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James Alexander Gillis 1730–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1730

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1800

Death Location: Washington County, New York, USA

Father: Alexander Gillis

Mother: Elizabeth Sutherland

Spouse(s): Margaret Mcnee, Barbra Hendry, Nancy Campbell

Children(s): Alexander Gillies, Mary Gillis, Nancy Gillis, Isabel Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Archibald Gillis, Catherine Gillis, James Gillis, Alexander Gillis, John Gillis

The story of James Alexander Gillis began in 1730 in Scotland. In 1790, James Alexander Gillis resided in Argyle, Washington, New York, United States. James Alexander Gillis married Ann Mcclelland, Barbra Hendry, Elizabeth Campbell, Margaret Mcnee, Nancy Ann Campbell, and had children including Alexander Gillies, Alexander Gillis, Archibald Gillis, Catherine Gilchrist Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Isabel Gillis, James Gillis, John Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Mary Gillis, Nancy Ann Gillis. James Alexander Gillis passed away in 1800 in Washington County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Alexander Gillis began in 1730 in Scotland.
  • In 1790, James Alexander Gillis resided in Argyle, Washington, New York, United States.
  • James Alexander Gillis married Ann Mcclelland, Barbra Hendry, Elizabeth Campbell, Margaret Mcnee, Nancy Ann Campbell, and had children including Alexander Gillies, Alexander Gillis, Archibald Gillis, Catherine Gilchrist Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Isabel Gillis, James Gillis, John Gillis, Margaret Gillis, Mary Gillis, Nancy Ann Gillis.
  • James Alexander Gillis passed away in 1800 in Washington County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Gillis
1690–1737
Birth Location: Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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Elizabeth Sutherland
1690–1763
Birth Location: Bowmore, Isle Islay,Argyleshire Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Mcnee
1735–1800
Birth Location: Scotland
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Barbra Hendry
1730–
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Campbell
1730–1838
Birth Location: Argyll and Bute, Scotland
NC

Children(s)

Alexander Gillies
1778–
Birth Location: –
AG
Mary Gillis
1781–1856
Birth Location: Glasgow,Lanark,Scotland
MG
Nancy Gillis
1766–1852
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
NG
Isabel Gillis
1763–
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
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Catherine Gillis
1758–1832
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
CG
Margaret Gillis
1754–1755
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
MG
Archibald Gillis
1755–1818
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
AG
Catherine Gillis
1785–1829
Birth Location: –
CG
James Gillis
1762–1831
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
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Alexander Gillis
1753–1837
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York, United States
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John Gillis
1750–1820
Birth Location: Kakiate, Orange, New York
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James Gillis's Ancestors

Self
James Gillis
1730–1800
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Alexander Gillis
1690–1737
Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Elizabeth Sutherland
1690–1763
Bowmore, Isle Islay,Argyleshire Scotland
Grandparents
ALEXANDER GILLIS
1650–1738
Argyll, Scotland
Mary McDonald
1652–
Argyleshire, Scotland
Ellisbie Sutherland
1670–1740
Scotland
Esther Sutherland
1670–1762
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Gillis
1638–1711
Agnis Wilson*
1634–1701
William McDonald
1630–
Mary Conway
1626–
James Sutherland
1643–
Ann Sutherland
1644–1730
James Sutherland
1638–1722
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Helene Dowgall
1610–
Allan MacDonald
1614–1680
Lady MacLeod
1616–1710
Patrick Ulbester
1614–1670
Elizabeth Mackay
1619–
Sir Sutherland
1609–1663
Anne Fraser
1619–1658

James Gillis's Descendants

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James (Alexander) Gillis (1730–1800) m. Margaret Mcnee (1735–1800) m. Barbra Hendry (1730–) m. Nancy (Ann) Campbell (1730–24 May 1838)
  1. 1. Alexander Gillies 1778–
  2. 2. Mary Gillis 1781–1856 m. Sammuel Sanders 1780–1856
    1. 1. John (J.) Sanders 1808–1872 m. Mary Sanders 1818–1902
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Sanders 1842–1925 m. Martin Dermont 1831–1903
        1. 1. John Dermont 1875–
        2. 2. William Dermont 1867–1903 m. Emogene Prince 1867–1946
        3. 3. Louis Dermont 1874–1959 m. Rhoda (Olga) Easterly 1877–1931 m. Daisy Charlesworth 1886–
        4. 4. Albert Dermont 1862–1942 m. Mary (Jane) Watkins 1866–1912 m. Christina Weis 1868–1942
        5. 5. George Dermont 1872–1951 m. Benjamin Rich 1868–1952
        6. 6. Emma Dermont 1863–1946 m. William (Arthur) Schultz 1861–1943
        7. 7. Matie Dermont 1878–1966
      2. 2. John (Jay) Sanders 1840–1927 m. Mary (Louisa) Galloway 1843–1900
        1. 1. Edith (E) Sanders 1871–1969 m. Simeon (Benjamin) Rich 1871–1954
        2. 2. Rufus Sanders 1875–
      3. 3. Lucinda Sanders 1847–1921 m. Clark (Charles) Wilder 1841–1926
        1. 1. Winfield Wilder 1873– m. Addie (M) Drew 1876–
      4. 4. Janette Sanders 1851–1922 m. David (J) Wilder 1850–
        1. 1. Lillie (M) Wilder 1875– m. Charles Hawkins 1869–
        2. 2. Frank (E) Wilder 1878– m. Zula Wilder 1880–
        3. 3. Walter (J) Wilder 1880– m. Gladys (E) Wilder 1895–
        4. 4. Thearon (Chester) Wilder 1883–1971 m. Myrtle (E) Wilder 1884–
        5. 5. Stanley (Raymond) Wilder 1893–1968 m. Grace Wilder 1901–
      5. 5. James (C) Sanders 1854–1905 m. Cora (Bell) Ackler 1859–1921
        1. 1. MARY ((MATIE) EMELINE) Sanders-Wadsworth-Steeley-Clark 1878–1956
        2. 2. John (A) S 1883–
        3. 3. Clyde (Henry) Sanders 1880–1936 m. Maud (A) Sanders 1887–
        4. 4. Matie (Emeline) Sanders 1878–1956 m. Harry (C) Clark 1877–
      6. 6. Emma Sanders 1859–1865
      7. 7. Myra Sanders 1870–
      8. 8. Margret Sanders 1864–
      9. 9. Jonas Sanders 1851–
      10. 10. Fredrick Sanders 1859–
      11. 11. Walter Sanders 1845–1878 m. Mary (Ina) James 1849–
        1. 1. Clara (Ina) Sanders 1875–1936
        2. 2. Edward Sanders 1873–
      12. 12. Albert Sanders 1862–
    2. 2. Gillis Sanders 1812–1902
      1. 1. Dora (M) Rice 1859–
      2. 2. Edmun (M) Rice 1861–
    3. 3. Walter Sanders 1815–1902 m. Sarah 1847– m. Henrietta M 1830– m. Olive ('Sanders') Palmer 1819–1860
      1. 1. Walter (A) Sanders 1858–
      2. 2. Nettie Sanders 1862–1940
        1. 1. Blanche (Daisy) Cooley 1884–1951
      3. 3. Irma Sanders 1881–
      4. 4. Maryan (M) Sanders 1863–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Olive) Sanders 1860–1928
        1. 1. Alice Smith 1886–1969
        2. 2. Walter (Sanders) Smith 1888–1933
        3. 3. Lelah (Ethel) Smith 1881–1971
      6. 6. Albert (W) Sanders 1858–
    4. 4. Mary (L) Sanders 1822–1880 m. Edmund (M) Rice 1816–
    5. 5. James Sanders 1810–1894 m. Elizabeth Powell 1817–1888
      1. 1. Evelin Saunders 1837–
      2. 2. Livingston Saunders 1841–
      3. 3. Sarah Saunders 1843–
      4. 4. Lansing Saunders 1847–
      5. 5. Adelbert Sanders 1860–
      6. 6. Adelbert Sanders 1861–1915
    6. 6. Jane (A) Sanders 1807–1892 m. Powers Farnham 1811–
      1. 1. Submit (E) Farnam 1835–
      2. 2. Melipa (E) Farnam 1838–
    7. 7. Chancellor Sanders 1802–1861 m. Lucy Saunders 1806–
      1. 1. George Saunders 1829–
      2. 2. Mary (L) Saunders 1831–
      3. 3. Jane Saunders 1833–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Saunders 1834–
      5. 5. Almira (E) Saunders 1837–
      6. 6. John (C) Saunders 1839–
      7. 7. Caroline (A) Saunders 1840–
      8. 8. Cornelia (M) Saunders 1842–
      9. 9. Minerva (A) Saunders 1843–
      10. 10. Ellen (L) Saunders 1846–
  3. 3. Nancy (Ann) Gillis 1766–1852
  4. 4. Isabel Gillis 1763–
  5. 5. Catherine Gillis 1758–1832
    1. 1. Isabel McNeil 1791–1824
      1. 1. Catherine Ashton 1815–1873
        1. 1. Henry (Sidney) Cornell 1844–1888
  6. 6. Margaret Gillis 1754–1755
  7. 7. Archibald Gillis 1755–1818
    1. 1. Alexander (Archibald) Gillis 1797–1832
      1. 1. Ann (Elizabeth) Gillis 1826–1880
        1. 1. William (Riley, Dr.) Franklin 1859–1916
  8. 8. Catherine (Gilchrist) Gillis 1785–1829
  9. 9. James Gillis 1762–1831
  10. 10. Alexander Gillis 1753–1837
  11. 11. John Gillis 1750–1820

James Gillis's Timeline

6 Records

1730
1730
Birth of James Alexander Gillis in Scotland
Scotland
1790
1790
Age 60
James Alexander Gillis resided here in Argyle, Washington, New York, United States
Argyle, Washington, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 70
James Alexander Gillis resided here in Argyle, Washington, New York
Argyle, Washington, New York
1800
1800
Age 70
Death of James Alexander Gillis in ny
ny
1830
1830
Age 100
James Alexander Gillis resided here in Argyle, Washington, New York, USA
Argyle, Washington, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 130
James Alexander Gillis resided here in Washington County, NY
Washington County, NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 236
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New York, New York; Year: 1738; Page Number: 304

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Argyle, Washington, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Argyle, Washington, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 199; Image: 245; Family History Library Film: 0568146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Argyle, Washington, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Argyle, Washington, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 26; Page: 258; Image: 254; Family History Library Film: 193714

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Argyle, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Argyle, Washington, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 111; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 0017171

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington County, NY
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: ny
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
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