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Eustace Gibson
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Hogg |
| Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1877 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander W. Monroe |
| Succeeded by | George H. Moffett |
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| Born | October 4, 1842 Culpeper County, Virginia |
| Died | December 10, 1900 (aged 58) Clifton Forge, Virginia |
| Resting place | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Eustace Gibson (born October 4, 1842 – died December 10, 1900) was an important politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Gibson served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Later, he became a leader in the government of West Virginia. He was even a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Education
Eustace Gibson was born in Culpeper County, Virginia on October 4, 1842. His father, Jonathan C. Gibson, was also a lawyer. Eustace and his brothers received a private education. He later studied law and became a lawyer himself. He started his own law practice in 1861.
Serving in the Civil War
In June 1861, Gibson joined the Confederate States Army. He started as a first lieutenant. He served with his brother, Jonathan C. Gibson. His brother later became a colonel. Eustace Gibson was promoted to captain in 1863. He had to leave the army after being seriously wounded. This happened during the Battle of Gettysburg.
After the war, Gibson worked as a lawyer in southwest Virginia. Voters from Pulaski and Giles Counties chose him. He represented them at the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868. This meeting helped rewrite Virginia's laws.
A New Start in West Virginia
In 1871, Eustace Gibson moved to Huntington, West Virginia. This is where his political career really took off.
Becoming a State Leader
In 1876, voters elected Gibson to the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is like the state's main law-making group. He was re-elected in 1878. In 1877, his fellow delegates chose him to be their Speaker. This meant he was the leader of the House of Delegates.
Representing West Virginia in Congress
In 1882, Gibson was elected to the 48th United States Congress. He was a Democrat. He won against a local judge. He was re-elected in 1884 to the 49th United States Congress. He served in Congress from March 4, 1883, to March 3, 1887.
While in Congress, he was important in a special committee. He was the chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice. This committee looked at how the Justice Department spent its money. After his time in Congress, he went back to working as a lawyer.
Later Years
Eustace Gibson passed away on December 10, 1900. He died in Clifton Forge, Virginia. His body was brought back to Huntington, West Virginia. He was buried in the historic Spring Hill Cemetery there.
