Gibson, Ernest William Jr. Born March 6, 1901, in Brattleboro, VT Died November 4, 1969, in Brattleboro, VT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 15, 1949, to a seat vacated by James P. Leamy. Confirmed by the Senate on October 15, 1949, and received commission on October 18, 1949. Served as chief judge, 1966-1969. Service terminated on November 4, 1969, due to death. Education: George Washington University Law School Norwich University, A.B., 1923 Professional Career: Private practice, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1927-1940 State's attorney, Windham County, Vermont, 1929-1933 Assistant secretary, Vermont State Senate, 1931-1933 Secretary, Vermont State Senate, 1933-1940 U.S. senator from Vermont, 1940-1941 U.S. Army colonel, 1941-1945 Governor, Vermont, 1946-1950 Research Collections Portraits