Background
Gibson, Robert Mckenzie was born on March 11, 1916 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Hornsby) Gibson.
Gibson, Robert Mckenzie was born on March 11, 1916 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Samuel and Ida (Hornsby) Gibson.
Graduate Phillips Academy, 1934. Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1938. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1941.
Admitted to New York State bar, 1942. Private practice law, New York City, 1941-1942, Hartford, Connecticut, 1946-1947. Attorney United Shoe Machinery Corporation, Boston, 1947-1953.
Private law practice Portland, Oregon, 1953-1955. Counsel Sayford Corporation, Brooklyn and Litchfield, Connecticut, 1955-1964. Attorney American Overseas Petroleum Ltd., New York City, 1964-1969, General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1969-1970.
Vice president, counsel Burger Chef Systems, Inc., Indianapolis, 1970-1972, White Plains, New York, 1972-1975. Corporate counsel General Foods Corporation, White Plains, 1975-1978.
Served to major Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York. Club: Yale (New York City).
Married Ruth-Elizabeth Hall, July 22, 1950. Children: Diana Hall, Samuel Hornsby.