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Joseph Chisholm 1811–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 March 1811

Birth Location: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Death Date: 12 MAY 1898

Death Location: Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada

Father: JOSEPH Chisholm

Mother: Janet Chisholm

Spouse(s): Jane Greives, Margaret Grieve, Elizabeth None

Children(s): John Sr, James Chisholm, Maud Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, Euphemia Chisholm, William Chisholm, Robert Chisholm, George Chisholm, James Chisholm, Elizabeth Chisholm, Aron Chisholm, George Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, James Chisholm, Sarah Chisholm, Margaret Chisholm, Thomas Chisholm, Robert Chisholm, Maud Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, James Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, William Chisholm, Sarah Chisholm, John Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, Sarah Chisholm, George Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, Ann Chisholm, Maude Henry, Robert Chisholm, Aron Chisholm, Sarah Chisholm, Mary Chisholm, James Chisholm, Joseph Chisholm

The story of Joseph Chisholm began in 1811 in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland. In 1850, Joseph Chisholm established residence. In 1852, Joseph Chisholm resided in Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Onta. Joseph Chisholm married Elizabeth, Jane Greives, Margaret Grieve, and had children including Ann Chisholm, Aron Chisholm, Elizabeth Sarah Chisholm, Euphemia Pheme Chisholm, George Chisholm, George Wallace Chisholm, James Alexander Chisholm, James Chisholm, John Chisholm, John Donald Chisholm Sr, Joseph Chisholm, Margaret Jane Chisholm, Mary Fernie Chisholm, Mary R Chisholm, Maud Chisholm, Maude Henry, Robert Arthur Edwin Chisholm, Robert Chisholm, Sarah Elizabeth Chisholm, Thomas Chisholm, William Chisholm. Joseph Chisholm passed away in 1898 in Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Chisholm began in 1811 in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland.
  • In 1850, Joseph Chisholm established residence.
  • In 1852, Joseph Chisholm resided in Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Onta.
  • Joseph Chisholm married Elizabeth, Jane Greives, Margaret Grieve, and had children including Ann Chisholm, Aron Chisholm, Elizabeth Sarah Chisholm, Euphemia Pheme Chisholm, George Chisholm, George Wallace Chisholm, James Alexander Chisholm, James Chisholm, John Chisholm, John Donald Chisholm Sr, Joseph Chisholm, Margaret Jane Chisholm, Mary Fernie Chisholm, Mary R Chisholm, Maud Chisholm, Maude Henry, Robert Arthur Edwin Chisholm, Robert Chisholm, Sarah Elizabeth Chisholm, Thomas Chisholm, William Chisholm.
  • Joseph Chisholm passed away in 1898 in Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.

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Joseph Chisholm's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Chisholm
1811–1898
Birth Place: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Parents
JOSEPH Chisholm
1780–1855
Jedburg, Roxburg, Scotland
Janet Chisholm
1784–1863
Jedburg, Roxburgh, Scotland
Grandparents
George Chisholm
1750–1833
Leith Midlothian, Scotland
Catharine Macpherson
1750–
Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland
George Chisholm
1750–1833
Leith Midlothian, Scotland
Catharine Macpherson
1750–
Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John CHISHOLM
1725–1808
Jean Seton
1729–1808
John CHISHOLM
1725–1808
Jean Seton
1729–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1701–
Marion Sampson*
1707–
John Seton
1680–1760
Margaret Meinzies
1693–1766
John Sr
1701–
Marion Sampson*
1707–
John Seton
1680–1760
Margaret Meinzies
1693–1766

Joseph Chisholm's Descendants

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Joseph Chisholm (27 March 1811–12 MAY 1898) m. Jane Greives (23 JUL 1832–27 MAY 1902) m. Margaret Grieve (1820–1848) m. Elizabeth (–1832)
  1. 1. John (Donald Chisholm) Sr 1873–1947 m. Catherine (M.) Kenny 1874–1953
    1. 1. John (Donald) Chisholm 1917–1974
    2. 2. Madelyn (Helen) Chisholm 1899–1995
    3. 3. Kenneth (John) Chisholm 1907–
    4. 4. Marion (Agnes) Chisholm 1902–1975
    5. 5. Germain (A) Chisholm 1911–1975 m. Olga (W Wahl) Chisholm 1915–1999
      1. 1. Carolelee (Ann) Chisholm 1939–1992
    6. 6. Josephine (Irene) Chisholm 1914–1991
    7. 7. Mariann Chisholm 1894–
    8. 8. Josephine (Catherine) Chisholm 1914–1991
  2. 2. James (Alexander) Chisholm 1868–1936
  3. 3. Maud Chisholm 1877–1904
  4. 4. Mary (Fernie) Chisholm 1868–1934
  5. 5. Euphemia (Pheme) Chisholm 1863–1916 m. William Clark 1866–1916 m. John Clark 1862–1935
    1. 1. Albert Clark 1893–
    2. 2. Lilian Clark 1895–
    3. 3. Vera (F S) Clark 1900–
    4. 4. Martha (Rubena May) Clarke 1896–1974
    5. 5. Albert Clark 1893–1979 m. Beatrice Townson 1903–1998 m. Beatrice Townson 1903–1998
      1. 1. George (Camden) Clark 1926–2010 m. Eileen (Margaret) Eger 1925–
      2. 2. Albert (Lawrence) Clark 1922–1969
      3. 3. Marguerite (Evelyn) Clark 1927–1954
    6. 6. Lillian (May) Clark 1895–1982 m. William (M) Born 1895– m. Alfred Blackhall 1896–1947
      1. 1. Alfred (W) Blackhall 1917– m. Anna (M.) Mayer 1918–
        1. 1. Robert (Albert) Blackhall 1939–2003
    7. 7. Vera (F S) Clark 1900–
    8. 8. Martha (Rubena May) Clarke 1896–1974
    9. 9. Charles Clark 1891–1894
    10. 10. Frederick ((Fred)) Clark 1886–1932
    11. 11. Ernest (James (Ern)) Clark 1883–1975
    12. 12. Frances (Hannah) Clark 1884–1972
    13. 13. Emily Clark 1891–1974
  6. 6. William Chisholm 1854–1928
  7. 7. Robert Chisholm 1874–1903
  8. 8. George Chisholm 1861–1936
  9. 9. James Chisholm 1870–1938
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Sarah) Chisholm 1859–1916
  11. 11. Aron Chisholm 1863–1881
  12. 12. George (Wallace) Chisholm 1854–1921 m. Effie (Jane) Smith 1868–1937 m. Ellie (Jane) Chisholm 1868–
    1. 1. William (Alexander) Chisholm 1888–1917
    2. 2. Myrtle (Irene) Chisholm 1889–1970 m. Wesley (Warren) Champ 1886–1943
      1. 1. William (Alexander) Champ 1920–1995
      2. 2. Robert (Stewart) Champ 1923–
      3. 3. Warren (Chisholm) Champ 1927–
      4. 4. George (Barry) Champ 1931–
      5. 5. Barbara (Joan) Champ 1932–1976
      6. 6. Elizabeth Champ 1924–
    3. 3. Eva (Maud) Chisholm 1892–1923
    4. 4. Gertrude (Arabella) Chisholm 1905–1952
    5. 5. Gertrude (Arabella) Chisholm 1905–
  13. 13. Mary (R) Chisholm 1865–1865
  14. 14. James (Alexander) Chisholm 1868–1936
  15. 15. Sarah (Elizabeth) Chisholm 1858–
  16. 16. Margaret (Jane) Chisholm 1857–1832 m. Robert (John) Gilliland 1860–1907
    1. 1. Kay Gilliland 1897–1897
    2. 2. Ethel Gilliland 1888–
    3. 3. Arthur Gilliland 1888–
    4. 4. Frederick Gilliland 1883–1918 m. Eva (B) Gilliland 1890–1969
      1. 1. Elsie (Florence) Gilliland 1916–1920
      2. 2. Kathleen (May) Gilliland 1910–1939 m. Fred Snyder 1906–
        1. 1. Baby Schroeder 1939–1939
        2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Schroeder 1931–1999 m. Myrle (Edward "Ed") Carroll 1929–1990 m. Thomas (Allen) Traweek 1929–1993
        3. 3. Harold (William) Schroeder 1933–1995
      3. 3. Grace (Walker) Woodsom 1913–1990
      4. 4. Harold (E) Walker 1914–1978 m. Beverly (Marie) Buell 1921–2004
        1. 1. Fred (Earl) Walker 1942–2004
      5. 5. Doris Graham 1918–1949 m. Elliott (Scott) Graham 1910–1980
      6. 6. John (M) Walker 1906–1968 m. Bernadine Walker 1915–
      7. 7. James (Lewis) Walker 1908–1989 m. Florence Guilbeault 1914–
        1. 1. James (Walker) Jr 1935–1994
      8. 8. Irene (Margarit Elizabeth) Gilliland 1911–1980 m. James (Frances) Weinmann 1907–1989
        1. 1. James (Frances) Weinmann 1930–1999 m. Frances (Arvella) BURNHAM 1935–1997
        2. 2. Allen (B) Weinmann 1948–1948
    5. 5. Mabel (M) Gilliland 1884–1950 m. Alexander (Cameron (Cam)) McArthur 1880–1954
      1. 1. Alexander (Clifford) McArthur 1912–1989
      2. 2. John ((Jack) Duncan) McArthur 1927–1989 m. Elizabeth (Louise) Harland 1927–2005
        1. 1. Michael (John) McArthur 1950–1951
        2. 2. Charlotte McArthur 1850–1924 m. Joseph Slater 1839–1914
      3. 3. Margaret (Jean) McArthur 1919–2018
    6. 6. Arthur Gilliland 1886–1941 m. Anna (M) Gilliland 1890–
      1. 1. Margaret ((Marnie)) Gilliland 1922–
      2. 2. Edna (May) Gilliland 1912–1914
    7. 7. Kay Gilliland 1897–1971
    8. 8. Ethel Gilliland 1888–1970 m. Christopher (B) Gaunce 1888–1976
      1. 1. Erma Gaunce 1919–
      2. 2. Erma (Ella) Gaunce 1915–1996 m. James (Taylor) Bishop 1912–1990
      3. 3. Frank Gaunce 1916–1952
      4. 4. Gail Gaunce 1919–
  17. 17. Thomas Chisholm 1850–1923 m. Jane English 1851–1885 m. Mary (Jane) Crozier 1856–1926
    1. 1. Annie (May) Chisholm 1885–1963 m. Jonathan Brown 1881–1953
      1. 1. Winnifred (Prudence) Brown 1910–1964
      2. 2. Ada (Mae) Brown 1908–1982
      3. 3. Kelvin (George) Brown 1929–2001
      4. 4. Carl (Edward) Brown 1918–1980
      5. 5. Vernetta (Vernice) Brown 1920–1997
      6. 6. Carl (Edward) Brown 1918–1953
      7. 7. Vernite (Flynn) Brown –1998
      8. 8. Talbert (Owen) Brown 1926–2006
      9. 9. Marita (Benice) Brown 1920–
      10. 10. Marita (Benice) Brown 1920–
    2. 2. Margaret Chisholm 1881–
    3. 3. David Chisholm 1890–1891
    4. 4. Alice Chisholm 1893–1911
    5. 5. John (Walter) Chisholm 1892–
    6. 6. James (F) Chisholm 1896–
    7. 7. Margaret Chisholm 1900–
    8. 8. Jalen Chisholm 1903–1977 m. William (Arthur) Reoch 1900–1984
      1. 1. Allan (Arthur) Reoch 1939–2001
    9. 9. Annie (May) Chisholm 1885–1963 m. Jonathan Brown 1881–1953
      1. 1. Ada (May) Brown 1908–1982 m. Wilbert (George) Bowron 1910–
      2. 2. Mae (Winifred Prudence) Brown 1910–1964 m. Francis (Harold (1903-1964)) Bowron 1903–1964
      3. 3. Carl (Edward) Brown 1918–1980
      4. 4. Vernetta (Vernice) Brown 1920–1997
      5. 5. Kelvin (George) Brown 1929–2001
      6. 6. Talbert (Owen) Brown 1926–2006
      7. 7. Marita (Bernice) Brown 1920–
      8. 8. Vernita ((Flynn)) Brown –1998
      9. 9. Marita (Bernice) Brown 1920–
    10. 10. Margaret Chisholm 1881–1906
    11. 11. John (Walter) Chisholm 1892–
    12. 12. James (F.) Chisholm 1896–
    13. 13. Margert (C) Chisholm 1900–
    14. 14. David Chisholm 1890–1891
    15. 15. Alice Chisholm 1893–1911
    16. 16. Mary (Aileen) Chisholm 1902–1977
    17. 17. James (F.) Chisholm 1896–
    18. 18. Margert (C) Chisholm 1900–
  18. 18. Robert Chisholm 1874–1903 m. Eva (K) Chisholm 1872–
    1. 1. Alice (M) Chisholm 1899–
    2. 2. Eva (E T) Chisholm 1901–
  19. 19. Maud Chisholm 1877–1912
  20. 20. Mary (Fernie) Chisholm 1868–1934
  21. 21. James (Alexander) Chisholm 1868–1936 m. Sarah (Ann) Whaling 1874–1952
    1. 1. William (J. (Willie)) Chisholm 1897–1938
    2. 2. James (Alex) Chisholm 1898–1975 m. Angelina Justina 1898–1975
    3. 3. Hugh (Joseph) Chisholm 1895–1975
    4. 4. Josephine Chisholm 1902–1989 m. William Meyer 1890–1982
    5. 5. John (Reginald) Chisholm 1896–1938 m. Elizabeth ("Inez") Mccabe 1898–
    6. 6. William Chisholm 1897–
    7. 7. Vera Chisholm 1901–
    8. 8. William (Carlton) Chisholm 1900–
  22. 22. Mary (R) Chisholm 1865–1865
  23. 23. William Chisholm 1854–1928
  24. 24. Sarah (Elizabeth) Chisholm 1864–1916
  25. 25. John Chisholm 1872–1947
  26. 26. Mary (R) Chisholm 1865–1865
  27. 27. Mary (Fernie) Chisholm 1868–1934
  28. 28. Sarah (Elizabeth) Chisholm 1864–1916
  29. 29. George Chisholm 1861–1936
  30. 30. Mary (R) Chisholm 1867–1865
  31. 31. Ann Chisholm 1863–1881
  32. 32. Maude Henry 1877–1912
  33. 33. Robert Chisholm –1903
  34. 34. Aron Chisholm 1863–1881
  35. 35. Sarah (Elizabeth) Chisholm 1856–1916
  36. 36. Mary (R) Chisholm 1867–1865
  37. 37. James Chisholm 1870–1938
  38. 38. Joseph Chisholm 1841–1895 m. Christina Mitchell 1855– m. Christina IRWIN 1854–1915

Joseph Chisholm's Timeline

8 Records

1811
27 March 1811
Birth of Joseph Chisholm in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland
1850
1850
Age 39
Joseph Chisholm resided here
None
1852
1852
Age 41
Joseph Chisholm resided here in Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1861
1861
Age 50
Joseph Chisholm resided here in Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West, Canada
Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 60
Joseph Chisholm resided here in Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 70
Joseph Chisholm resided here in Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 80
Joseph Chisholm resided here in Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
1898
12 MAY 1898
Age 87
Death of Joseph Chisholm in Division St., Hulls Corners, Cobourg, Northumberland Cty, Ont.
Division St., Hulls Corners, Cobourg, Northumberland Cty, Ont.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 March 1811
    Event Place: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "dedalling" created by "dedalling1933"
    [2] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11740; Page: 33; Line: 16
    [3] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: T-6357; Family No: 243
    [4] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1055-1056
    [5] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: C_13240; Page: 51; Family No: 232
    [6] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: C-9983; Page: 83; Family No: 305
    [7] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871
    [8] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 88
    [9] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [10] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: , Yetholm, Roxburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11740; Page: 33; Line: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1055-1056

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: C-9983; Page: 83; Family No: 305
    [2] Canada, City and Area Directories
    [3] Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: C_13240; Page: 51; Family No: 232

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: T-6357; Family No: 243

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Northumberland West
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1898
    Event Place: Division St., Hulls Corners, Cobourg, Northumberland Cty, Ont.
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS935; Reel: 88
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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