Alexander Gibson (politician) explained

Alexander Gibson, Jr. (December 15, 1852  - April 19, 1920) was a businessman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1899 to 1900 as a Liberal and represented York in the House of Commons of Canada from 1900 to 1904 as a Liberal member.[1]

He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the son of Alexander Gibson and Mary Ann Robinson. He resigned his seat in the provincial assembly to run for a federal seat in 1900. Gibson was unsuccessful in a bid for reelection to the federal parliament in 1904, and again in 1907.[2] He served as mayor of Marysville, a town founded by his father and now part of Fredericton.

Notes and References

  1. News: A Strong Candidate. The Winnipeg Tribune. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 2 Oct 1900. 4. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Liberal Candidate.. The Winnipeg Tribune. 21 Nov 1907. 8. Newspapers.com.