James K. Gibson
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James King Gibson (February 18, 1812 – March 30, 1879) was a nineteenth century politician, merchant, sheriff and banker from Virginia.
Born in Abingdon, Virginia, Gibson 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. He was duputy sheriff of Washington County, Virginia in 1834 and 1835 and was appointed postmaster of Abingdon in 1837, serving until 1849. Gibson was elected a Conservative to the United States House of Representatives in 1869, serving from 1870 tp 1871. After declining reelection in 1870, he engaged in agricultural pursuits and banking until his death in Abingdon, Virginia on March 30, 1879. He was interned there in Sinking Spring Cemetery.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- James K. Gibson at Find A Grave
| Preceded by Alexander Boteler(a) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th congressional district January 28, 1870 – March 3, 1871 |
Succeeded by William Terry |
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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