Marcus Davis Gilman (January 28, 1820 – January 5, 1889) was an American politician, businessman, and historian. Born in

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, Gilman went to the Calais public schools and to the Washington County Grammar School in

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. He worked in the mercantile business in Montpelier and

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. In 1844, Gilman and his wife moved to

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where they lived until 1868. While living in Chicago, Gilman was a merchant. In 1859, Gilman was an unsuccessful nominee for the office of mayor of Chicago, running on the Democratic

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. From 1868 to 1871, Gilman and his wife lived in

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. In 1871, Gilman and his wife moved to Montpelier, Vermont. In 1874, Gilman served in the

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and was a Democrat. Gilman was librarian of the

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from 1874 to 1881 and compiled an extensive bibliography of Vermont-related works which was collected and published after his death. Gilman died in Montpelier, Vermont.Roster of Members of the Vermont House of Representatives According to Towns
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John M. Gilman John Melvin Gilman (September 7, 1824 – September 26, 1906) was an American politician and lawyer. Born in Calais, Vermont, Gilman was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1846. He moved to New Lisbon, Ohio in 1846 and practiced law. He served i ...

became a lawyer and politician in

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; his step-brother Dorman Bridgman Eaton was a lawyer in New York City well known for his work on civil service reform.

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