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Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

bobby_gillette — 2012-05-17 13:17:35Z

Will do... nothing as of yet though :(

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

gullebo1 — 2012-05-16 01:48:18Z

Bobby, let all us know what you find. This could be the link we are all looking for. Thanks

Bob Gullett

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

bobby_gillette — 2012-05-01 04:22:27Z

Judy,

If you track your lineage back through any of the three brothers (Jeremiah is my direct ancestor), the surname prior to the family exodus from Bergerac was De Gylet. I'm working on getting proper documentation for my ancestors William (Gillett), his father Jacques De Gylet, and his grandfather Antoine Deol. I'll post on this thread if I get any additional information.

Bobby

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

bobby_gillette — 2012-05-01 04:16:16Z

Carmen,

From my research my ancestors name changed from De Gylet (Jacques, born Bergerac, Acquitane, France in 1528) changed his surname to Gillett, possibly due to his Hugenot ties and fleeing the country for Somerset, England. His father Antoine Deol was a De Gylet, same as his father and grandfather Thomas (De Gylet).

I've requested any information on birth/death/marriage records from the city of Bergerac, I'll post here if I get any favorable responses.

Bobby Gillette

Re: Jacques de Gylet

bobby_gillette — 2012-05-01 04:09:09Z

I have been able to verify Antoine Deol De Gylet was Jacque's father (Antoine had a brother, also named Antoine, middle name Thomas), his father and great-grandfather were named Thomas, the trail ends there. I have also hit an end of the trail going up Jacques' wife Jeanne Mestre, but have contacted the city of Bergerac requesting any birth/death/marriage records or requesting they point me in the right direction... I'll keep you posted if I learn anything new.

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

pj33pe33 — 2012-04-08 17:58:28Z

Carmen & Kathy
I have also seen it as Jillet. In fact my mother once told me it had been that and somewhere it got changed.
My father spelled it Gillette.
Phylis Gillette Dionne

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

KathyHudson89 — 2012-04-08 17:42:40Z

Carmen,

There is no one way to spell the name. Other replies to this message have mentioned illiteracy as the reason, which is probably the case. The spelling of names was not standardized in the US until the early 1900s.

I recently found a two-page document concerning my ancestor, Asa Gillet, in which his surname was spelled THREE different ways! Two pages, three ways. Go figure. It just was not important then.

Use the spellings you have; don't worry about whether or not they are "correct." They are all correct. Citing the source of where you found the name spelled a specific way will probably help, though. Those who have been doing genealogical research for any length of time will understand. Those that haven't will learn.

Good luck.

Kathy

Jane "Gillet" of Philly & Maryland.

mikeyp78 — 2011-11-11 03:47:32Z

Hello -

I'm trying to find out some information about my GGGrandmother, Jane Gillet (she may have also spelled it Gillett, Gillette, or Gilet) DOB 1881 in MD. She spent most of her life living in Philly, PA with her husband William Thompson. All I know is that her father's name might have been Charles and he may have spelled the last name "Gillette". I know nothing about her mother. If anyone has any info, please share. It is so very much appreciated!!

Best,

Mike

Old photo

ruden6910 — 2011-08-15 00:08:45Z

I have recently found an old photo in my grandparents photo's. It is a cute little boy in a baseball uniform that say's Ogilive on the front. The back says "son of Mary and Ivan Gillet". This picture looks like it was taken in about the 1920's. My grandparents were in Ogilvie MN at this time. If you think you could be related please contact me. This picture needs to find its family.

Old photo

ruden6910 — 2011-08-15 00:08:43Z

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

Judith042 — 2011-07-12 21:31:15Z

Hi Sue Ellen,

I am researching the family of John Gillett Elmore and would be very interested in the inforamtion you have on John Jilet Elmore in Youghal Ireland

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2011-06-05 03:40:09Z

I've never heard of the Cherokee part of the family. I was born and raised in Sterling and moved when I was 11 years old. I wish I had started on the quest for family sooner!

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

CathyBauer54 — 2011-06-04 20:36:10Z

My great grandmother was Mary Jane Holcomb Bonnell, and her parents were Linus Holcomb and Lucinda Daves. You said there is Cherokee in the family? I heard that Linus was full blood Indian, but, no one knows which tribe. Linus was supposedly found wandering in the woods when he was a child by James Holcomb, and was adopted by him and his wife. No verification of this story has ever been found.
Is this what you heard also?

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

KMonahanMurphy — 2010-06-03 15:06:35Z

The unfortunate truth is that there is no right answer to this. Part of it is the result of illiteracy, part of it is laziness on the part of census takers, and part of it, especially later in the 1800s, was to try and make yourself sound more important by spelling it the "fancy" way (Gillette).

I also have a large database and simply created a ground rule: if I can trace an individual back to one of the three original brothers who came to CT (Jonathan, Nathan and Jeremiah), then your last name is GILLETT; if I cannot, then you are GILLETTE until proven otherwise.

Just to obfuscate this issue further, Barbour collections of New England list the following as other alternatives: Gillit, Gelet, Jealet, Jelett, Joleet, Jelet. When I can't find someone under one name, I look for the others. They usually show up eventually.

Jean T Gillet poster of "Augusta County, VA Families" on RootsWeb

WClayton43 — 2010-03-18 17:20:13Z

I am looking for Jean T Gillet poster of "Augusta County, VA Families" on RootsWeb. I would like to ask her a question related to some data she posted in reference to James E Crawford & Jane Gamble Braford being buried in Rocky Spring Cemetery, Deerfield, Augusta Co VA and the dates of their birth and death. Any help appreciated.

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2010-01-20 03:17:51Z

email me directly, lrs1623@q.com Sheila

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

JWTurner143 — 2010-01-19 22:06:27Z

I too am Part of this family. my name is Jennifer Turner.
My GGGpa was Linus Holcomb. My GGpa is Linus Holcomb Jr. and my G-Walter Benjamin Holcomb. Would like to hear from you.

Thank you, Jennifer Turner

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

JWTurner143 — 2010-01-19 22:01:03Z

My name is Jennifer Turner. My g-pa was Walter Benjamin Holcomb. The son of Linus And Abbie Holcomb. MY G-g pa's Father was Linus Sr. and his 3rd wife was Julia Pitts.
My Grandma Abbie was addopted. Are family was is southern,
Il, and whiteside,Lee . My g-pa came from 12 kids. I've been searching for along time. I'm in Sterling,il. I grew up in Rock Falls. I've reachered all the way to New york. I hope this helps you. I will help you further if in need. We also have Cherokee in the family.

Jennifer Turner

Re: Gillet, Gillett, Gillette

gullebo1 — 2010-01-19 01:12:46Z

Can anybody give me a clue to the parents of William Gullett and Susanne Mills. I've just hit a road block with these two.

Thanks, Bob Gullett

Re: Family of Elvis Eugene Gillet of Texas

LonsmRider — 2009-08-04 20:29:12Z

my wife's father was named Elvis Gillit. He died in 1983 and was born 2/6/1943. Elvis was stationed in California. If you are still searching for information please contact me so we can see if this is the same Elvis.

Re: Family of Elvis Eugene Gillet of Texas

lacijeffers1 — 2009-08-03 14:25:10Z

Elvis Eugene Gillit was my dad. He died 3/18/1983 and is buried in Albany Texas. I don't know much about him since I was only 18 months old when he died. My sister and half sister know more about him and that is where I get anything I need to know. If you are still interested you can email me at lacijeffers@amaonline.com.

Re: John Gillet of Newtown, Connecticut

laureen125 — 2008-05-15 05:05:24Z

We may be family! I am also descended from Jacques De Gylet. I have just found a book that mentions him, & have gotten more names. He went to England, & on to Milford, Ct. Maybe we can exchange notes & help each other. Laureen

Ann GILLET -- Marsh, England

michelledavenport42 — 2008-01-31 14:33:19Z

Dear Diane,

I saw your e.mail regarding Gillets from Moreton in Marsh, England. I have been looking for someone who went to Canada, Ontario. not sure of the dates, or name of family. But on my tree I have a Ann Gillet from Moreton in Marsh, who married Noah Robinson 1823. I thought the person who went to Canada could have been a son or daughter from Ann Gillet and Noah Robinson. I don't know if Ann Gillet is related to your Gillet, but if they came from Moreton in Marsh, then there is a good chance. On your side of the Gillet family, do you know if they lived in Canada, Ontario?.

Regards
Michelle Davenport

gillet 1864

grendav2001 — 2007-12-21 12:15:06Z

the following is from the 'stockton and hartlepool mercury'
and dated wednesday 24 august 1864.

a foreign seaman drowned at hartlepool.

mr settle, coroner, held an inquest at the 'turk's head', hartlepool, on monday afternoon, on the body of victor gillet, a french seaman, whose body was found in the victoria dock on sunday. from the evidence of noah nathan, shipbroker, it appeared that deceased belonged to the french fishing smack 'esteile' of dieppe, number 421. that boat was in hartlepool harbour on the 11th, and left on the 13th inst. it came in under stress of weather on the 11th, and was ordered out by the french gunboat which would not allow it to remain longer than the 13th. on the evening of the 13th deceased went on shore with others of the crew, who returned without him at midnight. the captain
and crew, together with sergeant duck, of the county force,
searched for him, but he was not found, and the vessel consequently had to leave without him. police constable joyce stated that about noon on sunday he found the dead body of the deceased floating in the victoria dock. it was very much decomposed, and appeared to have been dead eight or nine days. he obtained assistance and had the body removed to the dead house. there was no money or papers upon the body, and it did not present any marks of violence. the jury returned a verdict of 'found dead'.

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grenville in hartlepool

Gillet Surname Project Looking for More Participants

lancegillette1 — 2007-12-03 17:08:07Z

The Gillett Surname project is at:
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Gillett/

It uses yDNA to determine if two people have a common ancestor. We currently have ten participants and a match between two of our participants.

Also there are gift certificates available of $15-$30 which go towards the cost of the yDNA test.

Lance Gillette

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2007-08-03 15:54:36Z

Hi Valerie. I tried to email you again. We'll see what happens. Found an old email from another descendant of Linus Sr. dating 2004. Robin Holcomb anholc@earthlink.net
He said he had some pictures. Thought it was worth trying.
Sheila

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

gram770 — 2007-07-19 11:23:27Z

Shelia,
I was going to write back to you and ask if you were sure because I also had found them in new york census with children. Would of wrote back sooner but my hubsand has been very ill. Yes I will be interested in a copy of whatever you find. When I get a chance I will send you a copy of the picture I have of 3 of Linus's children.
I couldn't get through to your e-mail either. I don't know what's wrong. My address is Valerie Ducharme, P.O. Box 142, Bomoseen, Vt. 05732
Thanks Valerie

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2007-07-19 02:46:42Z

Valerie, I can't get through to your email. I believe I was wrong about where Linus and Julia were married because I see according to the 1870 Washington Co., N Y census, they are already married with children. I plan on taking a trip to Lee County seat next week. If you will send me your mailing address, I will make copies of what I find. Sheila

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2007-07-12 21:46:05Z

Hi, I saw you post and I do have info. Linus was married three times, Ester A Gillett, Lucinda Davies, and Julia A Pitts. Lucinda died 25 August 1860, Linus was married to Julia 12 Sept. 1861 in Lee County, Illinois. They had 11 children, three of whom died young. Linus is buried in Amboy, Lee County, Illinos, in Prairie Repose Cemetery. I have a picture of his tombstone. Would you like to swap pictures? I would like to have one of his children. My gg grandpa, Henry Holcomb, was a brother to Linus 1823-1892. Sheila

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

gram770 — 2007-06-27 01:49:19Z

Hi Shelia,
My e-mail address is valerie448@verizon.net

Re: John Gillet of Newtown, Connecticut

ron_gillett — 2007-06-26 22:42:14Z

Children were Daniel, Sarah (May 1786), David (13 Dec 1789), Phebe, Jerusha, Deborah, Ann, Polly, and Abel Ferris. I have more data on Sarah, David, and Abel. I have this lineage back to 1549. email me at rgillett@cfl.rr.com if you want more information. ~ Ron Gillett

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2007-06-26 14:13:18Z

valerie, i don't know why the email failed. please give me yours and I will contact you that way and see if you can write back. I will then send you what i have now and go from there. Sheila

Re: John Gillet of Newtown, Connecticut

LDalton22 — 2007-06-25 21:55:57Z

Thank you so much for confirming what I suspected. In fact, my great grandfather left behind a journal that states that his grandfather, Abel Ferris Gillette, went to Butternuts to visit a sister. So this makes very much sense. I only have five children for John and Pollyfeme. Do you know the names/dates of their children? Do you by any chance have a marriage date for John and Pollyfeme?
Abel Ferris Gillette was married to Lucy Platt (not Pratt) with whom he had four children. His second wife was Mary H. Perkins which he married on 2 Apr 1843 in Newtown. He divorced Mary, and they had no children. His third wife, Ann Clingham, was from Ireland. Abel and Ann had two children, Lucy and James F.
I very much appreciate any more help I can get in piecing this family together. Thank-You.

Re: John Gillet of Newtown, Connecticut

ron_gillett — 2007-06-24 16:55:40Z

John Gillet , son of Samuel Gillet and Eunice Clark, was bp. 20 Nov 1748 at Newton, Fairfield, CT. - He died 1810 at Butternuts, Otsego, NY. His wife's name was Pollyfeme. They had 9 children including Abel Ferris Gillett born 31 May 1807. Abel married Lucy Ann Pratt 16 Sep 1830. I show 4 children for Abel and Lucy.

John Gillet of Newtown, Connecticut

LDalton22 — 2007-06-23 19:30:49Z

I am looking for a John Gillet who was the son of Eunice (Clark) and Samuel Gillet and lived in Newtown, Connecticut. I do not know the name of John’s wife. His children were Jerusha, Abel Ferris, Anna, Polly, and David, as far as I know. I think this may be the John Gillet baptized in Newtown on 20 Nov 1748. I also believe that this is the descendancy: William Gylet, Jeremiah Gillet, Sgt. Jeremiah Gillet, John Gillet who married Sarah Tryon, Samuel Gillet who married Eunice Clark, John Gillett (who married ?), and Abel Ferris Gillette. My third great grandfather’s, Abel Ferris Gillette’s, history states the Gillet family in Newtown dates back to 1709 when John Gillet (I believe the one that married Sarah Tryon) came from Wethersfield, Connecticut and settled it is believed in the Palestine district. There are several Abel Gilletts and several John Gilletts, etc. I want to make sure I am putting this family together correctly. Any information I can find on these families from Newtown would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

gram770 — 2007-06-23 01:07:53Z

Hi, the Linus Holcomb you are talking about is the son of my gggrandfather. By his third wife Julia Pitts. Yes your gggrandfather would of been his uncle. My gg grandfather and your gg grandfather were brothers. Probably born in Washington county N.Y. I would like to find out when they came to IL. and when Linus and Julia were married. I would like to find out who and when their children married. If they owned property and what they did for a living? I would also like to find a picture of Linus which I may never find.
I tried reply to your e-mail address but for some reason it failed.
Thank for any help you can give me and again if I can help you please let me know.
Valerie

Re: Linus Holcomb & Easter Gillette of Vt and N.Y.

ssmith0942 — 2007-06-22 00:48:32Z

Hi, I was searching for information and i ran across your post of 2003. I have some info on Linus. I was born and raised in Sterling/Rock Falls, Illinois and my gg grandfather was Henry Holcomb who would be an uncle to this Linus. I found Linus' grave in Amboy, Lee County, Illinois and I have a picture of the grave. He did die in 1892 and was married three times, according to the info I have. I have birth dates on his children but not much else. If you still need info, I could take a trip there this summer. I still have family in the area. Let me know what you are looking for and I will see what I can do. Sheila

Lester Gillet