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John M Gillespie 1779–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1779

Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 4 Jun 1836

Death Location: Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: George Sr

Mother: Jane Allen

Spouse(s): Sarah McClellan

Children(s): William Gillespie, John Gillespie, Nancy Gillespie

In 1779, John M Gillespie entered the world in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to George Gillespie Sr And Jane Allen. In 1809, John M Gillespie resided in Franklin Township, Warren County, OH. In 1820, John M Gillespie resided in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, United States. John M Gillespie married Sarah J Mcclellan, and had children including John M Gillespie, Nancy Gillespie, William Gillespie. John M Gillespie passed away in 1836 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1779, John M Gillespie entered the world in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to George Gillespie Sr And Jane Allen.
  • In 1809, John M Gillespie resided in Franklin Township, Warren County, OH.
  • In 1820, John M Gillespie resided in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, United States.
  • John M Gillespie married Sarah J Mcclellan, and had children including John M Gillespie, Nancy Gillespie, William Gillespie.
  • John M Gillespie passed away in 1836 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Sr
1740–1820
Birth Location: Antrim County, Northern Ireland
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Jane Allen
1739–1814
Birth Location: Alloa, Clackmannon, Scotland
JA

Spouses(s)

Sarah McClellan
1791–1868
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
SM

Children(s)

William Gillespie
1811–1843
Birth Location: Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
WG
John Gillespie
1809–1863
Birth Location: Warren County, Ohio, United States of America
JG
Nancy Gillespie
1805–
Birth Location: Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
NG

John Gillespie's Ancestors

Self
John Gillespie
1779–1836
Birth Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
George Gillespie Sr
1740–1820
Antrim County, Northern Ireland
Jane Allen
1739–1814
Alloa, Clackmannon, Scotland
Grandparents
James Gillespie
1700–1769
Melrose, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Ester Taylor
1722–1820
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James I
1670–1700
Elizabeth Riddle
1669–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Gillespie
1777–
Christian Small
1775–
James Riddle
1637–1674
Elizabeth Maudit
1640–1670

John Gillespie's Descendants

1.
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John (M) Gillespie (21 Aug 1779–4 Jun 1836) m. Sarah (J) McClellan (Aug 1791–14 October 1868)
  1. 1. William Gillespie 1811–1843 m. Catharine Coffing 1814–1895
    1. 1. William (H) Gillespie 1837–1876
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Gillespie 1839–1927
    3. 3. John (M) Gillespie 1835–1909 m. Sarah (Jennette) Decker 1842–1918
      1. 1. Catherine (Gertrude "Katie") Gillespie 1875–1949 m. Edward (James) Burnside 1878–1943 m. Perry (J.) Gray 1871–1952
        1. 1. Reva (Alberta) Burnside 1902–1987 m. Frederick (Sherman) Seidel 1898–1966
        2. 2. William (C) Burnside 1911–1985
        3. 3. Charles (S) Burnside 1915–
        4. 4. Harold (G) Burnside 1918–
        5. 5. Carrie (Jeanette Burnside) Wolf 1897–1968
        6. 6. Hellen (M) Burnside 1899–
        7. 7. Roy (S) Burnside 1907–1922
        8. 8. Perry (V) Gray 1894–1953
        9. 9. Lucile Burnsides 1924–
      2. 2. Mary (A) Gillispie 1862–
      3. 3. William (E) Gillispie 1861–
      4. 4. Carrie (Bell) Gillespie 1871–1938
      5. 5. John (Ellis) Gillespie 1878–1953
    4. 4. Catherine Gillespie 1841–1896
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A) Gillespie 1842–1934
    6. 6. Mary (Jane) Gillespie 1834–1836
  2. 2. John (M) Gillespie 1809–1863 m. Mary Bordine 1811–1863
    1. 1. John (W) Gillespie 1840–1886 m. Sarah (Ann) Brane 1842–1880
      1. 1. William (Edward) Gillispie 1868–1897
      2. 2. John (Desmore) Gillespie 1867–1932 m. Emma Bagley 1871–1959
        1. 1. Edwin (Bagley) Gillespie 1899–1973 m. Berniece (C) Kiefaber 1904–1989
        2. 2. Lettie (Louise) Gillespie 1905–1974 m. Dwight (Burdell) Usher 1905–1994
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Gillispie 1869–1938 m. Charles (K) Sinclair 1858–1927
        1. 1. Cora (May) Sinclair 1894–1910
      4. 4. George (M.) Gillispie 1871–1946 m. Florence (E) Thomas 1875–1958
        1. 1. Herbert Gillespie 1905–1976
        2. 2. Vernon Gillespie 1898–1970 m. Dorothy (Gertrude) Malott 1900–1994
      5. 5. David (Albert) Gillespie 1872–1966 m. Bertha Whitcraft 1875–1963
        1. 1. Ruth Gillespie 1897–1981 m. Harold (Floyd) Dawes 1894–1994
        2. 2. Claude Gillespie 1897–1985 m. Miriam (Marie) Flickinger 1902–1990
      6. 6. Charles (L.) Gillespie 1874–1961 m. Dorothy Whitcraft 1880–1930
        1. 1. Paul (C.) Gillespie 1903–1963
        2. 2. Jacob Gillespie 1906–1997
        3. 3. Edna (Sarah) Gillespie 1908–2009
      7. 7. Theodore (W.) Gillispie 1877–1932 m. Anna (P) Miller 1883–
        1. 1. Marguarita (I) Gillespie 1911–2000 m. James (O) Dawkins 1896–1971
        2. 2. Helen (Maxine) Gillispie 1914–
        3. 3. Estella (M) Gillespie 1905–
      8. 8. Minnie (May) Gillispie 1878–1956 m. William (Henry) Devricks 1876–1955
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane Gillespie) Russell 1837–1890
    3. 3. Densmore Gillespie 1833–1905
    4. 4. William Gillespie 1834–1910
    5. 5. Lydia (Ann) Gillespie 1840–1912
    6. 6. Mary (E Gillespie) Miltonberger 1844–1916
  3. 3. Nancy Gillespie 1805–

John Gillespie's Timeline

6 Records

1779
21 Aug 1779
Birth of John M Gillespie in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1809
1809
Age 30
John M Gillespie resided here in Franklin Township, Warren County, OH
Franklin Township, Warren County, OH
1820
1820
Age 41
John M Gillespie resided here in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, United States
Franklin, Warren, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
John M Gillespie resided here in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
1836
4 Jun 1836
Age 57
Death of John M Gillespie in Warren Oh.
Warren Oh.
1836
5 Oct 1836
Age 57
John M Gillespie - Probate in Warren, Ohio, USA
Warren, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1779
    Event Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1809
    Event Place: Franklin Township, Warren County, OH
    Record Source: Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio; Page: 416; NARA Roll: M33_87; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 142; Page: 192; Family History Library Film: 0337953

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1836
    Event Place: Warren Oh.
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records 1803-1931; Will Index 1804-1895; Probate Place: Warren, Ohio
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1836
    Event Place: Warren, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records 1803-1931; Will Index 1804-1895; Probate Place: Warren, Ohio
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