Legislator Details
Colonel John Gilluly
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 32
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1826
City: Boston, MA
County: Sussex County, MA
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/13/1862
City: Fredericksburg, VA
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Brighton, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Brighton Village Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Elvira; children: Lucy and Caroline
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: teacher, farmer, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated from the law school in the University of Michigan, 1861
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Thomas and Roseanna Gilluly. He taught school in 1845/46. He practiced of law in the village of Brighton. He enlisted as captain in the 5th Michigan Infantry in I861, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel of the same regiment. He was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, 12/13/1862.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Federal Relations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Brighton
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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