James Gilfillan (judge)

James Gilfillan
James Gilfillan, c. 1890
Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court
In office
1869–1870
In office
1875–1894
Personal details
BornJames B. Gilfillan
(1829-11-09)November 9, 1829
DiedDecember 16, 1894(1894-12-16) (aged 65)
Resting placeOakland Cemetery
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Military service
Rank Colonel
Unit7th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
11th Minnesota Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Dakota War of 1862
Sibley's 1863 Campaign
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James B. Gilfillan (March 9, 1829 – December 16, 1894) was an American lawyer and judge from Minnesota. He served as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1869 to 1870 and again from 1875 to 1894.