Calvin W. Gilfillan
(February 20, 1832 — December 2, 1901) Calvin Willard Gilfillan was a banker, politician, and superintendent of schools. Gilfillan was born in East Brook, Pennsylvania in 1832. After graduating from Westminster College, he worked as superintendent of school for Mercer County for two terms. Gilfillan served as clerk of the State House of Representatives while studying law. He was admitted to the bar in 1859 and practiced law. Gilfillan was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1869 to March 3, 1871. After serving in Congress, he continued to practice law in Pennsylvania, and was involved in banking.
[Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000185]
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Pennsylvania Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875
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