Jonathan C. Gibson Sr.
Jonathan Catlett Gibson Sr. (1793– Dec. 9, 1849) was a nineteenth-century Virginia farmer, lawyer, politician and War of 1812 veteran, whose five sons would fight for the Confederate States of America, including three sons who followed in his footsteps and became lawyers, of which two served in the Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia House of Delegates.
Jonathan C. Gibson | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Culpeper district | |
| In office January 13, 1831 – December 4, 1831 Serving with Edmund Broadus | |
| Preceded by | Joseph S. Hansbrough |
| Succeeded by | John S. Pendleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1793 Culpeper County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | 1849 (aged 55–56) Culpeper County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | lawyer, farmer, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Virginia militia |
| Years of service | 1813-1814 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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