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.
George Alexander Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1914–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Armour Peck |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Tooms |
| Constituency | Peterborough West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1872 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 21, 1956 (aged 84) Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Luella Georgia Archer
(m. 1939) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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
edit- ^ a b Chambers, Ernest J (1916). Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1916.
- ^ "George Alexander Gillespie fonds". Peterborough Museum. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
- ^ "Married in Peterborough". Calgary Herald. December 7, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
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