Gilbert Browning

Gilbert Browning
Born(1821-10-19)October 19, 1821
Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland, U.K.
DiedSeptember 1, 1882(1882-09-01) (aged 60)
Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
OccupationMerchant
Spouse
Elizabeth Blair
​
(m. 1842)​
ChildrenDonald Browning

Gilbert Browning (October 19, 1821 – September 1, 1882) was a Scottish-born merchant in Newfoundland Colony.

Business career

Browning was born on October 19, 1821 Newmilns, Ayrshire. He came to Newfoundland after the Great Fire of 1846 to help rebuild the premises of Baine, Johnston and Company. Browning set up his own businesses soon afterwards, operating a cod oil refinery, sawmill and boat factory. He later set up the firm of G. Browning & Son which operated a bakery. He was also involved in mining. Browning died during a visit to Glasgow for his health.

Legacy

His son Donald served in the Newfoundland House of Assembly. Although the original premises of the company were destroyed by fire, G. Browning & Sons became one of the founding companies of Browning Harvey Limited, a beverage bottling company which is still in operation to this day.

References

  1. ↑ Macdougall, Ed (2009). Scots and Scots' Descendants in America. p. 132. ISBN 978-0806350738.
  2. 1 2 "Browning, Gilbert". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. p. 278.
  3. ↑ "History". Browning Harvey Limited. Archived from the original on 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2014-12-01.