Samuel Gerrish
American bookseller and publisher
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Samuel Gerrish (c. 1680 – c. 1741) was an American bookseller and publisher based in Boston during the 18th century.[1] He kept a shop "near the brick meeting house in Cornhill,"[2] and published works by Thomas Prince and others. Employees included Thomas Hancock.[3]
Born1680s
Died1741
Occupationsbookseller and publisher
Samuel Gerrish | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1680s |
| Died | 1741 |
| Occupations | bookseller and publisher |
Family
He married Mary Sewall (daughter of Samuel Sewall) in 1709; children included Samuel Gerrish (d.1751).[4][5]
