About William Gibson
Lived 1815 – 1890 (aged 74–75). William Gibson was a Canadian politician and miller.
William Gibson (September 11, 1815 – February 7, 1890) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland He was also a director of the Ottawa Agricultural Fire Insurance Company. Miller served on the town council for Morrisburg. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1872 as an Independent Liberal defeating incumbent John Sylvester Ross in a two candidate contest. Ross who was a member of John A. Macdonald's Liberal-Conservative faction. Gibson was re-elected in 1874 representing Dundas electoral district. He retired from office at the subsequent election.
Gibson was married twice: to Eliza Kennedy (1828–1852) in 1843 and to Jane Gillespie (1834–1867) in 1854. A granddaughter, Jean Kennedy Gibson (1885-1929), from his son Matthew (1844-1915), was wife of George Holmes Challies. MPP for Dundas and Grenville-Dundas from 1929-1955.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Gibson?
Canadian politician, born 1815
When was William Gibson born?
William Gibson was born in 1815 in Dumfriesshire.
When did William Gibson die?
William Gibson died on 1 February 1890.
What was William Gibson's occupation?
William Gibson was a politician and miller.
What nationality was William Gibson?
William Gibson was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Gibson (Dundas County, Ontario politician)
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