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Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie 1911–1995

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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.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hamilton Gillespie in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Dec 1911 · Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Died 9 Mar 1995 · Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Father Robert Hope Gillespie
Mother Amanda Watkins
Spouse M Francis Gillespie
Children Carolyn J Gillespie, James H Gillespie, Mary A Gillespie
Siblings Frances Elizabeth Lib Gillespie Mcalister Bruce, Lillian Margaret Gillespie Elliott Baldwin, Roy Holder Gillespie
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie was born in 1911 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, the child of robert hope gillespie and amanda watkins. In 1920, Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie resided in Anderson Ward 6, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie resided in Liberty, Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie married m francis gillespie, and had children including carolyn j gillespie, james h gillespie, mary a gillespie. Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie passed away in 1995 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1911
Birth of Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Birth
1920
Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie resided here in Anderson Ward 6, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Residence
1930
Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie resided here in Liberty, Liberty, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Residence
1950
Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Residence
1995
Death of Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hamilton Gillespie

This ancestor line traces from Hessen, Germany (1640) to Anderson, South Carolina, USA (1911) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hamilton Gillespie (1911–1995) was born in Anderson, South Carolina, USA and died in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hamilton 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Robert Hope Gillespie
Father
Amanda Watkins
Mother

Hamilton Gillespie's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie PTP
1911–1995
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hamilton Gillespie's Descendants

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Hamilton Fredrick Gillespie PTP 1911–1995