Birch Gibson (c. 1828 - September 10, 1895) was a state legislator and local official inOcala, Florida.[1] He was one of several African Americans to representMarion County, Florida in theFlorida House of Representatives during theReconstruction era in 1872.[1][2] He was elected in 1873. He served as on the Ocala City Council, in the state House, and as a justice of the peace.[3]
He was born in Alabama.[1]
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