William Gibbs
(1790-1875)

benefactor

Died aged c. 85

William Gibbs (1790–1875) was an English businessman, best known as one of three founding partners in Antony Gibbs & Sons, a religious philanthropist, and the owner who developed Tyntesfield in Wraxall, North Somerset.

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Commemorated on 1 plaque

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Brixham, United Kingdom

In memory of William Gibbs 1790-1875 founder of the Torbay Mission to Seamen 1859 and Orphan Boys Home 1863-1988 and to commemorate all staff and boys who passed through this home 125 years of a "Mainstay for maturity in life"

Grenville House, Berry Head Road, Brixham, United Kingdom where they donated