Thomas Gibbs

Bio

On pg. 389 of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 6, Thomas Gibbs is described in 1780 as being 28 years old, 5 feet and 3 inches tall, with "complexion, negro." He enlisted for Sunderland, Massachusetts, and served with the Continental Army for 3 months in 1777, and 6 months in 1780.

Military Service

• Aug. 22-Nov. 29, 1777; private in Capt. Moses Harvey’s Co., Col. Benjamin Woodbridge’s Regiment; served 3 months and 17 days
• July 5, 1780; under Capt. (John? Nathan?) Dix; served 6 months in Springfield, Massachusetts 
• Oct. 25, 1780- Jan. 5, 1781; Capt. Moses Montague’s Co., Col. Williams’ Regiment; served for 6 months, 8 days at Camp Totowa, NJ 
• January 1781; private in Capt. Joseph Bates’ Co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks’ 7th  Regiment; at West Point
• July 13, 1781; enlisted for 3 years
• February 1782; private in Capt. David Holbrook’s Co., Col. William Shepard’s 4th  Regiment; at “Hutts”