Peter McGibbon

For the Canadian politician (1854–1921), see Peter Robert McGibbon.

Peter McGibbon (August 19, 1873 – October 10, 1936) was a Canadian politician.

Peter McGibbon
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Muskoka
In office 1917–1921
Preceded by	William Wright
Succeeded by	William James Hammell
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Muskoka—Ontario
In office 1925–1935
Succeeded by	Stephen Joseph Furniss
Personal details
Born	(1873-08-19)August 19, 1873 St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Died	October 10, 1936(1936-10-10) (aged 63)
Political party	Conservative
Occupation	Physician

Biography

Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, McGibbon was a physician by profession. During World War I, he was a medical officer with the 1st Black Watch and the 8th Royal Berkshire Regiment. He was awarded the Military Cross in 1915. A city councillor for the city of Bracebridge, Ontario, he was first elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the electoral district of Muskoka in 1917 as a Unionist. He was defeated in 1921 but was re-elected in 1925 as a Conservative for the newly created electoral district of Muskoka—Ontario. He was defeated in 1935.

References

• Peter McGibbon – Parliament of Canada biography