Gillespie, Glenn C. (Glenn Carlton), 1885-1959

Oakland County circuit court judge.

From the description of Glenn C. Gillespie papers, 1905-1959. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778843

Resident of Pontiac, Michigan, Oakland County circuit court judge.

From the description of Glenn C. Gillespie visual material series. 1905-1950 (scattered) (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778407

Glenn C. Gillespie was born on a farm in Addison Township, Oakland County Michigan, June 10, 1885. He worked as a telegraph operator to as young ma before graduating from the University of Michigan Law School in 1910. He opened a law practice I Pontiac, Michigan where he resided for the rest of his life. In 1921 he named a judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Michigan. He served as s judge for 15 years before returning to private practice. He was recognized a leading authority on criminal law and procedure. He was a founding member and first president of the State Bar Association.

Gillespie was an avid hunter fisherman and aviation enthusiast. He died March 11, 1959 in automobile accident in Bristow, Oklahoma.

From the guide to the Glenn C. Gillespie papers, 1905-1959, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)