John Gibb (engineer), Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Gibb (engineer)

Scottish civil engineer

Date of Birth: 13-Oct-1776

Date of Death: 03-Dec-1850

Profession: engineer, civil engineer

Zodiac Sign: Libra

John Gibb (1776–1850) was a Scottish civil engineer and contractor whose work included the construction of harbours, bridges, roads, lighthouses, and railways in the United Kingdom, primarily in Scotland.
He was a close associate of Thomas Telford, who employed him on many of his civil engineering projects during the first half of the 19th century. His father was William Gibb (1736-1791), contractor; and his son Alexander Gibb (1804-1867) was a Civil Engineer.
He worked with his son under contract on several projects as John Gibb and Son.