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George Alexander Gillespie

George Alexander Gillespie

Canadian politician (1872–1956)

For other people named Alexander Gillespie, see Alexander Gillespie (disambiguation).

George Alexander Gillespie (December 17, 1872[1] – December 21, 1956) was a merchant and political figure in Ontario. He represented Peterborough West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1914 to 1919 as a Liberal member.

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He was born in Toronto, the son of John L. Gillespie and Margaret Christie. In 1898, he married Elizabeth Loy. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Ontario assembly in 1908.[1] Gillespie was branch manager of Silverwood's Dairy.[2] In 1939, he married Luella Georgia Archer.[3] He died in 1956 and was buried at Keene Upper Cemetery.

References

  1. [1]
    Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
  2. [2]
    "George Alexander Gillespie fonds". Peterborough Museum. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
  3. [3]
    "Married in Peterborough". Calgary Herald. December 7, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved 2011-07-06.


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