Gibson, John (Portsmouth)
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| Dates | 1688-97, 1704-17 | ||
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| Location | London, Portsmouth | ||
| Vocation | Army officer | ||
| Place of Birth | Ratho parish | ||
| Marriage | |||
| Issue | Francis, James, Anne Mary and another daughter | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Initially James II tried to dismiss Gibson from service for his whiggish politics. Promoted to major and accompanied expedition of William of Orange (1688). Advanced to rank of lieutenant-colonel (1689) and a colonel in (1694). Appointed lieutenant-governor of Portsmouth (1689-1717). Commander of the land forces in Newfoundland (1697-1704). Upon return settled in Portsmouth. Knighted (1705) and was MP for Portsmouth (1696, 1702) with substantial government patronage.
