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My grandfather was born 22 Aug. 1875 in Chanute, Allen County, Kansas. He was the first son of John H. Gillespie and his wife Sarah Ann Cohoe. Edward lived most of his life in the Kay County, Oklahoma area, both in Blackwell, and Ponca City. He worked for the gas company in Blackwell for a number of years, and then joined the Postal Service in Ponca City where he served in various capacities including Asst. Postmaster. He died 9 Dec. 1972 in Blackwell, Ok.
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