Legislator Details
James L. Gibbs
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/16/1848
City:
County: Sheboygan County, WI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/24/1900
City: Mayfield, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/26/1900
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Addie A. Sargent, 1883; children: Harold S. and one other
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, merchant, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common school of Sheboygan Co., WI;
attended Ripon College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Benjamin L. and Ardelia B. (Knight) Gibbs. Came to Grand Traverse Co., MI, 1873 or 1876 and joined his brother in a sawmill operation. They manufactured & sold lumber. He also operated a mercantile. He served as township clerk, superintendent of schools, post master, county clerk, reister of deeds and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
His death certificate says he was born in New York.
Died of apoplexy complicated by meningitis.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Lumber and Salt , Northern Asylum for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Lumber and Salt Interests
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Mayfield
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: Counties of Grand Traverse and Wexford
Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: