Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

George GILCHRIST

Male 1834 - 1910  (76 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George GILCHRIST was born on 17 Jun 1834 in Pickering Township, York County, Upper Canada, Canada (son of David GILCHRIST and Mary SKINNER); died on 22 Dec 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Dec 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: Scarborough Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Gravestone: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Moved: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; from his birthplace in Scarborough to Yonge Street
    • Moved: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; from Pickering to 26 Thorold Avenue
    • Moved: Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; from Whitby to
    • Moved: Whitby, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; with his family from Whitevale to
    • Reference Number: 26.0
    • Religion: Ontario, Canada; a Baptist later in life
    • Religion: Ontario, Canada; a member of the Presbyterian Church
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113189978
    • _FGRAVE: 113189978
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    • _UID: B024BD00EA4E468EBBE16877AB4A8C039CE5
    • Birth: 17 Jun 1834, Scarborough Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; - according to Isabel Campbell Flint's notes -
    • Residence: Mar 1860, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; on the east side of University Avenue near College Street after his marriage
    • Residence: 8 Mar 1860, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at the time of his marriage
    • Moved: Aft 1860, Whitevale, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; from University Avenue, Toronto, to
    • Occupation: 7 Jul 1861, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; carpenter, at the time that his son, David Gilchrist, was baptized
    • Residence: 7 Jul 1861, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at 169 University Street, at the time that his son, David Gilchrist, was baptized
    • Occupation: 4 Aug 1870, Whitevale, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 30 Sep 1871, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; carpenter, at the time his daughter, Mary Ellen Gilchrist, was born
    • Census: 1881, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada
    • Directory: 1884, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; George was listed as a millwright living at 199 Argyle
    • Directory: 1885, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; George was a millwright living at 199 Argyle
    • Burial plot: 23 Apr 1885, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; George purchased burial plot M, section 39, lot 16 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
    • Residence: 23 Apr 1885, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 179 Argyle Street, according to the Mount Pleasant burial plot record
    • Residence: 26 Oct 1898, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 159 Adelaide Street when his daughter, Mary Ellen Gilchrist, married Benjamin Flint
    • Residence: 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 12 High Park Ave
    • Death: Abt 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 2 or 3 days before Christmas, not long after their Golden Wedding
    • Anniversary: 8 Mar 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 50th Anniversary of their marriage
    • Death: 22 Dec 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; of a heart attack
    • Occupation: 22 Dec 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; owner of a planing mill
    • Residence: 22 Dec 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 26 Thorold Avenue at the time of his death
    • Burial: 24 Dec 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; aged 76 years, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
    • Death: 24 Dec 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; of angina pectaris, as a result of arterio sclerosis, which he had for years, according to his physician, Dr. A. E. Morgan of 817 Lansdowne Avenue

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Arless Flint recorded that George was born in Scarborough.

    Gravestone:
    The inscription of the Gilchrist gravestone at lot 16, section 39 of Plot M in Mount Pleasant Cemetery reads "In Loving Memory of George Gilchrist died Dec 22, 1910 aged 76 years and his beloved wife Isabel Gilchrist died April 29, 1931 aged 93 years. George beloved son of George and Isabel Gilchrist died Dec 23, 1884 aged 20 years and 6 mos."

    Religion:
    [Was this in Scarborough?]

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    FHL microfilm # 2,230,934. NAC microfilm # C-9972. St. James Ward, Toronto, district 47, sub B, division 5, page 14. I have a photocopy of this but I need the microfilm #, and to see if there is an address or description of the enumeration district

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    Directory of Cemeteries - The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto. 1989. R 929.571354 DIR at Calgary Public Library. Has this been updated?

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    email Bill Richards in Kenora about Gilchrist family

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    find them

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    FHL microfilm # 1,375,880. Photocopy entry of George Gilchrist and family on microfilm # 1,375,880 (NAC microfilm # C-13244) Pickering, Ontario South, district 132, sub district A, divisiion 1, page 21, family 106.

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    Assessment rolls for Pickering Township, Ontario County. Ontario Archives F1864. Ref: Helen Alves, article " Using Assessment rolls to Research a Family Business", Kindred Spirits, Whitby-Oshawa Branch, OGS, Volume XXI, No. 1, Winter 2002, pages 6, 7, and 9.

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    Photocopy entry of George Gilchrist and family on microfilm # 1,375,880 (NAC microfilm # C-13244) Pickering, Ontario South, district 132, sub district A, divisiion 1, page 21, family 106.

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    Were the Gilchrists affiliated with the Thomson family of Scarborough?Book: 929.27 at OGS library "Thomson Family of Scarborough"

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    George GILCHRIST died December 22, 1910 in Toronto. York County surrogate court index

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    dates and addresses in Pickering and Whitby.

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    Baptist Churches in Toronto, Pickering and Whitby

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    Marriage in March 1860. Was it in Globe? Check on-line database.

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    FHL microfilm # 1,843,580 (T-6498) East 117 a1-b29. Or # 1,843,581 (T-6499) East 117 b30-c. York County. NAC microfilm # Wendy's copy is not clear enough. They are # 107 [117?]. George Gilchirst, Isabel, Harry, james and Jamie? Winstone.

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    dates and addresses in Toronto

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    M sc 39, lt 16. Number [general number?] 26976. He was buried in Mount Pleasant December 24, 1910. Find burial record and plot card.

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    Ontario County - marriage registers AO MS-248 volume 45 - reels 11 and 12

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    Is A00405 on Legacy? From Wendy Thompson.

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    Image from Ancestry accessed 2017 May 18. Reg # 006477/10 Toronto, York County. Archives of Ontario MS935; Reel: 151 and MS940; Reel: 7.

    Occupation:
    He was a partner with Mr. Coxworth in a business called 'Gilchrist & Coxworth'. They advertised that they had "added undertaking to their other kind of manufactures and furnish to those who desire it a beautiful hearse - well plumed at reasonable rates".

    Census:
    There is a George Gilchrist, aged 36, born in Ontario, religion BA, ethnic origin Scotch, occupation carpenter recorded in St. James Ward, District 47, Subdistrict B, Division 5, page 14.

    Census:
    George was enumerated as age 46, a builder, Scottish origin, born in Ontario, Baptist, and living with his wife, Isabella Gilchrist.

    Burial plot:
    His son, George Gilchrist, had died in the preceeding December, and was the first interment in the plot.

    Residence:
    His sister lived with him. [Was it Ruth or Helen?]

    Anniversary:
    The family party was held at 26 Thorold Street (now Indian Trail).

    Burial:
    His burial plot was plot M, section 39, lot 16. The burial number was 26976.

    George married I. CAMPBELL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. D. GILCHRIST
    2. J.C. GILCHRIST
    3. George Dod GILCHRIST was born on 12 Jun 1864 in Canada West, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1884 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Dec 1884 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. W.A. GILCHRIST
    5. Freddy GILCHRIST was born on 6 Nov 1869 in Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jan 1872 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Jan 1872 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. M.E. GILCHRIST
    7. E. GILCHRIST
    8. J.T. GILCHRIST

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David GILCHRIST was born on 16 Sep 1806 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 16 Sep 1806 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (son of George GILCHRIST and Christian HONEYMAN); died on 26 Mar 1880 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Mar 1880 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 52.0
    • Will: Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; registered as BG 47 (or GB 47) No. 1314
    • _FSLINK: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=KN42-66Q
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    • _UID: 9623B575124B40408C6E46C6402C58B842E5
    • Birth: 1806, Fife, Scotland; according to his age of 74 years old at death on March 26, 1880, in
    • Baptism: 16 Sep 1806, Largo, Fife, Scotland; son of George Gilchrist and Christian Honeyman, at Hilles [Hillhouse?]
    • Residence: 28 May 1830, Fife, Scotland; at the time of his marriage
    • Emigration: 1832, Fife, Scotland; to Canada
    • Occupation: Abt 1832, Fife, Scotland; baker before his emigration
    • Emigration: 17 May 1832, Largo, Fife, Scotland; to Canada, after leasing his home and business, as of
    • Directory: Abt 1837, Pickering Township, York County, Upper Canada, Canada
    • Residence: 1837, Pickering Township, York County, Upper Canada, Canada
    • Land: 12 Jul 1845, Pickering Township, York County, Canada West, Canada
    • Directory: 1846, Pickering Township, York County, Canada West, Canada
    • Directory: 1850, Pickering Township, York County, Canada West, Canada
    • Occupation: 25 Mar 1880, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; as a yeoman at the time of his death
    • Death: 26 Mar 1880, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; aged "73 years, 6 months, and 16 days"
    • Gravestone: 26 Mar 1880, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Church Cemetery
    • Burial: 28 Mar 1880, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Cemetery, Cherrywood

    Notes:

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    FHL microfilm # 1376304. 1845. Ontario Land Index fiche says Pickering Township, concession 2, NW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of lot 27.
    Reference: ID 5, 1845 07 12, type S, CL Deed no 01, R.G. series C1113, reference volume 002, page 013.
    Reference: ID 5, 1850 12 19, type S, CL Deed no 01, R.G. series C1113, reference volume 002, page 295.

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    See Fifeshire file folder

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    Ontario Archives F1864. Ref: Helen Alves, article " Using Assessment rolls to Research a Family Business", Kindred Spirits, Whitby-Oshawa Branch, OGS, Volume XXI, No. 1, Winter 2002, pages 6, 7, and 9.

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    article on Pickering Township in The York Pioneer, Volume 89, 1994.
    Try libraries. Likely copies at OGS Library, Toronto.

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    "The Story of Dunbarton-Fairport United Church and Erskine Presbyterian". This book was sold by Toronto Branch OGS in 1987. Try libraries or OGS Library. Ref: Toronto Tree, Toronto Branch, OGS, Vol. 18, No. 5, May 1987, page 55

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    David GILCHRIST died March 26, 1880. Pickering, # 1314, 1880. Ontario County. GB 47 or BG 47? Film # 0, 848,318 Probate papers 1314-1436 (1880-1881).

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    article listing the newspapers from the Region of Durham and their dates and name changes. Kindred Spirits, Whitby/Oshawa Branch, Fall 1995. Ref: Toronto Tree, Toronto Branch, OGS, Vol. 27, Issue 2, March/April 1996, page 18

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    THE GREAT MIGRATION: the Atlantic crossing by sailing-ship since 1770. Edwin C. Guillet. 7th floor Library Tower. Online catalogue May 19, 2004. Referenced in book "Index of passengers who Emigrated to Canada between 1817 and 1849".

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    Buy or find. From Shenrone Enterprises: COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF THE COUNTY OF YORK, ONTARIO. Reprint in 2 volumes of the 1907 publication. Published in 1999. Ibico bound. Price: $50.00. Available from Shenrone Enterprises, 38 Springhome Road, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 2W8. Telephone: 705-728-7147. E-mail: sherone@cois.on.ca. Ref: Newsleaf, OGS, Volume 35, No. 4, November 2005, page 79.

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    Read: 1990 Vol 9 - 1, 2 , 4. 1992 Vol 11 - 1, 2. 2002 Vol 21 - 1, 2, 3.

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    microfilm # 0,349,229 or C-11742. Ontario County, Pickering Township, no. 245, page 271, line 07 agricultural and no. 245, page 253, line 42 family. Ref: OGSPI census

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    microfilm # 0,349,303 or C-1057. Ontario County, Pickering Township, section 7, no. 274, page 112, line 46. Ref: OGSPI census

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    FHL microfilm # 2,230,935. NAC microfilm # C-9973. Ontario County, Pickering Township, 048a2 family 125. Ref: OGSPI census. Wendy's copy is not clear enough.

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    microfilm # 0349229 or C-11742. Ontario County, Pickering Township. Ref: OGSPI census. Other connected or Fife families:
    Cuthbert 245, 31, 13. Greig 245, 35, 41. Lamont 245, 35, 48. Greig 245, 37, 14. Greig 245, 37, 19. Buchan 245, 37, 48. Buchan 245, 39, 1. Greig 245, 269, 19. Lawson 245, 271, 37 agricultural. Stover 245, 271, 41 agricultural. Stover 245, 271, 44 agricultural. Annan 245, 275, 04 agricultural. Annan 245, 169, 43 personal. Thom 245, 275, 6 agricultural.

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    microfilm # 0349303 or C1057. Ontario County, Pickering Township,
    Ref: OGSPI census. Connected and Fife families: Annan, Buchan, Cuthbert, Greig, Lamont, Lawson, Skinner, Somerville, Stover, Thom, White, and others.

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    microfilm # 0349174 or C9973. Ontario County, Pickering Township, Ref: OGSPI census. Connected and Fife families: Annan, Buchan, Cuthbert, Greig, Lamont, Lawson, Skinner, Somerville, Stover, Thom, White.

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    When was David Gilchrist buried? He died on March 26, 1880. Where are Erskine church books? Look for a death notice in a newspaper.

    Birth:
    His gravestone says he was a 'native of Largo, Scotland'.

    Baptism:
    The minister was Reverend James Gardiner.

    Emigration:
    [The year might have been 1833.]

    Emigration:
    His dwelling-house, bakehouse, oven and flour-room in the Kirkton of Largo were advertised as "to be let on lease and entered to immediately" as of May 14, 1832.

    Directory:
    David Gilchrist was listed on concession 2, lot 27.

    Residence:
    David was listed in the directory at lot 27, concession 2, Pickering Township.

    Land:
    Ontario land index fiche lists land as Pickering Township NW 1/4 of lot 27, concession 2. References are ID 5, 1845 07 12, type S, CL Deed No 01, R.G. series C1113, reference volume 002, page 013.
    Also, Pickering Township, SW 1/4 lot 27, concession 2. References ID 5, 1850 12 19, type S, CL Deed No 01, R.G. series C1113, reference volume 002, page 295.


    Directory:
    He was noted on page 39 of "Brown's Toronto City and Home District Directory 1846-47".

    Directory:
    He was noted on page 69 of Rowsell's "City of Toronto and County of York Directory for 1850-51".

    Death:
    The informant of his death was J. R. Taber M.D.

    Gravestone:
    "In memory of David Gilchrist, died Mar. 26th 1880, aged 74 Years. Also his beloved wife Mary Skinner, died Oct 7th 1882, aged 73 years. Natives of Largo, Fifeshire, Scotand."

    David married Mary SKINNER on 28 May 1830 in Fife, Scotland. Mary (daughter of David SKINNER and Susanna GOWANS) was born on 8 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 11 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 7 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary SKINNER was born on 8 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 11 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (daughter of David SKINNER and Susanna GOWANS); died on 7 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mary Ellen Skinner
    • Name: Mary Jane Skinner
    • Reference Number: 52.0
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    • _UID: 8093F38C89FB4C4DBCD42F672DB19794DE37
    • Birth: 21 May 1809, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; according to this source
    • Birth: 7 Nov 1809, Fife, Scotland
    • Birth: 3 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of David Skinner and Susanna Gowans at Lundinmills
    • Birth: 8 Mar 1811, Scotland
    • Birth: 8 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of David Skinner, weaver in Lundinmill, and Susannah Gowans
    • Baptism: 11 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of David Skinner and Susannah Gowns at Lundinmill
    • Baptism: 11 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of David Skinner, weaver in Lundinmill, and Susannah Gowans
    • Residence: 28 May 1830, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at the time of her marriage
    • Emigration: 1832, Scotland; to Upper Canada [Ontario], Canada, with her husband, David Gilchrist
    • Midwife: 13 Aug 1871, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; her granddaughter, Christina Lawson
    • Midwife: 17 May 1875, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; her grandson, George Lawson
    • Death: 7 Oct 1882, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; at age "73 years, 6 months"
    • Burial: 9 Oct 1882, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Church Cemetery
    • Gravestone: 9 Oct 1882, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Church Cemetery

    Notes:

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    microfilm # 1,375,880 or C-13244. Ontario County, Pickering Township, division 1, page 70, 132a1, family 343. Also includes WILLIAM and JAMES was family 342. Ref: OGSPI census

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    Mary (Skinner) GILCHRIST died in October 7, 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County. Not in yellow index.

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    Joseph Henry SKINNER. Cannington, # 2320, 1891. Was he related to this Skinner family? June 9, 1891 aged 25,7,7. Born Canada West.

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    Sarah SKINNER. Scott Township, # 372, 1865. Was she related to this Skinner family?

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    When was Mary Skinner Gilchrist buried? She died on October 7, 1882. Where are Erskine church books? Look for a death notice in a newspaper.

    Death:
    The informant of her death was her son, William Gilchrist.

    Gravestone:
    "In memory of David Gilchrist, died Mar. 26th 1880, aged 74 Years. Also his beloved wife Mary Skinner, died Oct 7th 1882, aged 73 years. Natives of Largo, Fifeshire, Scotand."

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    For May 22, 1830, the parish register says "Were contracted David Gilchrist and Mary Skinner both in this parish who after proclamation without objection were married the 28th of same.

    Children:
    1. Isabella GILCHRIST was born on 16 May 1831 in Scotland; died on 15 Mar 1911 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mar 1911 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. George GILCHRIST was born on 17 Jun 1834 in Pickering Township, York County, Upper Canada, Canada; died on 22 Dec 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Dec 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. W. GILCHRIST
    4. David GILCHRIST was born on 13 Aug 1838 in Canada; was buried in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States.
    5. Christina Mary GILCHRIST was born on 14 May 1843 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    6. J.H. GILCHRIST
    7. Alexander GILCHRIST was born on 15 Apr 1848 in Canada; and died.
    8. Mary Daur GILCHRIST was born on 7 Nov 1850 in Canada; was buried in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George GILCHRIST was born on 15 Jul 1757 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Jul 1757 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (son of William GILCHRIST and Christian GREIG); died on 24 Nov 1828 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 24 Nov 1828 in Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 104.0
    • _FSLINK: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LWHW-QF2
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    • _UID: F72A245E96704EF3AA29948214608DE7BBF5
    • Birth: 15 Jul 1757, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo [Lower Largo]
    • Baptism: 31 Jul 1757, Largo, Fife, Scotland; son of William Gilchrist and Christian Greig
    • Marriage: 1787, Largo, Fife, Scotland; new image - not edited - from FamilySearch microfilm # 1040180 item 1.35, page 470, DGS # 8075984 image 906.
    • Occupation: 25 Jun 1788, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire
    • Occupation: 14 Apr 1790, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire
    • Residence: 14 Apr 1790, Fife, Scotland; in Birsiemire
    • Occupation: 10 Jan 1798, Fife, Scotland; weaver
    • Residence: 10 Jan 1798, Fife, Scotland; at the foot of the Law [Largo Law]
    • Residence: 31 Aug 1800, Fife, Scotland; Wormwell as a tenant
    • Residence: 10 Jan 1804, Fife, Scotland; in Hilles [Hillhouse?] as a tenant
    • Residence: 16 Sep 1806, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at Hilles [Hillhouse?] when his son David Gilchrist was baptized
    • Residence: 16 Sep 1806, Fife, Scotland; in Hilles [Hillhouse?] as a tenant
    • Burial: 24 Nov 1828, Fife, Scotland; plot [?] 87 east and 15 north
    • Residence: 24 Nov 1828, Fife, Scotland; Largo Law

    Notes:

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    FFHS FIFE DEATH INDEX. CD-ROM Version 2. ?17.50 overseas. Version 2 done in 2004. See FFHS list for ordering information.

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    FFHS # 20: MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS. ?4.00. Largo Testimonials & Communicants. Cambee Heads 1821 & 1831, Dysart Elders 1827-1841, Dysart Communion Roll 1835. See FFHS list for ordering information.

    Baptism:
    "William Gilchrist and Christian Greig spouses in Nether Largo had a child baptized by Mr. Ferriar named George in presence of the congregation."

    Occupation:
    His daughter, Honeyman Gilchrist, was baptized on this day.

    Occupation:
    His daughter, Christian Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Residence:
    His daughter, Christian Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Residence:
    His daughter, Agnes Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Residence:
    His twin daughters, Margaret and Betty Gilchrist, were born on this day.

    Residence:
    His daughter, Catherine Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Residence:
    His son, David Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Burial:
    The charge for his mortcloth was 5 shillings.

    George married Christian HONEYMAN on 15 Sep 1787 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. Christian (daughter of David HONEYMAN and Christian WHITE) was born on 31 Oct 1764 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 4 Nov 1764 in Fife, Scotland; died on 28 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 29 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Christian HONEYMAN was born on 31 Oct 1764 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 4 Nov 1764 in Fife, Scotland (daughter of David HONEYMAN and Christian WHITE); died on 28 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 29 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Catherine Honeyman
    • Reference Number: 105.0
    • _FSLINK: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LWHW-QLM
    • _UID: 92DAD11AAEC147FE9CFBB66F3C2CE194A4C3
    • Baptism: 4 Nov 1764, Fife, Scotland
    • Marriage: 1787, Largo, Fife, Scotland; new image - not edited - from FamilySearch microfilm # 1040180 item 1.35, page 470, DGS # 8075984 image 906.
    • Residence: 16 Sep 1806, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at Hilles [Hillhouse?] when her son David Gilchrist was baptized
    • Burial: 29 Mar 1855, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    The congregation were witnesses to the baptism.

    Notes:

    Contracted to marry:
    The parish register says "August 25, 1787 Were contracted George Gilchrist and Christian Honeyman both in this parish, who being regularly proclaimed, without objection, were married the 15th of September next thereafter".

    Marriage:
    The parish register says "August 25th 1787 Were contracted George Gilchrist and Christian Honeyman both in this parish, who being regularly proclaimed, without objection, were married the 15th of September next thereafter".

    Children:
    1. Honeyman GILCHRIST was born on 25 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. Christian GILCHRIST was born on 14 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 18 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    3. Janet GILCHRIST was born on 4 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    4. Agnes GILCHRIST was born on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    5. Margaret GILCHRIST was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    6. Betty GILCHRIST was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    7. Catharine GILCHRIST was born on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    8. 2. David GILCHRIST was born on 16 Sep 1806 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 16 Sep 1806 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 26 Mar 1880 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 Mar 1880 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Ann GILCHRIST was born in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; and died.

  3. 6.  David SKINNER was born on 24 Apr 1771 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Apr 1771 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (son of Thomas SKINNER and Betty SMITH); died on 30 Dec 1833 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried about 1 Jan 1834 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 107.0
    • _UID: CE523DD672AF47709547CE72DD96E77BFC9B
    • Occupation: 8 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Lundinmill, when his daughter Mary Skinner was born on
    • Residence: 8 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; Lundinmill when his daughter Mary Skinner was born
    • Residence: 25 Jan 1814, Largo, Fife, Scotland; Lundinmill when his daughter Isabel Pottie Skinner was born
    • Death: 30 Dec 1833, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at Lundinmill

    David married Susanna GOWANS on 7 Apr 1810 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. Susanna (daughter of Alexander GOWANS and Catharine RAMSAY) was born on 22 Aug 1777 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Susanna GOWANS was born on 22 Aug 1777 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (daughter of Alexander GOWANS and Catharine RAMSAY); died in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Susannah Gowens
    • Name: Susannah Gowns
    • Reference Number: 107.0
    • _UID: 0DBD1A29D8244C26B8B18E6718DA8CBC130E
    • Birth: 22 Aug 1777, Scotland
    • Birth: 22 Aug 1777, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of Alexander Gowens and Catharine Ramsay
    • Baptism: 24 Aug 1777, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of Alexander Gowens and Catharine Ramsay
    • Residence: 8 Mar 1811, Largo, Fife, Scotland; Lundinmill when her daughter Mary Skinner was born
    • Residence: 25 Jan 1814, Largo, Fife, Scotland; Lundinmill when her daughter Isabel Pottie Skinner was born

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary SKINNER was born on 8 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 11 Mar 1811 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 7 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Oct 1882 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Isabella Pottie SKINNER was born on 25 Jan 1814 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William GILCHRIST was born on 1 Jul 1726 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jul 1726 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland (son of William GILCHRIST and Margaret); died on 31 Dec 1804 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 31 Dec 1804 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 208.0
    • _TODO: Open
    • _UID: 556CD409FCB1499DBFC903D05082CBFE276E
    • Baptism: 10 Jul 1726, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; have image - not edited - in Gilchrist computer file
    • Residence: 23 Nov 1751, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at the time that he contracted to marry Christian Greig
    • Residence: 28 Jan 1753, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo, when his daughter Janet Gilchrist was baptized
    • Residence: 8 Dec 1754, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo [Lower Largo]
    • Residence: 31 Jul 1757, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo, when his son George Gilchrist was baptized
    • Residence: 21 Feb 1762, Fife, Scotland; Nether Largo
    • Residence: 5 May 1803, Fife, Scotland; in New Pilmuir
    • Burial: 31 Dec 1804, Fife, Scotland
    • Residence: 31 Dec 1804, Fife, Scotland; in Methel at the time of his death

    Notes:

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    Residence:
    The parish register says "Novr 23d William Gilchrist and Christian Greig both in this parish were contracted and being orderly proclaimed were married at Largo by Mr Ferrier our minister Decr 20th 1751".

    Residence:
    "Janry 28th William Gilcrest and Christian Greig spouses in Nether Largo had a child baptized by Mr Ferriar our minister named Janet, the witnesses were Robert Pearson and Thomas Ness both in s?sup?d?/sup? [said] town and many others."

    Residence:
    His son, William Gilchrist, was born on this day.

    Residence:
    "William Gilchrist and Christian Greig spouses in Nether Largo had a child baptized by Mr. Ferriar named George in presence of the congregation."

    Residence:
    His son, James Gilchrist, was baptized on this day.

    Residence:
    His wife was buried this day.

    Burial:
    The parish register says "weaver of Methel, 88 north, 2 east, best mortcloth".

    William married Christian GREIG on 20 Dec 1751 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. Christian (daughter of George GREIG and Janet GUTHRY) was born on 12 Oct 1729 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Oct 1729 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 5 May 1803 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 5 May 1803 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Christian GREIG was born on 12 Oct 1729 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Oct 1729 in Largo, Fife, Scotland (daughter of George GREIG and Janet GUTHRY); died on 5 May 1803 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 5 May 1803 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 209.0
    • _UID: 0BAE8DADAE5F48F2A3820AFDF3C865F379A4
    • Baptism: 12 Oct 1729, Fife, Scotland; by Mr. Herriar
    • Residence: 23 Nov 1751, Largo, Fife, Scotland; at the time that she contracted to marry William Gilchrist
    • Residence: 28 Jan 1753, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo, when her daughter Janet Gilchrist was baptized
    • Residence: 31 Jul 1757, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Nether Largo, when her son George Gilchrist was baptized
    • Burial: 5 May 1803, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    The parish register says "the witnesses were David Gardiner and James Watson, both in the said town [Largo] and many others".

    Residence:
    The parish register says "Novr 23d William Gilchrist and Christian Greig both in this parish were contracted and being orderly proclaimed were married at Largo by Mr Ferrier our minister Decr 20th 1751".

    Residence:
    "Janry 28th William Gilcrest and Christian Greig spouses in Nether Largo had a child baptized by Mr Ferriar our minister named Janet, the witnesses were Robert Pearson and Thomas Ness both in s?sup?d?/sup? [said] town and many others."

    Residence:
    "William Gilchrist and Christian Greig spouses in Nether Largo had a child baptized by Mr. Ferriar named George in presence of the congregation."

    Burial:
    The parish register says "spouse to William Gilchrist, weaver, new Pilmuir, 87 north 2 east, best mortcloth".

    Notes:

    Contracted to marry:
    The parish register says "Novr 23d William Gilchrist and Christian Greig both in this parish were contracted and being orderly proclaimed were married at Largo by Mr Ferrier our minister Decr 20th 1751".

    Marriage:
    The parish register says "Novr 23d William Gilchrist and Christian Greig both in this parish were contracted and being orderly proclaimed were married at Largo by Mr Ferrier our minister Decr 20th 1751".

    Children:
    1. Janet GILCHRIST was born on 7 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
    2. William GILCHRIST was born on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    3. 4. George GILCHRIST was born on 15 Jul 1757 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Jul 1757 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 24 Nov 1828 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 24 Nov 1828 in Fife, Scotland.
    4. James GILCHRIST was born on 20 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 21 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; and died.

  3. 10.  David HONEYMAN was born in Scotland; died in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 210.0
    • _FSLINK: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=LWV9-D9X
    • _UID: 2E38029362D341DF93CB4BE840FB31B7043E
    • Residence: 12 Nov 1763, Fife, Scotland; at the time of his marriage
    • Occupation: 31 Oct 1764, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire
    • Occupation: 17 Aug 1766, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire
    • Occupation: 1 May 1768, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire
    • Occupation: 7 Apr 1770, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Birsiemire

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    His daughter, Christian Honeyman, was born on this day.

    Occupation:
    His daughter, Catherine Honeyman, was baptized on this day.

    Occupation:
    His son, David Honeyman, was born on this day.

    Occupation:
    His son, David Honeyman, was born on this day.

    David married Christian WHITE on 12 Nov 1763 in Fife, Scotland. Christian was born in 1736 in Scotland; died on 24 May 1794 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 24 May 1794 in Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Christian WHITE was born in 1736 in Scotland; died on 24 May 1794 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 24 May 1794 in Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 211.0
    • _FSLINK: https://familysearch.org/tree/#view=ancestor&person=K2F3-FJ8
    • _UID: 170EEB4E91284D43AA7A2AF0835563F7170D
    • Residence: 12 Nov 1763, Newburn, Fifeshire, Scotland; at the time of her marriage
    • Burial: 24 May 1794, Fife, Scotland

    Notes:

    Burial:
    The parish register says "buried Christian White relict of David Honeyman late in Birsiemire, 86 east 13 north, best large mortcloth".

    Children:
    1. 5. Christian HONEYMAN was born on 31 Oct 1764 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 4 Nov 1764 in Fife, Scotland; died on 28 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 29 Mar 1855 in Fife, Scotland.
    2. Catherine HONEYMAN was born on 14 Aug 1766 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 17 Aug 1766 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    3. David HONEYMAN was born on 27 Apr 1768 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 1 May 1768 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    4. David HONEYMAN was born on 7 Apr 1770 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 7 Apr 1770 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    5. Janet HONEYMAN was born on 26 Jan 1772 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 16 Feb 1772 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    6. Margaret HONEYMAN was born on 13 Mar 1774 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 30 Mar 1774 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
    7. George HONEYMAN was born on 5 Nov 1777 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Nov 1777 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.

  5. 12.  Thomas SKINNER was born about 1735 in Scotland; died on 30 Jan 1793 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 1 Feb 1793 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 212.0
    • Residence: Largo, Fife, Scotland; Lundinmill
    • _UID: 72A04FC9A07A41149182AF2CE2805682C145

    Thomas married Betty SMITH about 1765 in Fife, Scotland. Betty was born on 8 Nov 1737 in Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1807 in Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Betty SMITH was born on 8 Nov 1737 in Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1807 in Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 213.0
    • _UID: 7E1700FD28994471B02F29BCD94552E5214D

    Children:
    1. James SKINNER was born on 30 Mar 1769 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 2 Apr 1769 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 25 Mar 1830 in Fife, Scotland; was buried on 25 Mar 1830 in Fife, Scotland.
    2. 6. David SKINNER was born on 24 Apr 1771 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Apr 1771 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died on 30 Dec 1833 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried about 1 Jan 1834 in Largo, Fife, Scotland.

  7. 14.  Alexander GOWANS was born on 12 Dec 1747 in Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Alexander Gowens
    • _UID: ED33C74B2B4E4DE18C052D752D9D717EC58C
    • Residence: 22 Aug 1777, Largo, Fife, Scotland; when his daughter Susanna Gowans was born

    Alexander married Catharine RAMSAY on 16 Dec 1774 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. Catharine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Catharine RAMSAY and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: B308FD7A54B3453281161D5698362BCF82EA
    • Residence: 22 Aug 1777, Largo, Fife, Scotland; when her daughter Susanna Gowans was born

    Children:
    1. 7. Susanna GOWANS was born on 22 Aug 1777 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; died in Scotland.



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