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Patrick John Gilchriest 1587–1616

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Patrick Gilchriest in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 May 1587 · Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Died 23 Mar 1616 · Paisley, Stirling, Scotland
Father Sir John Gilchrist Killecress
Mother Janet Jane Thompson
Spouse Mairgerie Tailyeour
Children Mary J Gilchrist Ross

Researchers connected through Patrick Gilchriest 1587–1616

and 2 more tree owners connected with Patrick Gilchriest 1587–1616

Biography

In 1587, Patrick John Gilchriest entered the world in Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to sir john gilchrist killecress and janet jane thompson. Patrick John Gilchriest married mairgerie tailyeour, and had children including mary j gilchrist ross. Patrick John Gilchriest passed away in 1616 in Paisley, Stirling, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Patrick John Gilchriest in Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Birth
1616
Death of Patrick John Gilchriest in Paisley, Stirling, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Patrick Gilchriest

This ancestor line traces from Stirlingshire, Scotland (1500) to Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1587) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Patrick Gilchriest (1587–1616) was born in Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Paisley, Stirling, Scotland. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Patrick 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 5 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.

Patrick Gilchriest's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Patrick John Gilchriest PTP
1587–1616
Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Patrick Gilchriest's Descendants

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Patrick John Gilchriest PTP 1587–1616