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Joseph Albree Gilmore

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Joseph Albree Gilmore

Birth
Weston, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Death
7 Apr 1867 (aged 55)
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
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Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Asphodel Path, Lot 2645
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New Hampshire Governor. After working in the mercantile industry in Boston, he moved to Concord, New Hampshire and established a successful wholesale grocery business. He became involved with the Concord and Claremont Railroad, serving as a construction agent and later as the railroad superintendent. He was a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1858-60). In 1863, he was elected as a Republican the 37th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1865. As Governor, he was a strong supporter for the Union during the Civil War. He provided bonuses and supplemental salary payments to soldiers, plus arranged for the transport of soldiers traveling to New Hampshire on furlough and returning to the front lines. After leaving office, he lived in retirement until his death at age 55.
New Hampshire Governor. After working in the mercantile industry in Boston, he moved to Concord, New Hampshire and established a successful wholesale grocery business. He became involved with the Concord and Claremont Railroad, serving as a construction agent and later as the railroad superintendent. He was a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, (1858-60). In 1863, he was elected as a Republican the 37th Governor of New Hampshire, serving until 1865. As Governor, he was a strong supporter for the Union during the Civil War. He provided bonuses and supplemental salary payments to soldiers, plus arranged for the transport of soldiers traveling to New Hampshire on furlough and returning to the front lines. After leaving office, he lived in retirement until his death at age 55.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: May 27, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7500093/joseph_albree-gilmore: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Albree Gilmore (11 Jun 1811–7 Apr 1867), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7500093, citing Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.