John Bannister Gibson | |
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.webp) portrait by Jacob Eichholtz | |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1827–1851 | |
| Preceded by | William Tilghman |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah S. Black |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1816–1827 | |
| In office 1851–1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1780 Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 3, 1853 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse | Sarah Work Galbraith |
| Relations | General George Gibson (brother) |
| Children | Eight |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College |
John Bannister Gibson (November 8, 1780 – May 3, 1853) was a Pennsylvania attorney, politician in the state legislature, and judge, including years on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1816 to his death in 1853. He served as chief justice on the court for 24 years. In 1821, Gibson was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society.[1]
- ^ "APS Member History". search.amphilsoc.org. Retrieved 2021-04-05.