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John Adam Gibb (Johannes Gib) 1874-1952 (Great Grandfather)

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According to database "Germany, Select Birth and Baptisms",  Johannes Gib was born December 21, (alternate date, December 28), 1874 in Bavaria, Germany.  His christening was held January 1, 1875 at  Katholisch, Fischbach, Dahn, Pfalz, Bavaria. Johannes parents were Father, Danielis Gib and Mother, Mariae Annae Bauer. He was one of  eight children.  His siblings were: Magdelana Gib (1872 - unknown) Daniel P. Gib (1876 - 1926) Magdalenum Gib (1878 - unknown) George Gibb Sr. (1881 - unknown) Anna M. Gibb (1883 - 1961) Elisabeth (Lizzie) Gibb (1885 - unknown) Joseph Gibb (1889 - unknown) Philip Martin Gibb  (1891 -1986) On the New York Passenger List.  The family is recorded as arriving in New York on April 15, 1880 on the ship  Amsterdam.   The ship departed from Rotterdam, Netherlands but the family was listed of German origin. Members of the  Gib family listed were: Daniel, Age 34,  Marie, Age 30, ...