YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN 1823–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1823

Birth Location: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1901

Death Location: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Alexander Gillis

Mother: Mary. McIssac

Spouse(s): Catherine Smith

Children(s): Catherine Gillis, Archibald Gillis, Anne Gillis, Jessie Gillis, Mary Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Alexander ???, Elizabeth Gillis, Christina Gillis, Donald Gillis

The story of Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN began in 1823 in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1891, Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN resided in Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN married Catherine Smith, and had children including Alexander Gillis, Anne Gillis, Archibald D Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Christina Christy Gillis, Donald Gillis, Elizabeth Gillis, Jessie Jessica Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Mary Gillis, Sandy Gillis. Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN passed away in 1901 in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Find more search results for Donald TWIN
DT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN began in 1823 in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1891, Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN resided in Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN married Catherine Smith, and had children including Alexander Gillis, Anne Gillis, Archibald D Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Christina Christy Gillis, Donald Gillis, Elizabeth Gillis, Jessie Jessica Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Mary Gillis, Sandy Gillis.
  • Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN passed away in 1901 in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Gillis
1786–1869
Birth Location: Morar, Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland
AG
Mary. McIssac
1787–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
MM

Spouses(s)

Catherine Smith
1833–
Birth Location: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
CS

Children(s)

Catherine Gillis
1867–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
CG
Archibald Gillis
1862–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
AG
Anne Gillis
1862–
Birth Location: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
AG
Jessie Gillis
1871–
Birth Location: Cape Brenton, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
JG
Mary Gillis
1856–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
MG
Margaret Gillis
1859–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
MG
Alexander ???
1860–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
A?
Elizabeth Gillis
1866–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
EG
Christina Gillis
1869–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
CG
Donald Gillis
1874–
Birth Location: Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
DG

Donald TWIN's Ancestors

Self
Donald TWIN
1823–1901
Birth Place: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Alexander "Alasdair MacIlloios" Gillis
1786–1869
Morar, Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Mary. ("Marini ni'n Alein ic Neil") McIssac
1787–
Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Catherine ("Kate") Mcdonald
1755–1838
Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Inverness-shire, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom
Allan ("Ailean Neill") MacIssac
1751–1812
Mary MacDonald
1760–1841
Broad Cove, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
John Macdonald
1739–1826
Margaret Arnisdale
1746–1835
Neil MacIsaac
1724–1770
Margaret MacQuarrie
1727–
Donald Jr
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colonel Macdonald
1693–1760
Isobel Macleod
1721–
Rev. Arnisdale
1706–1793
Christina Fraser
1719–1799
Elizabeth HARDING
1690–1765

Donald TWIN's Descendants

1.
DT
Donald ((Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis) TWIN (1823–1901) m. Catherine Smith (10 May 1833–)
  1. 1. Catherine Gillis 1867–
  2. 2. Archibald (D) Gillis 1862–
  3. 3. Anne Gillis 1862–
  4. 4. Jessie ("Jessica") Gillis 1871–
  5. 5. Mary Gillis 1856–
  6. 6. Margaret Gillis 1859–
  7. 7. Alexander (Gillis) ??? 1860–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Gillis 1866–
  9. 9. Christina ("Christy") Gillis 1869–
  10. 10. Donald Gillis 1874–

Donald TWIN's Timeline

3 Records

1823
1823
Birth of Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 68
Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN resided here in Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 78
Death of Donald (Domhnull Alasdair ic Illios) Gillis TWIN in Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Broad Cove Marsh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Broad Cove Marsh, Iverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Find more search results for Donald TWIN

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE