Who was Christopher Gill?

Christopher Gill (1860–1927) was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA and died in Widen, Clay County, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Christopher?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Christopher?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Christopher Columbus Gill 1860–1927

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Gill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Sep 1860 · Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA

Died 18 Mar 1927 · Widen, Clay County, West Virginia, USA

Father James Jr Gill

Mother Hannah Bragg

Spouse Sarah Margaret Gray

Children James Gill

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Christopher Gill 1860–1927

and 1 more tree owner connected with Christopher Gill 1860–1927

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

The story of Christopher Columbus Gill began in 1860 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA. Christopher Columbus Gill married sarah margaret gray, and had children including james gill. Christopher Columbus Gill passed away in 1927 in Widen, Clay County, West Virginia, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1860

Birth of Christopher Columbus Gill in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA

Birth

1927

Death of Christopher Columbus Gill in Widen, Clay County, West Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Gill

This ancestor line traces from GREENBRIER CO. WEST VIRGINIA (1832) to Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA (1860) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Christopher Gill (1860–1927) was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA and died in Widen, Clay County, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.