Gibbs, Jonathan C. (Jonathan Clarkson), 1831-1874
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Politician, minister.
Jonathan Gibbs was the first African American to serve on the Florida Cabinet when he was chosen as Secretary of State in 1868 by Governor Harrison Reed. As superintendent of public instruction in 1873, he established the state's first public school system. He was born in Philadelphia in 1831, and died in Tallahassee on August 4, 1874.
From the description of Letters, 1858-1862. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 49521559
Politician, minister.
Jonathan Gibbs was the first African American to serve on the Florida Cabinet when he was chosen as Secretary of State in 1868 by Governor Harrison Reed. As superintendent of public instruction in 1873, he established the state's first public school system. He was born in Philadelphia in 1831, and died in Tallahassee on August 4, 1874.
From the description of Papers, 1858, 1862. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 50657001
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- African American churches
- African American clergy
- African American clergy
- African American legislators
- African Americans
- African Americans
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- Marion--12083 (as recorded)
- New York (State)--Troy (as recorded)
- Florida (as recorded)
- Florida--Tallahassee (as recorded)
- Marion County (Fla.) (as recorded)
- New York (State) (as recorded)
- Leon--12072 (as recorded)
