[p. 554] a prosperous farmer of North Beaver Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, is the owner of a valuable farm of 100 acres, lying on the Springfield-Mount Jackson Road, about three and a half miles west of the latter village. He was born on this place August 3, 1868, and is a son of John and Isabella (Chambers) Gilmore.
John Gilmore was born a short distance South of Mount Jackson in North Beaver Township, and was a son of William, an early settler of the township and a native of Ireland. John Gilmore followed agricultural pursuits throughout life, and for some years was the owner of the farm near Covert's Station, now owned by his brother Joseph Gilmore, to whom he sold it. Shortly before the birth of their youngest child, he and his wife moved to the farm on which William Gilmore now lives, and there spent the remainder of their days. He died in May, 1897, having survived his wife some two years. they were the parents of three children, namely: Annetta, wife of Wilmirth Wilson, of near Neshannock Falls; Mary Jane, wife of John Hatton Shaffer, and William.
William Gilmore was born and has always lived on his present farm. The house in which he resides was erected by his father, as was also a large barn which stood on the place until July, 1902, when it was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. Mr. Gilmore then built his present large, roomy barn, 40x60 feet. He follows general farming, has his land all under a high state of cultivation, and has met with exceptional success.
Mr. Gilmore was united in marriage in 1900, with Miss Nettie Rock, a daughter of George and Kate (Beight) Rock. He is one who represents the highest type of manhood and citizenship, and enjoys the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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