John H. Gibbons (April 15, 1869 – May 16, 1949) was an American railroad switchman and politician who served one term as mayor of Lackawanna, New York.[1] He was Lackawanna's first Socialist mayor, elected in the midst of the 1919 General Steel Strike.[2][3]
John H. Gibbons | |
|---|---|
 Gibbons c. 1919 | |
| Mayor of Lackawanna | |
| In office January 1, 1920 – January 1, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Toomey |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Mescall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1869 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 1949 (aged 80) Lackawanna, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (1939) |
| Spouse |
Anna Smith (m. 1900) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Railroad switchman |
| Known for | First Socialist mayor of Lackawanna |
References
edit- ^ "Former mayor of steel city is dead at 80". Buffalo Courier Express. Buffalo. 17 May 1949. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Elect Socialist mayor" (PDF). The New York Times. New York City. 5 November 1919. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Socialist elected Lackawanna mayor". The Buffalo Times. Buffalo. 5 November 1919. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
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