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James Gilliland 1817–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1817

Birth Location: Clare, Ireland

Death Date: December 2, 1886

Death Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Father: JOHN Gilliland

Mother: Ann Clancy

Spouse(s): Ann Clancy

Children(s): William Gilliland, David Gilliland, Mary Gilliland, Margaret Gilliland, Susan Gilliland, Elizabeth Gilliland, Bella Gilliland, Effie Gilliland, Robert Gilliland, Edward Gilliland, William Gilliland

The story of James Gilliland began in 1817 in Clare, Ireland. In 1861, James Gilliland resided in Sarnia, Lambton, Canada West, Canada. James Gilliland married Ann Clancy, and had children including Bella Gilliland, David Gilliland, Edward Gilliland, Effie Gilliland, Elizabeth Jane Jennie Gilliland, Margaret Maggie Gilliland, Mary Minnie Catherine Gilliland, Robert George Gilliland, Susan Gilliland, William James Gilliland. James Gilliland passed away in 1886 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of James Gilliland began in 1817 in Clare, Ireland.
  • In 1861, James Gilliland resided in Sarnia, Lambton, Canada West, Canada.
  • James Gilliland married Ann Clancy, and had children including Bella Gilliland, David Gilliland, Edward Gilliland, Effie Gilliland, Elizabeth Jane Jennie Gilliland, Margaret Maggie Gilliland, Mary Minnie Catherine Gilliland, Robert George Gilliland, Susan Gilliland, William James Gilliland.
  • James Gilliland passed away in 1886 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Gilliland's Ancestors

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James Gilliland
1817–1886
Birth Place: Clare, Ireland
Parents
JOHN James Gilliland
1800–1827
Ireland
Ann Clancy
1834–1927
County Clare, Ireland
Grandparents
Thomas Gilliland
1750–1831
Down, Down, Ireland
Mary (Ann) Polk
1750–1824
West Agusta, Pennsylvania Co, VA
Great-Grandparents
Alex Gillilard
1720–1790
Jane Edmonson
1725–1790
William Polk
1739–1753
Hannah Henthorn
1731–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Gilliland
1685–1740
Elizabeth Smith
1702–1765
John loyalist
1705–1781
Elizabeth Key\Keys\Keyes
1702–1799
Charles Polk
1703–1753
Christian Cartledge
1714–1779

James Gilliland's Descendants

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James Gilliland (Abt 1817–December 2, 1886) m. Ann Clancy (September 6, 1834–October 16, 1927)
  1. 1. William (James) Gilliland 1866–1942 m. Theresa McGregor 1876–1964 m. Tressie McGregor 1876–
    1. 1. Thomas (Gordon (Gordon)) Gilliland 1904–1969 m. Doreen (Mary) Price 1908–1995
    2. 2. Henry (Cecil (Harry)) Gilliland 1899–1975 m. Katharine (Virginia) Lee 1909–1993
    3. 3. Effie (May) Gilliland 1901–1978
    4. 4. Tressie (Irene) Gilliland 1906–2005
    5. 5. Claira (Gladys (Claire)) Gilliland 1908–1980
    6. 6. Mabel (Eliza) Gilliland 1910–1971
    7. 7. Ethel (Marjorie (Marjorie)) Gilliland 1914–1932
    8. 8. Maggie Gilliland 1882–
    9. 9. Helen (E) Gilleland 1919–
  2. 2. David Gilliland 1860–1926
  3. 3. Mary ((Minnie) Catherine) Gilliland 1859–
  4. 4. Margaret ((Maggie)) Gilliland 1862–1959
  5. 5. Susan Gilliland 1866–1899
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane (Jennie)) Gilliland 1870–1953
  7. 7. Bella Gilliland 1872–1908
  8. 8. Effie Gilliland 1880–1900
  9. 9. Robert (George) Gilliland 1874–1939 m. CARRIE (ZILLA) BIRCH 1877–
    1. 1. Robert (Arnold) Gilliland 1908–1959 m. Helen (Wilhemina) Gilmer 1910–1985
    2. 2. Anna (Bella) Gilliland 1905–1981
    3. 3. Ada (Grace) Gilliland 1907–1988
    4. 4. Arthur (Edward) Gilliland 1910–1963
    5. 5. Clara (Elizabeth) Gilliland 1912–1912
    6. 6. Bessie Skea 1904–
  10. 10. Edward Gilliland 1877–1878
  11. 11. William (James) Gilliland 1874–1939

James Gilliland's Timeline

4 Records

1817
Abt 1817
Birth of James Gilliland in Clare, Ireland
Clare, Ireland
1852
18 Mar 1852
Age 35
Birth of James Gilliland in County Monaghan, Ireland
County Monaghan, Ireland
1861
1861
Age 44
James Gilliland resided here in Sarnia, Lambton, Canada West, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton, Canada West, Canada
1886
December 2, 1886
Age 69
Death of James Gilliland in Sarnia Twp, Lambton Dist., Ontario, Canada
Sarnia Twp, Lambton Dist., Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1852
    Event Place: County Monaghan, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1041
    [2] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 47
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
    [5] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1817
    Event Place: Clare, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1041

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 2, 1886
    Event Place: Sarnia Twp, Lambton Dist., Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 47
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
    [4] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
    [3] International, Find a Grave Index

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