Who was James Gillespie?

James Gillespie (1923–1986) was born in Anderson, South Carolina, USA and died in Pinellas County, Florida, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Castleberry Gillespie 1923–1986

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1923 · Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Died 14 Jul 1986 · Pinellas County, Florida, USA

Father Albert Faith Albertie Gillespie Sr

Mother Sallie Elizabeth Gillespie

Siblings Albert Fay Gillespie Jr, Jack Lawrence Gillespie

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Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Faith Albertie Gillespie Sr

Sallie Elizabeth Gillespie

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

James Castleberry Gillespie was born in 1923 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, the child of albert faith albertie gillespie sr and sallie elizabeth gillespie. James Castleberry Gillespie passed away in 1986 in Pinellas County, Florida, USA.

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Life Timeline

1923

Birth of James Castleberry Gillespie in Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Birth

1986

Death of James Castleberry Gillespie in Pinellas County, Florida, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Gillespie

This ancestor line traces from Hessen, Germany (1640) to Anderson, South Carolina, USA (1923) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Gillespie (1923–1986) was born in Anderson, South Carolina, USA and died in Pinellas County, Florida, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
: 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.
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