# Garretson W. Gibson

_Liberian politician (1832-1910)_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/people/garretson-w-gibson
Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Garretson Warner Gibson was the 14th president of Liberia from 1900 to 1904. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, his family emigrated to Liberia in 1845. After receiving an education in mission schools, he returned to Maryland to study theology. Ordained a priest, he served as rector of the Episcopalian Trinity Church in Monrovia. He also served as Chaplain of the Liberian Senate. Later, he served as President of the Trustee Board of Liberia College and at one time President of the college.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 May 1832 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Baltimore ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P19))
- **Died:** 26 April 1910 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P570))
- **Place of death:** Monrovia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Liberia; United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P106))
- **Political party:** True Whig Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P102))
- **Positions held:** President of Liberia (11 December 1900 – 4 January 1904); Minister of Foreign Affairs ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979#P39))

## Questions

**When was Garretson W. Gibson born?**  
Garretson W. Gibson was born on 20 May 1832 in Baltimore.

**What positions has Garretson W. Gibson held?**  
Positions held by Garretson W. Gibson include: President of Liberia (1900–1904); Minister of Foreign Affairs.

## Related

- [Samuel Doe](https://diginpl.com/people/samuel-doe)
- [Charles Taylor](https://diginpl.com/people/charles-taylor)
- [George Weah](https://diginpl.com/people/george-weah)
- [William Tubman](https://diginpl.com/people/william-tubman)
- [William Tolbert](https://diginpl.com/people/william-tolbert)
- [Joseph Jenkins Roberts](https://diginpl.com/people/joseph-jenkins-roberts)
- [Charles D. B. King](https://diginpl.com/people/charles-d-b-king)
- [Edwin Barclay](https://diginpl.com/people/edwin-barclay)
- [James Skivring Smith](https://diginpl.com/people/james-skivring-smith)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Garretson W. Gibson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garretson_W._Gibson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q888979](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888979) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Garretson Gibson2.jpg (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Garretson_Gibson2.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Garretson W. Gibson, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Garretson Gibson2.jpg, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Garretson W. Gibson". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/garretson-w-gibson. Retrieved 15 November 2026.