Silvester Gardiner

Silvester Gardiner
Dr. Silvester Gardiner, c. 1772, by John Singleton Copley
Born	June 29, 1708 (1708-06-29) South Kingstown, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Died	August 8, 1786(1786-08-08) (aged 78) Newport, Rhode Island,
Occupation(s)	Physician, drug merchant and land developer
Known for	founding Gardiner, Maine
Spouses	Ann Gibbons Abigail Eppes (nee Pickman) Catherine Goldthwaite

Dr. Silvester Gardiner (June 29, 1708 – August 8, 1786) was a physician, pharmaceutical merchant and land developer of Maine. He is known for founding the city of Gardiner.