Who was William Gilmore?

William Gilmore (1820–1891) was born in Floyd, Kentucky and died in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Gilmore 1820–1891

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Aug 1820 · Floyd, Kentucky

Died 28 Nov 1891 · Georgetown, Williamson, Texas

Father James Gilmore

Mother Anne Day

Siblings Daniel Gilmore, Elizabeth Gilmore, Jane Gilmore, Rebecca Becky Gilmore

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Gilmore

Anne Day

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Gilmore began in 1820 in Floyd, Kentucky. William Gilmore passed away in 1891 in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas.

Sources

1

Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
2

Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1820

Birth of William Gilmore in Floyd, Kentucky

Birth

1891

Death of William Gilmore in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Gilmore

This ancestor line traces from Lunenberg, Virginia (1740) to Floyd, Kentucky (1820) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Gilmore (1820–1891) was born in Floyd, Kentucky and died in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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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