Pascal P. Gilmore
American soldier and politician (1845–1931)
Pascal Pearl Gilmore (June 24, 1845 – December 5, 1931) was an American politician who was Maine State Treasurer from 1907 to 1911.
Early life
Gilmore was born in Dedham, Maine, on June 24, 1845, to Tyrel and Mary W. (Pearl) Gilmore. He was educated in the local common schools and at the East Maine Conference Seminary.
Military service
Gilmore served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He enlisted in the 16th Maine Infantry Regiment on September 5, 1864. He was wounded during the Battle of Hatcher's Run, promoted for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles White Oak Road and Five Forks, and was present during surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House.
Business
From 1867 to 1871, Gilmore was a lumber inspector in Michigan. He then returned to Maine, where he worked as a farmer and conveyancer until 1891. He was president of Bucksport National
Bank for sixteen years and a director for twenty-five.
Politics
Gilmore was a chairman of the Dedham board of selectmen for ten years and was the town's superintendent of schools for fifteen years.
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