Ernest W. Gibson Jr.
Ernest William Gibson Jr. (March 6, 1901 – November 4, 1969) was an American politician, lawyer and judge. From 1940 to 1941, he was made United States Senator after the death of his father Ernest Willard Gibson. From 1947 to 1950, he was Governor of Vermont. In 1949, President Harry S. Truman made him Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont.
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Joseph Leddy |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont | |
| In office October 18, 1949 – November 4, 1969 | |
| Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | James Patrick Leamy |
| Succeeded by | James L. Oakes |
| 67th Governor of Vermont | |
| In office January 9, 1947 – January 16, 1950 | |
| Lieutenant | Lee E. Emerson Harold J. Arthur |
| Preceded by | Mortimer R. Proctor |
| Succeeded by | Harold J. Arthur |
| United States Senator from Vermont | |
| In office June 24, 1940 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Appointed by | George Aiken |
| Preceded by | Ernest Willard Gibson |
| Succeeded by | George Aiken |
| Secretary of the Vermont State Senate | |
| In office February 2, 1933 – January 7, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Murdock A. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Willsie E. Brisbin |
| State's Attorney of Windham County, Vermont | |
| In office February 1, 1929 – January 1, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Roger A. Brackett |
| Succeeded by | Ralph E. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernest William Gibson Jr. March 6, 1901 Brattleboro, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1969 (aged 68) Brattleboro, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy P. Switzer (m. 1926-1958, her death) Ann H. Haag (m. 1961-1969, his death) |
| Children | 4 (including Ernest W. Gibson III) |
| Parents | Ernest W. Gibson Grace Fullerton (Hadley) Gibson |
| Education | Norwich University (A.B.) George Washington University Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | File:Flag of the United States Army.gif United States Army United States Army Reserve Vermont National Guard |
| Years of service | 1922–1945 |
| Rank | File:US Army O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel |
| Unit | 43rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
Gibson died in Brattleboro, Vermont on November 4, 1969 at the age of 68.[1][2]
Ernest W. Gibson Jr. Media
- New Republican Senator from Vermont takes oath. Washington, D.C., July 1. Senator Ernest W. Gibson, Jr., was today sworn in as a Republican member of the upper house of Congress to fill the LCCN2016877805.jpg
Library of Congress photo of Gibson's swearing in as a U.S. Senator. Senator Warren Austin looks on as Vice President John Nance Garner (right) administers the oath.
- JFK PT-109 Coconut.jpg
Shell on which John F. Kennedy scratched message requesting help following the sinking of his PT boat. Gibson returned it to Kennedy.
- Ernest W. Gibson head bandage.jpg
Gibson receiving first aid after being wounded.
- Ernest W. Gibson Jr. (VT).jpg
Photo of Ernest W. Gibson Jr., former Governor of Vermont.
References
- ↑ "Rep. Salmon Pays Tribute to Late Judge". Brattleboro Reformer (Brattleboro, VT): 8. November 5, 1969. https://www.newspapers.com/image/548157197/.
- ↑ "U.S. Judge's Funeral Set Friday". Troy Record (Troy, NY): 12. November 6, 1969. https://www.newspapers.com/image/58781003/.
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