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1759 - 1832 (72 years) Submit Photo / Document
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Name |
Gideon Gardner |
Born |
30 May 1759 |
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
Gender |
Male |
Occupation |
Gideon mariner involved in whaling and the mercantile trade. He was elected to the 11th U.S. Congress as a Representative from Massachusetts serving from 1809 to 1811. |
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Thar She Blows! (11) While many cultures and countries engaged in whaling this page is concerned with the history of the New England whaling industry. In no way should this be seen to justify modern whaling.
Commercial whaling in the United States began in the 17th century in New England. The industry peaked in 1846–1852 when the availability of petrochemicals and over-hunting made the practice increasingly impractical.
At one time whale oil was absolutely necessary. It's main uses were for household lighting and lubrication of machinery. There were alternatives to whale oil, but they were inferior in performance and cleanliness of burn. While the oil was the primary driver there were secondary products. The baleen some whales used to strain food from the sea were a secondary harvest. They were used in applications that would be accomplished in the modern world with plastic or steel. Simply put whale hunting allowed civilization to grow and prosper. |
Died |
22 Mar 1832 |
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
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Person ID |
I62014 |
Nagel |
Last Modified |
11 Dec 2021 |
Father |
Hezekiah Gardner, b. 24 Sep 1737, Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
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Mother |
Sarah Folger, b. 27 Oct 1739, Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts , d. 25 Mar 1833 (Age 93 years) |
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Married |
9 Feb 1758 |
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
Family ID |
F18847 |
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| Born - 30 May 1759 - Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
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| Died - 22 Mar 1832 - Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts |
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