BIO:  James W. KILGORE, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Chanceford Township, Pg 90

JAMES W. KILGORE, son of Robert N. and Mary E. (Wilson) Kilgore, natives 
respectively of Chanceford Township and of Maryland, was born February 22, 1851.  
His grandfather, John Kilgore, was a native of Lower Chanceford Township, and was 
married to Margaret Nelson, by whom he had five sons and three daughters.  Our 
subject received his education at the public schools and York County Academy.  In 
1875 he engaged in general merchandising at Brogueville, under the firm name of 
Curran & Kilgore, and continued business for some time, but at the death of Mr. 
Kilgore’s father, in 1877, he sold his interest in the store and took charge of 
the old homestead.  In 1883 he again entered the mercantile business in 
partnership with a Mr. Grove.  In 1880 he was elected justice of the peace.  His 
term expired May 1, 1883.  Mr. Kilgore owns a farm of 150 acres, which he 
operates in connection with merchandising.