Gillis family papers, 1809-1888.

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Gillis family papers, 1809-1888.

Consists of fragmentary collection of documents relating to lives of Gillis family of Kinsman, Ohio and San Joaquin County, Calif. Includes diary of David T. Gillis' sea journey to California (1852) and his patent for a grain header (1874).

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

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Gillis family.

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Grain farmers. Thomas and John Gillis lived in Trumbull County, Ohio as early as 1809. Thomas Gillis (d. 1846) was father of David T. Gillis. Robert Gillis was a member of Ohio Militia (1832). David T. Gillis sailed to California (1852). He farmed near Lodi, invented agricultural machinery (1874) and died (1888). From the description of Gillis family papers, 1809-1888. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35091596 ...

Gillis, John, 1972-

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Gillis, Robert E.

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Gillis, David T., d. 1888.

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Gillis, Thomas, d. 1846.

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