John Gillespie | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Sauk 2nd district | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 3, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Steele Barlow |
| Succeeded by | George Gilbert Swain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1839 Wigtown, Scotland |
| Died | January 21, 1871 (aged 31) Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lorette Huggins (died 1911) |
| Relatives | Thomas Gillespie (brother) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 12th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Gillespie (October 22, 1839 – January 21, 1871) was a Scottish American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Sauk County.