending war, George Gibson enlisted in the Army, serving as an Army Drill Sergeant all throughout World War II. Upon returning home, George produced one of our first Red Angus Cows: "Lady Jean 3" was born June 1, 1949. She was destined to become RAAA Registry # 871A, one of the breed foundation cows.

Job Titles:

• President of the Red Angus Association of American