James Gillanders (1842 - 1899)

Born 20 Oct 1842 in Ballinagall Crosses ,County Monaghan,Ireland

Husband of Ann Jane (Moore) Gillanders — married 19 Jul 1867 (to 17 Nov 1872) in Killeevan, County Monaghan, Ireland

Husband of Martha Jane (Rowland) Gillanders — married 4 Mar 1873 (to 8 Apr 1877) in Derryvalley Meeting House

Husband of Lizzie Jane Gillanders — married 23 Aug 1878 in First Monaghan Presbyterian Church, Monaghan, Ireland

Descendants

Died 3 Mar 1899 at age 56 in Ballymacforban, County Monaghan, Ireland

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Biography

James Gillanders was born on October 20, 1842 in Ballinagall (Crosses), Co Monaghan, Ireland, son of James Gillanders, a farmer from Ballymacforban (~1800–1863) and Jane Ross (~1803–1873).

James (24) married Ann Jane Moore (26) (born about 1840 in County Monaghan, Ireland; daughter of William Moore a farmer from Rooshy, Killevan and Jane (Unknown) Moore) on July 19, 1867 in Killeevan, County Monaghan, Ireland. ^[1] They had twin daughters Jane & Mary Ann in 1868.(Confirmed) and three more children. Their children were:

• Jane Gillanders (1868–1953) .
• Mary Ann Gillanders (1868–1869) .
• William James Gillanders (1869–1940) .
• Robert Gillanders (1871–1886) .
• John Alexander Gillanders (1872–1886)

James (30) married Martha Jane Rowland (18) (born about 1854 in Lisgorran, Monaghan, Ireland; daughter of James Rowland and Jane (Leary) Rowland) on March 4, 1873 in Derryvalley Meeting House. ^[2]. Their children were:

• Edward Gillanders (~1874–~1961) .
• Ross Gillanders (~1875–~1955)

Martha also passed away ,aged 23 following two strokes, probably from pre-eclampsia.^[3][4]

James (35) married Lizzie Jane Gillanders (24) (born about 1853 in Ballinagall, County Monaghan; daughter of James Joseph Gillanders and Jane (Campbell) Gillanders) on August 23, 1878 in First Monaghan Presbyterian Church, Monaghan.He then ^[5] Their children were:

• Joseph Gillanders (~1875–~1945) .
• Andrew Gillanders (1879– ) .
• Henry Gillanders (~1885–~1965) .
• Margaret Gillanders (~1885–~1945) .
• Elizabeth Gillanders (~1885–~unk5) .
• Rachel Gillanders (~1885–~unk5) .
• Mathew Thomas Gillanders (1885–1886) .
• Martha Gillanders (1890– ) .
• Meta Gillanders (~1895–~1975) .
• Mary Gillanders (~1895–~1965)

In 1886 three of his sons ,Robert aged 15,John Alexander aged 13 & Matthew Thomas aged 6 months all died from diphtheria within a six week period. All three deaths recorded on the same image^[6]

He died in 1899 aged 54.His son Ross,present at his death, registered his death.^[7].

His wife Lizzie & son Joseph were the primary beneficiaries in his will ^[8]

Research Notes

• James was born about 1845.^[9][10]
• Ann Jane died from puerperal fever ^[11] when twins were four^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Irish Civil records:SR District/Reg Area - Clones Marriage of JAMES GILLANDERS and ANNE MOORE on 19 July 1867Party 1 Name JAMES GILLANDERS Party 2 Name ANNE MOORE Date of Event 19 July 1867 Group Registration ID 3131296 SR District/Reg Area Clones,:Image:[1]
2. ↑ Irish Civil Records:SR District/Reg Area - Castleblayney Marriage of JAMES GILLANDERS and MARTHA ROWLAND on 04 March 1873 Party 1 Name JAMES GILLANDERS Party 2 Name MARTHA ROWLAND Date of Event 04 March 1873 Group Registration ID 2820627 SR District/Reg Area Castleblayney

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3. ↑ David Quinn,Email of 2000-09-03
4. ↑ Death of MARTHA GILLANDERS in 1877 Group Registration ID 7767506 SR District/Reg Area Monaghan Deceased Age at Death 23:image:[https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1877/020546/7209991.pdf
5. ↑ Irish Civil RecordsSR District/Reg Area - Monaghan Marriage of JAMES GILLANDERS and LIZZIE GILLANDERS on 23 August 1878 Party 1 Name JAMES GILLANDERS Party 2 Name LIZZIE GILLANDERS Date of Event 23 August 1878 Group Registration ID 2633489 SR District/Reg Area Monaghan

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6. ↑ Irish Civil Records:SR District/Reg Area - MonaghanDeath of ROBERT GILLANDERS in 1886 Name ROBERT GILLANDERS Date of Death 1886 Group Registration ID 6436972 SR District/Reg Area Monaghan Deceased Age at Death 15:Image:[4]
7. ↑ Irish Civil Records:SR District/Reg Area - Monaghan Death of JAMES GILLANDERS in 1899 Name JAMES GILLANDERS Date of Death 1899 Group Registration ID 4315555 Deceased Age at Death 54

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8. ↑ PRONI Will Calendars Title : Date of Death : 3 March 1899 Surname : Gillanders Date of Grant : 7 April 1899 Forename : James Reseal Date : Registry : Armagh Effects : Effects £450 14s. 10d. Full Abstract : Probate of the Will of James Gillanders late of Ballymacforban County Monaghan Farmer who died 3 March 1899 granted at Armagh to Joseph Gillanders of Ballinagall and James Kennedy of Greaghglass both said County Farmers.[6]
9. ↑ Estimate from death record
10. ↑ David Quinn ,family historian
11. ↑ David Quinn, family historian,Email of 2000-09-03
12. ↑ File of daughter Gillanders-20