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William C. Gibbs
William Channing Gibbs (February 10, 1787February 21, 1871) was the tenth Governor of Rhode Island from 1821 to 1824. Early life Gibbs was born in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of George Gibbs II and Mary Channing. He served in the state militia, rising to the rank of major general. Family Governor Gibbs was married to Mary Kane, with whom he had ten children. One daughter, Sarah Gibbs, married Robert M. Thompson, Robert Means Thompson, a naval officer, business executive and president of the American Olympic Association. Thompson also served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. His son, Theodore K. Gibbs (born in 1840), served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Artillery in October 1861 and was promoted to 1st lieutenant in February 1862. He received brevets (honorary promotions) to the ranks of captain and major for gallan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Sullivan Lincoln
James Sullivan Lincoln (May 13, 1811 – January 18, 1888) was an American portrait painter based in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been called the "father of Rhode Island art" and the "father of art in Providence". His works include eleven portraits of governors of Rhode Island, displayed at the State House, and six portraits of mayors which hang in the Providence City Hall. Early life James Sullivan Lincoln was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, to Sullivan and Keziah (Weston) Lincoln. He was the oldest of six children. His father was a miller and farmer. At age ten, the family moved to Providence, Rhode Island. Lincoln's father died when James was fourteen. Needing to earn money to support the family, James went to work for an engraving company in downtown Providence. Lincoln's job was to make the drawings for the engravings; his skill at drawing caught the attention of nearby artist C.T. Hinckley, who trained the boy in the art of painting. Within two years, James was able to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |