Peter Gillies

ID # 9739, (1836-1901)
BirthPeter Gillies was born in 1836 at Kilmichael, Glassary, Argyllshire, Scotland. 
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Hogg, daughter of Francis Hogg and Margaret Brydon, on 12 February 1863 at Waterloo County, Canada West.
MS248 reel 16, Vol. 76, page 8
Waterloo County Marriage Register, 1863-1869

Extracted from a list of marriages solemnized by Rev. John Thomson D.D., a minister of the Canada Presbyterian Church for the year ending 31st day of December, A.D. 1863

Peter Gillies, 27, born Kilmichael, Glassary, residing Galt. Parents Donald Gillies and Ann McPhail.
Elizabeth Hogg, 27, born Dumfries, Canada, residing Galt. Parents Francis Hogg and Margt. Brydon.
Witness Duncan Gillies of Nassagaweya.
On 12th Feby., 1863.

At first glance, the place of birth for Peter Gillies appears to be Kilmichael, Glasgow. A closer look shows it not to be Glasgow, but Glassary. This is in Argyllshire, Scotland.

Page 49 of Hugh Cant's Historical Reminiscences of Galt and Other Writings, has photos of former pastors of Knox Presbyterian Church in Galt, one of them being Dr. Thomson, 1861-1864.
 
DeathHe died on 21 July 1901 at Galt, Waterloo Co.. 
BurialHe was buried at Sec. 4, Mountview Cemetery, Galt, Ontario. 
NoteDeath reg. 027785-01 Galt, Waterloo Co.
Peter Gillies died July 21, 1901, age 66. Residence Glenmorris Street. Married. Occupation Division Court Bailiff. Born Scotland. Presbyterian. Physican and informant Dr. Vardon. 

Children of Peter Gillies and Elizabeth Hogg

Last Edited9 Jul 2023