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The Descendants of John Gillis of Lot 30
First Generation
1. John Gillis , son of Unknown and Unknown, was born about 1809 in Scotland, died on 25 Oct 1877, and was buried in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada.
General Notes: Lived in Lot 30. Brother Malcolm also lived in Lot 30, Harstville, Prince Edward Island, Canada
John married Mary MacKay in Scotland. Mary was born about 1818 in Scotland, died on 20 May 1876, and was buried in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. John Gillis was born on 16 Nov 1840 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened on 9 Nov 1841 in St. John's Pes. Ch., Belfast, PEI, Canada.
+ 3 F ii. Mary Gillis was born on 24 Dec 1844 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada.
+ 4 M iii. James Roderick Gillis was born on 10 Sep 1849 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened on 6 Oct 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI.
+ 5 F iv. Ann Gillis was born on 12 Aug 1851 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, was christened on 6 Oct 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI, died on 2 May 1911 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, and was buried in Hartsville Cemetery, P.E.I., Canada.
+ 6 M v. Murdock Gillis was born on 12 Nov 1854 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, was christened in Nov 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI, died on 15 Feb 1925 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 19 Feb 1925 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
7 M vi. Malcolm Gillis was born on 1 Nov 1856 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened on 15 Nov 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI.
+ 8 F vii. Jessie Gillis was born on 22 Oct 1861 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, died in 1939 in Victoria West, PEI, Canada, and was buried in Victoria West Cemetery, Victoria West, PEI, Canada.
+ 9 F viii. Jane Gillis was born about 17 Apr 1855 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened in 1859 in Bradalbane, , PEI.
Second Generation (Children)
2. John Gillis was born on 16 Nov 1840 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened on 9 Nov 1841 in St. John's Pes. Ch., Belfast, PEI, Canada.
John married Sarah McPhee on 20 Aug 1863.
Children from this marriage were:
10 M i. William Gillis was born in 1880 and died in 1960.
11 M ii. Gillis .
+ 12 F iii. Gillis .
3. Mary Gillis was born on 24 Dec 1844 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada.
Mary married Richard Saunders on 27 Jul 1871. Richard was born about 1843 in Prince Edward Island, Canada and died in 1881-1891.
Children from this marriage were:
13 M i. George H. Saunders was born in 1872-1873.
+ 14 M ii. John Saunders was born on 22 Jul 1874.
15 M iii. Garfield Saunders was born on 15 Jul 1886.
4. James Roderick Gillis was born on 10 Sep 1849 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened on 6 Oct 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI.
General Notes: Roderick lived on the Alpin Road; traded places with Malcolm Gillis on the Dock Road; Lot 30.
James married Mary Ann Nicholoson, daughter of Donald Nicholoson and Catherine Gillis, on 5 May 1879. Mary was born about 1858, died on 13 May 1891, and was buried in Hartsville Cemetery, P.E.I., Canada.
General Notes: buried with 3 infants in Hartsville
Children from this marriage were:
16 M i. John Gillis was born in May 1880 in Prince Edward Island, Canada and died in 1946 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
17 F ii. Mary Jane Gillis was born about 1883.
18 M iii. Neil Gillis was born about 1887.
19 M iv. Charles Gillis was born about 1890.
20 M v. Norman Gillis .
James next married Margaret McDonald, daughter of William McDonald and Flora Campbell, on 26 Jul 1897. Margaret was born about 1855.
5. Ann Gillis was born on 12 Aug 1851 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, was christened on 6 Oct 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI, died on 2 May 1911 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, and was buried in Hartsville Cemetery, P.E.I., Canada.
Ann married John Nicholoson, son of Donald Nicholoson and Catherine, on 29 Aug 1872. John was born on 15 Feb 1842 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, died on 4 Apr 1911 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hartsville, PEI.
Children from this marriage were:
21 F i. Jessie Ann Nicholoson was born about 1874.
22 F ii. Mary Nicholoson was born about 1876.
+ 23 M iii. Neil J. Nicholoson was born about 1878, died on 10 Nov 1958 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hartsville, PEI.
24 M iv. John Nicholoson was born about 1880.
25 F v. Katie Nicholoson was born about 1882.
26 F vi. Jane Nicholoson was born about 1886.
27 M vii. Donald Nicholoson was born about 1887.
28 F viii. Margaret Nicholoson was born about 1890.
6. Murdock Gillis was born on 12 Nov 1854 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, was christened in Nov 1859 in Bradalbane United Church, Bradalbane, PEI, died on 15 Feb 1925 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 19 Feb 1925 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
General Notes: Had a cobbling shop in North Abington and was widely known and considerd one of the best cobblers in this area. At the time of death he was living apart from his family in Abington, MA.
Murdock married Ella Bower, daughter of John Bower and Hannah Margaret Morton, on 8 Sep 1883 in Lynn, Essex, MA. Ella was born on 10 Dec 1862 in Nova Scotia, Canada, died on 30 Nov 1959 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 2 Dec 1959 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
Children from this marriage were:
29 M i. Chester Hackett Gillis was born on 2 Jan 1884 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 15 Jan 1970 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 19 Jan 1970 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
He never married.
+ 30 F ii. Jessie B. Gillis was born on 4 Feb 1886 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 25 Jul 1959 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 28 Jul 1959 in Weymouth, , MA.
+ 31 M iii. George Henry Gillis was born on 21 Mar 1887 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 31 Jan 1960 in Orlando, , FL, and was buried in Washington, , DC.
+ 32 M iv. Arthur Harrison Gillis was born on 10 Feb 1889 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 19 Jul 1977 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 22 Jul 1977 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
+ 33 M v. Harry Lloyd Gillis was born on 26 Apr 1890 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 30 Apr 1961 in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 3 May 1961 in Brockton, Plymouth, MA.
34 M vi. John Walter Gillis was born on 27 Oct 1891 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 13 Mar 1934 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 15 Mar 1934 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
He never married.
+ 35 M vii. Malcolm Leroy Gillis was born on 11 Nov 1893 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 16 Aug 1967 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 19 Aug 1967 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
+ 36 M viii. Horace Wilbur (Uncle Doc) Gillis was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 13 Apr 1932 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 15 Apr 1932 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
+ 37 F ix. Hazel Gillis was born on 11 Sep 1897 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 11 Sep 1999 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 18 Sep 1999 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
38 F x. Ethel Mildred Gillis was born on 24 Dec 1900 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 10 Aug 1993 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 13 Aug 1993 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
She never married.
39 F xi. Elsie Gertrude Gillis was born on 8 Dec 1902 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 26 May 1998 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 30 May 1998 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
She never married.
8. Jessie Gillis was born on 22 Oct 1861 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, died in 1939 in Victoria West, PEI, Canada, and was buried in Victoria West Cemetery, Victoria West, PEI, Canada.
General Notes: birth and death dates per Victoria West cemetery
Jessie married Alexander McKenzie on 10 Nov 1880. Alexander was born on 15 Sep 1852, died in 1937, and was buried in Victoria West Cemetery, Victoria West, PEI, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
40 M i. John McKenzie was born on 22 Jul 1886.
41 M ii. James McKenzie was born on 15 Oct 1887.
42 M iii. Charles McKenzie was born on 28 Nov 1889.
43 F iv. Margaret McKenzie was born on 14 Feb 1895.
44 M v. Ray McKenzie was born on 7 Jan 1896.
45 M vi. William McKenzie was born on 27 Oct 1899.
9. Jane Gillis was born about 17 Apr 1855 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada and was christened in 1859 in Bradalbane, , PEI.
General Notes: Died with her first child.
Jane married Will Sullivan.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
12. Gillis .
Gillis married Will Goodwin.
14. John Saunders was born on 22 Jul 1874.
John married Laura Unknown. Laura was born on 8 Jul 1876.
23. Neil J. Nicholoson was born about 1878, died on 10 Nov 1958 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hartsville, PEI.
Neil married Mary Ann Mackay. Mary was born about 1891, died on 28 Apr 1978 in Hartsville, P.E.I., Canada, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hartsville, PEI.
Children from this marriage were:
46 M i. Gordon Nicholoson died on 26 Mar 1932.
47 M ii. Leslie N. Nicholoson was born about 1923, died on 16 Apr 1967, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Hartsville, PEI.
30. Jessie B. Gillis was born on 4 Feb 1886 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 25 Jul 1959 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 28 Jul 1959 in Weymouth, , MA.
General Notes: Married to Patrick Welch
Jessie married Patrick Welch.
31. George Henry Gillis was born on 21 Mar 1887 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 31 Jan 1960 in Orlando, , FL, and was buried in Washington, , DC.
General Notes: youngest police chief in the city of North Abington; Captain in the US Army in France from 15 Jan 1918 to 14 July 1919 in the Salvage Service. Had a shoe factory in Fitchburg, MA called the GilAsh Shoe Factory, named after him and his partner, Mr. Ash. During that time he lived in Leominster, MA. Moved to Orlando, FL in 1956.
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
George married Eloise Eleanor (Auntie Boom) Rager in 1919. Eloise was born on 8 Mar 1894 in Fredrick, , Maryland, died on 8 Jul 1971 in Orlando, , FL, and was buried in Washington, , DC.
32. Arthur Harrison Gillis was born on 10 Feb 1889 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 19 Jul 1977 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 22 Jul 1977 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
General Notes: WW I war veteran
Arthur married Grace S. O'Brien. Grace was born in 1886, died in 1947, and was buried in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
33. Harry Lloyd Gillis was born on 26 Apr 1890 in Lynn, Essex, MA, died on 30 Apr 1961 in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 3 May 1961 in Brockton, Plymouth, MA.
General Notes: Corporal 335 Bakery Co QMC, World War I
Served in France with the AEF
Harry married Mary Lillian Lucey, daughter of Patrick Cornelius Lucey and Mary A. Buckley, on 9 Jun 1921 in Manchester, Hillsboro, NH. Mary was born on 25 Mar 1896 in Haverhill, Essex, MA, died on 18 Sep 1978 in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 21 Sep 1978 in Brockton, Plymouth, MA.
35. Malcolm Leroy Gillis was born on 11 Nov 1893 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 16 Aug 1967 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 19 Aug 1967 in Abington, Plymouth, MA. Another name for Malcolm was Mac.
General Notes: Cpl. US Army WWI
Malcolm married Annie Willard. The marriage ended in divorce.
36. Horace Wilbur (Uncle Doc) Gillis was born on 27 Mar 1895 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 13 Apr 1932 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 15 Apr 1932 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
Horace married Jessie W. Davidson.
37. Hazel Gillis was born on 11 Sep 1897 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, died on 11 Sep 1999 in Abington, Plymouth, MA, and was buried on 18 Sep 1999 in Abington, Plymouth, MA.
General Notes: bookkeeper for 53 years for Rockland Webbing Co., notary public, secretary and treasurer for the Mount Vernon Cemetery Corp. and bookkeeper for the Pioneer Landscape Co.;
Member of the First Baptist Church in North Abington, member of the Hatherly Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Abington Garden Club and the Senior Citizens of Abington and Falmouth
Hazel married Oliver Clark. The marriage ended in divorce.