George M. Gill

George Murray Gill (February 15, 1803 – November 18, 1887) was an American attorney, businessman, and politician who represented John Merryman in the habeas corpus case Ex parte Merryman (1861).

Early life George Murray Gill was born on February 15, 1803, in Baltimore, Maryland, to John Gill. He graduated from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823.

Career Gill practiced law in Baltimore and Harford counties and then in the city of Baltimore. He was a member of the Whig Party until he became a Democrat in the 1850s serving on the Baltimore City Council.

Gill represented John Merryman in his habeas corpus case in 1861 Together, they had seven children: John Gill Jr., George, Mary, Esther, Anna, Theresa and Fannie.

Death Gill died on November 18, 1887, in Baltimore and was buried at Green Mount Cemetery.