Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Excelsior:

E. W. Gilmore, station agent C. & N. W. R. R. Ableman; son of Adam and Mary A. (Watson) Gilmore; was born in Bedford, N. H., July 8, 1849; resided in his native town until coming to Wisconsin in 1850; stopped first at Baraboo, Sauk Co. a few months, and then located in the town of Honey Creek; occupation, farmer and real estate dealer; is now agent of C. & N. W. R. R. Company, at Ableman. Was married, Jan. 15, 1879, at Milwaukee, to Miss Clara M. Saxton, daughter of H. and Sarah (Gilmore) Saxton; they have one child, Mary C. Mr. Gilmore is half-owner of a tract of 520 acres, situated in Excelsior; a portion of Ableman is located on this tract.

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