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John J Gilchrist 1803–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Apr 1803

Birth Location: Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 21 Sep 1878

Death Location: North English, Iowa, Iowa

Father: Peter Gilcrass\Gilchrist

Mother: Janet Bell

Spouse(s): Margaret Rome

Children(s): Peter Gilchrist

The story of John J Gilchrist began in 1803 in Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. In 1861, John J Gilchrist resided in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland. John J Gilchrist married Margaret Rome, and had children including Peter Gilchrist. John J Gilchrist passed away in 1878 in North English, Iowa, Iowa.

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Biography

  • The story of John J Gilchrist began in 1803 in Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, John J Gilchrist resided in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • John J Gilchrist married Margaret Rome, and had children including Peter Gilchrist.
  • John J Gilchrist passed away in 1878 in North English, Iowa, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Gilcrass\Gilchrist
1755–1833
Birth Location: Scotland
PG
Janet Bell
1772–1833
Birth Location: Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
JB

Spouses(s)

Margaret Rome
1794–1857
Birth Location: Newhope, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
MR

Children(s)

Peter Gilchrist
1823–1878
Birth Location: Hayfield,Kirkpatrick Fleming,Dumfries-Shire,Scotland
PG

John Gilchrist's Ancestors

Self
John Gilchrist
1803–1878
Birth Place: Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
Peter Gilcrass\Gilchrist
1755–1833
Scotland
Janet Bell
1772–1833
Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Grandparents
John Gilchrist
1714–1755
Inveresk and Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Jannet Russel
1720–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Gilchryst
1684–
Janet Dick
1685–
William Russel
1705–1732
Violet Young
1697–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gilchryst\Gilchrist
1656–
Jeane Andersone
1655–
James Dick
1632–1728
Helen Kid
1660–
William Russell
1676–1730
Mary Farmer
1680–1779

John Gilchrist's Descendants

1.
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John (J) Gilchrist (7 Apr 1803–21 Sep 1878) m. Margaret Rome (19 Jan 1794–8 Jul 1857)
  1. 1. Peter Gilchrist 1823–1878 m. Mary Johnston 1821–1866
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Gilchrist 1857–1919 m. Avesta (Franklin) Scott 1855–1926
      1. 1. Mary (Etta) Scott 1882–1919 m. Edwards (S) Morrison 1874–1938
        1. 1. Zinna (Charlena) Morrison 1902–1903
        2. 2. Forrest (Wade) Morrison 1905–1949
        3. 3. Orville (Vance) Morrison 1907–1944
        4. 4. Edward (Earl "Pete") Morrison 1908–1978
        5. 5. Florence ((Ruth)) Morrison 1910–2013
        6. 6. Elmer (Leslie) Morrison 1914–1978
        7. 7. Albert (Raymond) Morrison 1916–1996
        8. 8. Mary (Ferne) Morrison 1918–2014
        9. 9. Roscoe (Glenn) Morrison 1912–2003 m. Dorothy (May) Grimm 1922–2014
    2. 2. Mary Gilchrist 1846–
    3. 3. Andrew Gilchrist 1847–1920
    4. 4. John (Dirom) Gilchrist 1850–1894
    5. 5. James (G) Gilchrist 1852–1896
    6. 6. Janet Gilchrist 1855–1890
    7. 7. David (Edward) Gilchrist 1860–1898
    8. 8. George (Peter) Gilchrist 1862–1890

John Gilchrist's Timeline

4 Records

1803
7 Apr 1803
Birth of John J Gilchrist in Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 58
John J Gilchrist resided here in Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1870
1870
Age 67
John J Gilchrist resided here in English River, Keokuk, Iowa, United States
English River, Keokuk, Iowa, United States
1878
21 Sep 1878
Age 75
Death of John J Gilchrist in North English, Iowa, Iowa
North English, Iowa, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1803
    Event Place: Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Glassford; ED: 1; Page: 6; Line: 21; Roll: CSSCT1861_114
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M593_402; Page: 297A; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 545901
    [3] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1861; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 210; Line: 17; List Number: 308

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Glassford; ED: 1; Page: 6; Line: 21; Roll: CSSCT1861_114

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1861
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1861; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 210; Line: 17; List Number: 308

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: English River, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: M593_402; Page: 297A; Image: 89; Family History Library Film: 545901

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1861; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 210; Line: 17; List Number: 308

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1878
    Event Place: North English, Iowa, Iowa
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