Edward Hooker Gillette (October 1, 1840 - August 14, 1918) was a nineteenth century politician and editor from Iowa. He was the son of Senator Francis Gillette and Elisabeth Daggett Hooker, a descendant of Thomas Hooker, and the brother of playwright William Gillette. Born in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Gillette attended public schools in Hartford, Connecticut as a child and went on to attend the New York State College of Agriculture. Wikipedia
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Edward Hooker Gillette Birth: Oct. 1, 1840 Bloomfield Hartford County Connecticut, USA Death: Aug. 14, 1918 U.S. Representative from Iowa 7th District, 1879-1881. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=6664525
