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Miss Norma Hood became the bride of Alan Gillespie at a lovely ceremony late Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage in Yuma, with Rev. Atcheson officiating. Accompanying the couple to Yuma were Miss Louise Walstem and Robert Burman who served as the maid-of-honor and best man. The bride was attractively attired in a becoming black velvet dress with a gay scarf, and matching accessories. Miss Walstem wore a coral suit with accessories. Mrs. Gillespie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Hood of El Centro. She was graduated from Central high school and junior college, and is now employed by Peckham and Grenn, insurance adjusters. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Gillespie of Tuscon, Ariz. He went to high school in Nogales, Ariz. and was graduated from New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell, New Mexico. The couple will live in El Centro where Gillespie is employed by the Standard Oil company. (Published March 1, 1938)

OCT. 12. —Mildred Swan, a graduate with the class of Juno 1932, became the bride of Allan Gillespie, originally of Kansas, in San Rafael Inst Saturday. The couple are now living temporarily at the home of Mrs. Gillespie’s parent in Tamapais Valley. Mr. Gillespie is an employee of the Pacific Heating Company In Sun Anselmo, and a brother of Margaret Gillespie, an former Tam student married Joel Bowman of the class of June, 1931. (Published Tamalpais News Oct 21, 1932).

It is learned that Miss Josephs Junker of Areata Bottom is soon to become the bride of Mr. Amos Gillespie of Maple Creek, She is a graduate of the Aroata High School and recently received her teacher’s certificate in Eureka. Since then she has been teaching the Maple Creek school and a week or so ago came home on her vacation. It was while at Maple Creek that Miss Junker met Mr. Gillespie and the romance began. Mr. Gillespie is very well known about the county, especially in Ferndale, where his relatives reside. He holds a very responsible position at Maple Creek, being foreman of Mr. Fred Bair’s ranch, It is understood that the wedding is to take place about Christmas. Published in Blue Lake Advocate Dec 13, 1913

As a charming pre-nuptial courtesy for Miss Annie Gillespie, who on February 28, will become the bride of Richard Crocker of San Francisco, Miss Elile Antola and Miss Wilma Fllloon were co-hos-tesses at a gift shower and bridge party at the Antola home, 945 Fourteenth street, Thursday evening. The bridal motif was employed in the attractive appointments, the table where the guest of honor was seated, being developed in white, with a bridal figure as a centerpiece. Other tables were in yellow, orchid and pink, and tiny hearts served as place cards. In bridge, honors went to Miss Irene Larson, with Miss Edith Parker playing second and Mrs. Lillian Balsley accepting the lesser token. Following the opening of the array of lovely gifts presented the charming bride-to-be, a two-course collation was served to Mesdames Thomas Gillespie, A. Antola, A. B. Jones, Catherine Dunn, Lillian Balsley, Sue Stewart, Constance Fry; Misses Thelma Boss, Edna Mae Morris, Deana Earl, Annie Gillespie, Edith Parker, Catherine Sergei, Christine Cwaltney, Irene Larson, Edna Clayson, Mae Jones, Katherine Karmelich and the hostesses, Wilma Filloon and Ellie Antola.  Published in San Pedro News Pilot Feb 26, 1932  See next article

Forty-five close friends and relatives gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Guidinger, 235 Ninth street, at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28, to listen to marriage vows recited by Miss Annie Robertson Gillespie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gillespie, old residents of city, and Richard Symonds Croker, son of Mrs. Alice Croker of San Rafael. The ceremony, which combined the Presbyterian and Episcopalian services, was read by the Rev. William W. Darsie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of San Pedro, and followed the sounding of the “Bridal Chorus” from “Lohengrin,” by Miss Margie Mitchell, close friend of the bride. The bride wore a lovely gown of champagne-colored lace combined with ashes of roses, and carried an arm bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Her sister, Mrs. Catherine Dunn, attired in white lace, with a bouquet of salmon-hued roses and sweet peas, was matron of honor, and Donald Croker, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Preceding down the stairway, members of the bridal party took their places beneath a flower-entwined arch, from which was suspended a floral wedding bell. The  bride was given in marriage by her father, Thomas Gillespie. Immediately following the ceremony, a large wedding cake was cut by the bride, Mrs. Gillespie being assisted by Mrs. Guidinger at the beautifully appointed bridal table, where punch and cake was served. The bride, a popular member of the younger set, was graduated with scholarship honors from the San Pedro high school in 1926, having served as president of the Girls Athletic association and later as honored queen of San Pedro bethel of Job’s Daughters. Since her graduation she has been employed in the state fisheries laboratory, where Mr. Croker, a Stanford graduate of the class of 1929, is Biologist. It was as his assistant at the laboratory that the romance between Miss Gillespie and Mr. Croker had its inception. The bridegroom is a majority member of De Molay, and is a member of a prominent Rafael family. His grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Symonds, as well as his mother, Mrs. Croker, were present for the wedding. Upon their return from a honeymoon in Yosemlte, Mr. and Mrs. Croker will reside at 1119% South Meyler street.  Published in San Pedro News Pilot Feb 29, 1932.

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Barbara Gillespie married Edward Kelly Oct 19, 1872 Alameda, California

(St. Helena Star, Dec. 30). The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Bell, on Kearney street, was the scene of a quiet but very pretty weddiirg Tuesday, when their youngest daughter, Miss Georgia W., was claimed in marriage by Mr. Bartlett V. Gillespie. Promptly at 12:30 o’clock, Miss Dixie Alberta Bell, with her sister, Mrs. F. C. Holling at the piano, sweetly, sang “O Promise Me,” and during the singing the bride, leaning upon the arm of her father, came down the broad stairway and was met in the living room in front of a prettily decorated Christmas tree by the groom into whose keeping she was given by Mr. Bell. The pretty, petite bride wore a simple dress of changeable blue taffeta, with a single rose for adornment. In her hand was a dainty hand-kerchief which was carried by her mother when she was married. The couple was unattended and the impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. James Mitchell, who. many  years ago, joined Mr. and Mrs. Bell In  the holy bonds of matrimony, and  who is an old and devoted friend of the family. Only immediate relatives witnessed the exchange of the marriage vows. After congratulations had been bestowed upon Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie, the way was led to the dining room where a dainty wedding breakfast was served. The table was very artistically decorated. The colors of Stanford University, from which institution both the bride and groom graduated, were used in the decorations. There was a profusion of Christmas berries and at each place the favor was a tiny red basket. The place cards were tied with red ribbons. The ornament on the wedding cake was the one used for the parents of the bride. About 3:30 o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie loft by automobile for Oakland, where they caught the Owl for Los Angeles, going direct to Redondo Beach, where they are now at home in the Marshall Apartments. The bride has always  been a general favorite in St. Helena,  probably having more personal  friends than almost any young lady in the entire community. She is  vivacious, generous, considerate and winsome, and makes friends where ever she goes. After graduating from the St. Helena Grammar and High  Schools, she entered Stanford University, majoring in ecoi omics. Upon receiving her degree she accepted the  position of cashier of the University, remaining there until last July, when she tendered her resignation and returned home. The groom is from Santa Maria, where his parents sun reside. He, too is a graduate from Stanford, but his  course was interrupted when his I country needed him during the world war. Mr. Gillespie went overseas in the Engineering Corps and saw much  active service. Upon receiving his  discharge after the war was over, he resumed his studies and graduated as a geologist and mining engineer. The past year he has been with  a mining company at Tampico, Mexico, but a few weeks ago he accepted a position with the Santa Fe J Oil Co. at Redondo Beach. Mr. Gillespie is a man of pleasing personality, was very popular at Stanford University and is in every way worthy of the young lady he has won for his wife. Another Wedding Soon. While Mrs. Gillespie was the honored one on Tuesday and, with her husband, was showered with congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bell’s second daughter. Miss Dixie Alberta, was felicitated upon her approaching marriage. Three weeks ago Miss Bell told  a few of her St. Helena friends of her engagement, it finally reached the j Star and so we are spreading the good news. The fortunate young man who is  to claim Miss Bell for his bride in the  early Spring is Mr. James Harrold Rea, of San Francisco.  Published in Napa Valley Register January 3, 1922

Benjamin Gillespie married Mildred Malurin Feb 6, 1889 Garberville, Humbolt, California. 2nd Record: At Garberville, Feb 6, 1889, by Justice of the Peace Myers, Benjamin Gillespie, of Garberville, and Mildred Mahurin, of Ukiah.

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C Gillespie married E E Long Feb 17, 1886 Solan, California

As a pre-nuptial courtesy for Miss Catherine Gillespie, whose engagement was recently announced, Miss Edna Clayson and Mrs. Leona Eddy were co-hostesses Friday evening at the Clayson home, 767 Nineteenth street, when the honor extended her took the form of a kitchen shower. Bridge rummy offered amusement for the guests, prizes being taken by Anna Gillespie, Euie Antola and Ann Xitco. The honoree was showered with lovely gifts and later, occupied the place of honor at a midnight luncheon of dainty appointment served by the two hostesses. Included in the group were the honoree, Catherine Gillespie, her mother, Mrs. Thomas Gillespie, her sister, Anna Gillespie, and Misses Wilma Filloon, Anna Collettl, Dagmar Farsstrom, Margaret Germo, Helen Pike, Katie Querio, May Yeiter, Ann Xitco, Mae Jones, Coye McGowan, Deana Earle, Ellie Antola, Edna Mae Morris, Olive Beddome, Mabel Study, Mesdames Mabel Hendrickson, Susie Stewart, A. B. Jones, F. H. Clayson and the two hostesses. (Published in San Pedro News, Nov 15, 1930)  Additional notes: Miss Catherine Gillespie is engaged to James Howard Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dunn of Long Beach.. The Thomas Gillespies lived at 754 Eleventh Street, San Pedro, California.

Choosing the Wee Kirk o’ the Heather in Glendale as the setting for her marriage, Miss Catherine Baird Gillespie, winsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gillespie of 919 Alma street, who claim Scotland as their native .heath, last night plighted her troth to James Howard Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dunn of Long Beach. The impressive rites were read in the presence of 150 friends and relatives, which completely filled this quaint chapel, dedicated to the memory of “bonnie Annie Laurie.” The Rev. William Darsie of the First Presbyterian church of this city officiated. A program of Scotch airs played by Mrs. Morallee Scott and sung by Stephen Mackie, well known baritone and cousin of the bride, made a particularly appropriate prelude for the ceremony, which was immediately preceded by the singing of “I Love You Truly” by Mr. Mackie, Mrs. Scott also played the wedding marches. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Annie Gillespie as maid of honor, and was given in marriage by her father, Thomas Gillespie. The bride’s gown was orchid satin, completed with a bouquet of salmon roses and lilies of the valley, while the maid of honor chose green net over satin, with red roses and sweet peas as her ensemble. Glenn Davidson of San Pedro served the groom as best man. Honorary bridesmaids included Misseg, Edna Clayson, Mae Jones, Wilma Fllloon, Ann and Phyllis Guidinger, Leona Eddy, Margie Mitchell and Laddie Powers. George Porter and Grant Benham served as ushers. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Dunn left on a motor honeymoon trip to be spent In the southern part of the state. The bride, a girl of extreme popularity, with her parents came from Canada eight years ago. In 1928,  with Ephebian honors, she graduated from the San Pedro high school, where she had served as president of the Girls’ League and editor of the school annual. She is past honored queen of San Pedro Bethel of Job’s Daughters, and is employed at the General Fisheries. Many social courtesies have been extended to her since the announcement of her betrothal to Mr. Dunn. He is a graduate of the Mound City, 111., high school, and since coming to Long Beach, has been employed in the laboratories of the Union Oil company. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn will make their home at 566 Seventeenth street, San Pedro.  Published San Pedro News Pilot Dec 11, 1930

Charles Gillespie married Elizabeth Webb 1854, California

Clarence A Gillespie, local Manager of the Edison Company,  quietly married in 1909 in Los Angeles one of Pasadena’s charming belles, Misp Ethe J  Dickey of Passadena last Wednesday. The wedding ceremony was performed after which the couple departed for Coronado Beach. There they remained until next Wednesday, August 8th,  when they returned to Riverside to make their future home at the corner of Lime and Prospect Streets. Mr Gillespie had secured the Bt C Twogood residence.  Clarence comes from the well known Gillespie family of Toronto, Ontario Canada, and is a son of Rev . Mr. Gillespie of that City, and a brother of the Gillespie brothers, leading furriers of Canada. (notice published Sept 4, 1909)

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Earl Gillespie was quietly married on the 11th of this month to a charming and estimable young lady of Napa. The news came as a complete surprise to his many friends in this city, who had no suspicion that he was contemplating matrimony. Mr. Gillespie holds the responsible position of signal maintainer on the Southern Pacific.  Published in Marysville Daily Appeal  March 19, 1910

Edwin G Gillespie married Ella J Carse Aug 8, 1890 Los Angeles, California

Effie Gillespie married James W Patterson June 25, 1890 Los Angeles, California

Elizabeth Gillespie married Ben Corz Sheater 1875 Placer, California

Miss Brenda Haller of 1506 Florihun*la avenue, Burlingame, was hostess at a miscellaneous shower last Wednesday night given in honor of Miss Elizabeth Gillespie  of Redwood City, the promised bride of Paul Milner, (?)a young lawyer of Alameda. Miss Gillespie was quite taken by surprise,* which added much merriment to the : occasion. The many gifts were drawn  into the presence of the bride-to-be on a small wagon by little Miss Doris McDonald, daughter of Mrs., E. McDonald, 1128 West Chapin avenue, and presented to Miss Gillespie by the little girl. The miniature wagon was I massed with Cecil Brunner roses. The  jolly party provided an impromptu! program of music songs and dancing and at midnight a delicious supper  was served. Among the guests were: Elizabeth Gillespie, Evelyn Hydinfeldt, Dolores Lyons, Bessie Payne, Lillian Payne, Loraine Dickey, Amelia Johnson, Dorris Vannler, Margaret Fisher, Helen Hahn. Pearl StitIin, Pearl Wallace,  Ruby Stolz. Marion McKinnon, Bernie Dunn and Mesdames Wood,  Published in Daily News Leader (San Mateo) May 11, 1923.

Ellena Ann Gillespie married Arthur Hupman Dec 28, 1878 San Joaquin, California

An announcement that will be of pleasing interest to many in this city and elsewhere on the Peninsula is that of the marriage of Miss Emily E. Gillespie and William Dwight Al Jf ton, . which took place at Santa Barbara on June 30. The wedding is the culmination of a romance that had its beglnning when Miss Gillespie was teaching in Santa Barbara several years ago. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Carrie E. Gillespie of this city and is an exceptionally pretty girl, with a sweet and lovable disposition that won her many friends. Published in Daily News Leader (San Mateo) July 6, 1922.

Evan Lewis Gillespie (1921-1958) of Exeter and Miss Jennie Elizabeth Murray of Benicia, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the First Methodist Church in this city at 11:30 am this morning. Rev Robert L Write officiating.  Mr Gillespie is the Manual Training Instructor in the Exeter High School.  Mrs Gillespie holds a position in the Benecia schools and expects to complete her term.   Dec 21st (no year given).

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In a simple ceremony in the pastorale of the Methodist church at Yuma yesterday. Miss Ruby Coleman became the bride of Flournoy Gillespie. The wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Brookes. Mrs. Gillespie was formerly employed in the White Cross drug store, and her husband is in the employ of Willoughby Bros. The happy couple are making their heme at the Imperial apartments. Published in Calexico Chronicle Oct 24, 1929

In a simple service solemnized ‘at 7 o’clock, Miss Elizabeth Alice Snyder ot San Pedro became the bride of Frank Austin Gillespie ot Redondo Beach on Christmas Eve. Attended by Miss Lillian Snyder and George G. Beecher, the couple were wedded at the First Methodist parsonage by the Methodist pastor, the Rev. Thomas Grice. Miss Snyder, who was beautifully gowned, is a member of the Epworth League of the First Methodist and has a large circle of friends In San Pedro. She Is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Snyder of Indiana. Mr. Gillespie, who Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcon Gillespie, Is employed by an oil company and has been living in Redondo Beach, where he is well-known. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie will live in San Pedro. (Published Dec 26, 1924)

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In this city, February 11, 1905, by Rev. Geo. Willett, George W. Gillespie to Bertha E. Wittenberg, both of Cambria.

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Harold L Gillespie married Hazel G Burns 1920, California.

Miss Helen Gillespie, daughter of the R. W. Gillespies of Tustin, and bride-elect of Watson Easterly of Santa Ana, has been the recipient of two lovely courtesies this week. On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. H. J. Johnson, 821 South Flower street, gave a miscellaneous shower in her honor, seating guests at a prettily decorated table in blue and white for luncheon. Guests were Mrs. E. P. Ladd. Mrs. A. Mclntosh of Sunset Beach, Mrs. Lucille Thompson, Mrs. R. W. Gillespie, Mrs. E. E. Johnson, Mrs. George Easterly, Mrs. Woodrow Easterly, Mrs. Viola Gammell, and Mrs. B. Stucky of Arkansas. Earlier in the week Mrs. Gillespie gave a surprise shower for her daughter, and guests spent the afternoon hemming tea towels. Again the bride-to-be of this winter was presented many lovely gifts. Guests enjoying Mrs. Gillespie’s hospitality were Mrs. Perry Lewis, who brought a beautiful bride’s bouquet, and Mrs. Robert Emmerson, Mrs. Lucille Thompson, Mrs. H. C. Johnson, Mrs. George Easterly, Mrs. Woodrow Easterly, I Mrs. J. O. Preble, Mrs. Otto Bal- | cer, and Mrs. J. F. Elliott.  Published in Santa Ana Journal Oct 15, 1937

Henry Gillespie married Eliza Jane Bates Aug 14, 1864, Sonoma, California

Henry J Gillespie married Wilhemina Schaefer 1915, California

James Gillespie married Mrs C S Smith  Aug 15, 1883 Los Angeles, California.

James A Gillespie married Mary J Larrison March 28, 1901 Eureka, Humbolt, California

Jane Gillespi married John Ward Oct 14, 1863 Solano, California

John B Gillespie married Laura Belle Davis Sept 9, 1887 Solano, California

John T Gillaspy married Bertha Hutzler March 27, 1908 Santa Ann, Orange, California

John W Gillesphie married Francis D Yearnshaw Oct 1, 1892 Sacramento, California

Josie Gillispie married L E Tuttle July 29, 1888 Pico, California

 Near Paso Robles, October 7, 1895, at the home of the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Vm. Gillespie, Mr. Thomas V. Mable to Miss Jyntha Amelia Gillespie, with, the Rev. R. H. Bateman officiating. The happy couple are well known through this section, and have a wide circle of friends who wish them bon voyage, as they journey through life. The bride is a native of this county, Cambria being her birth place, where until recently she has resided. The words that made Mr. Mable and Miss Gillespie man and wife were pronounced at half past eight o’clock on the morn of Wednesday the seventh of the present month. The best man for the occasion being Mr. George W. Gillespie, a brother of the bride, while Miss Bertha M. Gillespie, a sister, acted as bride’s maid. The bride wore a beautiful suit ( of the new shade of green trimmed in silk made into a traveling suit. The brides maid’s dress was of tan color with silk trimming). The groom and groomsman’s suits were of the latest cut and fine material. Immediately after the ceremony was over the newly wedded couple departed for Paso Robles where they took the train for San Francisco to enjoy a week’s honeymoon. In future Mr. and Mrs. Mable will receive their friends at their home near Cayucos. Published in Morning Tribune Oct 16, 1896.

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L Gillespie married Eliza M Hunter Dec 23, 1879 Eureka, Humbold, California

Henry R Rolufs, well known Nicolaus man, was married last Tuesday at Sacramento, in the home of his bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gillespie. His bride was Miss Lillian Gillespie. The newlyweds departed after the marriage for a honeymoon in the southern part of the state. Those who attended the wedding were: Messrs, and Mesdames R. J. Rolufs, George Gillespie, C. M. Merry, Mrs. J. C. Rolufs, Misses Merry, Dulcena Merry, Minnie Rolufs; Messrs. Adolps Gillespie, Kenneth Kiefer, Milton Gillespie and Mealand Gillespie.  Yuba City, July 22, 1914. 

Saturday afternoon at a pretty home ceremony, Miss Loree W. Wiggins, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Wiggins, became the bride of Lloyd R. Gillespie, son of Harvey Gillespie of southern Humboldt, at the country home of the bride’s parents at Maple Creek ranch above Korbel. The ceremony was read at 2 o’clock in the large living room by the Reverend John Bentzien of Eureka. A beautifully appointed buffet wedding repast in the dining room was served after the nuptial rites. The young couple left afterward for a short honeymoon trip, after which they will return to make their home at Maple Creek ranch. The bride was educated at private schools in the south and for the past few years has been residing with her mother at Maple Creek during the greater part of the time. The bridegroom attended the Fortuna high school and has been manager of the Humboldt holdings of Dr. and Mrs. Wiggins.  Publication in Blue Lake Advocate January 4, 1936

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Margaret Gillespie married Benjamin V Bullock Feb 10, 1885 San Luis Obispo, California

Cards are out announcing the wedding of George Bernard Finnegan and Miss Margaret Eleanor Gillespie, which will take place at the home of the bride near Nevada City on the 25th inst. Mr. Finnegan is a young man of sterling qualities and a son of Judge Finnegan. Ke has been a teacher in the Nevada City schools for a cumber of years. Miss Gillespie is also a teacher in the same school and an attractive and talented young lady. Published Truckee Republican June 11, 1902

The marriage of Miss Marjorie Gabrielle Gillespie, daughter of A. T. Gillespie of 341 Occidental avenue, Burlingame, to Charles Stanley Woll of San Francisco was solemnized quietly Wednesday evening. Published in Daily News Leader (San Mateo)  Nov 19, 1919

Mary Gillespie married James O’Brien, Child George Robert O’Brien, California. No date given.

A double ting wedding ceremony, conducted by Father Jean Vincent joined Mary Ann Gillespie of Calexico to Carlos Percyra of Sacramento last Sunday, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The bride, who was given away by her older brother, Tom Gillespie, chose a beautiful white formal gown of satin and nylon tulle deslgn with a scalloped neckline, tight bodice and full gathered skirt. Her empress style crown made out of orange blossoms held a fingertip veil in place.’ The four accompanying bridemaids were Maggie Lucero, Rosa Lee Egurrola, Maggie Urlas and Sandy Lopez. They wore ballerina length gowns of pink, lace blouses and while net skirls with matching pink hats, .shoes and carried pink carnation bouquets. Mary Keilx, the maid of honors, wore a two-tone ballerina dress of satin and net, in pink and white colors. Mrs. Pearl Nunez, die matron of honor, wore an aquamarine lace formal dress with yellow accessories. The groom had us his best man, Manuel Nunez, and ushers were Armando Zuniga, George Flngle, and Johnny Gillespie. The little flower girl, dressed in  white formal gown was Elizabeth Gomez. After the ceremony a reception for more then 100 guests was held at the Elks Hall. The couple left for a two weeks honeymoon up the coast and will reside in Sacramento. Published in Calexico Chronicle Dec 16, 1954

Mary P Gillaspy married Joseph S Sale. Their child Leland Stanford Sale, California (no date).

Matilda Gillespie married Lemmel A Steevers May 28, 1903 Ferndale, Humbolt, California (2nd record gives date as May 21st).

May Gillespie married Guy Lauson May 19, 1898 Eureka, Humboldt, California (2nd record gives spouse’s name as Lairson).

Of interest to their friends in the valley is the announcement made today of the marriage of Helen Vehe, Banning, to Mills Gillespie, Calexico. The marriage took place last evening in Yuma and the ceremony was performed by Reverend Brown of the Baptist church. Accompanying the bridal couple were the bridegroom’s brother, Alan Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Macartney and Victor Gonzalez, Gillespie is in charge of Investor’s Syndicate here and the couple will reside at 708 Giles avenue.  Published Calexico Chronical Feb 1, 1935

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When an interpreter translated the last word of the marriage ceremony—”wed”—into the deaf and dumb sign language. Miss Nellie Gillespie became the bride of Arthur Shawl. Miss Gillespie, although born of deaf and dumb parents, can speak and hear, but her husband is -a deafmute. She is a worker in a deaf and dumb community here and the forewoman at a large factory employing the deaf. Shawl is an employee.  Published in San Luis Obispo Daily Telegram May 17, 1920. 

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Rebecca J Gillespie married Solon West Jan 16, 1888 San Luis Obispo, California

Robert Gillespie married Margaret Oliver 1862, Placer Co, California.

Robert Gillespie married Adeline Lapham Dec 25, 1880

Robert George Gillespie and Marie E. Laux, both giving their addresses as Burlingame, secured a marriage license late yesterday afternoon from Deputy County Clerk A. M. Bullivant, and left at once in search of Justice of the Peace Griffin. The judge was found at his home, it being after office hours, and the knot was tied. Gillespie gave his occupation as a contractor, and his bride that of a trained nurse. Published in Daily News Leader (San Mateo) June 28, 1922. 

The marriage of Miss Maude Elizabeth Adams, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Covington, to Robert Leland Gillespie was solemnized this morning at 11 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, 1019 St. Andrews place, the Rev. Alfred Haro, who has known the bride since her babyhood, reading the ceremony in the presence of the parents of Miss Adams and Mr. Gillespie only. Dr. Covington gave bis daughter away and there were no attendants. The house was most exquisitely decorated with pink and green. In the living room whore the marriage was solemnized cherry blossoms and ferns combined with tulle ribbons were used. The chandeliers throughout the lower floor wwere twined with ropes of sinllax and asparagus ferns and the globes were shaded with pink satin and tulle. The bride was attired In her mother’s wedding gown of cream brocaded satin trimmed with rose point lace. Her veil of tulle and lace was held In place by sprays of orange blossoms and she carried an arm shower of lilies of the valley. A wedding breakfast was served Immediately following the ceremony. The dining room was a bower of pink roses and ferns. In the center of the table a basket of pink roses was used and the place cards were double hearts with hand painted pink rosebuds In the corner covers were arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leland Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Gillespie and Rev Alfred Hare. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie left this afternoon on the boat for San Francisco, where they will pass their honeymoon. The bride’s going away gown was or gray broadcloth and she wore a hat or black straw with roses of cerise and blue satin. . . ■March 20 they will be at home in Ocean Park. Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Covington will be at home at the home of the latter Fridays In April. Mrs. Gillespie is one of the most popular members of the younger social set here and she has been the puest of honor at numberless affairs since the announcement of her engagement several months ago, and there are many affairs being planned for her after her return from her wedding trip, as they could not be arranged before.  Published in Los Angeles Herald Feb 25, 1913.

Robert M Gillispie  married Hattie L Cook Feb 2, 1905 Los Angeles, California

An interesting June wedding in Geyserville will be that of Miss Ruth Gillespie, daughter of Mrs. Mildred Gillespie, and Hugh Bruce Stockham. The nuptials of this popular girl will attract much interest in northern Sonoma county and her home town, where she is very well liked. Wednesday, June 6, is the date set for the marriage. Published in Geyserville Gazette June 1, 1917.

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Samuel Gillespie married Josephine Reis 1916. California

Sarah Jane Gillaspy married William Herbison Jan 11, 1867 Solano, California

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The engagement of Carolee Margaret Robbins of Mill Valley and Thomas Marlin Gillespie of Hamilton Air Force Base has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney B. Robbins of Mill Valley. The bride-to-be was graduated from Tamalpais High School and attended College of Marin. Walter Alexander Robbins 111 of Mill Valley is her brother and Walter Alexander Robbins II of San Mateo is her grandfather. Carolee is employed by Standard Oil of California in their San Francisco office. Tom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Gillespie of Chicago and the brother of Henry P. Gillespie Jr. of Omaha and Mary T. Gillespie of Chicago. He attended DePaul University in Chicago and was a member of Tau Theta Epsilon fraternity. He is presently stationed with the United Air Force at Hamilton Air Force base. The young couple plan a June wedding after which they will reside in Mill Valley.  Published Mill Valley Record March 17, 1965. See next record

Star of the Sea Church in Sausalito was the setting at noon on June 5 for the marriage of Carolee Margaret Robbins of Mill Valley to Thomas Martin Gillespie of Hamilton Air Force Base, Novato. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and’ Mrs. Whitney Bellerue Robbins, Mill Valley, and was given in marriage by her father. For her wedding Carolee wore a full length gown of white organza with A-line skirt and a modified bustle merging into a full chapel train. The Empire bodice of Alencon lace had a Sabrina neckline and elbow-tip sleeves. In her hair she wore an organza rose with matching Alencon lace petals and illusion veil. The wedding rite was performed by Rev. Philemon Canavan, uncle of the bridegroom, who resides in Idaho. Wearing matching full length turquoise chiffon gowns, Mary T. Gillespie of Chicago, the bridegroom’s sister, was maid of honor with bridesmaids Deborah Hildreth, Mary Hurd, and Betsy Stiveson of Mill Valley and Stephanie Smith of San Francisco. Earl Robin of Ignacio attended the bridegroom as best man and ushers were Walter Robbins, the bride’s brother, and George Nicholson of Mill Valley, Bruce Lee of Hamilton Air- Force Base, and Harold Washauer of San Francisco. A reception in the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club preceded a wedding trip to Lake Tahoe and Chicago. Tom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Gillespie of Chicago who with their daughter, Mary, attended the wedding. Carolee was graduated from Tamalpais High School and attended College of Marin. The bridegroom was graduated from St. Philip High School, Chicago, and attended De Paul University of Chicago. He is a member of Tau Theta Epsilon Fraternity. The couple will live in Mill Valley. Published in Mill Valley Record June 16, 1965.

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ONE of the prettiest of the fall brides is Miss Valleaux Gillespie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gillespie of Hotel Astoria, whose marriage with Myron Athol Poole of Philadelphia is announced to take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. In Christ Episcopal church. The romance of. these young people commenced three years ago when Miss Gillespie visited Mr. Poole’s sister in Philadelphia, and among the guests witnessing the pretty ceremony will be Mrs. M. A. Poole, mother of the bridegroom, who came on from New York to be present at the nuptials. The marriage office will be read by Rev. Baker P. Lee, rector of Christ church. Published in Los Angeles Herald Oct 11, 1908 and the bride will be attended by Miss , Jean Cralb and Mrs. Wilfred Shoebottom. William Gordon will stand with the bridegroom and Edward DeWitt and Harry Chamberlain will usher. Miss Gillespie has chosen white embroidered crepe for her wedding gown, i with which she will wear a bis white I hat. Her attendants are wearing pink ‘ and blue satin respectively. After the ceremony supper Is to be served to the bridal party and relatives at the Alexandria. Mr. Poolo and his bride will take a northern trip as far as Oregon, returning: to Los Angeles before leaving for their home in Philadelphia, where the bridegroom is Interested in a large wholesale business.

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William Gillespie married Mary Wilson Oct 21, 1880 San Joaquin, California

William Gillespie married Mary Ann Gerten Jan 3, 1883 San Josquin, California

William H Gillespie married Caroline Letterwell Feb 22, 1860 Sonoma, California

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Zeifelhack of 975 Potrero Ct., Chula Vista, announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Lynn, to William Lawrence Gillespie. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Gillespie of 1840 Prospect St., National City. Miss Zeitelhack is a 1968 graduate of Hilltop High School and her fiance graduated in 1968 from Sweetwater High School. Both attend Southwestern College. No wedding date has been chosen by the young couple. Punblished in National City Star News March 13, 1969

As a surprise to her friends, confirms the announcement of the marriage of Helen lane Russell, daughter of Mrs. Annie Russell of Coffey Lane, to Dr. Win. Rrees Gillespie, of Nevada. At six o’clock Saturday evening, at the home of the bride, the marriage vows were exchanged. The Rev. Peter Colvin officiated. The affair was very quiet, the bride being simply gowned in midnight blue eharmeuse and having no attendants. Only the members of the families witnessed the ceremony, since the recent illness of the bride made utmost simplicity necessary. Mrs. Gillespie is a charming young girl of Santa Rosa, of a well known pioneer family. She was reared and received her education in the county, but left some time ago to live with her brother, H. it. Russell, in Nevada, and returned home only a few days before her wedding. Dr. Gillespie is a promising young ; physician of Carson Valley, Nevada, a 1 graduate of eastern universities. He is  a native of New York and came to Nevada but two years ago to practice  medicine. The bride and groom left Sunday , noon, by auto, intending to spend some  time at Plaeervllte and Lake Tahoe  before taking up their residence In  Gardnerville, Nev. A host of friends from both states  are expressing their wishes for a most  happy married life for both.  Published in Press Democrat June 1, 1920.

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Source of Records: Mormon website; Find A Grave; California Digital Newspaper Collection