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Charles Carroll Gilman

Birth	:	22 Feb 1833 Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, USA
Death	:	31 Jul 1899 Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.0051994, -81.1658020
Plot	:	L148-149.
Description	:	He was the son of Noah Gilman and Lois Pollard Gilman. On August 16, 1858, he married Abbie Williams. History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century Charles C. Gilman was a native of the State of Maine, where he was born on the 22d of February, 1833. He attended an academy at Winterport where he prepared for college and entered the sophomore class of what is now Colby University and studied medicine with his father who was an eminent physician. In 1857 he came to Iowa, stopping at Dubuque, where he became... Read More	He was the son of Noah Gilman and Lois Pollard Gilman. On August 16, 1858, he married Abbie Williams. History of Iowa From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century Charles C. Gilman was a native of the State of Maine, where he was born on the 22d of February, 1833. He attended an academy at Winterport where he prepared for college and entered the sophomore class of what is now Colby University and studied medicine with his father who was an eminent physician. In 1857 he came to Iowa, stopping at Dubuque, where he became largely engaged in the wholesale lumber trade. When the Civil War began he was active in raising four companies for the service, cooperating with his friend, Francis J. Herron, who became one of the most brilliant officers from Iowa as the war progressed. In 1858 when the Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad was pushing its line westward Mr. Gilman established the town of Earlville by erecting twenty-eight buildings for residences and business. During the years 1860-1861 he built elevators at Monticello, Marion and Cedar Falls, besides buying water power and erecting flouring mills. In 1864 he wrote articles for the newspapers urging the improvement of the rapids in the Mississippi River at Davenport and Keokuk, in which he had the cooperation of the St. Louis Times, then conducted by Stilson Hutchins, the Chicago Journal, then edited by Frank Gilbert, both former Iowa editors, the Dubuque, Davenport, Burlington and Keokuk papers. This movement resulted in the holding of conventions which brought about action of Congress making appropriations for the work that was finally accomplished. In 1866 Mr. Gilman made the first soundings of the Mississippi River at Dubuque for the railroad bridge which was later built. In 1867 he organized a company for the construction of a railroad from Ackley via Eldora to Marshalltown, which finally resulted in the building of the Central Railroad of Iowa, the first north and south line in the State. From 1867 to 1872 Mr. Gilman devoted his energies to this enterprise as President and Superintendent of the construction company. Republican Evening Times August 01, 1899 Noted Iowa Man Dead C.C. Gilman, First President of Iowa Central Railroad Company, Dies Suddenly Expires While Fishing With Friends Near Eldora Had an Active Career Special to Times-Republican Eldora, August 1. This community was greatly startled last night by the announcement that Mr. Charles C. Gilman had suddenly died while at the river fishing with his daughter, Mrs. F.W. Crockett and his grandson, Gilman H. Wisner. The three went soon after dinner to Leshe's pasture to fish and took a lunch for supper. The old gentleman was feeling poorly, but did not complain until after eating lunch. Dr. Gettman and a party were fishing a short distance up the river and Mr. Gilman went to him for some medicine and after taking a potion died in the act of swallowing. Charles Carroll Gilman was born at Frankfort, Maine, February 22, 1833. He was married on August 16, 1858, to Abbie Williams. He came to Eldora in 1866 and took an active part in the railroad, coal and clay industries. He was the first president of the Iowa Central Railroad. He was the first to discover and develop the clay and coal beds abounding here and for a number of years was engaged in the manufacture of clay wares and fire proofing lumber. Mr. Gilman was always a dignified and courteous gentleman, a genial and companionable man and fond and devoted father and husband. Funeral arrangements not yet arranged.

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Charles Carroll Gilman's memorial is located at: Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London, Middlesex County, Canada.
When did Charles Carroll Gilman death?
Charles Carroll Gilman death on 31 Jul 1899 in Hardin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0051994
Longitude: -81.1658020

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Noah Gilman

(1805 - 1884)

Lois Phoebe Pollard Gilman

(1812 - 1900)

Spouse

Abigail “Abbie” Williams Gilman

(1833 - 1928)

Siblings

John Wells Gilman

(1837 - 1892)

Children

George Earl Gilman

(1859 - 1909)

Abbie Williams Gilman

(1864 - 1875)

Frances Waggoner “Fannie” Gilman Emeny

(1866 - 1953)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0051994, -81.1658020

2. Gore Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9869200, -81.1874100

3. West Bentinck Presbyterian Cemetery
Bentinck, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9866562, -81.1898296

4. Grove Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0213800, -81.2083700

5. Meadowlily Woods Pioneer Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9716900, -81.1865000

6. Saint Peter's Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0140210, -81.2287770

7. Bostwick Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9660010, -81.1302140

8. Robin's Hill Cemetery
West Nissouri, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0498630, -81.1436250

9. Siloam Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0451740, -81.2211410

10. Nilestown Regular Baptist Cairn Cemetery
Nilestown, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9822000, -81.0937000

11. Pond Mills Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9466590, -81.1949460

12. Saint Peter's Seminary Chapel
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0120988, -81.2527762

13. Clipperton Cemetery
Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0467220, -81.0743060

14. Dorchester Union Cemetery
Dorchester, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9822000, -81.0576000

15. Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Crematorium
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9819069, -81.2747955

16. Oakland Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9855700, -81.2842600

17. Or Shalom Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9856100, -81.2883570

18. Restmount Temple Israel Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9851000, -81.2896000

19. Woodland Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9663000, -81.2880300

20. Brick Street Cemetery
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9554600, -81.2807800

21. Nichol Family Cemetery
Brockley, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 42.9099830, -81.1988030

22. Zion Hill Cemetery
Three Bridges, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0626050, -81.0467470

23. Saint Johns Cemetery
Arva, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0497700, -81.2957800

24. White Church Memorial Cairn
London, Middlesex County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.0497700, -81.2966400