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David Gilson 1762–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1762

Birth Location: Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH

Death Date: 18 Jan 1836

Death Location: Windham County, Vermont, USA

Father: Jonathan Gilson

Mother: Susannah Pierce

Spouse(s): Abigail Sheffield

Children(s): Alfred Gilson, Daniel Gilson

In 1762, David Gilson entered the world in Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH, born to Jonathan Gilson And Susannah Pierce. In 1800, David Gilson resided in Grafton, Windham, Vermont. In 1820, David Gilson resided in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States. David Gilson married Abigail Sheffield, and had children including Alfred Gilson, Daniel Gilson. David Gilson passed away in 1836 in Windham County, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1762, David Gilson entered the world in Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH, born to Jonathan Gilson And Susannah Pierce.
  • In 1800, David Gilson resided in Grafton, Windham, Vermont.
  • In 1820, David Gilson resided in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States.
  • David Gilson married Abigail Sheffield, and had children including Alfred Gilson, Daniel Gilson.
  • David Gilson passed away in 1836 in Windham County, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Gilson
1730–1817
Birth Location: Groton, Middlesex Co, MA
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Susannah Pierce
1731–1817
Birth Location: Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
SP

Spouses(s)

Abigail Sheffield
1768–1816
Birth Location: Holliston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
AS

Children(s)

Alfred Gilson
1795–1864
Birth Location: Vermont
AG
Daniel Gilson
1800–1875
Birth Location: Grafton VT
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David Gilson's Ancestors

Self
David Gilson
1762–1836
Birth Place: Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH
Parents
Jonathan Gilson
1730–1817
Groton, Middlesex Co, MA
Susannah Pierce
1731–1817
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Pierce
1698–1761
Clemsford, Mdsx Massachusetts
Rachel Harwood
1703–
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Pierce
1677–1749
Rachel Pierce
1671–1754
Nathaniel HARWOOD
1669–1751
Mary Barron
1673–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Bachelder
1644–1688

David Gilson's Descendants

1.
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David Gilson (1762–18 Jan 1836) m. Abigail Sheffield (12 May 1768–bf 1816)
  1. 1. Alfred Gilson 1795–1864 m. Jane McCollister 1793–1884
    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
        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–
        2. 2. Elsie (A) Gilson 1888–
        3. 3. Maurice (James) Gilson 1882–1960 m. Lenna (L) Gilson 1884– m. Frances Martin 1880–
        4. 4. Edwin (Riley) Gilson 1887–
        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
        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
  2. 2. Daniel Gilson 1800–1875

David Gilson's Timeline

6 Records

1762
1762
Birth of David Gilson in Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH
Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH
1800
1800
Age 38
David Gilson resided here in Grafton, Windham, Vermont
Grafton, Windham, Vermont
1820
1820
Age 58
David Gilson resided here in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States
Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States
1830
1830
Age 68
David Gilson resided here in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA
Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA
1836
18 Jan 1836
Age 74
Death of David Gilson in Windham County, Vermont, USA
Windham County, Vermont, USA
1836
18 Jan 1836
Age 74
David Gilson - Probate in Windham, Vermont, USA
Windham, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Nottingham West, Hillsborough Co, NH

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Grafton, Windham, Vermont
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Grafton, Windham, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    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 Place: Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Men in the Revolutionary War

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1836
    Event Place: Windham County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1836
    Event Place: Windham, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Wills and Probate Records
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