General John Charles Hope Gibsone (b. Old Pentland 21 May 1810 - d. Leamington Spa 18 July 1884) was in the British Army for 50 years and Regimental Colonel of two regiments: the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars from 1868 to 1875;[1] and the 17th Lancers from 1875 to 1884.[2]
Family edit
He was the only son of Major General David Anderson-Gibson of Pentlandand and his wife Helen, only daughter of Sir John Gibsone, also of Pentland.[3] In 1835 he married Jane Louisa Bringloe:[4] they had six children, two sons and four daughters.[2]
Education edit
Gibsone was educated at Harrow School.[2]
Career edit
In 1830, Gibsone became a cornet. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1833, captain in 1835 and major in 1845. He was present "during almost every occasion"[2] during the The Seventh Xhosa War. He was promoted lieutenant colonel in 1847, colonel in 1854 and general in 1862. From 1854 to 1862 he was in command at various cavalry depots.
References edit
- ^ "8th King's Royal Irish Hussars Commanding Officers". British Empire Web Site. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d "General Gibsone". The Times. No. 31, 193. London. 23 July 1884. p. 8.
- ^ "The Edinburgh County Directory". Scottish Post Office Directories. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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- ^ "John Gibsone". My Heritage. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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