Alfred Gilmore

Alfred Gilmore (born June 9, 1812 in Butler , Pennsylvania , † June 29, 1890 in New York City ) was an American politician . Between 1849 and 1853 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Alfred Gilmore was the son of Congressman John Gilmore (1780-1845). He attended the public schools of his home country and then graduated from Washington College by 1833 . After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer in 1836, he began to work in this profession in Butler. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party .

In the congressional elections of 1848 Gilmore was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 24th  constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Alexander Irvin on March 4, 1849 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1853 . This time was dominated by the discussions about the question of slavery . Among other things, the compromise of 1850 introduced by US Senator Henry Clay was passed.

In 1852, Gilmore renounced another congressional candidacy. After his time in the US House of Representatives, he practiced as a lawyer in Philadelphia . In 1866 he moved his residence and his office to Lenox , Massachusetts . He died on June 29, 1890 while visiting New York and was buried in Lenox.

Web links

• Alfred Gilmore in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• Alfred Gilmore in the database of Find a Grave (English)

predecessor	Office	successor
Alexander Irvin	United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (24th constituency) March 4, 1849 - March 3, 1853	John Dick