YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

William Gilchrist 1717 – 1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1771

Death Location: Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Father: John 111

Mother: Jean Aiken

Spouse(s): Janet Scott

Children(s): Alexander Gilchrist

In 1717, William Gilchrist entered the world in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to John Gordon Gilchrist 111 and Jean Aiken. William Gilchrist married Janet Scott, and had children including Alexander Gilchrist. William Gilchrist passed away in 1771 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for William Gilchrist
WG

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:
N/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

  • In 1717, William Gilchrist entered the world in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to John Gordon Gilchrist 111 and Jean Aiken.
  • William Gilchrist married Janet Scott, and had children including Alexander Gilchrist.
  • William Gilchrist passed away in 1771 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gilchrist's Ancestors

Self
William Gilchrist
1717 – 1771
Birth Place: Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Parents
John Gordon Gilchrist 111
1680 – 1720
Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jean Aiken
1682 – 1725
Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Gilchrist's Descendants

1.
WG
William Gilchrist (1717 – 1771) m. Janet Scott (30 Jul 1721 – )
  1. 1. Alexander Gilchrist (1 Jul 1764 – 23 Mar 1831)
    1. 1. Alexander Gilchrist (10 Jun 1802 – 21 Nov 1863) m. Janet Mitchell (22 Feb 1809 – Bef. 21 Nov 1863)
      1. 1. John Gilchrist (9 June 1838 – 22 Oct 1906) m. Catherine Thomson (1843 – 22 Apr 1869)
        1. 1. John Gilchrist (25 Jun 1866 – 6 May 1943) m. Grace McGregor (Abt 1868 – 27 Jun 1956)

William Gilchrist's Timeline

2 Records

1717
1717
Birth of William Gilchrist in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland
1771
1771
Age 54
Death of William Gilchrist in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland

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