John H. Bibb

John H. Bibb (July 29, 1814-September 26, 1888), a nephew of William A., commenced his business life as a clerk in the house of Valentine, Fry & Co. It was not long however before he became a merchant on his own account, conducting his affairs with success until the war. He was also the first Cashier of the Charlottesville Savings previous Bank. Elected to the Board of Alderman in 1859, he was a member of the Charlottesville Town Council (1852–1870). In 1863, Bibb was elected Mayor of Charlottesville, preceding George Carr. In 1864 he was succeeded by George McIntire.

He built the brick house on the west side of Ridge Street, now (1901) in the possession of Dr. George Scribner, and resided there for some years. His home was afterwards at Branchland, where Major Bolton now (1901) resides, and he finally purchased the large brick on Jefferson Street, formerly the dwelling of John R. Jones. He married Harriet, daughter of French Strother, of Culpeper, and his children were Helen, the wife of William P. Louthan, A. Pendleton, and Catharine, the wife of Dr. William Du Bose, United States Navy. His eldest son, French Strother "Frank" Bibb attended the University of Virginia until March 1862, when he joined the Charlottesville Light Artillery as a second lieutenant. He was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 23, 1863, and died on May 28, 1863 in Richmond.

Mr. Bibb died in 1888 and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery near his wife Harriet and son, French Strother.

Bibb-Wolfe House, built for John H. Bibb (in 1844) and sold to Ezra M. Wolfe (in 1852)

Bibb-Wolfe House

The Bibb-Wolfe House is located in the Ridge Street Historic District, a national historic district located at Charlottesville, Virginia. Including the Bibb-Wolfe House (c. 1850), the district encompasses 32 contributing buildings in a four block residential section of the city of Charlottesville. It was primarily developed after the 1870s-1880s. Notable buildings include the Gleason House (1890s), Fuller-Bailey House (1892), Clarence L. Hawkins House (1915), Gianny-Bailey House (1895), Walters-Witkin House (c. 1881), and Colonel John B. Strange House (1855).

Bibbs Family

The Bibbs came to Albemarle from Louisa. In 1821 William A. became associated in the mercantile business with his father-in-law, Nimrod Bramham. He was appointed a magistrate of the county in 1832. When the Branch of the Farmers' previous hit Bank next hit of Virginia was established in Charlottesville, he was appointed its Cashier, and managed its affairs with eminent skill until all business was interrupted by the war. In 1836 he purchased from the trustees the square on which the old Female Seminary stood, the present (1901) site of the Leterman mansion, and made it his residence until his death in 1865. He married Sarah Bramham, and his children were Henry, Angeline, the wife of Edward J. Timberlake, Dr. William E., Horace, Cornelia, the wife of George W. Thornhill, Emma, the wife of Professor H. H. Harris, James T., Sarah, the wife of Robert Williams, and F. Gillett, the wife of George Willingham, of South Carolina.