James Gibson (Missouri politician)
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Cooper County, Missouri, U.S.
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
James Gibson | |
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.png) Sketch of Gibson, 1896 | |
| 23rd Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri | |
| In office 1883–1884 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Bullene |
| Succeeded by | Leander J. Talbott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1849 Cooper County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1918 (aged 69) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Washington Cemetery Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Todd Pence (m. 1880) |
| Children | 2 |
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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.
James Gibson was born on November 19, 1849, in Cooper County, Missouri to John Gibson.[1][2] Gibson was descended from John Bannister Gibson and Edward Rutledge. He attended Kemper Military School in Boonville.[1]
Career
In 1871, Gibson moved to Kansas City, Missouri. In 1877, Gibson was elected as city attorney of Kansas City and he was re-elected in 1878. In 1880, Gibson served as a presidential elector. In 1883, Gibson was elected as Mayor of Kansas City.[1][3] Gibson was a Democrat.[1]
Gibson was a member of the Jackson County Circuit Court from 1889 to 1904.[1]
