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Joseph Alexander Gilliland 1878–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 18, 1878

Birth Location: Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario

Death Date: October 22, 1930

Death Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Father: David Gilliland

Mother: Mary Boyd

Spouse(s): Lena Sexsmith

Children(s): Lydia Gilliland

In 1878, Joseph Alexander Gilliland entered the world in Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario, born to David Gilliland And Mary Jennie Boyd. In 1891, Joseph Alexander Gilliland resided in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada. Joseph Alexander Gilliland married Lena Dell Sexsmith, and had children including Harry Gilliland, Lydia Mary Gilliland, Tressie Gilliland. Joseph Alexander Gilliland passed away in 1930 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Joseph Alexander Gilliland entered the world in Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario, born to David Gilliland And Mary Jennie Boyd.
  • In 1891, Joseph Alexander Gilliland resided in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada.
  • Joseph Alexander Gilliland married Lena Dell Sexsmith, and had children including Harry Gilliland, Lydia Mary Gilliland, Tressie Gilliland.
  • Joseph Alexander Gilliland passed away in 1930 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

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Joseph Gilliland's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Gilliland
1878–1930
Birth Place: Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario
Parents
David Gilliland
1851–1909
Sarnia Twp, Lambton Dist, Ontario, Canada
Mary ((Jennie)) Boyd
1861–1892
Ontario
Grandparents
John Gilliland
1815–1882
County Monaghan, Ireland
Marjory ((Margaret)) Gibson
1819–1890
Presbyterian, Boardmills, Down, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Gilliland
1800–1827
Ann Clancy
1834–1927
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilliland
1750–1831
Mary Polk
1750–1824

Joseph Gilliland's Descendants

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Joseph (Alexander) Gilliland (April 18, 1878–October 22, 1930) m. Lena (Dell) Sexsmith (24 Oct 1883–29 May 1962)
  1. 1. Lydia (Mary) Gilliland 1921–1995

Joseph Gilliland's Timeline

5 Records

1878
18 Apr 1878
Birth of Joseph Alexander Gilliland in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1878
April 18, 1878
Birth of Joseph Alexander Gilliland in Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario
Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario
1891
1891
Age 13
Joseph Alexander Gilliland resided here in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
1930
22 Oct 1930
Age 52
Death of Joseph Alexander Gilliland in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1930
October 22, 1930
Age 52
Death of Joseph Alexander Gilliland in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1878
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario; Roll: T-6348; Family No: 120

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 18, 1878
    Event Place: Sarnia District, Lambton Co., Ontario

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario; Roll: T-6348; Family No: 120

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1930
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 22, 1930
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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