William J. Gibson

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin politician who died in the Civil War. For others with a similar name, see William Gibson (disambiguation).
William J. Gibson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 19th district
In office
January 1, 1855 – January 5, 1857
Preceded byBenjamin Allen
Succeeded byTemple Clark
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Buffalo–Chippewa–Clark–Jackson–La Crosse district
In office
January 2, 1854 – January 1, 1855
Preceded byAlbert D. La Due
Succeeded byChase A. Stevens
Personal details
Died(1863-09-09)September 9, 1863
Columbus, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth L. Jones (died–1896)
Children
  • Mame G. (Scott)
  • (b. 1862; died 1944)
ProfessionPhysician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1862–1863
RankMajor, USV
Unit31st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William J. Gibson (died September 9, 1863) was an American physician, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate (1855 & 1856) and State Assembly (1854) representing a large swathe of the then-lightly populated northwest Wisconsin. He was one of dozens of lawmakers in the 1856 session caught up in the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad bribery scheme. He died of disease while serving as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.