Flavius Marion Gibson Sr. (February 12, 1867 – April 6, 1922) was a Texas legislator who served in the Texas Senate for district 3 representing Fannin County and Bonham County. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Flavious M. Gibson | |
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| President pro tempore of the Texas Senate | |
| In office March 5, 1917 – March 21, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Ed Westbrook |
| In office September 22, 1914 – September 23, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Wiley |
| Succeeded by | Wright C. Morrow |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 14, 1913 – January 11, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | B. B. Sturgeon |
| Succeeded by | Henry Lewis Darwin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Flavius Marion Gibson February 12, 1867 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1922 (aged 55) Bonham, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Wild Willow Cemetery, Bonham, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
Personal life
editFlavius Marion Gibson[1] was born in Virginia on February 12, 1867. At the age of two, Gibson and his family moved to Texas. He was a teacher and was a superintendent for a public school, he also practiced law. He died on April 6, 1922, at the age of 55, in his home in Bonham, Texas following a ten day long illness. His final resting place is Wild Willow Cemetery in Bonham, Texas.[2]
Political career
editGibson served in the Texas Senate for district 3 from 1913 to 1921, he also served as president protempore two times, however, one of those times was only at the end of session. He represented Fannin County and Lamar County. He was a member of the Democratic Party.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Lowry, J. H. (14 April 1922). "Honey Grove Signal (Honey Grove, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, April 14, 1922". The Portal to Texas History. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Senate Presidents Pro Tempore". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
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