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Gilmore Family History
Gilmore Genealogy & Family TreeGilmore is a Scottish name from Ayrshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Gille Morie which means "follower of Mary." Roots for the name can also be found in Ireland. The earliest known ancestor--Richard Gilemor--was recorded in 1228. The family motto is Perseveranti dabitur which means "It will be given to the persevering."
Other spellings include "Gilmour," "Gilmur," "Gilmor," and "Gilmer." Notable people with the surname include American football player Bryan Gilmore (Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers), Canadian hockey player Doug Gilmore (St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs), American actor Jared Gilmore (Once Upon a Time, The Back-Up Plan, Mad Men), and fictional characters Lorelai and Rory Gilmore (Gilmore Girls). The first Gilmore to come to America was Robert Gilmore in New England in 1718.
Gilmore Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Patrick Gilmore -- --, 1846 December 0, 1922
- Michael Joseph Gilmore -- --, 1859 July 19, 1927
- James Gilmore -- --, 1728 January 18, 1809 New Hampshire
- Mary Gilmore -- --, 1730 October 19, 1815 New Hampshire
- Kate Maria Gilmore -- --, 1872 July 5, 1963
Gilmore Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James M Gilmore -- --, 1823 December 0, 1905 Tennessee
- David Gilmore -- --, 1816 August 16, 1888 Tennessee
- James William Gilmore -- --, 1836 April 6, 1913 Georgia
- Elizabeth Isabela Gilmore -- --, 1719 December 0, 1784
- Kate Maria Gilmore -- --, 1872 July 5, 1963
