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James David Gillilan (1858-1935) Methodist missionary in Utah. He was also a minister, principle, and presiding elder. He was born on May 19, 1858, in Jackson, Ohio. His early schooling was in the public schools there, but mostly he educated himself. On May 19, 1880, he married Alice Wiseman.
He joined the Pittsburgh Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1883. He was sent to the Utah mission, where he served for fifteen years, including several as superintendent. He joined the Idaho Conference in 1898, and served there until his retirement in 1933. During this time, he served as the superintendent of the La Grande District, (1904-1910), and of the Boise District, (1911-1917). He was named delegate to the General Conference three times, 1904, 1912, and 1916. In 1918, he served on a commission sent to the Orient to survey the Church's missionary work there.
He died in 1935. The date and location are unknown.