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 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Boteler |
| Succeeded by | William Terry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James King Gibson February 18, 1812 Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1879 (aged 67) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Sinking Spring Cemetery |
| Political party | Conservative |
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James King Gibson (February 18, 1812 – 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.
Early life
[edit]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]
Career
[edit]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]
Death
[edit]Gibson died in Abingdon on March 30, 1879. He was interred there in Sinking Spring Cemetery.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Gibson, James King". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
External links
[edit]- United States Congress. "James K. Gibson (id: G000162)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- James K. Gibson at Find a Grave
- United States Congress. "James K. Gibson (id: G000162)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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