He was named after the president - elect at the time of his birth , John Quincy Adams .
Gillmore was born and raised in Black River ( now the City of Lorain ) in Lorain County , Ohio .
Gillmore was named after the president - elect at the time of Gillmore 's birth , John Quincy Adams .
Gillmore was born and raised in Black River ( now the City of Lorain ) in Lorain County , Ohio .