John Gill (printer)

John Gill (1732–1785) was a printer in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 18th century. With Benjamin Edes, he issued the Boston Gazette newspaper. He later published the Continental Journal between 1776 and 1785.



Early life and career
Gill was born in 1732 in Charlestown, Province of Massachusetts. He trained as a printer with Samuel Kneeland. He also married one of Kneeland's daughters.

Gill was the brother of Hon. Moses Gill, who for several years after the revolution was Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Edes & Gill printed the Boston Gazette from 1755 until 1775. During the British occupation of Boston, 1775–1776, "Gill remained in Boston during the siege; he did no business." "After the evacuation of Boston, his connection with Edes ended. They divided their stock, and settled their concerns. While Edes continued the publication of the Gazette, Gill issued another paper, titled The Continental Journal. Having published this paper several years, he sold the right of it, in 1785, with his printing materials, to James D. Griffith."

Death
Gill died August 25, 1785, and leaving several children. His death was announced in his Continental Journal, and contained the following tribute: