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Agnes Maxwell 1819–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1819

Birth Location: Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death Date: 10 Apr 1873

Death Location: Hagaman, Montgomery, New York, USA

Father: James Maxwell

Mother: Helen Gray

Spouse(s): John Gilles

Children(s): Edward Gillis, Ellen Gillies, Jane "Jeanie", Mary Gillies, John Gillis, George Gillies, Henry Gillies

In 1819, Agnes Maxwell entered the world in Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to James Maxwell And Helen Gray. In 1855, Agnes Maxwell resided in Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA. In 1860, Agnes Maxwell resided in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA. Agnes Maxwell married John Gilles, Unknown, and had children including Edward Gillis, Ellen Nellie Gillies, George A Gillies, Henry A Gillies, Jane Louise Gillies Jeanie, John Osburn Gillis, Mary Agnes H Gillies. Agnes Maxwell passed away in 1873 in Hagaman, Montgomery, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Agnes Maxwell entered the world in Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, born to James Maxwell And Helen Gray.
  • In 1855, Agnes Maxwell resided in Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Agnes Maxwell resided in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA.
  • Agnes Maxwell married John Gilles, Unknown, and had children including Edward Gillis, Ellen Nellie Gillies, George A Gillies, Henry A Gillies, Jane Louise Gillies Jeanie, John Osburn Gillis, Mary Agnes H Gillies.
  • Agnes Maxwell passed away in 1873 in Hagaman, Montgomery, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Maxwell
1788–1873
Birth Location: Kirkland, Thornhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
JM
Helen Gray
1788–1842
Birth Location: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
HG

Spouses(s)

John Gilles
1829–1893
Birth Location: Scotland
JG

Children(s)

Edward Gillis
1850–1925
Birth Location: New Dover, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
EG
Ellen Gillies
1854–1896
Birth Location: Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
EG
Jane "Jeanie"
1848–1928
Birth Location: Uniontown, Warren, New Jersey, USA
J"
Mary Gillies
1841–1869
Birth Location: Scotland
MG
John Gillis
1844–1910
Birth Location: Scotland
JG
George Gillies
1854–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
GG
Henry Gillies
1849–
Birth Location: Uniontown, Warren, New Jersey, USA
HG

Agnes Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Agnes Maxwell
1819–1873
Birth Place: Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Parents
James Maxwell
1788–1873
Kirkland, Thornhill, Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Helen Gray
1788–1842
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
John Maxwell
1749–
Penpont, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Sarah (Jean) Howat
1759–1851
Old Cummock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret Aitchison
1759–
Inveresk, Midlothian, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Maxwell
1716–1795
Helen Pagan
1715–1782
William Howat
1730–1763
Agnes Winnin
1738–1759
William Aitchison
1724–
HELEN HOGG
1725–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Maxwell
1695–1719
Bethia Black
1698–1719
John Pagan
1695–1728
John Aitchison
1689–1769
Jean Formand
1700–
William Hogg
1686–1740
Agnes Taylor
1689–1740

Agnes Maxwell's Descendants

1.
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Agnes Maxwell (20 Aug 1819–10 Apr 1873) m. John Gilles (Abt. 1829–21 Feb 1893)
  1. 1. Edward Gillis 1850–1925 m. Clarissa (Luantha) DeGraff 1853–1931 m. Dicie (B) See 1878–1929
    1. 1. Eva (Frances) Gillies 1875–1957 m. 1875–1961 m. Philip (John Radcliffe) Kiehl 1881–1954
      1. 1. 1897–1966 m. Robert (Benjamin) Martindale 1895–1978 m. Herman (Frederick) Meier 1893–1966 m. Carlton (C) Tatum 1903–1992
        1. 1. Robert (Rene) Martindale 1919–2010
      2. 2. Sybil (Irene) Hall 1899– m. George (Thomas) Nolin 1897–1963
      3. 3. Edward (Allen) Hall 1905–1998 m. Mildred (Inez) Demic 1908–1968
        1. 1. James (Francis) Hall 1940–1940
        2. 2. Allen (Demic) Hall 1940–1940
      4. 4. Justin (Philips) Hall 1904–1991 m. Kazuko Tamura 1930–2010 m. Margery Hall 1905–1994
        1. 1. Justin (Phillips Hall) "Jerry" 1924–2002 m. June (O) Hall 1927–1993
        2. 2. Ferrol (D) Hall 1927–2013 m. Shirley (Mae Lametta) Lester 1930–2012 m. Della Hackley 1932–2023
    2. 2. Harvey Gillis 1880–1942 m. Jeanette Monte 1892–1975
    3. 3. Leroy (Dewain) Gillies 1882–1972 m. Corrie (E) Berry 1885–1970 m. A Marie 1899–1972
      1. 1. Lester (Harry) Gillies 1913–1992
    4. 4. Carrie (Agnes) Gillies 1876–1964 m. William (Joseph) Gfroerer 1876–1951
      1. 1. Claire (M) Gfroerer 1903–
      2. 2. Irene (Ursula) Gfroerer 1904–1991 m. Bertis (Reubel) Stalions 1905–1955
        1. 1. Claire (Irene) Stalions 1929–1994
      3. 3. William Gfroerer 1908–
      4. 4. Lloyd Gfroerer 1911–1964
      5. 5. Paul (L) Gfrorer 1909–
    5. 5. Edward Gillies 1880–1887
    6. 6. Mary (Agnes) Gillies 1909–2004 m. Svend (Kristian Vilhelm) Petersen 1900–1969
  2. 2. Ellen (Nellie) Gillies 1854–1896 m. Levi Keeler 1854–1926
    1. 1. Ervin Keeler 1878–1968
    2. 2. Grace (Agnes) Hickey 1877–1937
    3. 3. Stella Keeler 1879–1899
    4. 4. George Keeler 1881–1886
    5. 5. John (K) Keeler 1887–1892
    6. 6. Edward Keeler 1892–1893
    7. 7. Nathan Keeler 1890–1890
  3. 3. Jane (Louise Gillies) "Jeanie" 1848–1928 m. David (C.) Hewitt 1834–1917
    1. 1. Henrietta (E.) Hewitt 1887–
    2. 2. Agnes (L.) Hewitt 1883–1930
    3. 3. Horace (G.) Hewitt 1868–1930
    4. 4. Daniel (C.) Hewitt 1874–1930
    5. 5. Nias Hewitt 1879–1964
    6. 6. Jennie (May) Hewitt 1872–
    7. 7. John Hewitt 1872–
    8. 8. Mary Hewitt 1875–
  4. 4. Mary (Agnes H.) Gillies 1841–1869 m. Stuart Maxwell 1796–1871
  5. 5. John (Osburn) Gillis 1844–1910 m. Catherine Quilhart 1848– m. Arvilla Gifford 1865– m. Sarah Quilhart 1835–1902
    1. 1. Agnes Gillies 1868–
    2. 2. Sarah Gillis 1870–
    3. 3. Jane Gillis 1874–
    4. 4. John Gillis 1881–
    5. 5. Mary Gillis 1864–
    6. 6. Maggie Quilhart 1865–
    7. 7. Janine Gilles 1880–
    8. 8. Sarah Quilhart 1865–
  6. 6. George (A) Gillies 1854– m. Sarah 1830–
  7. 7. Henry (A.) Gillies 1849–

Agnes Maxwell's Timeline

5 Records

1819
20 Aug 1819
Birth of Agnes Maxwell in Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1855
1855
Age 36
Agnes Maxwell resided here in Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Agnes Maxwell resided here in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Agnes Maxwell resided here in Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA
Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA
1873
10 Apr 1873
Age 54
Death of Agnes Maxwell in Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA
Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1819
    Event Place: Wilton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: M593_974; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552473
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York; Roll: M653_721; Page: 747; Family History Library Film: 803721
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Elbridge, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York; Roll: M653_721; Page: 747; Family History Library Film: 803721

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York; Roll: M593_974; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552473

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Woodbridge, Middlesex
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1873
    Event Place: Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagaman, Montgomery, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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