About Tom Gilmore
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 82). Tom Gilmore was an American politician.
Thomas Odell Gilmore, Sr. (November 15, 1936 - September 24, 2019) was an American nurseryman and politician in the state of North Carolina. He was born in Julian, North Carolina.
A Democrat, he served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1972 to 1978 and later served as Deputy Secretary of Human Resources under Gov. Jim Hunt. He ran for Governor of North Carolina in 1984, for Congress in 1988, and for North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture in 2004.
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Who was Tom Gilmore?
American nurseryman and politician in the state of North Carolina (1936-2019)
When was Tom Gilmore born?
Tom Gilmore was born on 15 November 1936 in Julian.
When did Tom Gilmore die?
Tom Gilmore died on 24 September 2019.
What was Tom Gilmore's occupation?
Tom Gilmore was a politician.
What nationality was Tom Gilmore?
Tom Gilmore was American.
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· DBpedia: Tom Gilmore (North Carolina politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Gilmore. https://biography.guide/tom-gilmore-politician/
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