Charles Duncan (C.D.) Gilfillan Candidate

Born: July 4, 1831
New Hartford, New York
Oneida County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: December 18, 1902
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Union; Republican
Offices Held: Stillwater Town Recorder (1854-1855). State Representative: HD 01 (1865-1866); HD 24 (1876-1877). State Senator: SD 24 (1878-1883); SD 26 (1883-1887).
Notes: Gilfillan was the brother of Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice (1869-1870, 1875-1894) James Gilfillan. Gilfillan came to Minnesota in 1851 locating in Stillwater. He moved to St. Paul in 1855 where he later founded the city water works.
Sources: United States Census, 1870. United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Journal, December 18, 1902 (p. 6). The Redwood Gazette, December 24, 1902 (p. 1).
Photo of Charles Duncan Gilfillan
Photo of Charles Duncan Gilfillan
The Redwood Gazette, December 24, 1902 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1882 State Senate, District 27 General Republican 1,956 55.18% Won
11/05/1878 State Senate, District 24 General Republican 1,695 53.40% Won