George Gillespie1

#13865, (circa 1852-1928)
FatherRobert Gillespie2 (c 1806-1887)
MotherElizabeth Martin (22 Jun 1814-26 Mar 1904)
ChartsAylott Family - descendants
Brett Family - descendants
Darby Family - descendants
Descendents of Richard Darby
Last Edited30 Dec 2021
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George was born circa 1852 at Wolfe Island, Ontario.3,2 He was the son of Robert Gillespie and Elizabeth Martin.2

He married Frances Amelia Coxall, daughter of Laurence John Coxall and Amelia Darby, in a Church of England ceremony at Trinity Church on Tuesday, 2 December 1873 at Wolfe Island, Ontario.. George and Frances went on to have nine known children together.3,4,1 George Gillespie was a farmer circa 1875.2

He was recorded as head of household in the 1881 census with Frances Amelia Coxall as his spouse at Wolfe Island, Ontario. He was recorded as being 29 years old, and also living with four of his children and his mother-in-law.5 George Gillespie was a farmer.5

He was recorded as head of household in the 1891 census with Frances Amelia Coxall as his spouse at Wolfe Island, Ontario. His age was recorded as 39 years old. Also living inthe house were eight of their children aged from just a few months old to sixteen years.6 George Gillespie was a farmer.6

He was recorded as head of household in the 1901 census with Frances Amelia Coxall as his spouse at Wolfe Island, Ontario. Also living in the house were five of their children aged 9 to twenty one and his elderly mother-in-law.7 George Gillespie was a farmer.7

George died in 1928.2

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
1852BirthWolfe Island, Ontario3,2
2
1873MarriageTrinity Church, in Wolfe Island, Ontario3,4,1
1875Occupation2
1881Census (Canada) 1881Wolfe Island, Ontario5
Occupation5
1891Census (Canada) 1891Wolfe Island, Ontario6
Occupation6
1901Census (Canada) 1901Wolfe Island, Ontario7
Occupation7
1928Death2

Family

Frances Amelia Coxall (1848-22 Oct 1918)
Children

Citations

  1. [S716] E-mails from Brian MacDonald to Tim Hill (e-mail address), 2014- 'ThoseBefore.com - Amelia Darby' - 25 January 2014 09:21.
  2. [S723] The Islands (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…
  3. [S1081] Canada Marriage Certificate, No. 001226 1875.
  4. [S723] The Islands (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/… (for date).
  5. [S726] 1881 Census of Canada for Canada (online image) Year: 1881; Census Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario; Roll: C_13235; Page: 24; Family No: 99.
  6. [S696] 1891 Census of Canada for Canada (online image) Year: 1891; Census Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario; Roll: T-6336; Family No: 13.
  7. [S725] 1891 Census of Canada for Canada (online image) Year: 1901; Census Place: Wolfe Island, Frontenac, Ontario; Page: 1; Family No: 11.