Gillingham - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Rose Gillingham (nee Pearce) b. Street, Somerset, UK 1889

Grahame_Pearce — 2009-11-02 15:56:46Z

As an addendum to the message above:

I now know that the family settled in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Apart from William and Rose there were also two children, William (aged 8) and Marjorie (aged 5). if anyone can provide additional information it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Grahame.

Rose Gillingham (nee Pearce) b. Street, Somerset, UK 1889

Grahame_Pearce — 2009-10-29 13:39:45Z

I am looking for any information about Rose after she and her husband (m. Windsor, Berkshire, UK, 1911), William Albert GILLINGHAM arrived in Canada. They arrived aboard the "Caronia" in October 1920, disembarking at Halifax, Nova Scotia.

If anyone has any information on this family it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Grahame.

Re: lookup req. Robt. Gillingham Fulham or Sidmouth

rooyoga — 2009-09-30 22:44:34Z

I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THE INFORMATION YOU GIVE!!! I hadnt actually reached the conclusion about Sidmouth, I just used the same title as the previous thread!!! How are you related to the Gillinghams? I have nothing else on Robert - only from Alfred Henry onward.

Re: lookup req. Robt. Gillingham Fulham or Sidmouth

SianPlant — 2009-09-30 16:23:37Z

Hmm, tricky one! Robert and Catherine were married in Madras in 1867. There appear to have been 2 daughters, Maud M born 1872 in Rangoon and Victoria E born "at sea" in 1874. The births of all 3 children are listed in the Army section of the civil registers and their father's regiment is listed as "10th" - unfortunately no more details. On Alfred Henry's marriage certificate of 1890, Robert is described as Colour Sergent deceased. The 2 girls are on the 1881 census in Prittlewell, Essex described as Orphans, and both later went into service in London.

Speculatively, Robert the Colour Sergeant may be the Corporal in Aldershot on the 1861 census (Battery A, Royal Horse Artillery) born about 1839 Devonport, Devon. Either or both of these Roberts may also be the Robert born Dec 1841 in Bideford to Alfred Gillingham and Sarah Newman. I like this possibility as Robert named his eldest child Alfred.

From the message title it looks as if you have also reached this conclusion? I would be interested to know how you got there and whether you have anything further on any of the Roberts?

best wishes

Sian

Re: lookup req. Robt. Gillingham Fulham or Sidmouth

rooyoga — 2009-09-22 21:08:53Z

I am stuck on Robert Gillingham who married Catherine Keoling their son Alfred Henry was born in India in 1868 - any help???

Robert W. Gillingham

sking27158 — 2009-08-10 01:37:09Z

I am trying to find information on Robert W. Gillingham, who was married in the 1950's to Theresa Ann. They had two daughters, born about 1949 and 1951 and lived in Colorado or Arizona. After they divorced around 1954, I believe Theresa moved to CA. We have lost contact with them.

GILLINGHAM Mildred Betty 1927-1991

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-05 00:39:04Z

GILLINGHAM Mildred Betty 1927-1991

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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GILLINGHAM Mary 1904-1946

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-05 00:38:53Z

GILLINGHAM Mary 1904-1946

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Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

williamedurrant — 2009-02-18 17:56:08Z

Hi Sian,
Thank you very much for getting back to me I am very interested in getting to you because i have some confusing question that need answering my email is p.durrant1@ntlworld.com so that you can get back to me that way. John Durrant(1856)not sure where born but believed to be Stourton Caundle Somerset and by the Family Search site he also lived in Jersey as a (British Subject),is my gggrandfather,but from him in my tree i go straight to his father which is
Samuel Durrant(1795)&Charlotte loder(1797)who had 13 kids,So that is one of the problems that i have it dont seem to line up perhaps that is one you could help with for now.I have also been told that the Durrants came across from Normandy but I am to sure of that one,and also that the U in Durrants name has two dots above it yet again i am not sure this is all new to me but i am willing to learn.I would like to give you my phone No 01202 677704 so that you could call me if you what to I also have a tree in
Genes Reunited called William Ewart Durrant Family Tree you are qutie welcome to look at that.From my side of the Durrants I have one uncle who Ithink is still alive and he lives in reading Basingstoke.I also had an email from a
Philip Brown who says that John Durrant married a
Georgina Ella Shepherd in 1885 in Wincanton, a year after his first wife Mary died.And that William Ewart Durrant married Clara Morris on the 14th July 1914 in Basingstoke,Hampshire.and that is where my side of the family come from hope this is helpful and cant wait to see if you can correct my any of my tree or add to it awaiting your reply Bill Durrant (Granson).

Re: Gillingham of Winchester

markgillingham271 — 2008-12-17 02:39:51Z

Dear Sian
I have a great deal of interest with these Gillinghams. Any information similar to this that you have collected on the Winchester Gillinghams, especially any around the time of, or preceding Henry Gillingham would be much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Mark Gillingham

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

SianPlant — 2008-11-02 14:30:09Z

Hi Bill

I have a little information that may help you. Mary Gillingham was the daughter of Benajmin Gillingham and Sarah Brown of Buckland Newton. She was baptised there 18 April 1802 and married John Durrant there 3 July 1821.

Benjamin Gillingham descends from the marriage of John Gillingham to Mary Wakely at Corfe Castle 6 Dec 1756. They baptised 7 children in Corfe Castle and Buckland Newton. I can provide further details if you contact me directly. I don't know where John originated as there are numerous candidates.

The known children of John and Mary Durrant were Eliza bapt 1822, Ann 1824, Elizabeth Ann 1824, Sarah 1826, John 1828, Lavinia 1832, Rosanna 1834 and Mary 1835. I have more information on this family that was provided to me by another descendant of this marriage but by a different line to yours I think. If you like to contact me directly then I can pass it on - there is too much for a message board.

I looked at your tree on ancestry but I cannot see how John born c 1857 in Jersey who married Georgina Shepherd descends from John and Mary nee Gillingham. However, the connection with Buckland Newton suggests that this is the same family.

Hope this is helpful to you. Look forward to hearing from you.

Sian

Re: GILLINGHAM C B 1885 1960

SianPlant — 2008-11-02 12:27:00Z

Morning all

Yes, it is the grave of Clyde Bilger Gillingham as confirmed by his obituary from the Dallas Morning News 28 March 1960 (see below). Clyde was a descendant of Yeamans Gillingham. Thanks to David Strickland for the photograph.

Sian

Clyde B Gillingham

DENTON, Texas - Clyde Bilger Gillingham, 74, a retired industrial engineer, died Sunday in a Denton hospital. He was a native of Ohio, but had lived in Texas 60 years, including the last 34 years at Lake Dallas.

He was employed by the Trinity Cotton Oil milling Company of Dallas for 34 years until his retirement. Gilllingham was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4pm Monday in the Jack Schmitz & Sons Chapel. Burial will be in the Swisher Cemetery at Lake Dallas.

Survivors are a son, Jack Gillingham of Dallas; a sister, Mrs Gracie Clark of Dallas; a brother, Walter Gillingham of Clinton, Okla, a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

Re: GILLINGHAM C B 1885 1960

LinHochstetter — 2008-10-21 20:54:54Z

I looked in my "Descendants of Thomas Gillingham" book, pg. 185, and came up with the name "Clyde Bilger Gillingham", place of birth Dallas, TX 11 jun 1885. Could this be his tombstone?

lookup req. Robt. Gillingham Fulham or Sidmouth

djunqx — 2008-10-17 18:29:09Z

Wishing for more info and relatives of Robert Gillingham. (I have his children and their descendants, and wife's first name.) I know he was born abt. 1782 in Fulham, Middlesex and died in 1834 in Sidmouth, I'd love any more info as he is a dead end in my family tree. Thank you.

GILLINGHAM C B 1885 1960

t42swisher_dencotx — 2008-10-05 13:37:12Z

GILLINGHAM C B 1885 1960

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Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

williamedurrant — 2008-10-04 01:02:16Z

Hi SianPlant,
My name is Bill Durrant I have a family tree on Ancestry.co.uk called William Durrant Family Tree and in it is a referance to a Mary Gillingham born 1850 who was married to my 2nd genration Grandad who had three kids 1 boy & 2 girls Annie Durrant was born 1875, Alice Durrant was born 1877, and Edward Durrant was born 1878.I am not to sure as where they were all born I think it was in Stourton Caundle Dorset. I also so have him down as married to a Georgina Shepherd 1866 who was my granfarthers mother any way that is all i can give you on Mary Gillingham I hope that can give you some help.Please reply if any good am also on Genes reunited Good luck Bill Durrant

Re: Robert Gillingham of Michigan

padiba — 2008-07-17 14:41:48Z

Hi! I think our geneology intersects. My grandmother Wanda Gillingham Dillon who was raised in Bay Port/ around North Island was the daughter of Robert Louis Gillingham and Viola Tracy( Kinde). Roberts parents were Charles Josiah Gillingham and Nancy Edgar. I have dates and records for this couple from my dad, dating back to the mid-1700's in England. Please write back and we can exchange our info.

Re: William Gillingham and Mary and Phebe Buckman

NormanBBuckman — 2008-06-10 20:59:33Z

Thanks so much. I've seen all the various postings on the internet but curiously see no sources for the postings cited anywhere.

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

SianPlant — 2008-05-01 14:09:00Z

Hi Stephen

We are 5th cousins, sharing a common ancestor Richard Gillingham born in Folke Dorset in 1752. Our line goes back to a marriage in Lydlinch, Dorset in about 1570. You will delighted to know that your grandfather was absolutely right, his own father was born in Holwell, Dorset, married in London in 1892 and then moved to Derbyshire. He is also right about the horses, the Richard mentioned above was a blacksmith and my line continued in this trade through to at least the 1950s.

I can send you further details if you like to get in touch at gillingham@one-name.org

Look forward to hearing from you

Sian

Re: Gillingham of Winchester

SianPlant — 2007-09-03 21:07:24Z

I am assuming you are referring to Henry Legg who married Mary Gillingham in 1830? I contacted Dale back in 2001 and below is a transcript of the note referring to Henry J Gillingham. If your interest is with the Gillinghams rather than the Leggs then I have further details of this family - please let me know.

kind regards

Sian

September 3rd 1869

The uncertainty of life has been again demonstrated in
this city. Mr. Henry J. Gillingham, of the High
Street, statuary and mason, who formerly represented
the Ward of St. Maurice in the Town Council, rose at
an early hour (five o'clock) on Monday morning, and
whilst in the act of dressing was heard by his
daughter, Miss E.E. Gillingham, moaning. She went into
his bedroom, when her father, who was brushing his
hair, complained of pains in his chest. After dinner,
on the previous day, he had made a similar complaint,
but felt better after taking some stimulant, and
retired to rest, with Mrs. Gillingham, about nine
o'clock. Up till then Mr. Gillingham had enjoyed very
good health. Immediately after making the complaint to
his daughter the brush fell from his hand, and he
would have fallen, too, had not Miss Gillingham caught
him, and laid him on the floor, and she then fetched
her brother. Dr. Wickham was at once summoned, and
promptly attended, but it was of no avail, as Mr.
Gillingham had been dead some minutes. It was the
doctor's opinion, after examining the body, that death
resulted from a diseased heart. An inquest was held on
the body by Mr. J.H. Todd, at St. John's Tavern, the
same day, when the jury, after hearing the evidence,
returned a verdict in accordance with the above
statement, namely, that death was the result of
"Natural Causes". Deceased, who had attained the age
of 64 years, was an old inhabitant, and highly
respected by his brother tradesmen and numerous
friends and acquaintances in this city. The funeral
took place at the cemetary this afternoon, and was
attended by a large number of his fellow tradesmen and
friends. That day six weeks the deceased attended the
funeral of a son in the same burial ground.

Re: Robert Gillingham of Michigan

SianPlant — 2007-05-15 09:27:48Z

Hi there

Robert L Gillingham was born about 1870 in Michigan the son of Charles Josiah Gillingham and Nancy Edgar. He had 4 older brothers. Charles Josiah's birthplace is variously given as New York, Vermont and Hatland Co Michigan anywhere between 1828 and 1835 but was probably Michigan and probably nearer 1828. Nancy was born Ireland, Michigan, New York or Vermont 1824-1832.

Charles Josiah was the eldest of 5 children of John and Elizabeth Gillingham of Hartland Co, Michigan. John is said to have arrived at New York from England around 1810 with a brother (unnamed) and then moved to Michigan (this from Robert Charles Gillingham's book). He was born between 1790 and 1807 in England. Elizabeth was born Beaumont, Co Michigan 1810.

If you would like further details of the family please contact me off list and I'll be happy to send you a report.

best wishes

Sian

Re: Elizabeth Gillingham from EXETER, Devon

SianPlant — 2007-01-23 13:55:01Z

Hi Shannon

I have just found some information on your Elizabeth Gillingham - given that it is 2 years since you posted the query you may well know this by now, but just in case.

Elizabeth was the daughter of George Joseph Gillingham and Elizabeth Abbot Anderson. She was baptised on 17 Feb 1820 at St Dunstan's, Stepney, London. I have just obtained a copy of her marriage certificate which gives her father's name. I then found Elizabeth and George William Brown on the 1871 census which clearly shows age and birth place - I wonder if "Middlesex" got transcribed as "Exeter"?

anyway, hope this helps

Sian

Re: Gillingham of NJ

SianPlant — 2006-12-19 17:26:06Z

Regarding Moses Wright I have the following family fragment:

I. Robert1 Gillingham (20923); unknown compiler, compiler, "Ancestry Ged 12319"; Ancestral File, was born at USA. He married Grace Pedrick (20924); Ibid.

A. Margaret2 Gillingham (23643); Cumberland Co, NJ Marriages 1740-1910, Ancestry.com, Internet web site. Hereinafter cited as Cumberland Co, NJ M 1740-1910; Ibid; Ibid; Assume Margaret to be of this family as "sister" Grace has only other mention of Alloways Creek. She was born circa 1740 at New Jersey, USA; Ibid. She married James Snethen (23644) on 29 Sep 1766 at Alloways Creek, Salem Co, New Jersey, USA; Ibid.; New Jersey Marriages 1665-1800, Ancestry.com, Internet web site. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey M 1665-1800. As of 29 Sep 1766, her married name was Snethen (23643); Cumberland Co, NJ M 1740-1910.

B. Grace2 Gillingham (20925); "12319," Ancestral File; Ibid; Ibid; was born circa 1749 at Alloways Creek, Salem Co, New Jersey, USA; Ibid.; Gene Pool. She married Moses Wright (20931), son of Jonathan Wright (23196) and Mary Inskeep (23197), on 20 Oct 1768 at Alloways Creek, Salem Co, New Jersey, USA; "12319," Ancestral File.; Gene Pool.; New Jersey M 1665-1800. As of 20 Oct 1768, her married name was Wright (20925); "12319," Ancestral File.

1. Annaritta Areta3 Wright (21904); Ibid; Ibid; Ibid. Her married name was Harris (21904); Gene Pool. She was born on 12 Jul 1771 at Salem, Salem Co, New Jersey, USA; "12319," Ancestral File.; Gene Pool. She married Silas Harris (23467) in 1782 at USA; Ibid. She died on 28 Jan 1847 at Iroquois Co, Illinois, USA, at age 75; Ibid.

Regarding Amos Gillingham, Robert Charles Gillingham's book states that he died 1 Jan 1865 in Pennsylvania.

Sian

John Gillingham

hitchheick — 2006-08-18 03:40:35Z

John Gillingham, of Baltimore City, son of James and Elizabeth, of same, and Mary Updegraff, daughter of Joseph and Mary, of York, the former deceased; were married September 21, 1814.

Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor

Re: George H Gillingham son of Geo Gillingham and Ann Eliza Wade

Allandeangillingham — 2007-02-09 13:19:44Z

This is what I have. If you want a printout send me your address.
Yeamans 1668-1722 (Mary Brodwell)
James 1708-1745 (Martha Canby)
John 1730 (Sarah Taylor)
James 1757 (Elizabeth Hayward)
George 1790-1844 (Miriam Jones)
George 1828-1859 (Ann Eliza Wade)
Children:
Miriam James 1850
Richard Thomas 1852
Cora 1853
George Hayward 1855 (Elizabeth Bradshaw)
Children:
George Hayward 1880
Carl Gross 1883

Allan Gillingham E-mail:Highpockets34@cox.net

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

Allandeangillingham — 2007-05-28 20:03:25Z

send your request to Sian@plant.worldonline.co.uk, she can probably help. I did forward the message.

Allan Gillingham

Re: George H Gillingham son of Geo Gillingham and Ann Eliza Wade

Allandeangillingham — 2007-07-21 15:20:38Z

Nora

I don't look on rootsweb that often so I didn't see your request. I can probably help you with some information... As far as books go there were several written on the Gillingham family and you can find them on antique book sites occasionally. Try Abebooks.com.

If you will send me an address I will send you some information. I looked in by data base and I do not have anything on Elizabeth Bradshaw other than she married to George Hayward. Two children George Hayward (1880) Married to Mary G(thats all I have) and Carl Gross (1883) Married to Mathilda Tappeiner.

I would be interested in getting the information on your husbands family.

Allan Gillingham
Gilbert, AZ
Highpockets34@cox.net

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

Allandeangillingham — 2007-07-21 14:55:32Z

Check with Sian Plant at Sian@plant.worldonline.co.uk, she has the best data ase.

Allan Gillingham

Re: William Gillingham and Mary and Phebe Buckman

Allandeangillingham — 2008-06-10 20:45:10Z

If you search www.familysearch.org individually it shows them all to be children of Benjamin and Ann Janney. Also it shows that there is additional info on Disc #127, 131, & 135.

Allan Gillingham
Highpockets34@cox.net

Re: James and Mary E Gillingham - New York/Ireland

Allandeangillingham — 2008-04-06 16:13:24Z

I can't figure out who this is from the information. Do you have a birth year on James? You might try Sian@Plant.worldonline.co.uk - she has a bigger data base.

Allan Gillingham
Highpockets34@cox.net

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

Allandeangillingham — 2008-05-01 14:32:27Z

Stephen:
I am Allan Dean Gillingham (1934). The U.S. Gillingham's started with Yeamans Gillingham who came to Pennsylvania in the 1685-1690 time frame with the other Quakers who settled Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gillingham's then migrated to Ohio and then to Wisconsin in 1851. I grewup in a farming community in Wisconsin and my Grandfather had a general store that he started there in 1895. When he got the postoffice the area was called "Gillingham". I see that Sian Plant contacted you, that is a great resource for information.
Allan Dean Gillingham

Re: Gillingham branch from Wisconsin

Allandeangillingham — 2007-12-24 17:29:27Z

If you still need help E-mail me direct.

Allan Gillingham
Highpockets34cox.net

Robert A. Gillingham of Rocky River, OH 1942

drbrownlee — 2007-07-21 00:59:29Z

Robert Gillingham is pictured in the 1942 yearbook of the 42-I class of aviation cadets at Goodfellow Field in San Angelo, Texas. He is also a student at the Univ. of Illinois.

Re: Gillingham of NJ

wrightmueller — 2006-12-19 01:26:49Z

Hello Colleen, I don't have much on the Gillingham line, sorry. I am a descendant of Moses Wright. A question of documentation has arisen -we are unable to document that Grace Gillinham and Moses Wright are in fact the parents of Aaron and Moses. What are your sources or what do you have that links Grace Gillinham and Moses as parents to Aaron and Moses? Wish I could give you more info on the Gillinham line. I know how frustrating it can be.
Jerry Maye Wright-Mueller

Re: Gillingham of NJ

fhfabend — 2006-12-19 14:03:49Z

For Allan Gillingham, do you have an Amos Gillingham married to Hester or Esther Randolph in your data base? If so, do you have his death date and place of residence at death? Hester/Esther is buried in an unmarked grave in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, NY. She died in the 1870s. Thank you.

Mary Jane(Gillingham)Hamilton, b.1874,dau.of Albert/ Mary Gillingham, Richland Co., WI, wife of Edward Hamilton of Juneau Co., WI

margerice1 — 2006-04-25 22:57:16Z

have an original Cabinet Card photograph of “Mary Hamilton”, which I would like to get back to family members. Photo was taken in about 1895, in New Lisbon (Juneau Co.) WI, and Mary looks to be about age 20-22.

I found Mary Jane Hamilton in the 1930 census for Necedah (Juneau Co.) WI, age 55, wife of Edward R. Ancestry World Tree shows Mary Jane Gillingham (b.Jul 1874 Richland Co.,WI) married in 1893 to Edward Hamilton. 1900 census shows her DOB as Jul 1874.

Email me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Mary Jane Gillingham Hamilton.

Robert Gillingham of Michigan

Hotshot144 — 2007-05-15 03:18:48Z

I am trying to find out info about my mothers family however there seems to be quite a few Robert Gillingham's. My family has told the story of how the Gillingham family came to america from england and settled on North island and Charity Island in saginaw bay. However I can only find information back to Robert L. Gillingham and his wife Viola. We do have records of the settling and ownership of the island, however I still cant track down who the first to arrive were. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. I also know there is some relation to the last name Edgar, how I am not sure, I only know this because my Grandmother Nancy Edgar Gillingham was named after a Nancy Edgar whom was related to the Gillingham family.

William Gillingham and Mary and Phebe Buckman

NormanBBuckman — 2008-06-10 20:13:17Z

After Mary Buckman Gillingham died in 1808 her husband William married her sister Phebe and moved to Baltimore County. It appears that their brother Jesse Buckman went with them and married Susana Burnham daughter of John Burnham and Rebecca Davis.Can anyone offer evidence that Phebe Mary and Jesse were all children of Benjamin Buckman and Ann Janney of Bucks County?

Re: Gillingham of Winchester

lyn_rickwood — 2007-09-01 19:47:44Z

dear dale
i would be very intrest to have a copy of the doucment
as henry legge married a mary gillingham of winchester
1i the early 1900 so i you would please
from lyn rickwood

Re: George H Gillingham son of Geo Gillingham and Ann Eliza Wade

goally — 2007-02-10 08:26:18Z

19 and 20- from my research these are one and the same..

Re: George H Gillingham son of Geo Gillingham and Ann Eliza Wade

goally — 2007-02-09 11:51:35Z

The Gillinghams listed below are certainly in my tree, any further info would be greatly appreciated

Seltenright/Gillingham marriage

marakyn — 2006-09-28 05:07:27Z

Looking for the husband of Gladys Seltenright Gillingham as well as when they were married. I believe they were married in LaGrange county, but she was born in Fort Wayne on 9-21-1909. Can anyone help?

Re: Gillingham in Newbury n.h. 1800

k9djs — 2006-08-12 19:41:04Z

Hello Pat

I am married into the Sparling lineage and just found an Isaac Sparling who was born in NY in about 1822. He was married to Venetia who was born in Pa in about 1823. In the 1850 Tioga Pa. census they had:V.E. age 5 a girl born in Pa
George W age 3 born in Pa David I age 2 months born in Pa.

Do you know anything about the parents of Isaac?
My husbands grandfather is Harold Isaac Sparling.
Thank you,
Diane

Re: Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

Stephen_Gillingham — 2008-05-01 13:20:44Z

Right this is spooky, I am a Gillingham from the county of Derbyshire in England, before my beloved Grandad Charles Alfred Gillingham 1896-1979 (the given name seems to be a tradition my brother is know as Charles, even though he prefers Raymond) passed away we got to talking and he told me the family came from down south, my Dad Alan Gillingham 1936- poopooed this idea as one of Grandads stories, however it stuck with me and you know when and itch will not go away, any way I did some digging and my Greatgrand Charles Albert Gillingham passed away in the 1940s, he was in eightys his birth place is given as Dorset a place called Stourton Caundle, now do you see how this is so spooky, my greatgrand came to Derbyshire to work on the estate of the Earls of Hartington at Elvaston Castle( Im sorry the dates have been lost in the mists of time but Grandad had an older brother and an older sister so it pushes the date for the Gillinghams arriving in Derbyshire back to at least 1870ish), my Grandad his two brothers and sister were all born at Elavston, in fact as my Dad told me last year his uncle Tom had only just passed away at the grand old age of 94, if this helps Grandad said the family were always horse men, farmers and bakers. I hope this fills in a gap or two, it is rare that I get back to the UK as I work and live in China but it would be great to hear from fellow Gillinghams, I beleive we have a very strong branch ot the family in the USA

Any Gillinghams hail from Stourton Caundle Dorset c1800 - 1900?

kevingillingham — 2007-05-28 19:30:33Z

So far I've traced my direct ancestors back to a very small Dorset village called Stourton Caundle - it seemed a most melancholy place when I visited it in Autumn 2005, but bizarrely, something about it did rather stir my soul!

My grandfather, Frank Thomas Gillingham, and his 2 elder brothers, James (possibly Richard or Charles James?), and William Charles were all born there in the 1870s, as was their father Charles Gillingham c1841.

Does anyone have any information about what happened to these elder brothers? In the 1891 census they both are listed in Glamorgan, Wales, but beyond that nothing!

Trying to trace

rgillingham13 — 2006-05-20 17:45:23Z

My name is Robert V. Gillingham Jr. My father was was born in Algona, IA. My Grandfather was Robert Gillingham. I beleive his full name was RObert Randolf Gillingham. He was an electrian and a fisherman and at one time owned some lake property in Northwestern Iowa with a small shop and rented boats. I do not know any other information and witht he passing of older relatives I have know one to ask details farther back and want to know if anyone out there is related in any way and would have additional information of family tree.

Really don't know where to start.

Thanks

Trying to Trace Iowa or MN Gillinghams

rgillingham13 — 2006-05-20 17:45:23Z

Re: wisconsin Gillinghams

sandiolson101 — 2007-01-13 06:01:01Z

On The Dayton Township, Richland Co. Wi. map it shoes an "IDA GILLINGHAM" as a property owner and what really puzzles me is that it's been said that that is where MY McKINNEY farm is at ,,, NOW My McKinneys were not far from there , Neither were the Berrys or (Well the Bingham Family were just across the street but sold before 1936 when the map was issued)ALL these families married into each other..
I'd sure like some info. on this if anyone has any...
Thanks
Sandi

Re: James and Mary E Gillingham - New York/Ireland

KathleenCailteux — 2008-04-06 16:23:45Z

Thank you very much for the information. James's approximate birth year is 1834 in Ireland. It appears that Mary's family is actually in MA, USA then traces back to Ireland or Scotland. James came to New York aboard the Kate Hudson in March 1850. The manifest has him listed as 16 years old and I did not see any family with him.

Thank you again for your help!

James and Mary E Gillingham - New York/Ireland

KathleenCailteux — 2008-04-06 15:33:45Z

I am trying to find out more information on James and MAry. James 1880 census record shows him as born in Ireland with both parents from Ireland. He is a carpenter/farmer. His wife is Mary E born in New York with parents from Ireland.

He has a daughter named Grace Gillingham and a son I believe James as well.
Any info you can provide would be greatly apreciated