Gibbs Thomas Nicholson 1821-1883 Born In Terrebonne Quebec
Engaged in business pursuits at Oshawa. Defeated for election to the
Assembly for South Ontario, 1854, but successful, 1865. Elected to
represent South Ontario in the House of Commons, 1867, the defeated
candidate being George Brown. Secretary of state and minister of inland
revenue in the government of Sir John A. Macdonald, 1873. Appointed to
the senate, 1880.