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Thomas Gillespie (Wisconsin politician)

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Thomas Gillespie (January 15, 1831 – November 18, 1914) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Gillespie was born on January 15, 1831, in Wigtown, Scotland; sources have differed on the exact location. He married Martha B. Simpson (1836–1920) in 1854, and they had ten children. He died on November 18, 1914, in what was then Kilbourn City, Wisconsin.

Career

Gillespie was a member of the Assembly during the 1880 and 1881 sessions. He was a Republican.

References

  1. The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. David Atwood. 1880. p. 509.
  2. The History of Sauk County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Co. 1880. p. 746.
  3. "Thomas Gillespie". The Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, WI. November 24, 1914. p. 8. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. "Funeral Held on Saturday". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. November 24, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. "Old Kilbourn Resident Dead". The Lake Geneva Regional News. Lake Geneva, WI. November 26, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. "Thomas Gillespie". Geni.com. 15 January 1831. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
  7. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 141.

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