Gibson, John

Education

M.D. 14.8.1783 on testimonials signed by Andrew Duncan M.D. and Charles Webster M.D., Edinburgh.

Birth/childhood

Born before 1750.

Career

Perhaps one of the two John Gibsons, one from Galloway and the other from Kincardine who were medical students at Edinburgh University in 1778-1779.

Had been a naval surgeon before graduation. [Doctor]

Death

Perhaps the Dr. John Gibson of Westoun who died 11.1.1790.

Sources

  • P.J. Wallis and R.V. Wallis, Eighteenth Century Medics (Newcastle, 1988)
  • Scots Magazine 1790 p51