YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert Cameron Gilchrist 1898–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3.10.1898

Birth Location: Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 10 Jun 1970

Death Location: Los Angeles, California

Father: James Gilchrist

Mother: Margaret Rogerson

Spouse(s): Josephine Dawson

Children(s): Donald Gilcrist, Robert Gilchrist, James Gilchrist

The story of Robert Cameron Gilchrist began in 1898 in Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1901, Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided in Glasgow Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Robert Cameron Gilchrist married Josephine Violet Dawson, and had children including Donald Dawson Gilcrist, James A Gilchrist, Robert Gilchrist. Robert Cameron Gilchrist passed away in 1970 in Los Angeles, California.

Find more search results for Robert Gilchrist
RG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Robert Cameron Gilchrist began in 1898 in Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided in Glasgow Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Robert Cameron Gilchrist married Josephine Violet Dawson, and had children including Donald Dawson Gilcrist, James A Gilchrist, Robert Gilchrist.
  • Robert Cameron Gilchrist passed away in 1970 in Los Angeles, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Gilchrist
1866–1942
Birth Location: Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
JG
Margaret Rogerson
1871–1951
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
MR

Spouses(s)

Josephine Dawson
1900–1966
Birth Location: Little Falls, Morrison MN
JD

Children(s)

Donald Gilcrist
1931–2007
Birth Location: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
DG
Robert Gilchrist
1922–1989
Birth Location: Minnesota
RG
James Gilchrist
1924–1998
Birth Location: Minnesota
JG

Robert Gilchrist's Ancestors

Self
Robert Gilchrist
1898–1970
Birth Place: Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
James Gilchrist
1866–1942
Old Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Margaret (F) Rogerson
1871–1951
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Gilchrist
1840–1892
Ireland
Hannah Galloway
1836–1897
Ahoghill, Antrim, Ireland
Thomas Rogerson
1828–
Glasgow, Lanark
Catherine Cameron
1831–
Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire
Great-Grandparents
Michael Gilchrist
1810–
Mary Dolan
1815–
Martha Graham
1801–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bernard Gilchrist
1770–
Ellen Farrell
1770–
Dolan
1790–
Hugh Graham
1780–
Ann Aitken
1780–

Robert Gilchrist's Descendants

1.
RG
Robert (Cameron) Gilchrist (3.10.1898–10 Jun 1970) m. Josephine (Violet) Dawson (1900–1966)
  1. 1. Donald (Dawson) Gilcrist 1931–2007
  2. 2. Robert Gilchrist 1922–1989
  3. 3. James (A) Gilchrist 1924–1998

Robert Gilchrist's Timeline

8 Records

1898
3.10.1898
Birth of Robert Cameron Gilchrist in Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 3
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Glasgow Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1911
1911
Age 13
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Winnipeg City, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg City, Manitoba, Canada
1916
abt 1916
Age 18
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Engineers Corp Ontario
Engineers Corp Ontario
1920
1920
Age 22
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 42
Robert Cameron Gilchrist resided here in Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1970
10 Jun 1970
Age 72
Death of Robert Cameron Gilchrist in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3.10.1898
    Event Place: Dennistoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census
    [2] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1561; Image: 606
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Glasgow Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1903
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Winnipeg City, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Event Place: Engineers Corp Ontario
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1919
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1561; Image: 606

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1561; Image: 606

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Assembly District 63, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1970
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
Find more search results for Robert Gilchrist

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE