Joseph Gilman (1738–1806)

Joseph Gilman (5 May 1738 – 14 May 1806) was an American pioneer settler in the Northwest Territory of the United States. Prior to his immigration to the frontier, he was a state senator in New Hampshire, and member of the Committee of Safety. President Washington appointed him to be one of three judges in the territory in 1796. He served until the territory was dissolved in 1803.

For others named Joseph Gilman, see Joseph Gilman.
Joseph Gilman
Judge of the Northwest Territory
In office
December 1796 – March 1803
Serving with John Cleves Symmes
Return Jonathan Meigs Jr.
Appointed byGeorge Washington
Preceded byRufus Putnam
Succeeded byterritory eliminated
Personal details
Born(1738-05-05)May 5, 1738
Exeter, New Hampshire
DiedMay 14, 1806(1806-05-14) (aged 68)
Marietta, Ohio
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
Spouses
  • Jane Tyler
  • Rebecca Ives
ChildrenRobert, Benjamin
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