John W Gilbert

Born 23 October 1871, died 21 Dec. 1934 Vice Chairman London County Council 1917 – 1918, Chairman 1920 – 1921

1910 London County Council Alderman

Vice-Chairman LCC Finance Committee 1932–34, and various other offices. Involved with a number of charitable and educational bodies, and a member of the University of London Senate. Member Burnham Committee 1931–34; Member London Passenger Transport Board since 1933; created Knight of St Silvester by Pius X, 1909; and Knight Commander of St Gregory by Benedict XV, 1920; LLD (Hon.) University of London, 1932

Various publications.

Brother James Daniel Gilbert also a LCC member: an uncle was Mgr Gilbert, Cardinal Manning’s Vicar-General

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