It was created in 1886 for Edward Gibson, the Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
His grandson, the third Baron (who succeeded his uncle), was a vice admiral in the Royal Navy.
John George Gibson, younger brother of the first Baron, was also a distinguished lawyer.
Violet Gibson, who attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in 1926, was the first Baron's daughter.
[1][2] The heir apparent is the present holder's son, the Hon.