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William Gordon Gilchrist (1899 - 1972)

William Gordon (Gordon) Gilchrist
Born in Allen, Clarke, Alabama, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 13 Jan 1921 in Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, United Statesmap
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Died at age 73 in Tyler, Smith, Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

William Gordon Gilchrist was born on 26 December 1899 in Allen, Clarke County, Alabama, United States.[1] He was the son of John William Gilchrist (abt.1867-abt.1920) and Edna Eleanor (Overton) Gilchrist (1875-1958).[2]

He was 5 months old when the 1900 United States Census was taken. He was living in the household of his parents in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama.[3]

When the 1910 United States Census was taken, Gordon, who was 11 years old, his parents, and his siblings were living in Suggsville, Clarke County, Alabama.[4]

William Gordon Gilchrist completed a World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 at the local draft board in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama. He named his mother, Edna Gilchrist, as his nearest relative. He stated his occupation as farmer and he was employed by J. W. Gilchrist. He was described as tall, with black hair, and brown eyes.[5]

A 1920 United States Census had not yet been located.

Gordon Gilchrist was married to Vennie Lee Carrell on 13 January 1921 in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas.[6] They were the parents of at least six children.

A 1930 United States Census has not yet been located for this family.

In 1935, William Gordon Gilchrist's uncle, Edmond "Edom" Messer Gilchrist submitted a sworn affidavit in a legal case regarding the ownership of land in Texas. In the affidavit, he outlined his extended family. Gordon was mentioned in the document. "...John W. Gilchrist had nine children all of which are living, the names of which are: John Gilchrist, Mrs. Claudie Gilchrist Goodwin, Mrs. Nancy Gilchrist Osborn, Gordon Gilchrist, Mrs. Katie Gilchrist Young, Mrs. Julia Gilchrist Speer, Richard Gilchrist, Lois Gilchrist Snow and Mrs. Gordie Miller Gilchrist Wright." The full transcript of the affidavit can be found on Edmond Messer Gilchrist's WikiTree profile.[7]

Gordon, his wife Vennie, and their six children were enumerated on the 1940 United States Census for Van Zandt County, Texas. Gordon was 40 years old. Vennie's parents were enumerated on the same page on the lines just below so the families lived on Prairie Springs Road in very close proximity to one another.[8]

They continued to live in Van Zandt County and were enumerated there on the 1950 United States Census. At this time, only their youngest daughter Jean was still living at home. Gordon, who was then 50 years old, was working as a potato grader at a wholesale and retail potato house.[9]

William Gordon Gilchrist completed a World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 February 1942 in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas. He named Vennie Gilchrist as the person who would always know his address. He stated his occupation was farming. His physical description was:[10]

Weight - 144 pounds
Complexion - Light
Eye Color - Brown
Hair Color - Brown
Height - 6 feet

William Gordon Gilchrist passed away on 26 December 1972 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas.[2][1] He was buried in Prairie Springs Cemetery, Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas.[11]

Known children:

  1. Ruby Mona (Gilchrist) Vinning (1924-1971)[12]
  2. Leonard Darrell Gilchrist (1926-2002)[13]
  3. Mary Ethel (Gilchrist) Rawson (1929-2016)[14]
  4. James Merlon Gilchrist (1930-2007)[15]
  5. Dorothy Maxine (Gilchrist) Rawson (1932-2000)[16]
  6. Lois Jean (Gilchrist) Bridwell (1933-2002)[17]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTM7-V32 : 4 December 2020), William Gilchrist, Dec 1972; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K36P-84D : 13 March 2018), William Gordon Gilchrist, 26 Dec 1972; citing certificate number 95316, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,242,196.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M983-8GJ : accessed 26 December 2020), William G Gilchrist in household of John W Gilchrist, Precinct 10 (part) Grove Hill, Clarke, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 33, sheet 11A, family 203, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,008.
    Name Relation Sex Status Mon/Yr of Birth Age Birth Place Occupation
    John W Gilchrist Head Male Married June 1867 32 Alabama Farmer
    Edna Gilchrist Wife Female Married Oct 174 25 Alabama
    John D Gilchrist Son Male Single Aug 1892 7 Alabama
    Claudia Gilchrist Daughter Female Single June 1895 4 Alabama
    Edna N Gilchrist Daughter Female Single July 1897 2 Alabama
    William G Gilchrist Son Male Single Dec 1899 5/12 Alabama
  4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKQM-SKK : accessed 26 December 2020), Gordon Gilchrist in household of J W Gilchrist, Suggsville, Clarke, Alabama, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 19, sheet 12B, family 210, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 6; FHL microfilm 1,374,019.
    Name Relation Sex Status Age Birth Place Occupation
    J W Gilchrist Head Male Married (1) 44 Alabama Farmer - General Farm
    Edna Gilchrist Wife Female Married (1) 36 Alabama
    John Gilchrist Son Male Single 17 Alabama Laborer - Home Farm
    Claudie Gilchrist Daughter Female Single 15 Alabama
    Nancy Gilchrist Daughter Female Single 13 Alabama
    Gordon Gilchrist Son Male Single 11 Alabama
    Julia Gilchrist Daughter Female Single 9 Alabama
    Augusta Gilchrist Daughter Female Single 7 Alabama
    David Gilchrist Son Male Single 1 Alabama
  5. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3PD-GQH : 6 March 2020), William Gordon Gilchrist, 1917-1918.
  6. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1C-KY9D : 10 December 2017), Gorden Gitchrist and Vennie Carroll, 13 Jan 1921; citing Marriage, citing Van Zandt, Texas, United States, Texas State Library, Archives Division, and various Texas county clerks; FHL microfilm 1,578,921.
  7. ↑ “Edom Messer Gilchrist Affidavit,” Probate Court, Clarke County, Alabama, 17 August 1935; transcription in personal files of Nelda Gilchrist Spires, received from cousin (Living.)
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4Q7-FGN : 15 March 2018), William Gilchrish, Justice Precinct 7, Van Zandt, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 234-24, sheet 4B, line 41, family 66, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4155.
    Name Relation Sex Status Age Birth Place Occupation
    William Gilchrish Head Male Married 40 Alabama Farmer
    Vennie Gilchrish Wife Female Married 32 Texas
    Mona Gilchrish Daughter Female Single 15 Texas
    Leonard Gilchrish Son Male Single 13 Texas
    Avis Gilchrish Daughter Female Single 11 Texas
    Merlon Gilchrish Son Male Single 10 Texas
    Drothy Gilchrish Daughter Female Single 8 Texas
    Lois Gene Gilchrish Daughter Female Single 6 Texas
  9. ↑ "1950 United States Federal Census"
    United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: 2556; Sheet Number: 14; Enumeration District: 234-36
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #188833463 (accessed 26 December 2022)
    Gordon Gilchrist (50), married, Potatoe Grader, head of household in Van Zandt, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
    Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Gordon Gilchrist M 50 Married Head Potatoe [sic] Grader - Wholesale and Retail Potatoe [sic] House Texas
    Vennie Gilchrist 42 Married Wife Proprietor - Cafe Texas
    Jean Gilchrist 16 Never married Daughter Texas
  10. ↑ “U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947,” images, Ancestry.com (accessed 26 Dec 2020), card for William Gordon Gilchrist, serial no. 40; The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 547. Ancestry Sharing Link
  11. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (accessed 14 April 2019), memorial page for William Gordon Gilchrist (26 Dec 1899–26 Dec 1972), Find A Grave: Memorial #100929177, citing Prairie Springs Cemetery, Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Wayne Smith (contributor 47181024).
  12. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K361-JK5 : 13 March 2018), William Gordon Gilchrist in entry for Ruby Mona Vining, 27 Oct 1971; citing certificate number 75601, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,223,436.
  13. ↑ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXM2-956 : 4 April 2020), Gordon Gilchrist in entry for Leonard Carroll Gilchrist, 30 Dec 1926; citing Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, United States, certificate 83952, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,240,216.
  14. ↑ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH85-CQX : 4 April 2020), W G Gilchrist in entry for Mery Ethel Gilchrist, 19 Feb 1929; citing Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, United States, certificate 17901, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,240,788.
  15. ↑ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6L7-8D2 : 4 April 2020), William Gorden Gilchrist in entry for Gilchrist, 07 Mar 1930; citing Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt, Texas, United States, certificate 29838, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,139,149.
  16. ↑ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6G8-VF4 : 4 April 2020), Gordon Gilchrist in entry for Dorothy Maxine Gilchrist, 10 Apr 1932; citing Canton, Van Zandt, Texas, United States, certificate 33820, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,281,855.
  17. ↑ "Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4LJX-SZ6Z : 12 March 2020), William G. Gilchrist in entry for Lois Jean Gilchrist, 1933.




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