Turner Anderson Gill (December 8, 1841 – July 18, 1919) was a Democratic Mayor of Kansas City from 1875 to 1876.
Turner A. Gill | |
|---|---|
| 17th Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office 1875–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Smith D. Woods |
| Succeeded by | James W. L. Slavens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Turner Anderson Gill December 8, 1841 Bath County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1919 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth C Ella Sites |
| Education | University of Missouri |
| Profession |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  6th Missouri Infantry[1] |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Biography
editGill was born in Bath County, Kentucky on a farm. He received a law degree from the University of Missouri.
During the American Civil War he fought on the Confederate side and was wounded at the Battle of Corinth and Battle of Champion's Hill in Mississippi. He was captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi. After being exchanged he joined General Shelby's regiment, was promoted to captain, and participated in the Battle of Westport.[2]
During his term as mayor he inherited a city that was deeply in debt and having to pay its bills with script. He successfully reestablished Kansas City's credit, earning him the nickname "Little Giant of the Third Ward."
After serving as mayor he was a city counselor and became a circuit court judge.
He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Soldier Details". National Park Service. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ Green, George Fuller (1968). A Condensed History of the Kansas City Area. Kansas City, MO: Lowell Press. OCLC 40731.
- ^ "Turner Anderson Gill". Find A Grave. Retrieved 7 December 2017.