George W. Gilbert

American businessman and politician (1873–1944)

George W. Gilbert

Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
January 1, 1923 – December 31, 1925
Preceded by| Charles M. Harrington
Succeeded by| Ezra Trepanier
Personal details
Born| (1873-02-08)February 8, 1873
Ellenburg Center, New York, U.S.
Died| January 4, 1944(1944-01-04) (aged 70)
Plattsburgh, New York, U.S.
Resting place| Ellenburg Center Riverside Cemetery, Ellenburg Center, New York, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Spouse|

Jennie Sanborn

(m. 1909)​

Children| 1
Occupation| Politician, businessman

George W. Gilbert (February 8, 1873 – January 4, 1944) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

## Life

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Gilbert was born on February 8, 1873, in Ellenburg Center, New York.[1]

After attending the village school, Gilbert initially taught in the district school and worked as a clerk in the country store. He then worked as a bookkeeper for John Haughran's general store and creameries. He then entered the mercantile business in Ellenburg Center with William H. Gordon under the firm name Gordon & Gilbert. He later worked with George O'Connor under the firm name Gilbert & O'Connor. He sold his interest in the business to William E. Patnode in 1914. In 1916, he bought the hardware and farm implement business The Cheeseman-Munsil Company at Ellenburg Depot. He ran the business until 1938, when he sold it to Ralph L. Robie. He was also an organizer of the State Bank of Ellenburg in 1920, serving as a director and vice-president of the bank from its organization until his death.[1]

Gilbert served as both town clerk and town supervisor of Ellenburg for several years. In 1922, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Clinton County. He served in the Assembly in 1923,[2] 1924,[3] and 1925.[4]

In 1909, Gilbert married Jennie Sanborn. They had a daughter, Mrs. W. Scott Perkins.[1]

Gilbert died in the Physician's Hospital in Plattsburgh on January 4, 1944.[5] He was buried in Ellenburg Center Riverside Cemetery.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Hon. George W. Gilbert". Chateaugay Record and Franklin County Democrat. Vol. 67, no. 5\. Chateaugay, N.Y. 7 January 1944. p. 1 - via NYS Historic Newspapers.
2. ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1923). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 100 - via Google Books.
3. ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1924). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 97 - via FamilySearch.
4. ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1925). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 99 - via Google Books.
5. ^ "Death Claims G. W. Gilbert". Plattsburgh Press-Republican. Vol. L, no. 118\. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 4 January 1944. p. 3 - via NYS Historic Newspapers.

## External links

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* The Political Graveyard
* George W. Gilbert at Find a Grave

New York State Assembly

Preceded by

Charles M. Harrington

|  New York State Assembly
Clinton County
1923–1925  | Succeeded by

Ezra Trepanier
*[m.]: married