GIBBON, Edward (1707-1770), of Putney, Surr.

b. Oct. 1707, o.s. of Edward Gibbon of Putney, linen draper, clothing contractor and bill broker, by Catherine, da. of Richard Acton of Leadenhall St., London, goldsmith. educ. Westminster 1716-20; Emmanuel, Camb. 1723; Grand Tour (France, Italy). m. (1) 3 June 1736, Judith (d. Dec. 1747), da. of James Porten of Putney, 6s. 1da.; (2) 8 Apr. 1755, Dorothea Patten. suc. fa. 1736.