Thomas Gibbs (mayor)
Thomas Fortson Gibbs (1798–1859) was an American politician who served as the 5th mayor of Atlanta.
Thomas Gibbs | |
|---|---|
| 5th Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office 1852–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Norcross |
| Succeeded by | John Mims |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
In John H. James' remembrances of this time, he describes the mayor as "Dr. Gibbs" but doesn't explain what sort of doctor.[1] He represented Elbert County, Georgia in the state house in 1837 and came to Atlanta after 1850. He ran and won as the city's fifth mayor for 1852 and ran for a second term January 17, 1853 but was defeated by John Mims.[2] Shortly after this, he left town, possibly to Memphis, Tennessee.[3] He was married to Caroline Rebecca Harris (1807–1888) and they had eight children before his death.[4]
Gibbs left Atlanta fairly soon after finishing his term as its fifth mayor.
Notes
- Atlanta Journal, June 16, 1883
- Garrett, Vol I, p.353
- Garrett, Vol I, p.342
- RebeccaLanier
References
- Garrett, Franklin, Atlanta and Its Environs, 1954, University of Georgia Press.
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