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Gilman, John Taylor, 1753-1828

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1753 - 1828

Biography

John Taylor Gilman was born on December 19, 1753 in Exeter, New Hampshire. He served as a Minuteman during the Revolutionary War and served in the Continental Congress. From 1783-1789 and 1791-1794, Gilman was treasurer of the state and served as governor from 1794-1805 and 1813-1816. He was also an ex officio trustee of Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire and president of the board of trustees of Phillips Exeter Academy. Gilman died on September 1, 1828.

He died in 1828.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Stewart Daveis letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829159
Mss 829159
Date(s): 1829-02-09
Scope and Contents

Three page letter from Charles Stewart Daveis of Portland, Me. to John Taylor Gilman of Exter, N.H. reports on a mission to New Brunswick; gives information on family affairs. File wrapper, with notation of family affairs. File wrapper, with notation of nature of letter's contents, on verso of deed for pew in First Parish Church, Portland, Me.

Eden Burroughs letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 811590
Mss 811590
Date(s): 1811-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from Eden Burroughs of Hanover, New Hampshire to the Dartmouth College Trustess informing them of a minority dissent in the Resolution because of a change in phrasology. Also signed by Stephen Jacob and J.T. Gilman.

John Taylor Gilman letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 794510.1
Mss 794510.1
Date(s): 1794-09-10
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Taylor Gilman of Exeter, N.H. to Daniel Gilman of Boston, Mass.

John Taylor Gilman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-745
MS-745
Date(s): 1780 to 1828
Abstract

John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828), governor of New Hampshire. The collection contains personal and political papers including personal correspondence, state business affairs, and personal business papers as well as some family correspondence and papers.

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