Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton
Christian GREIG
1729 - 1803 (73 years)1. Christian GREIG 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. 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".Christian married William GILCHRIST on 20 Dec 1751 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. William (son of William GILCHRIST and Margaret) was born on 1 Jul 1726 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jul 1726 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland; died on 31 Dec 1804 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was buried on 31 Dec 1804 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Janet GILCHRIST was born on 7 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 3. William GILCHRIST was born on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 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.
- 5. James GILCHRIST was born on 20 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 21 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
Generation: 2
2. Janet GILCHRIST (1.Christian1) was born on 7 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jan 1753 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: B42E0B1DD3A54B76895F89EE4F9EBDBC081D
- Baptism: 28 Jan 1753, Largo, Fife, Scotland; daughter of William Gilcrist and Christian Greig
- Residence: 18 Nov 1780, Fife, Scotland; at the time of her marriage contract was the parish of Largo
Notes:
Baptism:
"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."Janet married John TEVIOTDALE on 5 Dec 1780 in Fife, Scotland. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. William GILCHRIST (1.Christian1) was born on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1754 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 3361BD4C26E34943A3B16BDD5E287A0EDC83
- Baptism: 8 Dec 1754, Fife, Scotland; by Mr. Herrian "our minister"
- Residence: 7 Feb 1778, Fife, Scotland; at the time of his marriage contract was the parish of Largo
- Residence: 27 Jul 1780, Fife, Scotland; in East Pilmuir
Notes:
Baptism:
The parish register says "the witnesses were Thomas and William Nesse, both in said town, and many others."
Residence:
His son, William Gilchrist, was baptized on this day.William married Agnes MALCOME on 1 Mar 1778 in Fife, Scotland. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. William GILCHRIST was born on 22 Jul 1780 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jul 1780 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 7. Andrew GILCHRIST was born on 3 Sep 1782 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Sep 1782 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
4. George GILCHRIST (1.Christian1) 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. 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]
Children:
- 8. Honeyman GILCHRIST was born on 25 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 9. Christian GILCHRIST was born on 14 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 18 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 10. Janet GILCHRIST was born on 4 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 11. Agnes GILCHRIST was born on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 12. Margaret GILCHRIST was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 13. Betty GILCHRIST was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 14. Catharine GILCHRIST was born on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 15. 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.
- 16. Ann GILCHRIST was born in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
5. James GILCHRIST (1.Christian1) was born on 20 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 21 Feb 1762 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 957CAC78C0734839945E737ED55FDB9A75F1
- Baptism: 21 Feb 1762, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the congregation
- Residence: 12 Dec 1785, Fife, Scotland; at the time of his marriage contract was the parish of Largo
- Occupation: 20 Oct 1786, Fife, Scotland; was a weaver in Lundinmill
- Occupation: 28 Jun 1791, Fife, Scotland; was a weaver in Paddockmyre
- Occupation: Sep 1793, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Paddockmire
- Occupation: Dec 1795, Fife, Scotland; weaver in Paddockmire
Notes:
Occupation:
His daughter, Margaret Gilchrist, was born on this day.
Occupation:
His son, James Gilchrist, was born on this day.
Occupation:
His daughter, Mary Gilchrist, was born then.
Occupation:
His daughter, Agnes Gilchrist, was born at this time.James married Agnes TEVIOTDALE on 30 Dec 1785 in Fife, Scotland. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Margaret GILCHRIST was born on 20 Oct 1786 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 29 Oct 1786 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 18. James GILCHRIST was born on 28 Jun 1791 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 3 Jul 1791 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 19. Mary GILCHRIST was born in Sep 1793 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in Sep 1793 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
- 20. Agnes GILCHRIST was born in Dec 1795 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in Dec 1795 in Fife, Scotland; and died.
Generation: 3
6. William GILCHRIST (3.William2, 1.Christian1) was born on 22 Jul 1780 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jul 1780 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 76F999C1DB8541E3A10192F926338649A280
- Baptism: 27 Jul 1780, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the Relief Congregation at Nether Largo
7. Andrew GILCHRIST (3.William2, 1.Christian1) was born on 3 Sep 1782 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 8 Sep 1782 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 2851E66E64024113B62841E973FA5283D120
- Baptism: 8 Sep 1782, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the congregation at Largo
8. Honeyman GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 25 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; was christened on 28 Jun 1788 in Largo, Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: E0CCB4F7C6A240E3A1D9F80A7F6B2FD9507D
- Birth: 1788, Largo, Fife, Scotland; image 77 DGS 8075984 of microfilm 1040180 - not edited
- Birth: 25 Jun 1788, Largo, Fife, Scotland; in Birsiemire
- Baptism: 28 Jun 1788, Fife, Scotland
Notes:
Baptism:
The Relief Congregation at _ [Nether?] Largo witnessed her baptism.9. Christian GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 14 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 18 Apr 1790 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: A403E4B3605948B4A1AAF9CCCF3F7A9B267B
- Birth: 14 Apr 1790, Fife, Scotland; in Birsiemire
- Baptism: 18 Apr 1790, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the Relief Congregation at Nether Largo [Lower Largo]
10. Janet GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 4 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 12 Feb 1792 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: E38F8DB460494A5D8B4A58ED9205B1E84DE7
- Birth: 4 Feb 1792, Fife, Scotland; in Wormwell
- Baptism: 12 Feb 1792, Fife, Scotland; by Mr. Paterson
11. Agnes GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1798 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 117EBDD5F68C4032B6E6C057D6CD0177E3CC
- Baptism: 10 Jan 1798, Fife, Scotland
12. Margaret GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 85ECBC54868B4983ABC98FF07DC32A87425F
- Baptism: 31 Aug 1800, Fife, Scotland; with her twin sister, Betty Gilchrist
13. Betty GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 31 Aug 1800 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Elizabeth Gilchrist
- _UID: CB0D2C85FEFC4ED5BDD5F7D7AA9761F69EBE
- Baptism: 31 Aug 1800, Fife, Scotland; with her twin sister, Margaret Gilchrist
14. Catharine GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 10 Jan 1804 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: EA9948C62EB44E50A64881111FA6E5619C71
- Baptism: 10 Jan 1804, Fife, Scotland
Catharine married James FORGAN on 30 Dec 1831 in Largo, Fife, Scotland. James and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. David GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) 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. 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]
Children:
- 21. 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.
- 22. 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.
- 23. W. GILCHRIST
- 24. David GILCHRIST was born on 13 Aug 1838 in Canada; was buried in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States.
- 25. Christina Mary GILCHRIST was born on 14 May 1843 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 26. J.H. GILCHRIST
- 27. Alexander GILCHRIST was born on 15 Apr 1848 in Canada; and died.
- 28. Mary Daur GILCHRIST was born on 7 Nov 1850 in Canada; was buried in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
16. Ann GILCHRIST (4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in 1809 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 7B922490074B4CE4806F0C459A3B2B67EA8F
- Baptism: 1809, Fife, Scotland; by Reverend James Gardiner
- Birth: 1809, Fife, Scotland; in Hilles [Hillhouse?]
17. Margaret GILCHRIST (5.James2, 1.Christian1) was born on 20 Oct 1786 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 29 Oct 1786 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: CB1671A7FF4742389129982CA1F1F1894305
- Birth: 20 Oct 1786, Fife, Scotland; in Lundinmill
- Baptism: 29 Oct 1786, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the congregation at Nether Largo [Lower Largo]
18. James GILCHRIST (5.James2, 1.Christian1) was born on 28 Jun 1791 in Fife, Scotland; was christened on 3 Jul 1791 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 43E1C5AB6A7242CF970454F711BE04B9F36B
- Birth: 28 Jun 1791, Fife, Scotland; in Paddockmyre
- Baptism: 3 Jul 1791, Fife, Scotland; in the presence of the Relief Congregation at Nether Largo
19. Mary GILCHRIST (5.James2, 1.Christian1) was born in Sep 1793 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in Sep 1793 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 0DAB17CE067448F4BFD144A18087303433CA
- Birth: Sep 1793, Fife, Scotland; in Paddockmire
20. Agnes GILCHRIST (5.James2, 1.Christian1) was born in Dec 1795 in Fife, Scotland; was christened in Dec 1795 in Fife, Scotland; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 2778C21ABB604CF3AF24593B6101D2DE4E87
- Birth: Dec 1795, Fife, Scotland; in Paddockmire
Generation: 4
21. Isabella GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 26.1
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- _UID: A323DE4AAF6E4A678DE7EDC4AD8511436757
- Burial: Mar 1911, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Cemetery, Cherrywood,
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Family History Library microfilm # 1,843,569. Ontario County West # 99 a-f. NAC microfilm # T-6487. Pickering Township. District 99 Ontario West, sub district 6? Wendy's copy is not clear enough.Family/Spouse: James LAWSON. James was born on 28 Apr 1820 in Fife, Scotland; died on 25 Apr 1897 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Apr 1897 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. David LAWSON and died.
- 30. Elizabeth LAWSON was born in Jul 1858 in Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1884 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Jan 1884 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
- 31. Mary LAWSON was born about 1862 in Cherrywood, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
- 32. I. LAWSON
- 33. A. LAWSON
- 34. William James LAWSON and died.
- 35. C. LAWSON
- 36. George LAWSON was born on 17 May 1875 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Oct 1895 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Oct 1895 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.
22. George GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) 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. 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 # 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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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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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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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:
- 37. D. GILCHRIST
- 38. J.C. GILCHRIST
- 39. 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.
- 40. W.A. GILCHRIST
- 41. 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.
- 42. M.E. GILCHRIST
- 43. E. GILCHRIST
- 44. J.T. GILCHRIST
23. W. GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) W. married J. SOMERVILLE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. David GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 13 Aug 1838 in Canada; was buried in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 26.3
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- _UID: 66D11035A09C43C9A0ACC7CF612474D9782D
- Birth: Abt 1841, Canada West, Canada
- Residence: 2 May 1867, Toronto, York County, Canada West, Canada
- Residence: 24 Jul 1868, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
- Residence: 6 Aug 1872, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; when his son, Arthur Skinner Gilchrist, was baptized
- Occupation: 28 Sep 1876, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; carpenter, when his daughter, Mabel Ardelia Gilchrist, was born
- Residence: 28 Sep 1876, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 174 Chuestnut Street
- Registered: 21 Oct 1876, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his daughter, Mabel Ardelia Gilchrist,
- Marriage witness: 4 Jul 1878, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; when his sister, Christina Gilchrist, married John Mills
- Residence: 11 Feb 1881, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; at 59 Robert Street, when his daughter, Edith Eleanor Gilchrist, was born
- Registered: 21 Feb 1881, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his daughter, Edith Eleanor Gilchrist, with Registrar Robert Roddy
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Birth:
Since he was age 26 when he married on May 2, 1867, his birth year was calculated as circa 1841.
Residence:
His daughter, Laura Eliza Gilchrist, was born this day.
Registered:
The Registrar was Robert Roddy.David married Kate DUNSNEATH on 2 May 1867 in York County, Canada West, Canada. Kate (daughter of William DUNSNEATH and Mrs. Elizabeth DUNSNEATH) was born about 1838; died in 1908 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States; was buried in 1908 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. L.E. GILCHRIST
- 46. Arthur Skinner GILCHRIST was born on 7 Apr 1872 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 6 Aug 1872 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
- 47. Robert S. GILCHRIST was born in 1873; and died.
- 48. Fanny May GILCHRIST was born on 16 Dec 1874; and died.
- 49. Mabel Ardelia GILCHRIST was born on 28 Sep 1876 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1907 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States; was buried in 1907 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States.
- 50. Edith Eleanor GILCHRIST was born on 11 Feb 1881 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
25. Christina Mary GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 14 May 1843 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Christeena Mary Gilchrist
- Reference Number: 26.4
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- _UID: A06CB6E7DC224BD3B0962754823FA7705ECD
- Birth: 16 May 1843, Canada; - according to Isabel Campbell Flint - either the 14 or 16th
- Birth: Abt 1845, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada
- Religion: 4 Jul 1878, Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian, at the time of her marriage
- Family: 31 Mar 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
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microfilm # 2079748 has 5328-9201 (vols 3-6). Reg # 006630. CHRISTINA MILLS died October 24, 1926 Toronto. PHOTOCOPY. Copies in Wendy's copies binder are too large and too dark. Archives of Ontario microfilm # MS 935 Reel 333.
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Birth:
On her marriage registration, Christina was aged 32 on July 4, 1878.
Family:
Christina was age 49 when she was left a widow with 3 children under 13 years of age, when her husband John died at age 46.Christina married John Alexander MILLS on 4 Jul 1878 in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Robert MILLS and Janet KERR) was born on 5 Nov 1846 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Mar 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Janet S. MILLS was born on 9 Jan 1880 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
- 52. Christina Mary MILLS was born on 8 Oct 1883 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.
- 53. W.G. MILLS
- 54. John A. MILLS was born on 23 Jul 1887 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.
26. J.H. GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) J.H. married A. DUNSNEATH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. M. GILCHRIST
- 56. F.W. GILCHRIST
- 57. J.R. GILCHRIST
- 58. D.H. GILCHRIST
- 59. A.F. GILCHRIST
27. Alexander GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 15 Apr 1848 in Canada; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: conductor on the GTR (Grand Trunk Railway) on the route from Toronto to Detroit
- Reference Number: 26.6
- _UID: 3787F23102E74988BDF0AC96F312938DAFDC
Family/Spouse: Caroline FLAGLER. Caroline and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. James L. GILCHRIST and died.
- 61. Alexander GILCHRIST and died.
- 62. Alice GILCHRIST and died.
- 63. Marjorie GILCHRIST and died.
28. Mary Daur GILCHRIST (15.David3, 4.George2, 1.Christian1) was born on 7 Nov 1850 in Canada; was buried in Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Burial: Pickering Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada; in Erskine Cemetery
- Reference Number: 26.7
- _UID: 2C7390046283408DBD9DDB9EE863B2E69BBD
Family/Spouse: John SOMERVILLE. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Reginald SOMERVILLE and died.
- 65. Ethel SOMERVILLE and died.
- 66. May SOMERVILLE and died.