William C. Gibbs

William C. Gibbs

William Channing Gibbs (February 10, 1789 - February 24, 1871) was the Governor of Rhode Island from 1821 to 1824.

Gibbs was born in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of George Gibbs and Mary Channing. He served in the state militia, rising to the rank of Major General. He was married to Mary Kane, with whom he had ten children.

He was a representative in Rhode Island's General Assembly from 1816 to 1820. He served as governor from May 2, 1821 to May 5, 1824.

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* [http://www.prism.net/user/fcarpenter/chanfam.html Genealogy]


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