William Gibbs, Sr.

This William Gibbs was listed as the son of Henry Gibbs, but he might not be. Other sources indicate that William Gibbs died unmarried. More research is needed.

William Gibbs married Elizabeth Loring on Oct. 13, 1774 in Boston, MA.

Philadelphia merchant, in business with his brother Josiah Willard, selling goods imported from England, France and India. Their store was originally on Second Street, but moved to Market Street in late 1804.

Originally interred in the Second Presbyterian Church burial ground on Arch Street in Philadelphia. Removed to Mount Vernon Cemetery when the churchyard was cleared in 1867.

Salem Gazette. Tuesday, Jun 02, 1829, Salem, MA. Vol. VII, Issue 44, Page 3

References

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250560804/william-gibbs
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gibbs-2303
  • 1. Loring genealogy : Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918, ed : Free ...30 Jan 2008 ... Loring genealogy (1917). Author: Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918, ed; Loring, Katharine Peabody, 1849-; Loring, James Spear, 1799-1884; ... www.archive.org › ... › New York Public Library - Cached - Similar Ebook and Texts Archive > New York Public Library > Loring genealogy. Isaac & Mary Ann Gibbs and Their Related Families. Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 5 by Maurie Earle
• "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCQY-F8N : 9 February 2018), William Gibbs and Elizabeth Loring, 27 Oct 1774; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 0896885 IT 2.