John Gillespie
ID # 9886, (1843-1932)
| Father | John Gillespie (1806-1872) |
| Mother | Jane Adams (1823-1851) |
| Birth | John Gillespie was born in December 1843 at Dumfries Township, Gore District. |
| Marriage | He married Jennie Taylor on 16 April 1879 at North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Co.. Mrge reg. 010726-79 North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Co. John Gillespie, 34, bachelor, farmer, Presbyterian. Born and residing North Dumfries. Parents John Gillespie and Jane Adams. Jeanie Taylor, 21, spinster, Presbyterian. Born and residing North Dumfries. Parents Andrew Taylor and Margaret Scott. Witnesses: Malcolm McPherson and Andrew Lake, both of North Dumfries. On 16th April, 1879, at North Dumfries, by Rev. J. K. Smith. Rev. Smith was minister at Knox Church in Galt. Since the wedding was held in the township, it was likely held at the parental home, probably that of the bride. |
| Death | He died on 26 June 1932 at North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Co., at age 88. |
| Burial | He was buried on 28 June 1932 at Sec. 2, Mountview Cemetery, Galt, Waterloo Co.. |
| Note | The 1911 census as taken in North Dumfries in 1911 shows John's birth to have been in December of 1843. Death reg. 033969-32 North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Co. John Gillespie died June 26th, 1932, at his residence, RR5, Galt, East River Road. Widower. Borb Canada. Age 88 yrs., 6 mos. Farmer. Residence at place of death 60 years. Parents John Gillespie, born Scotland, and ...(first name of mother not given) Adams. Physician James H. Howell, 58 South Water Street, Galt. Burial June 28th, 1932, at Mountview Cemetery, Galt. Informant Wm. Gillespie, RR5, Galt, son. |
Child of John Gillespie and Jennie Taylor |
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| Last Edited | 19 Feb 2025 |