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Alfred Gilson 1795–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1795

Birth Location: Vermont

Death Date: 28 May 1864

Death Location: Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: David Gilson

Mother: Abigail Sheffield

Spouse(s): Jane McCollister

Children(s): Orlando Gilson, Louantha Wilder

The story of Alfred Gilson began in 1795 in Vermont. In 1800, Alfred Gilson resided in Fulton, Ohio, USA. Alfred Gilson married Jane Mccollister, and had children including Louantha C Wilder, Orlando Sheffield Gilson. Alfred Gilson passed away in 1864 in Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alfred Gilson began in 1795 in Vermont.
  • In 1800, Alfred Gilson resided in Fulton, Ohio, USA.
  • Alfred Gilson married Jane Mccollister, and had children including Louantha C Wilder, Orlando Sheffield Gilson.
  • Alfred Gilson passed away in 1864 in Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Gilson
1762–1836
Birth Location: Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH
DG
Abigail Sheffield
1768–1816
Birth Location: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Jane McCollister
1793–1884
Birth Location: Vermont
JM

Children(s)

Orlando Gilson
1819–1891
Birth Location: Ohio
OG
Louantha Wilder
1829–1912
Birth Location: Vermont
LW

Alfred Gilson's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Gilson
1795–1864
Birth Place: Vermont
Parents
David Gilson
1762–1836
Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH
Abigail Sheffield
1768–1816
Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Gilson
1730–1817
Groton, Middlesex Co, MA
Susannah Pierce
1731–1817
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
John Sheffield
1724–1782
Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Pierce
1698–1761
Rachel Harwood
1703–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Pierce
1677–1749
Rachel Pierce
1671–1754
Nathaniel HARWOOD
1669–1751
Mary Barron
1673–1758

Alfred Gilson's Descendants

1.
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Alfred Gilson (abt 1795–28 May 1864) m. Jane McCollister (09 Apr 1793–12 Oct 1884)
  1. 1. Orlando (Sheffield) Gilson 1819–1891 m. Elizabeth (A) Wiser 1837–1891
    1. 1. Norman Gilson 1857–1910 m. Sarah (Oveda) Hall 1859–1947
      1. 1. Karl Gilson 1886–1961 m. Saloma (Elizabeth) Gilson 1888–1977
        1. 1. Ila (Felster) Heinemann 1915–2008 m. Chester Felster 1910–1960
        2. 2. Oliver (V) Gilson 1909–
        3. 3. Claire (LeRoy) Gilson 1909–1993 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Kushmaul 1913–
        4. 4. Oliver (Vernell) Gilson 1908–1924
      2. 2. Verla Gilson 1894–
      3. 3. Verne Gilson 1897–
    2. 2. James (Riley) Gilson 1853–1929 m. Leah (Elmira) Nighwander 1858–1926
      1. 1. Marion (Alonzo) Gilson 1898–1941 m. Della (May) Wilbur 1897– m. Elizabeth Gilson 1895–
        1. 1. Opal Gilson 1925–
        2. 2. Mary (Alice) Gilson 1922–
        3. 3. Pauline Gilson 1924–
        4. 4. Marjorie (La) Rue 1922–
      2. 2. Elsie (A) Gilson 1888–
      3. 3. Maurice (James) Gilson 1882–1960 m. Lenna (L) Gilson 1884– m. Frances Martin 1880–
        1. 1. Arthur (W) Gilson 1904–
        2. 2. Ada (M) Gilson 1905–1948
      4. 4. Edwin (Riley) Gilson 1887–
        1. 1. Maggie (Alice) Gilson 1914–
      5. 5. Mary (Alice Hall) (Gilson) 1892–1963 m. Herbert (M) Hall 1887–
    3. 3. William (M) Gilson 1855–1903 m. Salome (E.) Rivard 1863–1913
      1. 1. Georgia Gilson 1885–
      2. 2. Irma Gilson 1892–1975 m. Berga (C) Lindy 1891–1978
        1. 1. Onto (L) Lindy 1915–1994
        2. 2. Dorothy (Marie) Meredith 1918–2004
      3. 3. Belsie Gilson 1892–
      4. 4. Jacob (C) Gilson 1894–1936
      5. 5. Earnest Gilson 1897–
      6. 6. Willma Gilson 1899–
    4. 4. Joel Gilson 1869–1936 m. Cora (L) Gilson 1873–
      1. 1. Corinne (A) Gilson 1899–
    5. 5. Hiram Gilson 1865–
    6. 6. Louisa Gilson 1868–1933 m. Elmer Brimmer 1861–1940
      1. 1. Almira (E) Brimmer 1893–
      2. 2. Ethel Brimmer 1889–1892
      3. 3. Hazel (Nevas) Brimmer 1895–
    7. 7. Frank Gilson 1860–
  2. 2. Louantha (C) Wilder 1829–1912

Alfred Gilson's Timeline

7 Records

1795
abt 1795
Birth of Alfred Gilson in Vermont
Vermont
1800
1800-1905
Age 5
Alfred Gilson resided here in Fulton, Ohio, USA
Fulton, Ohio, USA
1818
19 Apr 1818
Age 23
Alfred Gilson was married in Grafton, Vermont, USA
Grafton, Vermont, USA
1830
1830
Age 35
Alfred Gilson resided here in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA
Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA
1840
1840
Age 45
Alfred Gilson resided here in Amboy, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Amboy, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1860
26 Jul 1860
Age 65
Alfred Gilson resided here in Amboy, Fulton, Ohio, USA
Amboy, Fulton, Ohio, USA
1864
28 May 1864
Age 69
Death of Alfred Gilson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1795
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1818
    Event Place: Grafton, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1905
    Event Place: Fulton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: The County of Fulton : a history of Fulton County, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Amboy, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Amboy, Fulton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1864
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lyons, Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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