Robert Gamble

1754–1810 (age 56)

Photograph of Robert Gamble

Biography

Robert Gamble lived through the defining years of independence and nation-building with a quiet sense of purpose, even if the particulars of his pursuits remain unclear. His contemporaries noted his steady presence in the community, suggesting a life devoted to family and country.

Today, his grave in St. John’s Episcopal Churchyard offers a space to honor the unnamed labors of those who supported the republic without seeking applause.

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