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==Early Life==

==Early Life==

Gilman was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, on August 3, 1755.  He was the second son of eight children; his older brother was [[John Taylor Gilman]], a future Governor of New Hampshire.  After attending local schools, he worked as a clerk in his father’s countinghouse. <ref>http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000215</ref> <ref>http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/gilman.htm</ref>

Gilman was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, on August 3, 1755.  He was the second son of eight children; his older brother was [[John Taylor Gilman]], a future Governor of New Hampshire.  After attending local schools, he worked as a clerk in his father’s countinghouse.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000215 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]</ref><ref name=mil>[http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/gilman.htm NICHOLAS GILMAN, New Hampshire]</ref>

==Military Service==

==Military Service==

In November 1776 Gilman was appointed adjutant of the Third New Hampshire Regiment. In this position, he played a critical role in rebuilding the regiment.  In the spring of 1777, the 3d New Hampshire engaged the British army under the command of [[General John Burgoyne]] at [[Fort Ticonderoga]].  Burgoyne's forces were victorious, and the defending garrison was forced to retreat.  Later that summer, Gilman's unit participated in two battles at Freeman's Farm, beating the British so soundly that Burgoyne was forced to surrender his entire army.  Gilman's administrative skills eventually earned him a position as Colonel Scammell's assistant and a promotion to Captain when the Colonel was promoted to Adjutant General of the Continental Army. <ref>http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/gilman.htm</ref>

In November 1776 Gilman was appointed adjutant of the Third New Hampshire Regiment. In this position, he played a critical role in rebuilding the regiment.  In the spring of 1777, the 3d New Hampshire engaged the British army under the command of [[General John Burgoyne]] at [[Fort Ticonderoga]].  Burgoyne's forces were victorious, and the defending garrison was forced to retreat.  Later that summer, Gilman's unit participated in two battles at Freeman's Farm, beating the British so soundly that Burgoyne was forced to surrender his entire army.  Gilman's administrative skills eventually earned him a position as Colonel Scammell's assistant and a promotion to Captain when the Colonel was promoted to Adjutant General of the Continental Army.<ref name=mil />

==Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention==

==Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention==

Gilman served as a member of the [[Continental Congress]] from 1787-1789; during this time, he represented his state at the [[Constitutional Convention]].  Though he arrived late to the proceedings, he played an active role in helping to shape the document.<ref>http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/gilman.htm</ref> The other member of the New Hampshire delegation to the Convention was [[John Langdon]].

Gilman served as a member of the [[Continental Congress]] from 1787-1789; during this time, he represented his state at the [[Constitutional Convention]].  Though he arrived late to the proceedings, he played an active role in helping to shape the document.<ref name=mil /> The other member of the New Hampshire delegation to the Convention was [[John Langdon]].

==Later Political Service==

==Later Political Service==

==References==

==References==

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