John W. Gurnett

John W. Gurnett (August 28, 1865 – December 3, 1920) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

Life

Gurnett was born on August 28, 1865[1] in Watkins Glen, New York, the son of John Gurnett. He was a member of the clothing firm Moran & Gurnett. He also operated a store in Amsterdam and worked in road construction.[2]

In 1904, Gurnett was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing Schuyler County. He served in the Assembly in 1905,[1] 1906,[3] 1911,[4] 1912,[5] and 1913. He also served as town supervisor for Dix for eight years.[6]

In 1896, Gurnett married Katherine Green of Montour Falls. Their children were John, George, and Margaret.[2]

Gurnett died at home on December 3, 1920. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Murlin, Edgar L. (1905). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 131 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c "Prominent and Influential Citizen Dies" (PDF). Watkins Express. Vol. LXVI, no. 28. Watkins, N.Y. 8 December 1920. p. 1 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
  3. ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1906). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 139 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1911). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 134 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1912). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 160 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1913). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 145 – via Google Books.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Schuyler County
1905-1906 		Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Schuyler County
1911-1913 		Succeeded by