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Levi Parsons Gillette

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Levi Parsons Gillette (February 19, 1832 – December 10, 1903) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life

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Gillette was born on February 19, 1832, in Henrietta, New York.[1] He moved to Niagara County when he was four. His parents were Eliphalet Gillette and Lydia Miner.[2]

Gillette attended Wilson Academy in the winter and worked on a farm in the summer. He later worked as a farmer and fruit-grower in Youngstown. He was a town assessor for three years.[1]

In 1890, Gillette was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Niagara County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1891 and 1892.[1]

Gillette died at home on December 10, 1903.[2] He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 127.
  2. ^ a b "Hon. L. Parsons Gillette" (PDF). The Rome Daily Sentinel. Vol. XXII. 12 December 1903. p. 4.
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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Niagara County, 2nd District

1891-1892
Succeeded by
District Abolished