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William James Gilliland 1866–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 4, 1866

Birth Location: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: June 23, 1942

Death Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Father: James Gilliland

Mother: Ann Clancy

Spouse(s): Theresa McGregor, Tressie McGregor

Children(s): Thomas Gilliland, Henry Gilliland, Effie Gilliland, Tressie Gilliland, Claira Gilliland, Mabel Gilliland, Ethel Gilliland, Maggie Gilliland, Helen Gilleland

In 1866, William James Gilliland entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Gilliland And Ann Clancy. In 1901, William James Gilliland resided in Carievale, Assiniboia (eastest), The Territories,. In 1906, William James Gilliland resided in Townships 1, 2, 3 in range 31 west of the 1st M, A. William James Gilliland married Theresa Mcgregor, Tressie Mcgregor, and had children including Claira Gladys Claire Gilliland, Effie May Gilliland, Ethel Marjorie Marjorie Gilliland, Helen E Gilleland, Henry Cecil Harry Gilliland, Mabel Eliza Gilliland, Maggie Gilliland, Thomas Gordon Gordon Gilliland, Tressie Irene Gilliland. William James Gilliland/ passed away in 1942 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1866, William James Gilliland entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Gilliland And Ann Clancy.
  • In 1901, William James Gilliland resided in Carievale, Assiniboia (east/est), The Territories,.
  • In 1906, William James Gilliland resided in Townships 1, 2, 3 in range 31 west of the 1st M, A.
  • William James Gilliland married Theresa Mcgregor, Tressie Mcgregor, and had children including Claira Gladys Claire Gilliland, Effie May Gilliland, Ethel Marjorie Marjorie Gilliland, Helen E Gilleland, Henry Cecil Harry Gilliland, Mabel Eliza Gilliland, Maggie Gilliland, Thomas Gordon Gordon Gilliland, Tressie Irene Gilliland.
  • William James Gilliland passed away in 1942 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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William Gilliland's Ancestors

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William Gilliland
1866–1942
Birth Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
James Gilliland
1817–1886
Clare, Ireland
Ann Clancy
1834–1927
County Clair, Ireland
Grandparents
JOHN (James) Gilliland
1800–1827
Ireland
Ann Clancy
1834–1927
County Clare, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilliland
1750–1831
Mary Polk
1750–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alex Gillilard
1720–1790
Jane Edmonson
1725–1790
William Polk
1739–1753
Hannah Henthorn
1731–1770

William Gilliland's Descendants

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William (James) Gilliland (December 4, 1866–June 23, 1942) m. Theresa McGregor (July 25, 1876–March 7, 1964) m. Tressie McGregor (1876–)
  1. 1. Thomas (Gordon (Gordon)) Gilliland 1904–1969 m. Doreen (Mary) Price 1908–1995
  2. 2. Henry (Cecil (Harry)) Gilliland 1899–1975 m. Katharine (Virginia) Lee 1909–1993
  3. 3. Effie (May) Gilliland 1901–1978
  4. 4. Tressie (Irene) Gilliland 1906–2005
  5. 5. Claira (Gladys (Claire)) Gilliland 1908–1980
  6. 6. Mabel (Eliza) Gilliland 1910–1971
  7. 7. Ethel (Marjorie (Marjorie)) Gilliland 1914–1932
  8. 8. Maggie Gilliland 1882–
  9. 9. Helen (E) Gilleland 1919–

William Gilliland's Timeline

5 Records

1866
December 4, 1866
Birth of William James Gilliland in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 35
William James Gilliland resided here in Carievale, Assiniboia (east/est), The Territories, Canada
Carievale, Assiniboia (east/est), The Territories, Canada
1906
1906
Age 40
William James Gilliland resided here in Townships 1, 2, 3 in range 31 west of the 1st M, Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan, Canada
Townships 1, 2, 3 in range 31 west of the 1st M, Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 55
William James Gilliland resided here in Victoria, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada
1942
June 23, 1942
Age 76
Death of William James Gilliland in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 4, 1866
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Carievale, Assiniboia (eastest), The Territories; Page: 7; Family No: 76
    [2] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 2, Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan; Page: 9; Family No: 76
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 20; Census Place: Wards 3 and 4, Victoria (City), British Columbia; Page Number: 26

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Carievale, Assiniboia (eastest), The Territories, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Carievale, Assiniboia (east/est), The Territories; Page: 7; Family No: 76

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Townships 1, 2, 3 in range 31 west of the 1st M, Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 2, Assiniboia East, Saskatchewan; Page: 9; Family No: 76

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Victoria, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 20; Census Place: Wards 3 and 4, Victoria (City), British Columbia; Page Number: 26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 23, 1942
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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