About William Henry Gibbs
Lived 1823 – 1902 (aged 78). William Henry Gibbs was a Canadian politician, manufacturer, merchant and miller.
William Henry Gibbs (29 November 1823 – 5 November 1902) was a manufacturer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Ontario North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1872 to 1874 and from 1876 to 1878.
He was born in Terrebonne, Lower Canada,
Gibbs was defeated by Adam Gordon for the federal seat in 1874. Gibbs was reelected in an 1876 by-election held after Gordon's death. After his defeat by George Wheler in 1878, he made two more unsuccessful bids for reelection in 1880 and 1882.
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Who was William Henry Gibbs?
manufacturer, politician (1823–1902)
When was William Henry Gibbs born?
William Henry Gibbs was born on 29 November 1823 in Terrebonne.
When did William Henry Gibbs die?
William Henry Gibbs died on 5 November 1902.
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William Henry Gibbs was a politician, manufacturer, merchant and miller.
What nationality was William Henry Gibbs?
William Henry Gibbs was Canadian.
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