Thomas Gillespie (Wisconsin politician)

Thomas Gillespie (January 15, 1831 – November 18, 1914) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

For others of the same name, see Thomas Gillespie.

Biography

Gillespie was born on January 15, 1831, in Wigtown, Scotland;[2] sources have differed on the exact location. He married Martha B. Simpson (1836–1920) in 1854, and they had ten children.[3][4] He died on November 18, 1914, in what was then Kilbourn City, Wisconsin.[5][6]

Career

Gillespie was a member of the Assembly during the 1880 and 1881 sessions.[7] 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
  4. "Funeral Held on Saturday". Portage Daily Register. Portage, WI. November 24, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  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
  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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