Edward Gilmore (January 4, 1867 – April 10, 1924) was a United States representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts. He attended the public schools, and Massachusetts State University extension classes. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was a member of the Democratic State committee 1896–1903, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1900 and 1904. He served as president of the Brockton Board of Aldermen 1901–1906.
Edward Gilmore | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 14th district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Robert O. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Richard Olney II |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1907-1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1867 Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 10, 1924 (aged 57) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery in Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts State University |
| Occupation | Merchant |
He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1907 and 1908. He was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third Congress (March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915). He then served as postmaster of Brockton 1915–1923, city assessor in 1923 and 1924, and died in Boston on April 19, 1924.[1] His interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Brockton.
References
edit- ^ "Gilmore Dies in State House". The Boston Globe. April 11, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved March 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Edward Gilmore (id: G000221)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.