Background
He was born in Bridport, Dorset and came to Saint John"s around 1846.
He was born in Bridport, Dorset and came to Saint John"s around 1846.
Gear established a tinsmith business there. The business grew to include the sale of imported goods such as hardware, stoves and plumbing supplies which were modified to suit local needs. Gear played an important role in the expansion of Newfoundland industry during this period.
He died in Tennessee at the age of 82.