James Gillespie (politician)
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James Gillespie (1747 – January 10, 1805) was an American Revolutionary War veteran and politician from North Carolina. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1793 and died in office on January 10, 1805. He also served in the North Carolina House of Commons, and other various positions in the state government.
Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, Preceded by ...
James Gillespie | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina | |
In office November 10, 1803[lower-alpha 1] – January 10, 1805 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel Macon |
Succeeded by | Thomas S. Kenan |
Constituency | 5th district |
In office January 6, 1794[lower-alpha 2] – March 3, 1799 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | William H. Hill |
Constituency | 6th district |
Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
In office 1792 1789 1784–1786 | |
Member of the North Carolina House of Commons | |
In office 1782–1784 1779–1780 | |
Member of the 5th North Carolina Provincial Congress | |
In office November 12, 1776 – December 23, 1776 | |
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Born | 1747 County Monaghan, Ireland or Province of North Carolina, British America |
Died | January 10, 1805(1805-01-10) (aged 57–58) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Georgetown, D.C., U.S. |
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Dorcas Mumford
(m. 1770; died 1801) |
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Rank | Colonel (NC militia) |
Unit | 1st Battalion of Volunteers (1776–1777) Duplin County Regiment (1780–1782) |
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