Ben Gibson (politician)

Benjamin J. Gibson (November 13, 1882 – July 8, 1949) was an American politician and lawyer.

Ben Gibson
Iowa Attorney General
In office
1921–1927

Born in Adams County, Iowa, Gibson went to the public schools in Adams County. He graduated from University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1906 and was admitted to the Iowa bar. Gibson practiced law in Corning, Iowa. He served in the Iowa State Senate in 1917 and was a Republican. During World War I, Gibson served in the United States Army and was commissioned captain. From 1921 to 1927, Gibson served as Iowa Attorney General. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and continued to practice law. Gibson died in Rochester, Minnesota, after having stomach surgery.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov.
  2. ^ "Illness Fatal to Ben Gibson, 66", The Adams County Free Press, July 14, 1949, pg. 1, 8
Legal offices
Preceded by
H. M. Havner
Attorney General of Iowa
1921–1927
Succeeded by
John Fletcher