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Richard B. GILLETTE was born in the "Buckeye State" in 1844, and is a son of George G. and Ann T. (PERKINS) GILLETTE, who were born in Connecticut. The father was a successful merchant, and moved to Nebraska in 1857, and in 1871 came to Missouri. He died in 1881. Richard B. Gillette was educated in the common and private schools of Ohio and Nebraska, and upon reaching manhood began clerking for his father. This he continued until 1871, when he embarked in the hardware business. In 1881 he and a Mr. JARRETT opened a general merchandise store in Marionville, under the firm name of Jarrett,
Gillette & Co., but after operating two years closed out the business, and Mr. Gillette opened a grocery store. He also dealt in stock, and made two successful trips to Colorado with cattle. During 1879 and 1880 he was county collector, and in 1885 was appointed postmaster of Marionville. In 1867 he and Miss Adeline MARCHBANK, of Missouri, were united in marriage, and their union has been blessed in the birth of four children: George, Frank, Richard and William. Mr. Gillette owns a nice house and lot in
Marionville, and also some vacant lots. He is interested in mining, and owns a one-tenth interest in the Aurora Mining and Smelting Company, of Aurora. He belongs to the Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities.
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