John Gladding Gibbs
- Born: 20 Oct 1751, Bristol RI
- Marriage (1): Elizabeth Gardner on 22 May 1774 in Newport RI
- Died: 6 Oct 1797, Providence RI
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- Flynt & Fales. Appointed one of committee to design a seal for Rhode Island. Also made a sword presented by State to Silas Talbot for a daring expedition against a British Pigot galley. 3
- Advertised: Providence Gazette, on 13 Feb 1773, in Providence RI. As goldsmith and jeweler, says he opened shop at house of Capt. Hopkins a little southward of the Great Bridge. 3
- Example: Tablespoon, circa 1780, in Private Collection. L: 8 1/2"
wt: 1 3/4 oz
Engraved "H. Gibbs" beneath the crest of Gibbs of Warwickshire, three broken tilting spears enfiled within a wreath.
- Example: Tablespoon, circa 1780, in Private Collection. L: 8 1/4"
Engraved "G / C * M" on handle back
- His obituary was published in the Newport Mercury on 10 Oct 1797 in Newport RI. His business was continued by his widow, Elizabeth in partnership with John Jenckes as JENKES & Co. until 1800. 3
John married Elizabeth Gardner, daughter of Caleb Gardner and Eleanor Phillips, on 22 May 1774 in Newport RI. (Elizabeth Gardner was born in 1755 in Newport RI, christened in May 1755 in Newport RI and died on 25 Jan 1803 in Providence RI.)
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