Born in Taylorsville , Kentucky , Gilbert attended the common schools , Cecilian College in 1868 and 1869 , and Lyndland Institute in Kentucky . He taught school . He was graduated from the law department of the University of Louisville in 1873 . He was admitted to the bar and began practice in Taylorsville , Kentucky , in 1874 . He served as prosecuting attorney of Spencer County 1876-1880 . He served as member of the State senate 1885-1889 . He served as delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention
1896 Democratic National Convention
1896 Democratic National Convention
George G. Gilbert