Son of Alexander Gilmore and Mary Anderson Gilmore, known as Lady Mary of Inchaleen, the name of the Gilmore estate. She belonged to the Scotch nobility and was universally beloved. She and her husband were members of the church at Gorvagh, in which her son James was baptized.
Early in life he cherished the prospect of coming to America, but was dissuaded by his mother. After her death, when twenty years of age, he crossed the ocean, spending thirteen weeks on shipboard. The sea was rough and so tempestuous that the superstitious sailors claimed a witch was on the vessel. Lots were cast to throw the guilty party overboard, when the storm subsided, and averted the loss of a passenger. One brother, William, came later, but the climate disagreed with him and he returned to Garvagh.
John Gilmore, an uncle, engaged in merchandizing in Strasburg and James Gilmore came to his home, and in the village met and wedded Eleanor McKinney. They lived in Strasburg for a year
after their marriage, in 1838 removed with their infant daughter to Newville and he went into the dry goods business with Thomas McKinney. He erected a residence in 1850 which is still occupied by his descendants. He was a resolute character, kind and affectionate.
To James Gilmore and Eleanor McKinney Gilmore were born four children:
Mary Ellen Gilmore, David McKinney Gilmore, Nancy Jane Gilmore, and Lydia Bell Gilmore
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Death record from usgwarchives.... date of death varies by 1 day.
James GILMORE, white, male, about 54 yrs. Occupation:
Merchant. Born: Ireland. Wife: Elenor Gilmore. Died: 24 Oct
1852, liver complaint, Newville, Cumberland Co. PA. Buried:
Presbyterian Burial ground. Person returning certificate: Thomas
A. Mc Kinney, Newton Twp. Date of certificate: 8 Nov 1852.
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Early in life he cherished the prospect of coming to America, but was dissuaded by his mother. After her death, when twenty years of age, he crossed the ocean, spending thirteen weeks on shipboard. The sea was rough and so tempestuous that the superstitious sailors claimed a witch was on the vessel. Lots were cast to throw the guilty party overboard, when the storm subsided, and averted the loss of a passenger. One brother, William, came later, but the climate disagreed with him and he returned to Garvagh.
John Gilmore, an uncle, engaged in merchandizing in Strasburg and James Gilmore came to his home, and in the village met and wedded Eleanor McKinney. They lived in Strasburg for a year
after their marriage, in 1838 removed with their infant daughter to Newville and he went into the dry goods business with Thomas McKinney. He erected a residence in 1850 which is still occupied by his descendants. He was a resolute character, kind and affectionate.
To James Gilmore and Eleanor McKinney Gilmore were born four children:
Mary Ellen Gilmore, David McKinney Gilmore, Nancy Jane Gilmore, and Lydia Bell Gilmore
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Death record from usgwarchives.... date of death varies by 1 day.
James GILMORE, white, male, about 54 yrs. Occupation:
Merchant. Born: Ireland. Wife: Elenor Gilmore. Died: 24 Oct
1852, liver complaint, Newville, Cumberland Co. PA. Buried:
Presbyterian Burial ground. Person returning certificate: Thomas
A. Mc Kinney, Newton Twp. Date of certificate: 8 Nov 1852.
(provided by Family Tree Climber)
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Son of Alexander Gilmore and Mary Anderson Gilmore, known as Lady Mary of Inchaleen, the name of the Gilmore estate. She belonged to the Scotch nobility and was universally beloved. She and her husband were members of the church at Gorvagh, in which her son James was baptized.
Early in life he cherished the prospect of coming to America, but was dissuaded by his mother. After her death, when twenty years of age, he crossed the ocean, spending thirteen weeks on shipboard. The sea was rough and so tempestuous that the superstitious sailors claimed a witch was on the vessel. Lots were cast to throw the guilty party overboard, when the storm subsided, and averted the loss of a passenger. One brother, William, came later, but the climate disagreed with him and he returned to Garvagh.
John Gilmore, an uncle, engaged in merchandizing in Strasburg and James Gilmore came to his home, and in the village met and wedded Eleanor McKinney. They lived in Strasburg for a year
after their marriage, in 1838 removed with their infant daughter to Newville and he went into the dry goods business with Thomas McKinney. He erected a residence in 1850 which is still occupied by his descendants. He was a resolute character, kind and affectionate.
To James Gilmore and Eleanor McKinney Gilmore were born four children:
Mary Ellen Gilmore, David McKinney Gilmore, Nancy Jane Gilmore, and Lydia Bell Gilmore
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Death record from usgwarchives.... date of death varies by 1 day.
James GILMORE, white, male, about 54 yrs. Occupation:
Merchant. Born: Ireland. Wife: Elenor Gilmore. Died: 24 Oct
1852, liver complaint, Newville, Cumberland Co. PA. Buried:
Presbyterian Burial ground. Person returning certificate: Thomas
A. Mc Kinney, Newton Twp. Date of certificate: 8 Nov 1852.
(provided by Family Tree Climber)
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Early in life he cherished the prospect of coming to America, but was dissuaded by his mother. After her death, when twenty years of age, he crossed the ocean, spending thirteen weeks on shipboard. The sea was rough and so tempestuous that the superstitious sailors claimed a witch was on the vessel. Lots were cast to throw the guilty party overboard, when the storm subsided, and averted the loss of a passenger. One brother, William, came later, but the climate disagreed with him and he returned to Garvagh.
John Gilmore, an uncle, engaged in merchandizing in Strasburg and James Gilmore came to his home, and in the village met and wedded Eleanor McKinney. They lived in Strasburg for a year
after their marriage, in 1838 removed with their infant daughter to Newville and he went into the dry goods business with Thomas McKinney. He erected a residence in 1850 which is still occupied by his descendants. He was a resolute character, kind and affectionate.
To James Gilmore and Eleanor McKinney Gilmore were born four children:
Mary Ellen Gilmore, David McKinney Gilmore, Nancy Jane Gilmore, and Lydia Bell Gilmore
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Death record from usgwarchives.... date of death varies by 1 day.
James GILMORE, white, male, about 54 yrs. Occupation:
Merchant. Born: Ireland. Wife: Elenor Gilmore. Died: 24 Oct
1852, liver complaint, Newville, Cumberland Co. PA. Buried:
Presbyterian Burial ground. Person returning certificate: Thomas
A. Mc Kinney, Newton Twp. Date of certificate: 8 Nov 1852.
(provided by Family Tree Climber)
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