James_K._Gibson
James K. Gibson
American politician
James King Gibson (February 18, 1812 โ March 30, 1879) was a nineteenth-century American politician, merchant, sheriff and banker from Virginia. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives.
James K. Gibson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office January 28, 1870 โ March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Boteler |
Succeeded by | William Terry |
Personal details | |
Born | James King Gibson (1812-02-18)February 18, 1812 Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 30, 1879(1879-03-30) (aged 67) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Sinking Spring Cemetery |
Political party | Conservative |
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James King Gibson was born in Abingdon, Virginia on February 18, 1812.[1] He attended the common schools as a child. He moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 1833, but moved back to Abingdon in 1834 and engaged in mercantile pursuits.[1]
He was deputy sheriff of Washington County, Virginia in 1834 and 1835 and was appointed postmaster of Abingdon in 1837, serving until 1849. Gibson was elected as a Conservative to the United States House of Representatives in 1869, serving in the 41st U.S. Congress from January 28, 1870, to March 3, 1871.[1] Gibson declined reelection in 1870 and engaged in agricultural pursuits and banking.[1]
Gibson died in Abingdon on March 30, 1879. He was interred there in Sinking Spring Cemetery.[1]
- "Gibson, James King". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- United States Congress. "James K. Gibson (id: G000162)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- James K. Gibson at Find a Grave
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Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th congressional district January 28, 1870 โ March 3, 1871 |
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Notes and references | ||
1. Because of Virginia's secession, the House seat was vacant for almost nine years before Gibson succeeded Boteler. |
- United States Congress. "James K. Gibson (id: G000162)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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