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William Gillespie 1811–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 September 1811

Birth Location: Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio

Death Date: 17 Dec 1843

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

Father: John Gillespie

Mother: Sarah McClellan

Spouse(s): Catharine Coffing

Children(s): William Gillespie, Sarah Gillespie, John Gillespie, Catherine Gillespie, Elizabeth Gillespie, Mary Gillespie

In 1811, William Gillespie entered the world in Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio, born to John M Gillespie And Sarah J Mcclellan. In 1840, William Gillespie resided in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA. William Gillespie married Catharine Coffing, and had children including Catherine Gillespie, Elizabeth A Gillespie, John M Gillespie, Mary Jane Gillespie, Sarah Ann Gillespie, William H Gillespie. William Gillespie passed away in 1843 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1811, William Gillespie entered the world in Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio, born to John M Gillespie And Sarah J Mcclellan.
  • In 1840, William Gillespie resided in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA.
  • William Gillespie married Catharine Coffing, and had children including Catherine Gillespie, Elizabeth A Gillespie, John M Gillespie, Mary Jane Gillespie, Sarah Ann Gillespie, William H Gillespie.
  • William Gillespie passed away in 1843 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gillespie's Ancestors

Self
William Gillespie
1811–1843
Birth Place: Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
Parents
John M Gillespie
1779–1836
Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sarah (J) McClellan
1791–1868
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
George (Gillespie) Sr
1740–1820
Antrim County, Northern Ireland
Jane Allen
1739–1814
Alloa, Clackmannon, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Gillespie
1700–1769
Ester Taylor
1722–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James I
1670–1700
Elizabeth Riddle
1669–

William Gillespie's Descendants

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William Gillespie (30 September 1811–17 Dec 1843) m. Catharine Coffing (9 Sep 1814–26 Jul 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
        1. 1. Irene (Minnie Seidel) Fair 1923–2013
        2. 2. Kenneth (Frederick) Seidel 1929–2000 m. Hannah Miller 1935–2009
        3. 3. Charles (Ray) Seidel 1934–1981
        4. 4. Herman (Richard) Seidel 1925–1925
      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

William Gillespie's Timeline

5 Records

1811
30 September 1811
Birth of William Gillespie in Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
1840
1840
Age 29
William Gillespie resided here in Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
1843
17 Dec 1843
Age 32
Death of William Gillespie in Turtle Creek Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
Turtle Creek Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
1844
Abt 1844
Age 33
William Gillespie resided here in Warren County, Ohio
Warren County, Ohio
1844
28 Feb 1844
Age 33
William Gillespie - Probate in Warren, Ohio, USA
Warren, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 September 1811
    Event Place: Franklin Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Franklin, Warren, Ohio; Roll: 431; Page: 91; Family History Library Film: 0020178

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1844
    Event Place: Warren County, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records 1803-1931; Will Index 1804-1895; Probate Place: Warren, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1843
    Event Place: Turtle Creek Twp., Warren Co., Ohio
    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 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1844
    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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