David Gore

David Gore (April 7, 1827 – October 10, 1911) was an American politician and farmer.

For the serial killer that share the same name, see David Alan Gore.

Born in Trigg County, Kentucky, Gore moved to Madison County, Illinois with his parents in 1834. He served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War and served as quartermaster. After the war, Gore moved to Macoupin County, Illinois and settled in Carlinville, Illinois. Gore was a farmer. In 1874, Gore ran for the office of Illinois Treasurer on the Greenback Party ticket and lost the election. Gore served in the Illinois State Senate from 1883 to 1887. He also served on the Illinois Board of Agriculture from 1878 to 1896 and was president of the board. Gore was a Democrat. From 1893 to 1897, Gore served as the Auditor of Public Accounts, State of Illinois. In 1910, Gore moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan to live with his son. Gore died at his son's house in Benton Harbor, Michigan.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Directory of the Illinois Legislature of 1895.' J.L. Pickering, Springfield, Illinois: 1895, Auditor of Public Accounts-David Gore, pg. 127
  2. 'Father V. M. Gore Dies Today,' Benton Harbor New Palladium, October 10, 1911, pg. 1
Political offices
Preceded by
Charles W. Pavey		 Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts
1893–1897		 Succeeded by
James S. McCullough


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