About Gilbert F. Robbins
Lived 1838 – 1889 (aged 51). Gilbert F. Robbins was an American politician.
Gilbert F. Robbins (1838–1889) was the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, from 1887 to 1889.
Early life Robbins was born in Burrillville, Rhode Island, to a family of farmers. He attended public schools until age 17, at which time he attended the academy at East Greenwich, where he studied "good hand-writing and ... book-keeping." Upon finishing his studies, he joined brother-in-law Serril Mowry's ready-made clothing business. The firm, Mowry, Robbins & Company, was successful.
Personal life Robbins married Susan Olive Arnold Whipple, daughter of Manning Arnold, of Burrilville, in 1866. They had no children.
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Who was Gilbert F. Robbins?
Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island (1838-1889)
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Gilbert F. Robbins was born on 26 August 1838 in Burrillville.
When did Gilbert F. Robbins die?
Gilbert F. Robbins died on 27 September 1889 in Providence.
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Gilbert F. Robbins was a politician.
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Gilbert F. Robbins was American.
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