John Henry Gillett

Background

Gillett, John Henry was born on September 18, 1860 in Medina, New York, United States. Son of Hiram A. and Helen L. (Stitt) Gillett.

Education

Educational public schools, Valparaiso, Indiana.

Career

Admitted to Indiana bar, 1881. Practiced at Hammond, Indiana. Assistant attorney general Indiana, 1886-1890.

Judge Circuit Court, 1892-1902. Appointed judge Supreme Court, Indiana, 1902, elected November 1902, for term 1902-1908 (chief justice 1903-1908).

Connections

Married Agnes O. Ackerman, April.

Father:

Hiram A. Gillett

Mother:

Helen L. (Stitt) Gillett

Spouse:

Agnes O. Ackerman