George Gibbs (ethnologist)

George Gibbs
George Gibbs
Born	July 17, 1815 Ravenswood, New York, U.S.
Died	April 9, 1873 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Harvard University
Scientific career
Fields	Ethnology Geology
Institutions	New-York Historical Society Smithsonian Institution

George Gibbs (1815–1873) was an American ethnologist, naturalist and geologist who contributed to the study of the languages of indigenous peoples in Washington Territory. Known for his expertise in Native American customs and languages, Gibbs participated in numerous treaty negotiations between the U.S. government and the native tribes.