George Alexander Gillespie
Canadian politician (1872–1956)
George Alexander Gillespie | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1914–1919 | |
Preceded by | Edward Armour Peck |
Succeeded by | Thomas Tooms |
Constituency | Peterborough West |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-12-17)December 17, 1872 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | December 21, 1956(1956-12-21) (aged 84) Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Luella Georgia Archer (m. 1939) |
Occupation | Businessman |
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.
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.
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- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
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