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James Gilchrist 1845–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Oct 1845

Birth Location: Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 16 Jun 1932

Death Location: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada

Father: David Gilchrist

Mother: Mary Skinner

Spouse(s): Adeline Dunsheath

Children(s): Joseph Gilchrist

In 1845, James Gilchrist entered the world in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada, born to David Gilchrist And Mary Skinner. In 1851, James Gilchrist resided in Ontario, Ontario, Canada. In 1861, James Gilchrist resided in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada. James Gilchrist married Adeline Addie Dunsheath, and had children including Joseph Real Gilchrist. James Gilchrist passed away in 1932 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1845, James Gilchrist entered the world in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada, born to David Gilchrist And Mary Skinner.
  • In 1851, James Gilchrist resided in Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1861, James Gilchrist resided in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada.
  • James Gilchrist married Adeline Addie Dunsheath, and had children including Joseph Real Gilchrist.
  • James Gilchrist passed away in 1932 in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Gilchrist
1806–1880
Birth Location: Largo, Fife, Scotland
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Mary Skinner
1809–1882
Birth Location: Largo, Fife, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Adeline Dunsheath
1848–1926
Birth Location: Reach, Durham, Ontario, Canada
AD

Children(s)

Joseph Gilchrist
1884–1969
Birth Location: Pickering, Ontario, Ontario, Canada
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James Gilchrist's Ancestors

Self
James Gilchrist
1845–1932
Birth Place: Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Parents
David Gilchrist
1806–1880
Largo, Fife, Scotland
Mary Skinner
1809–1882
Largo, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
George Gilchrist
1757–1828
Largo, Fife, Scotland
Christian Honeyman
1764–1854
Largo, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Gilchrist
1726–1804
Christian Greig
1729–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Gilchrist
1696–
Margaret Johnstoun
1695–1794

James Gilchrist's Descendants

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James Gilchrist (06 Oct 1845–16 Jun 1932) m. Adeline (Addie) Dunsheath (11 Apr 1848–31 May 1926)
  1. 1. Joseph (Real) Gilchrist 1884–1969 m. Lillian (Grace) Monkman 1892–1946
    1. 1. Jean (Adeline) Gilchrist 1922–2003 m. Stanley (Robert "Stan" Sweitzer) (Schweitzer) 1919–2007

James Gilchrist's Timeline

9 Records

1845
06 Oct 1845
Birth of James Gilchrist in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
1851
1851
Age 6
James Gilchrist resided here in Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 16
James Gilchrist resided here in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 46
James Gilchrist resided here in Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 56
James Gilchrist resided here in The Territories, Canada
The Territories, Canada
1906
30 Jun 1906
Age 61
James Gilchrist resided here in Assiniboia West, Saskatchewan, Canada
Assiniboia West, Saskatchewan, Canada
1911
1911
Age 66
James Gilchrist resided here in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 76
James Gilchrist resided here in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
1932
16 Jun 1932
Age 87
Death of James Gilchrist in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Oct 1845
    Event Place: Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 10, Assiniboia West, Saskatchewan; Page: 12; Family No: 99

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Ontario, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Ontario, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11742; Page: 253; Line: 49

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1057

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Pickering, Durham, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Pickering, Ontario West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6358; Family No: 142

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: The Territories, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Crane Lake, Assiniboia (West/Ouest), The Territories; Page: 3; Family No: 31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1906
    Event Place: Assiniboia West, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 10, Assiniboia West, Saskatchewan; Page: 12; Family No: 99

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 106, Moosejaw, Saskatchewan; Page: 1; Family No: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 155; Census Place: 155, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maple Creek
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star-Phoenix; Publication Date: 17 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; ,0.55968934,0.3756321,0.7283148&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1932
    Event Place: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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