David Gibson (Canadian politician)
David Gibson | |
|---|---|
 Circa 1850s representation of Gibson | |
| Born | March 9, 1804 Forfarshire, Scotland |
| Died | January 25, 1864 (aged 59) Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
David Gibson, (March 9, 1804 – January 25, 1864), was a surveyor, farmer and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in
Home District. In 1831, he became associated with William Lyon Mackenzie as a Reformer. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada representing 1st York
in 1834 and 1836.
He reluctantly joined the
Algoma District from 1861 to 1862. For a time, he also operated a large sawmill in the Parry Sound region, which was later taken over by William Beatty
.
He died at Quebec in 1864.
Legacy
An Ontario Historical Plaque was erected in front of the
North York Centre, Toronto, Ontario by the province to commemorate David Gibson's role in Ontario's heritage.[1]