John Gilfillan

Born May 10, 1826 Upper St. Clair, Allegheny County, the son of John and Margaret (Fife) Gilfillan; businessman and farmer; received his education at Bethel Academy; was elected to the state House of Representatives, 1863 and 1872; member of the state Senate, 1876-1880; died in Upper St. Clair on December 16, 1885.  He married Eleanor Ewing, January 30, 1849.