John Gibsone

General John Charles Hope Gibsone was in the British Army for 50 years and Regimental Colonel of two regiments: the 8th [King's Royal Irish Hussars] from 1868 to 1875; and the 17th Lancers from 1875 to 1884.

Family

He was the only son of Major General David Anderson-Gibson of Pentlandand and his wife Helen, only daughter of Sir John Gibsone, also of Pentland. In 1835 he married Jane Louisa Bringloe: they had six children, two sons and four daughters.

Education

Gibsone was educated at Harrow School.

Career

In 1830, Gibsone became a cornet. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1833, captain in 1835 and major in 1845. He was present "during almost every occasion" during The Seventh Xhosa War. He was promoted lieutenant colonel in 1847, colonel in 1854 and general in 1862. From 1854 to 1862 he was in command at various cavalry depots.