Gillespie, Mark

GILLESPIE

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Date: 7/5/2021 at 13:39:34

History of Warren County, Iowa; Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns & Etc., by Union Historical Company, 1879, p.660

GILLESPIE, MARK, general merchant, Jackson Township, P. O. St. Mary's; was born in County Donegal, Ireland, October 14, 1846; his father being a man in good circumstances, was enabled to give his son advantages not commonly enjoyed in that country; his educational advantages were so well improved, that at the age of eighteen he was installed teacher in Straboy National School, in that county; not being satisfied with the narrow limits of the Emerald Isle, he emigrated to New York City, July 27, 1867, and to Ottumwa, the following August, and four years after he came to St. Mary's, and engaged in the mercantile business; also teaching the school in that district; his various efforts have been crowned with success, a thorough self-made man, highly respected by all who know him, and deserving the confidence of his fellows, which he enjoys to an eminent degree.