Background
Gillon, John William was born on April 24, 1900 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of John William and Lucie (Conner) Gillon.
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John William Gillon
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Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi College Bachelor of Laws (Lafferty medal), U. Kentucky, 1925.
Career
Associate, Coleman, Spain & Stewart, Birmingham, Alabama, 1925-1935;
member firm, Spain, Gillon & Young, Birmingham, 1935-1966;
member firm, Spain, Gillon, Riley, Tate & Ansley, 1966-1972;
of counsel, Spain, Gillon, Riley, Tate & Etheredge, 1972-1988;
of counsel, Spain, Gillon, Grooms, Blan & Nettles, 1988-1992;
retired, 1992. Member of advisory commission on revision of probate code State Bar Alabama. Director, sec.Estes Lumber Company, 1939-1964.
Member Jefferson County Judicial Commission, 1953-1958. Chairman Medical Clinic Board, City of Birmingham, 1966-1974. Board member Estate Planning Council, Birmingham, 1967-1970.
Achievements
Membership
Served with SATC, 1918. Member American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association (executive committee 1955-1957, president 1960, chairman educational advisory committee 1966-1967), Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Mississippi College Alumni Association (senior member, director 1973-1974), Alabama Law Institute, Birmingham Real Estate Board (honorary life), Farrah Law Society, Order of Coif, Blue Goose, Phi Alpha Delta. Lodges: Lions.
Connections
Married Itzselle L. Cook, July 8, 1930 (deceased September 1977). Children: John William, Allen C., Edward J., Paul K., Harvey E., David C. Married Lillian Millar, August 2, 1981 (deceased September 1988).
Education
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1925
Career
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1925 - 1935
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1935 - 1966
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1966 - 1972
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1972 - 1988
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1988 - 1992
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1992