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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gibson , John 1740 -1822 (search)
Gibson, John 1740-1822
Military officer; born in Lancaster, Pa., May 23, 1740.
While still a boy he was with the expedition which captured Fort Duquesne in 1757.
He married the Indian chief Logan's sister; took part in the negotiations between Logan and Lord Dunmore in 1774; was in active service throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1801 Jefferson appointed him secretary of the Indiana Territory, which office he held until Indiana became a State.
He died at Braddock's Field, Pa., April 10, 1822.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Harrison , William Henry 1773 -1812 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America . (search)