About James Gibson
Lived 1849 – 1918 (aged 69). James Gibson was an American politician.
James Gibson (November 19, 1849 – December 12, 1918) was an American lawyer, judge and politician. He served as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri in 1883.
Early life James Gibson was born on November 19, 1849, in Cooper County, Missouri to John Gibson. Gibson was descended from John Bannister Gibson and Edward Rutledge. He attended Kemper Military School in Boonville. Gibson was a Democrat.
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Who was James Gibson?
American lawyer, judge and politician (1849–1918)
When was James Gibson born?
James Gibson was born on 19 November 1849 in Cooper County.
When did James Gibson die?
James Gibson died on 12 December 1918 in Kansas City, Missouri.
What was James Gibson's occupation?
James Gibson was a politician.
What nationality was James Gibson?
James Gibson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Gibson (Missouri politician)
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