- Thomas Gillespie came to Canada before 1820 as his daughter Agnes was born here. His older daughter Sarah was born in Ireland, possibly in November of 1817, and baptized in Carnmoney on Aug 1, 1820. Thus we can determine that they emigrated to Canada. He was assessed in Hamilton Twp., Northumberland Co. in 1822 on lot 7, Con. 1; 1823 lot 5 Con 1; 1824 lot 2 Con 1; and 1826 - 1835 lot 11 Con. A. It is interesting to note that Wm. McCormick was assessed on lot 11 Con A. in 1842 and is perhaps a brother to Agnes. Thomas was still living in 1839 when the township took a census. By 1850 son William is living on lot 17, Con. 3 of Hamilton Twp. with Agnes who is a widow and other members of the family. Thomas was age 38 when he was enrolled in the 4th Company of the 1st Regiment of the Northumberland Militia under Captain Spalding. I do not know the circumstances of his death nor where he may have been buried. When Susan, the daughter of Thomas and Agnes Gillespie was baptized at St. Peter's Anglican Church on Nov. 19, 1838, the name of the godfather given was Thomas Spear, whose children Thomas and Mary were also baptized on Nov. 19, 1938, and the godparents names given were their own. A. N. Bethune was the officiating minister. They were all residents of Hamilton Township, and in fact in 1875, W. & T. Spear are named on the north half (50 acres) of Lot 1 in Concession A. and in 1875 the south half of this lot has the name T. Gillise as the owner of that 50 acres. Is it possible that in 1838 Thomas & Agnes were neighbours? In assessment records between 1824 and 1835 Thomas Gillespie was assessed for Lot II Con A and in 1842 William McCormick was assessed for Lot II Con A. Thomas died in 1839 - 1840. I believe that Wm. McCormack is Thomas's wife's brother because her name was Agnes McCormack.
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| Children |
| | 1. Sarah Gillespie, b. 3 Nov 1817, Carnmoney, County Antrim, Ireland  d. Aft Apr 1910, Rensselaer Falls, St Lawrence County, New York, United States (Age 92 years) |
| | 2. Agnes Laurain "Nancy" Gillespie, b. 26 Jul 1820, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 7 Mar 1905, Toronto (York), Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada (Age 84 years) |
| | 3. William John Gillespie, b. 10 Mar 1823, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 31 Jul 1911, Caister Twp (West Lincoln), Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada (Age 88 years) |
| | 4. Edward Gillespie, b. 4 Dec 1824, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 22 Feb 1911, Caister Twp (West Lincoln), Lincoln County, Ontario, Canada (Age 86 years) |
| | 5. Margaret Jane Gillespie, b. 17 Nov 1826, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 10 Apr 1891, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Reginlal Municipality, Ontario, Canada (Age 64 years) |
| | 6. Thomas Gillespie, b. 8 Nov 1828, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 30 Nov 1918, Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada (Age 90 years) |
| | 7. John Young Gillespie, b. 10 Mar 1831, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 19 Jun 1910, McDougall Twp, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada (Age 79 years) |
| | 8. Alexander Gillespie, b. 12 Dec 1833, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 9. Charles Gillespie, b. 12 Dec 1833, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 16 Nov 1915, Fenella, Haldimand Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada (Age 81 years) |
| | 10. Susan Jane Gillespie, b. 8 Dec 1835, Hamilton Twp, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada d. 5 Nov 1890, Beachville, North Oxford County, Ontario, Canada (Age 54 years) |
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1790 - 1840 (49 years)
