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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
- Joseph Gilmore -- --, 1734 December 0, 1764
- David Gilmore -- --, 1788 April 12, 1868 Maine
- Charles W. Gilmore -- --, 1843 December 0, 1900 Kentucky
- Thomas Melvin Gilmore -- --, 1875 February 12, 1953 Kansas
- Mary Rhetta Gilmore -- --, 1884 May 26, 1949 Indiana
Gilmore Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Wilburn William Gilmore -- --, 1848 Missouri
- Jean Gilmore -- --, 1766 January 1, 1840
- Charles S. Gilmore -- --, 1884 June 8, 1967 North Carolina
- Wilburn Gilmore -- --, 1805 July 25, 1880 Kentucky
- Moses Gilmore -- --, 1847 February 22, 1943 Indiana
