Alfred Gilmore (June 9, 1812 – June 29, 1890) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Alfred Gilmore
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 24th district
In office
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byAlexander Irvin
Succeeded byCarlton B. Curtis
Personal details
Born(1812-06-09)June 9, 1812
Butler, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 29, 1890(1890-06-29) (aged 78)
New York City, New York
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWashington College

Biography

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Alfred Gilmore (son of John Gilmore) was born in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was graduated from Washington College in Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1833. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1836 and commenced practice in Butler.

Gilmore was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1852. He resumed the practice of law in Philadelphia, and later moved to Lenox, Massachusetts, in 1866, and continued the practice of his profession. He died while on a visit in New York City in 1890. Interment in Lenox Cemetery in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Alfred Gilmore (id: G000220)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The Political Graveyard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district

1849–1853
Succeeded by