James Edgar Gibson

Background

Gibson, James Edgar was born on May 1, 1875 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Mary Alice (Otto) G.

Education

Educated private and public schools and graduate Wharton School of Finance and Economy, University of Pennsylvania, 1896.

Career

Salesman of building supplies, 1897-1899. Superintendent of construction Keystone Fireproofing Company, Philadelphia, 1899-1901, vice president, 1901-1903, president, 1903-1917. President Metropolitan Fireproofing Company, New York, 1908-1917.

Treasurer and general manager Victoria Gypsum Mining & Manufacturing Company, Canada, 1908-1917. General manager Keystone Plaster Company, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1908-1917. Secretary and treasurer Price Engine Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1917-1924.

Concrete specialist, engaged in polychrome concrete work, concrete roof construction, since 1924. An assistant to chief of ordnance, United States Army, Middle Division, 1917-1918. Secretary Claims Board United States Army Ordnance Department, Middle Division, 1918-1922.

Membership

Member Philadelphia County Board of Public Assistance of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1943.

Connections

Married Eleanor Landell Fox, October 10, 1906.

Father:

William Gibson

Mother:

Mary Alice (Otto) Gibson

Spouse:

Eleanor Landell Fox