Son of:
James English Gillespie 1792-1871 and Mary Adams Gillespie & Mary Adams Gillespie 1812-1880 of Danville and then Washington county, KY.
They married Sept. 30, 1834 in Mercer County, KY
Brother of:
David Adams Gillespie #34967168 1837-1863
Henry Clay Gillespie #41648173 1838-1910
John Alexander Gillespie #41397771 1840-1913
Mary Gillespie Robinson #41908505 1849-1940
A VETERAN LAID TO REST
Judge J.E. Gillespie Succumbs at Last to His Malady
A long struggle with death has ended, and death conquered. Judge J.E. Gillespie died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. For months now he has been supposed to be on his death-bed, but it would seemed as if his iron constitution would never yield to the disease. For the past two weeks he has been expected to die at any time. His trouble was an abcess on the lungs, and delicate operations had been performed in vain.
James E. Gillespie was born in October, 1842, near Danville, Ky. His youth and early manhood were spent on the farm, with only such schooling as could be obtained in the winter. The call to arms in 1861 roused his patriotism, and he enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry on the side of the union. He saw much service, and went through varied experience as a soldier boy. He was in the battles of Wild Cap Gap, Mill Springs Lebanon, Perryville, the first raid on Knoxville, and New Philadelphia. At the last named battle, Mr. Gillespie was wounded and taken prisoner.
As a prisoner he suffered hardships at Belle Isle, Pemberton Castle and Andersonville, and from the latter prison he escaped with a conrade, but was tracked and caught by blood-hounds. At Andersonville again, the two men were ironed, but succeeded in filing off their chains, and broke through the swamps for the Union lines.When almost with their conrades, they were recaptured and dragged back to prison. This time Mr. Gillespie was sent to Macon for solitaire confinement.
An escape from this place with Major H. G. Whitlock proved successful, and by a couple of weeks tramp he joined the Union forces near Atlanta. His regiment being mustered out, Mr. Gillespie re-enlisted in the Fifth regiment and served through the war.
After the war, he taught school and read law in Kentucky for five years. He then became editor of a paper at Madisonville, KY., and kept up his study of law. In 1878, he came to this city, and became principal of Kearney Schools.
After faithful service in the schools he began the practice of law here, and has ever since been an active practioner at the Buffalo County bar. Three years ago he served as the county judge. At the last election he was elected by a very large majority to be county attorney, but his malady had already stricken him down, he was forced to appoint J.S. Murphy as his deputy when his term began.
Judge Gillespie was a true friend to all who knew him, a better friend to others than to himself perhaps. He was known for his courtesy to all, and in his last illness, the attentions he receieved from others was proof of the friendships he had made. He was a prominent member of Sedgwick post, G.A.R. and Loyal Lodge No. 122, K. of P.
The funeral was set for 2 p.m. today. Shortly before that hour, Sedgwick Post G.A.R., with visitors from Smith-Gavitt Post, met at G.A.R. hall. Loyal Lodge, No.122. Knights of Pythias, met at their hall, and where soon joined by Gem lodge No. 14. The different organizations proceeded to Judge Gillespie's late residence on East Twenty-ninth St. Here a large number of friends had already assembled, and the street was blocked with numerous carriages.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Oliver. and the singing was by old comrades of the deceased, Adj. Goulding read a brief statement of the war record of Judge Gillespie. The services over, the pallbearers three in the uniform of the Knights of Pythias and three in the brass and blue of the Sons of Veterans, bore the coffin between two lines of veterans at present arms to the hearse. The procession, headed by the Knights and veterans, was a long one. At the grave brief services were held, and the last honors paid.
Kearney Hub March 5, 1891
Card of Thanks
I wish to return my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses they bestowed upon me during the illness of my husband. Especially do I thank Sedwich Post No.1., the W.R.C., the S. of V. and the D. of V. Also with gratitude do I thank Loyal Lodge No. 122 Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisterhood. May God bless each and every one and reward you.
Josephine E. Gillespie
Kearney Hub March 9, 1891
(He was 48 years 6 months and 9 days old)
Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
Buffalo County Names
Produced by Ted & Carole Miller and Connie Snyder.
Names index edited and proofed by Lynn Waterman.
JAMES E. GILLESPIE, attorney at law and dramatic author, located in Kearney in 1878, and took charge of the public school a year; was then elected Justice of the Peace, and engaged in the practice of law. He took a homestead and timber claim, consisting of 320 acres of land. He was born in Danville, Ky., August 25, 1842; he lived in his native State until eighteen years of age; entered the Centre College of the latter city at the age of fourteen, and attended three years. He enlisted in Company I, First Kentucky Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Wildcat, Prestonburg, Perryville, Lebanon, Knoxville and Sweetwater; was wounded and captured in the latter, and confined in the rebel prisons at Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Macon, Ga.; escaped several times, and was placed in solitary confinement, but finally escaped into the Union lines, and was mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1864. He then engaged in teaching until he came to Nebraska. In 1877, he was the editor of the Madisonville Republican, of the latter place, Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar in the District Courts, in Kearney, Neb., in 1880. His dramatic writings have received many commendations from the press.
Married Mrs.Josephine E Gunther Weber in Hopkins Co., KY 2-12-1878(She was born abt 1844 and was married to Lewis Weber first 8-14-1872)
Married Margaret Barnes in Washington Co., KY 12-2-1867
James English Gillespie 1792-1871 and Mary Adams Gillespie & Mary Adams Gillespie 1812-1880 of Danville and then Washington county, KY.
They married Sept. 30, 1834 in Mercer County, KY
Brother of:
David Adams Gillespie #34967168 1837-1863
Henry Clay Gillespie #41648173 1838-1910
John Alexander Gillespie #41397771 1840-1913
Mary Gillespie Robinson #41908505 1849-1940
A VETERAN LAID TO REST
Judge J.E. Gillespie Succumbs at Last to His Malady
A long struggle with death has ended, and death conquered. Judge J.E. Gillespie died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. For months now he has been supposed to be on his death-bed, but it would seemed as if his iron constitution would never yield to the disease. For the past two weeks he has been expected to die at any time. His trouble was an abcess on the lungs, and delicate operations had been performed in vain.
James E. Gillespie was born in October, 1842, near Danville, Ky. His youth and early manhood were spent on the farm, with only such schooling as could be obtained in the winter. The call to arms in 1861 roused his patriotism, and he enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry on the side of the union. He saw much service, and went through varied experience as a soldier boy. He was in the battles of Wild Cap Gap, Mill Springs Lebanon, Perryville, the first raid on Knoxville, and New Philadelphia. At the last named battle, Mr. Gillespie was wounded and taken prisoner.
As a prisoner he suffered hardships at Belle Isle, Pemberton Castle and Andersonville, and from the latter prison he escaped with a conrade, but was tracked and caught by blood-hounds. At Andersonville again, the two men were ironed, but succeeded in filing off their chains, and broke through the swamps for the Union lines.When almost with their conrades, they were recaptured and dragged back to prison. This time Mr. Gillespie was sent to Macon for solitaire confinement.
An escape from this place with Major H. G. Whitlock proved successful, and by a couple of weeks tramp he joined the Union forces near Atlanta. His regiment being mustered out, Mr. Gillespie re-enlisted in the Fifth regiment and served through the war.
After the war, he taught school and read law in Kentucky for five years. He then became editor of a paper at Madisonville, KY., and kept up his study of law. In 1878, he came to this city, and became principal of Kearney Schools.
After faithful service in the schools he began the practice of law here, and has ever since been an active practioner at the Buffalo County bar. Three years ago he served as the county judge. At the last election he was elected by a very large majority to be county attorney, but his malady had already stricken him down, he was forced to appoint J.S. Murphy as his deputy when his term began.
Judge Gillespie was a true friend to all who knew him, a better friend to others than to himself perhaps. He was known for his courtesy to all, and in his last illness, the attentions he receieved from others was proof of the friendships he had made. He was a prominent member of Sedgwick post, G.A.R. and Loyal Lodge No. 122, K. of P.
The funeral was set for 2 p.m. today. Shortly before that hour, Sedgwick Post G.A.R., with visitors from Smith-Gavitt Post, met at G.A.R. hall. Loyal Lodge, No.122. Knights of Pythias, met at their hall, and where soon joined by Gem lodge No. 14. The different organizations proceeded to Judge Gillespie's late residence on East Twenty-ninth St. Here a large number of friends had already assembled, and the street was blocked with numerous carriages.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Oliver. and the singing was by old comrades of the deceased, Adj. Goulding read a brief statement of the war record of Judge Gillespie. The services over, the pallbearers three in the uniform of the Knights of Pythias and three in the brass and blue of the Sons of Veterans, bore the coffin between two lines of veterans at present arms to the hearse. The procession, headed by the Knights and veterans, was a long one. At the grave brief services were held, and the last honors paid.
Kearney Hub March 5, 1891
Card of Thanks
I wish to return my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses they bestowed upon me during the illness of my husband. Especially do I thank Sedwich Post No.1., the W.R.C., the S. of V. and the D. of V. Also with gratitude do I thank Loyal Lodge No. 122 Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisterhood. May God bless each and every one and reward you.
Josephine E. Gillespie
Kearney Hub March 9, 1891
(He was 48 years 6 months and 9 days old)
Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
Buffalo County Names
Produced by Ted & Carole Miller and Connie Snyder.
Names index edited and proofed by Lynn Waterman.
JAMES E. GILLESPIE, attorney at law and dramatic author, located in Kearney in 1878, and took charge of the public school a year; was then elected Justice of the Peace, and engaged in the practice of law. He took a homestead and timber claim, consisting of 320 acres of land. He was born in Danville, Ky., August 25, 1842; he lived in his native State until eighteen years of age; entered the Centre College of the latter city at the age of fourteen, and attended three years. He enlisted in Company I, First Kentucky Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Wildcat, Prestonburg, Perryville, Lebanon, Knoxville and Sweetwater; was wounded and captured in the latter, and confined in the rebel prisons at Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Macon, Ga.; escaped several times, and was placed in solitary confinement, but finally escaped into the Union lines, and was mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1864. He then engaged in teaching until he came to Nebraska. In 1877, he was the editor of the Madisonville Republican, of the latter place, Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar in the District Courts, in Kearney, Neb., in 1880. His dramatic writings have received many commendations from the press.
Married Mrs.Josephine E Gunther Weber in Hopkins Co., KY 2-12-1878(She was born abt 1844 and was married to Lewis Weber first 8-14-1872)
Married Margaret Barnes in Washington Co., KY 12-2-1867
Son of:
James English Gillespie 1792-1871 and Mary Adams Gillespie & Mary Adams Gillespie 1812-1880 of Danville and then Washington county, KY.
They married Sept. 30, 1834 in Mercer County, KY
Brother of:
David Adams Gillespie #34967168 1837-1863
Henry Clay Gillespie #41648173 1838-1910
John Alexander Gillespie #41397771 1840-1913
Mary Gillespie Robinson #41908505 1849-1940
A VETERAN LAID TO REST
Judge J.E. Gillespie Succumbs at Last to His Malady
A long struggle with death has ended, and death conquered. Judge J.E. Gillespie died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. For months now he has been supposed to be on his death-bed, but it would seemed as if his iron constitution would never yield to the disease. For the past two weeks he has been expected to die at any time. His trouble was an abcess on the lungs, and delicate operations had been performed in vain.
James E. Gillespie was born in October, 1842, near Danville, Ky. His youth and early manhood were spent on the farm, with only such schooling as could be obtained in the winter. The call to arms in 1861 roused his patriotism, and he enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry on the side of the union. He saw much service, and went through varied experience as a soldier boy. He was in the battles of Wild Cap Gap, Mill Springs Lebanon, Perryville, the first raid on Knoxville, and New Philadelphia. At the last named battle, Mr. Gillespie was wounded and taken prisoner.
As a prisoner he suffered hardships at Belle Isle, Pemberton Castle and Andersonville, and from the latter prison he escaped with a conrade, but was tracked and caught by blood-hounds. At Andersonville again, the two men were ironed, but succeeded in filing off their chains, and broke through the swamps for the Union lines.When almost with their conrades, they were recaptured and dragged back to prison. This time Mr. Gillespie was sent to Macon for solitaire confinement.
An escape from this place with Major H. G. Whitlock proved successful, and by a couple of weeks tramp he joined the Union forces near Atlanta. His regiment being mustered out, Mr. Gillespie re-enlisted in the Fifth regiment and served through the war.
After the war, he taught school and read law in Kentucky for five years. He then became editor of a paper at Madisonville, KY., and kept up his study of law. In 1878, he came to this city, and became principal of Kearney Schools.
After faithful service in the schools he began the practice of law here, and has ever since been an active practioner at the Buffalo County bar. Three years ago he served as the county judge. At the last election he was elected by a very large majority to be county attorney, but his malady had already stricken him down, he was forced to appoint J.S. Murphy as his deputy when his term began.
Judge Gillespie was a true friend to all who knew him, a better friend to others than to himself perhaps. He was known for his courtesy to all, and in his last illness, the attentions he receieved from others was proof of the friendships he had made. He was a prominent member of Sedgwick post, G.A.R. and Loyal Lodge No. 122, K. of P.
The funeral was set for 2 p.m. today. Shortly before that hour, Sedgwick Post G.A.R., with visitors from Smith-Gavitt Post, met at G.A.R. hall. Loyal Lodge, No.122. Knights of Pythias, met at their hall, and where soon joined by Gem lodge No. 14. The different organizations proceeded to Judge Gillespie's late residence on East Twenty-ninth St. Here a large number of friends had already assembled, and the street was blocked with numerous carriages.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Oliver. and the singing was by old comrades of the deceased, Adj. Goulding read a brief statement of the war record of Judge Gillespie. The services over, the pallbearers three in the uniform of the Knights of Pythias and three in the brass and blue of the Sons of Veterans, bore the coffin between two lines of veterans at present arms to the hearse. The procession, headed by the Knights and veterans, was a long one. At the grave brief services were held, and the last honors paid.
Kearney Hub March 5, 1891
Card of Thanks
I wish to return my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses they bestowed upon me during the illness of my husband. Especially do I thank Sedwich Post No.1., the W.R.C., the S. of V. and the D. of V. Also with gratitude do I thank Loyal Lodge No. 122 Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisterhood. May God bless each and every one and reward you.
Josephine E. Gillespie
Kearney Hub March 9, 1891
(He was 48 years 6 months and 9 days old)
Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
Buffalo County Names
Produced by Ted & Carole Miller and Connie Snyder.
Names index edited and proofed by Lynn Waterman.
JAMES E. GILLESPIE, attorney at law and dramatic author, located in Kearney in 1878, and took charge of the public school a year; was then elected Justice of the Peace, and engaged in the practice of law. He took a homestead and timber claim, consisting of 320 acres of land. He was born in Danville, Ky., August 25, 1842; he lived in his native State until eighteen years of age; entered the Centre College of the latter city at the age of fourteen, and attended three years. He enlisted in Company I, First Kentucky Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Wildcat, Prestonburg, Perryville, Lebanon, Knoxville and Sweetwater; was wounded and captured in the latter, and confined in the rebel prisons at Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Macon, Ga.; escaped several times, and was placed in solitary confinement, but finally escaped into the Union lines, and was mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1864. He then engaged in teaching until he came to Nebraska. In 1877, he was the editor of the Madisonville Republican, of the latter place, Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar in the District Courts, in Kearney, Neb., in 1880. His dramatic writings have received many commendations from the press.
Married Mrs.Josephine E Gunther Weber in Hopkins Co., KY 2-12-1878(She was born abt 1844 and was married to Lewis Weber first 8-14-1872)
Married Margaret Barnes in Washington Co., KY 12-2-1867
James English Gillespie 1792-1871 and Mary Adams Gillespie & Mary Adams Gillespie 1812-1880 of Danville and then Washington county, KY.
They married Sept. 30, 1834 in Mercer County, KY
Brother of:
David Adams Gillespie #34967168 1837-1863
Henry Clay Gillespie #41648173 1838-1910
John Alexander Gillespie #41397771 1840-1913
Mary Gillespie Robinson #41908505 1849-1940
A VETERAN LAID TO REST
Judge J.E. Gillespie Succumbs at Last to His Malady
A long struggle with death has ended, and death conquered. Judge J.E. Gillespie died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon. For months now he has been supposed to be on his death-bed, but it would seemed as if his iron constitution would never yield to the disease. For the past two weeks he has been expected to die at any time. His trouble was an abcess on the lungs, and delicate operations had been performed in vain.
James E. Gillespie was born in October, 1842, near Danville, Ky. His youth and early manhood were spent on the farm, with only such schooling as could be obtained in the winter. The call to arms in 1861 roused his patriotism, and he enlisted in the First Kentucky Cavalry on the side of the union. He saw much service, and went through varied experience as a soldier boy. He was in the battles of Wild Cap Gap, Mill Springs Lebanon, Perryville, the first raid on Knoxville, and New Philadelphia. At the last named battle, Mr. Gillespie was wounded and taken prisoner.
As a prisoner he suffered hardships at Belle Isle, Pemberton Castle and Andersonville, and from the latter prison he escaped with a conrade, but was tracked and caught by blood-hounds. At Andersonville again, the two men were ironed, but succeeded in filing off their chains, and broke through the swamps for the Union lines.When almost with their conrades, they were recaptured and dragged back to prison. This time Mr. Gillespie was sent to Macon for solitaire confinement.
An escape from this place with Major H. G. Whitlock proved successful, and by a couple of weeks tramp he joined the Union forces near Atlanta. His regiment being mustered out, Mr. Gillespie re-enlisted in the Fifth regiment and served through the war.
After the war, he taught school and read law in Kentucky for five years. He then became editor of a paper at Madisonville, KY., and kept up his study of law. In 1878, he came to this city, and became principal of Kearney Schools.
After faithful service in the schools he began the practice of law here, and has ever since been an active practioner at the Buffalo County bar. Three years ago he served as the county judge. At the last election he was elected by a very large majority to be county attorney, but his malady had already stricken him down, he was forced to appoint J.S. Murphy as his deputy when his term began.
Judge Gillespie was a true friend to all who knew him, a better friend to others than to himself perhaps. He was known for his courtesy to all, and in his last illness, the attentions he receieved from others was proof of the friendships he had made. He was a prominent member of Sedgwick post, G.A.R. and Loyal Lodge No. 122, K. of P.
The funeral was set for 2 p.m. today. Shortly before that hour, Sedgwick Post G.A.R., with visitors from Smith-Gavitt Post, met at G.A.R. hall. Loyal Lodge, No.122. Knights of Pythias, met at their hall, and where soon joined by Gem lodge No. 14. The different organizations proceeded to Judge Gillespie's late residence on East Twenty-ninth St. Here a large number of friends had already assembled, and the street was blocked with numerous carriages.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Oliver. and the singing was by old comrades of the deceased, Adj. Goulding read a brief statement of the war record of Judge Gillespie. The services over, the pallbearers three in the uniform of the Knights of Pythias and three in the brass and blue of the Sons of Veterans, bore the coffin between two lines of veterans at present arms to the hearse. The procession, headed by the Knights and veterans, was a long one. At the grave brief services were held, and the last honors paid.
Kearney Hub March 5, 1891
Card of Thanks
I wish to return my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses they bestowed upon me during the illness of my husband. Especially do I thank Sedwich Post No.1., the W.R.C., the S. of V. and the D. of V. Also with gratitude do I thank Loyal Lodge No. 122 Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisterhood. May God bless each and every one and reward you.
Josephine E. Gillespie
Kearney Hub March 9, 1891
(He was 48 years 6 months and 9 days old)
Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
Buffalo County Names
Produced by Ted & Carole Miller and Connie Snyder.
Names index edited and proofed by Lynn Waterman.
JAMES E. GILLESPIE, attorney at law and dramatic author, located in Kearney in 1878, and took charge of the public school a year; was then elected Justice of the Peace, and engaged in the practice of law. He took a homestead and timber claim, consisting of 320 acres of land. He was born in Danville, Ky., August 25, 1842; he lived in his native State until eighteen years of age; entered the Centre College of the latter city at the age of fourteen, and attended three years. He enlisted in Company I, First Kentucky Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Wildcat, Prestonburg, Perryville, Lebanon, Knoxville and Sweetwater; was wounded and captured in the latter, and confined in the rebel prisons at Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Macon, Ga.; escaped several times, and was placed in solitary confinement, but finally escaped into the Union lines, and was mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1864. He then engaged in teaching until he came to Nebraska. In 1877, he was the editor of the Madisonville Republican, of the latter place, Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar in the District Courts, in Kearney, Neb., in 1880. His dramatic writings have received many commendations from the press.
Married Mrs.Josephine E Gunther Weber in Hopkins Co., KY 2-12-1878(She was born abt 1844 and was married to Lewis Weber first 8-14-1872)
Married Margaret Barnes in Washington Co., KY 12-2-1867
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Parents are James English and Mary Adams Gillespie. Sister Mary Gillespie Robinson brothers John Alexander, Henry Clay, and David Adams Gillespie
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