Elisabeth Gillon

Female16 April 1794–

Brief Life History of Elisabeth

When Elisabeth Gillon was born on 16 April 1794, in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, her father, Alexander Gilloan, was 45 and her mother, Elisabeth Paterson, was 32. She married John Straiton on 19 April 1828, in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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John Straiton
1790–
Elisabeth Gillon
1794–
Marriage: 19 April 1828

Sources (1)

  • Elizabeth Gillon, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 April 1828Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (7)

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    World Events (8)

    1802 · John Playfair publishes summary of James Hutton's theories of geology.

    Age 8

    In 1802, John Playfair published the Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth. His influence was by James Hutton’s knowledge of the earth’s geology.

    1815

    Age 21

    The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.

    1830

    Age 36

    Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).

    Name Meaning

    Irish (Derry): variant of Gillan .

    French: from a pet form of the personal name Gilles .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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