John Gribbel

Background

Gribbel, John was born on March 29, 1858 in Hudson City, New Jersey, United States. Son of James and Anna (Simmons) Gribbel.

Education

Educated College City of New New York Honorary Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia. Doctor of Laws, Temple University.

Career

With Importers and Traders National Bank, 1876, Leather Manufacturers National Bank, 1877. New York agent Harris, Griffin & Company, manufacturers gas meters, 1883-1890. Admitted to partnership John Jay Griffin & Company, 1890, proprietor of business under title John Jay Griffin & Company, 1892-1895, now American Meter Company of which is president

President Tampa (Florida) Gas Company.

Director numerous companies. Trustee Wesleyan University (Connecticut).

Achievements

• John Gribbel has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Bancker Wood, January 8, 1880. Children: Wakeman G., John B., Idella Louise, Elizabeth.

Father:

James Gribbel

Mother:

Anna (Simmons) Gribbel

Spouse:

Elizabeth Bancker Wood

child:

Elizabeth Gribbel

child:

John B. Gribbel

child:

Idella Louise Gribbel

child:

Wakeman G. Gribbel