About John F. Gillis
Lived 1846 – 1899 (aged 52). John F. Gillis was a Canadian politician.
John F. Gillis (21 October 1843 – 23 January 1899 ) was a physician and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 5th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1883 to 1890 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Miscouche, Prince Edward Island, the son of John P. Gillis, and was of Scottish descent. He was educated at St. Dunstan's College in Charlottetown and at McGill College. Gillis established his medical practice in Summerside. In 1882, he married Regina Doyle.
Gillis died in Summerside at the age of 55.
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John F. Gillis was born on 21 October 1846.
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John F. Gillis died on 23 January 1899.
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