Charles E. Gibson Jr.
- October 10, 2017
- 91 years
About Charles E. Gibson Jr.
Charles E. Gibson Jr., 91, American lawyer, Attorney General of Vermont (1963–1965).
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|Charles E. Gibson Jr. (December 20, 1925 – October 10, 2017) was an attorney and Republican political official who served one term as Vermont Attorney General.
Biography
Charles Edward Gibson Jr. was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on December 20, 1925. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1944. He attended the University of Michigan, from which he graduated in 1949, and the University of Michigan Law School, from which he graduated in 1952.
After admission to the bar, Gibson practiced in the St. Johnsbury office of Sterry R. Waterman and John H. Downs. In 1954, he opened his own office in St. Johnsbury.
A Republican, Gibson was state's attorney of Caledonia County from 1955 to 1960. He served as Judge of the Caledonia Municipal Court from 1960 to 1962. From 1961 to 1963, he served as Vermont's Deputy Attorney General. In 1962, Gibson was a successful candidate for the Republican nomination for Vermont Attorney General, defeating John S. Burgess. He went on to win the general election by defeating Democrat Robert W. Larrow, and he served one term, January 1963 to January 1965.
After leaving office, Gibson returned to practicing law, and became a resident of Montpelier. He continued to remain active in politics. In 1966, he was one of a group of former attorneys general and legislators who endorsed James L. Oakes for Attorney General. In May 1968, he was one of the attorneys who organized an effort to endorse Richard C. Thomas for Vermont Secretary of State. In September 1968, he was chairman of the committee that drafted the platform for the Vermont Republican Party. In 1972 and 1974, he was one of several former attorneys general who endorsed Kimberly B. Cheney for the position. Also in 1974, Gibson was chairman of the group of attorneys who endorsed Richard W. Mallary's campaign for the United States Senate.
In addition to practicing law, Gibson also took part in other government and legal activities, including serving as a member of the state board of bar examiners.
In 1981, Gibson served on the panel that reviewed applications and made a recommendation when Vermont's two US District Court judges appointed a full-time magistrate to replace four part-time individuals who had performed the magistrate's function.
In retirement, Gibson continued to reside in Montpelier. He died in a Barre, Vermont nursing home on October 10, 2017.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.Where did Charles E. Gibson Jr. die on October 10, 2017?
- A.His home in Montpelier
- B.A nursing home in Barrecorrect
- C.A hospital in St. Johnsbury
- D.A facility in Burlington
Charles E. Gibson Jr. died in a Barre, Vermont nursing home on October 10, 2017.
Source: biography section
2.In what city was Charles E. Gibson Jr. born?
- A.Montpelier
- B.Burlington
- C.St. Johnsburycorrect
- D.Barre
Charles E. Gibson Jr. was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on December 20, 1925.
Source: biography section
3.When did Charles E. Gibson Jr. graduate from St. Johnsbury Academy?
- A.1949
- B.1944correct
- C.1952
- D.1940
Charles E. Gibson Jr. graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1944.
Source: biography section
4.From which university did Charles E. Gibson Jr. earn his law degree?
- A.Harvard University
- B.University of Vermont
- C.Yale University
- D.University of Michigancorrect
Charles E. Gibson Jr. graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1952.
Source: biography section
5.In what year did Charles E. Gibson Jr. open his own law office in St. Johnsbury?
- A.1960
- B.1952
- C.1955
- D.1954correct
In 1954, Charles E. Gibson Jr. opened his own office in St. Johnsbury.
Source: biography section
6.Which political party was Charles E. Gibson Jr. affiliated with?
- A.Democratic Party
- B.Independent
- C.Libertarian Party
- D.Republican Partycorrect
Charles E. Gibson Jr. was a Republican political official.
Source: biography section
7.Charles E. Gibson Jr. served as the state's attorney for which county from 1955 to 1960?
- A.Caledonia Countycorrect
- B.Chittenden County
- C.Rutland County
- D.Washington County
Charles E. Gibson Jr. was state's attorney of Caledonia County from 1955 to 1960.
Source: biography section
8.What position did Charles E. Gibson Jr. hold immediately before becoming Vermont Attorney General?
- A.Deputy Attorney Generalcorrect
- B.Governor of Vermont
- C.Judge of the Caledonia Municipal Court
- D.State Senator
Charles E. Gibson Jr. served as Vermont's Deputy Attorney General from 1961 to 1963.
Source: biography section
9.Whom did Charles E. Gibson Jr. defeat to win the Republican nomination for Vermont Attorney General in 1962?
- A.James L. Oakes
- B.Robert W. Larrow
- C.John S. Burgesscorrect
- D.Richard C. Thomas
In 1962, Charles E. Gibson Jr. was a successful candidate for the Republican nomination, defeating John S. Burgess.
Source: biography section
10.Whom did Charles E. Gibson Jr. defeat in the 1962 general election to become Vermont Attorney General?
- A.Richard W. Mallary
- B.Robert W. Larrowcorrect
- C.Kimberly B. Cheney
- D.John H. Downs
Charles E. Gibson Jr. won the general election by defeating Democrat Robert W. Larrow.
Source: biography section
11.During which years did Charles E. Gibson Jr. serve as Vermont Attorney General?
- A.1965–1967
- B.1963–1965correct
- C.1961–1963
- D.1960–1962
Charles E. Gibson Jr. served one term as Vermont Attorney General from January 1963 to January 1965.
Source: biography section
12.Which city became the residence of Charles E. Gibson Jr. after he left the office of Attorney General?
- A.St. Johnsbury
- B.Montpeliercorrect
- C.Burlington
- D.Barre
After leaving office, Charles E. Gibson Jr. returned to practicing law and became a resident of Montpelier.
Source: biography section
13.In September 1968, what role did Charles E. Gibson Jr. hold for the Vermont Republican Party?
- A.Secretary
- B.Chairman of the platform drafting committeecorrect
- C.Treasurer
- D.Party Chairman
In September 1968, Charles E. Gibson Jr. was chairman of the committee that drafted the platform for the Vermont Republican Party.
Source: biography section
14.Charles E. Gibson Jr. endorsed Kimberly B. Cheney for the position of Attorney General in which years?
- A.1966 and 1968
- B.1962 and 1964
- C.1974 and 1976
- D.1972 and 1974correct
In 1972 and 1974, Charles E. Gibson Jr. was one of several former attorneys general who endorsed Kimberly B. Cheney for the position.
Source: biography section
15.What government activity did Charles E. Gibson Jr. perform as a member of a state board?
- A.Member of the board of education
- B.Member of the board of health
- C.Member of the highway board
- D.Member of the state board of bar examinerscorrect
Charles E. Gibson Jr. served as a member of the state board of bar examiners.
Source: biography section
16.In 1981, Charles E. Gibson Jr. served on a panel to recommend the appointment of what kind of legal official?
- A.A district court clerk
- B.A full-time magistratecorrect
- C.A state supreme court justice
- D.A public defender
In 1981, Charles E. Gibson Jr. served on a panel that made a recommendation when judges appointed a full-time magistrate.
Source: biography section
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