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.
Ernest W. Gibson Jr. | |
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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 |  United States ArmyUnited States Army Reserve Vermont National Guard |
| Years of service | 1922–1945 |
| Rank |  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
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.
Shell on which John F. Kennedy scratched message requesting help following the sinking of his PT boat. Gibson returned it to Kennedy.
Gibson receiving first aid after being wounded.
Photo of Ernest W. Gibson Jr., former Governor of Vermont.
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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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