Gilbert Browning

Gilbert Browning was a Scottish-born merchant in Newfoundland Colony.
He was born in Newmilns, Ayrshire and came to Newfoundland after the Great [Fire of 1846] to help rebuild the premises of Baine, Johnston and Company. Browning set up his own businesses soon afterwards, operating a cod oil refinery, sawmill and boat factory. He later set up the firm of G. Browning & Son which operated a bakery. He was also involved in mining.
Browning died during a visit to Glasgow for his health.
His son Donald served in the Newfoundland assembly.
Although the original premises of the company were destroyed by fire, G. Browning & Sons became one of the founding companies of Browning Harvey Limited, a beverage bottling company which is still in operation to this day.