Milton B. Gibson
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Milton Bucher Gibson | |
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| 6th Mayor of York, Pennsylvania | |
| In office February, 1902 – February, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Gibson |
| Succeeded by | J. St. Clair McCall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1860 Landisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 15, 1919 Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Elizabeth Shumaker |
Milton B. Gibson (born June 8, 1860) was an American politician who served as the 6th Mayor of York, Pennsylvania. He was elected for one term, beginning in 1902. He had previously served in the York City Select Council, and held several high positions in local businesses and education[1].
Early Life
Gibson was born near Landisburg, Pennsylvania in 1860, the son of Francis F. and Catherine E. (Baker) Gibson. Notably, his great-granduncle was Chief Justice John Bannister Gibson, and his great-grandfather was Officer George Gibson.* Milton's father died when he was seven years of age. He attended the public schools and the New Bloomfield Academy, after which he taught for three years[1]. In 1881, Gibson purchased his father's property in Alinda and engaged in mercantile pursuits for several years. At this time he began selling instruments for the Weaver Organ & Piano Company[1][2], then building a factory in York, Pennsylvania[3]. He became a stockholder and was made state representative for the company. In 1882 he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Shumaker, five children being born, of whom two survived, Marion Elizabeth Gibson and Edith Belle Sibbett, whose husband was sales manager for Keystone Carpet Mills[1].
*Disputed, [1] claims George is Milton's great-great-grandfather, Some sources claim George had no children.
Careers
His presence was soon needed at the plant and he moved to York in 1885. In 1886 he was elected secretary of the company, and in 1890 he became treasurer and general manager upon the death of J. O. Weaver.[1][4] In 1896 he was elected president, which he held until his death in 1919. For twenty-five years he was superintendent of the Heidelburg United Church of Christ Sunday School, and for twenty-nine years he was a director in the Y. M. C. A. at York. He was vice-president of Hood College at Frederick, Maryland. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and the York Manufacturers' Association. He was also one of the organizers of the York Card & Paper Company, being a director and vice-president for a number of years. Mr. Gibson was a Republican, and after serving in the York City Select Council, he was elected mayor of York in 1902, serving the full term until 1905[1]. In 1919, at the age of 59, Milton died at Spokane, Washington, from the effects of carbuncle while on a trip to the Pacific coast.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Prowell, George Reeser (1907). History of York County, Pennsylvania Volume II. J. H. Beers.
- ↑ "Weaver Organ & Piano Company".
- ↑ "York Weaver Organ & Piano Company".
- ↑ Prowell, George Reeser (1907). History of York County, Pennsylvania Volume I. J. H. Beers.
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