Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
That seems to fit with the abbreviated 1901 census report that showed James Gilmore (with 1 L) living in St Catherines and having a 1868 birthday. The 1881 census that you found even shows James father as William and his occupation as black smith. My grandfather grew up using the Gilmore spelling with only 1 L, but changed it to Gillmore with 2 Ls when he had grown up. Maybe the change came after he visited his father and learned that he spelled the name as Gillmore. Sandy you do good work.
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
I found the following information on the 1881 Census for Pelham for the other members of the household of William H. Gillmore: William H. Gillmore,widow, welsh, age 40,born Ont.,Blacksmith, Baptist Abigal Gillmore, married,age 74, born ont., weslyan meth. James Gillmore, age 13, born ont. Mary J. Hager, married, dutch, age 21, servant Richard Kalar, English, age 27, born Ont., Blacksmith, C. Presby. Absalom Reece, Widow, German, age 48, Born Ont., Vet. Surgeon
I hope this helps
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Debbie...I appreciate yours and Sandy's help immensely. Anything that I can learn about this branch is a great help. I wasn't aware of any of the information that I have received in the last few days. The puzzle seems to be falling into place.
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Hi Ed,
I walked through North Pelham First Presbyterian Church cemetery and the Brethern in Christ cemetery, which is also on Metlar road. I did not find any Gilmore's or Gillmore's. There was a few older stones I could not read. But they were very old, and most of them in family plots. I stopped at Pelham library, they did not have cemetery transcripts. They suggested I try Welland library. Below are the names of cemeteries that Welland has listed for Pelham. Next time I go to Welland library, I will see if they have transcripts for them.
Beckett Plot Brown Burial Plot Crow Family Hansler Cemetery North Pelham First Presbyterian Church Pelham Evangelical Pelham Hicksite Schram Cemetery
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Sandy...Thank you for your efforts. I really hate to ask you to do anything else. If you have the opportunity to check at the Welland Library without going out of your way, I would be gratefull. (But only if you can do it without inconveniencing yourself.)
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Hi Ed, I'm sorry, I was unable to find James or William Gilmore. I checked cemetery transcripts for the following: Beckett Plot Brown Burial Plot Crow Family Hansler Cemetery North Pelham Presbyterian Church Cemetery Rockay Presbyterian Church Cemetery Pelham Evangelical Pelham Hicksite Fonthill Cemetery Municipal Scham Cemetery
The only Gilmore I found was Margaret M Gilmore, died July 16, 1915 in here 54th year. Wife of Dr B.E. Brown North Pelham Presbyterian Church.
There is also Hillside Cemetery in Ridgeville. The records were incomplete
You could try contacting the Pelham Historical Society
Pelham Historical Society Street Address: NO STREET ADDRESS - MAIL ONLY, Mail Address: Box 903, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E0 Location: Pelham Executive: Robert Young, President, (Res) 905-892-8147 Mary Lamb, Collections Coordinator, (Res) 905-892-5125
If I can think of anything else I will let you know. Sandy
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Again Sandy, I can't thank you enough for your efforts. You have done much more than I could have hoped for. I will take your suggestion and contact the Pelham Historical Society. If I can help you in a similiar way, please do not hesitate to ask. Ed H.
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
I was wondering if you have anymore information on the Schram Cemetery. I am doing my family tree and am at a loss for information reguarding the Schrams. Do you know if there is a list of names for that cemetery? My grandfather was William Chester Schram who later changed his last name to Lloyd and was raised in Gosfield Ontario area. I have alot of old pictures of family members that once belonged to him. I know he was one of 11 children and four of them died under the age of 25. Any info would really be appreciated.
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Pelham, Lincoln County, Ontario
Sorry, but I don't have any information regarding the Schram cemetery. My only suggestion would be to contact the Pelham Historical Society to see if they can help. Good luck in your search.
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Re: James Gilmore, blacksmith North Palem, Lincoln Township, Ontario
Hi Ed, I too am James T. Gilmore's great-granchild, but from his second wife,Charlotte Thorld. They had three daughters, Julia, Florence and Grace. Florence Gilmore is my grandmother. I have a small family history written by Mrs. Florence (Abell) Baldwin, James' niece. I don't have any info entered on my computer, so I would have to mail you a copy for now. I'm so glad to hear from you. My father knew that there was a son from the first marriage, but never knew what happened to him. Donna Zelmer
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