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About James Gillespie
James Gillespie was an American lawyer, politician, and Revolutionary War veteran from North Carolina. Born in Ireland, he was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1793 and died in office on January 10, 1805. Prior to serving in the U.S. Congress, Gillespie was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons, the North Carolina Senate, the North Carolina Council of State, and held various other positions in the state government. He voted twice against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and advocated for a bill of rights.
Everything about James Gillespie →- Occupation
- politician, military officer
- Position held
- member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress, member of the North Carolina House of Commons, member of the North Carolina Senate, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1747
- Died
- January 10, 1805, January 11, 1805