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James Shaw Gilchrist 1879–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1879

Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Death Date: 18 Nov 1966

Death Location: Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Father: Robert Gilchrist

Mother: Agnes Shaw

Spouse(s): Agnes Michael

Children(s): Agnes Gilchrist, James Rev, Thomas Gilchrist

In 1879, James Shaw Gilchrist entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to Robert Gilchrist And Agnes Shaw. In 1891, James Shaw Gilchrist resided in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1901, James Shaw Gilchrist resided in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland. James Shaw Gilchrist married Agnes Agson Campbell Michael, and had children including Agnes Agson Campbell Gilchrist, James Shaw Gilchrist Rev, Thomas Simpson Gilchrist. James Shaw Gilchrist passed away in 1966 in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1879, James Shaw Gilchrist entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to Robert Gilchrist And Agnes Shaw.
  • In 1891, James Shaw Gilchrist resided in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, James Shaw Gilchrist resided in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • James Shaw Gilchrist married Agnes Agson Campbell Michael, and had children including Agnes Agson Campbell Gilchrist, James Shaw Gilchrist Rev, Thomas Simpson Gilchrist.
  • James Shaw Gilchrist passed away in 1966 in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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James Gilchrist's Ancestors

Self
James Gilchrist
1879–1966
Birth Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
Robert Gilchrist
1841–1890
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Agnes Shaw
1852–1926
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Shaw
1834–1917
Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland
Jane ("Jeanie") Wason
1827–1881
Wallacetown, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Shaw
1802–1855
Jean Scoffield
1798–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Scoffield
1761–
Janet Bone
1767–

James Gilchrist's Descendants

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James (Shaw) Gilchrist (30 Jan 1879–18 Nov 1966) m. Agnes ("Agson" Campbell) Michael (14 AUG 1881–06 JUL 1952)
  1. 1. Agnes (Agson Campbell) Gilchrist 1909–2000 m. James (Bruce Greer) Dr 1905–1995
  2. 2. James (Shaw Gilchrist) Rev 1913–2002
  3. 3. Thomas (Simpson) Gilchrist 1903– m. Verna (Edna) Townes 1914–
    1. 1. Gilchrist 1935–1935

James Gilchrist's Timeline

5 Records

1879
30 Jan 1879
Birth of James Shaw Gilchrist in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 12
James Shaw Gilchrist resided here in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 22
James Shaw Gilchrist resided here in Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 42
James Shaw Gilchrist resided here in 463 Spadina Rd, York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada
463 Spadina Rd, York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada
1966
18 Nov 1966
Age 87
Death of James Shaw Gilchrist in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Pollokshaws, Eastwood, Renfrewshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 463 Spadina Rd, York Township, York South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1966
    Event Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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