William Victor Gilroy
1871 - 1936 (65 years)
Generation: 1
1. William Victor Gilroy was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Appanoos County, Iowa (son of George William Gilroy and Nancy A. Tucker); died on 30 Nov 1936 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 3 Dec 1936 in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: carpenter
- Census: 1900, Grant, Greene County, Iowa
- Census: 1910, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa
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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119752235/victor-gilroy
Block 1, Lot 62William married Zula M. Byrns on 19 Jun 1892 in Greene County, Iowa. Zula (daughter of William Byrns and Mariah Glasgow) was born in Mar 1868 in Brown County, Illinois; died on 11 Oct 1920; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Ada Vera Gilroy was born on 11 Oct 1892 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; died on 15 Jan 1974 in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska; was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Gage County, Nebraska.
- William G. Gilroy was born on 13 Oct 1898 in Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1979; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa.
- Victor M. Gilroy was born in 1905; died on 16 Dec 1909; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa.
2. George William Gilroy was born on 2 Nov 1840 in Clark County, Ohio; died on 18 Mar 1904 in Stuart, Holt County, Nebraska; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Co H, 10th Iowa Inf.
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Biography from Find a Grave:
WPA - Co H 10 IA Inf Civil War A
George was the son of James William Gilroy and Anna Crawford. He married Nancy Tucker on 10 NOV 1867 in Washington Twp., Greene, IA. They were the parents of William, Ada, Floyd, and Maude.
BIOGRAPHY - Came to Greene co. in 1855 with his family from Ohio; Parents James and Anna (Crawford) Gilroy
Feb. 10, 1862 he enlisted in the late war at Des Moines in Company H, Tenth Iowa Infantry, serving in Hamilton's division, Sullivan's brigade. He took part in the siege of Corinth and battle of Inka, and was wounded at the second battle of Corinth Oct. 4, 1862, the ball passing through his right elbow. He then lay in the hospital at Corinth three weeks, when he was removed to Keokuk, Iowa, remaining there until he was honorably discharged Feb. 28, 1863.
He then returned to Greene County and spent four months attending school. After leaving school he began clerking in Isaac Tucker's store, where he served to the best interest of his employer for one year. He t hen clerked in the store of J. Orr of Boonesborough, Iowa for a year. Then came back to Jefferson and became associated with Thomas Reese, this partnership lasting two years. He then in 1867 formed a partnership with Anderson & Toogood in the stock business, which they followed together about one year when the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Gilroy then went on a prospecting tour to Kansas, but becoming dissatisfied with the country he came to Appanoose County, Iowa where he engaged in farming for two years.
He then returned to Greene County and has since followed farming on the old home place Franklin Township. Mr. Gilroy's residence is located on section 12, Franklin Township where he has sixty-seven acres of cultivated land. Beside his home farm he owns forty-seven aces on Section 35 of Grant Township. He has served his township efficiently as clerk and for ten years was secretary of the School Board. He is a Charter member of Masonic lodge at Jefferson. In politics he cast his suffrage with the Republican party. Mrs. Gilroy is a member of the United Brethren Church. Their post office is Cooper, Iowa.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97519085/george-william-gilroyGeorge married Nancy A. Tucker on 11 Nov 1867. Nancy was born on 16 Sep 1851 in Boone County, Indiana; died on 7 May 1932 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Nancy A. Tucker was born on 16 Sep 1851 in Boone County, Indiana; died on 7 May 1932 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
May 12, 1932 - Jefferson Herald - Another pioneer mother and longtime resident of this county has been called to her reward. Mrs. Geo. W. Gilroy (commonly known as Mother Gilroy) died at her home Saturday night after a long illness. Since the death of her husband in 1904, she had lived with her son, Wm. V. Gilroy, in the south part of Jefferson. The funeral was held at Slininger's chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services conducted by Rev. M.P. Hicks, and burial in the Jefferson cemetery.
Nancy A. Tucker was born in Boone she was four years of age her parents moved to Greene county, Iowa, where with the exception of about five years, when she lived in Minnesota and Nebraska, she has lived continuously in this county. This means that for over 75 years Mrs. Gilroy watched the growth and development of this part of Iowa. She may truly be called one of our pioneer mothers.
On Nov. 11, 1867, she was united in marriage to Geo. W. Gilroy, and to them were born four children: Wm. V. Gilroy, a well-known Jefferson citizen; Mrs. Addie Enfleld living in Vermillion, Alberta, Canada; and Webster F. Gilroy and Maudie Bell Gilroy, who died a number of years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Underwood of Jefferson; a brother, Milt Tucker, living in Cheyenne, Wyoming; six grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.
In early girlhood Mrs. Gilroy joined the United Brethren church at Union school house, Franklin township, Greene county. All who knew this good women know that her religion was put into her daily life, and maintained itself in patience, kindness, work, gentleness, good-will in her useful service to all those around her.
Mrs. Gilroy was a nurse of the early day type, learning mostly from experience, and many are the homes in Greene county where her faithful ministrations will be remembered. She had a very cheerful disposition, was always kind to those in need of her help and sympathy. She never failed in her devotion to her home and family, and neighborhood. She had her full share of troubles, but she more them bravely, and did not burden others with her cares.
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- 1. William Victor Gilroy was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Appanoos County, Iowa; died on 30 Nov 1936 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 3 Dec 1936 in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa.