Biographical Sketch of Martin Gill, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Martin Gill, of the firm of Gill & Son, dealers in staple and fancy
groceries, is a native of Ireland, and was born in the County Galway,
November 8, 1831; was there reared and educated, and in 1852 came to
America, residing in different places until 1858, when he became a
citizen of St. Joseph, Missouri.  For a time he was in the employ of
the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, and for a number of years was
car inspector of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Rail-
road.  In 1877, he engaged in his present business.  His trade, which
is large and increasing, is a sufficient testimonial of his popularity.
He married, March 4, 1854, Miss Maria Winston.  By this union they have
five children: John T., Martin J., Michael F., Charles P. and James H.

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