William Alexander Gilchrist1

#12789, (1881 - 1960)
FatherPeter Gilchrist1 (1828 - 1907)
MotherMary McKinnon1 (1842 - 1922)
RelationshipGrandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen's children & grandchildren
Angus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthWilliam Alexander Gilchrist was born on 15 Dec 1881 in Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
Information from register: son of Peter Gilchrist & Mary McKinnon, father a Farmer, informant Peter Gilchrist Farmer 2nd Con Bruce, registered 26 Jan 1882.1 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1891 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 9, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and religion Canada Presbyterian.2 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusWilliam A Gilchrist appeared on the 1901 Census of Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario with his parents. He was 19 years old and born 15 December 1881 in Ontario.3 
(Witness) MarriageA Wm Gilchrist of Guelph witnessed the marriage of Donald McKinnon and William's sister Flora Ann Gilchrist on 2 Jan 1903 in Bruce Township. [may or may not be this William]4 
1911 CensusWilliam A appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at 314 - 5th Avenue. He was one of 13 lodgers at this address. William was single, age 28, born Dec 1882 in Ontario, Presbyterian, occupation law student in a law office.5 
MarriageWilliam Alexander Gilchrist married Irene May (-?-).6
 
1916 CensusW A and Irene Gilchrist appeared on the 1916 Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at 734 Sask Crescent, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. W A was 32, born in Ontario, occupation barrister working on his own account in a law office. Irene was 22, born in Ontario.7 
1921 CensusWilliam A and Irene May Gilchrist appeared on the 1921 Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, at 106 - 4th Ave N. They occupied 6 rooms in an apartment building, and paid $80/month rent. William was 36, born in Ontario, parents born in Scotland, and was a Barrister working on his own account. Irene May was 28, born in Ontario, as were her parents. Their religion was Christian Scientist.8 
DeathWilliam died in Jul 1960 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.9
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 14 Jul 1960.

W Gilchrist Early Lawyer In Saskatoon
W A Gilchrist, 610 Twenty-fourth Street, east, well-known Saskatoon lawyer, passed away in hospital here Thursday night. He was senior member of the law firm of Gilchrist and Lamarsh.
Born in Ontario, Mr Gilchrist graduated from Queens University and came west in the early 1900s, articling with the law firm of McCraney, McKenzie and Hutchinson at Rosthern.
He moved to Saskatoon in 1912 and later formed his own company, Gilchrist and Hogarth. In 1930, Mr Lamarsh joined the partnership.
He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Anne (Mrs M A Graham of San Francisco); and a brother, P A Gilchrist of Saskatoon.
Mr Gilchrist was chairman of the Saskatoon advisory board to the Toronto General Trusts Corporation and was solicitor for many years for the Star-Phoenix and the Imperial Bank of Canada.
Private funeral services will be held, to be followed by cremation.9
 
Last Edited28 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Ontario Canada Birth Registration. William Alexander Gilchrist, #003012-82.
  2. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Bruce West (53), Bruce Township (a-2), page 51 & 52.
  3. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Bruce (50), Bruce (a-2), page 4, line 26.
  4. Ontario Marriage Registration. McKinnon/Gilchrist, #004546-03.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SD 33, Page 4.
  6. E-mails from Kae Gilchrist, Saskatchewan, to J Kolthammer.
  7. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, ED 3b, Page 37.
  8. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SD 46, Page 20.
  9. Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, "W Gilchrist Early Lawyer in Saskatoon", 14 July 1960, page 4. Image viewed at Google news archives.