Thomas Bartley Gilkison
1945 - 2022 (77 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Thomas Bartley Gilkison was born on 1 May 1945 in Abilene, Jones County, Texas (son of Thomas Mortimer Gilkison and Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Bartley); died on 23 Sep 2022 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas. Notes:
Thomas Gilkison
May 1, 1945 — September 23, 2022
Thomas Bartley Gilkison, age 77, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Abilene, Texas on May 1, 1945, the son of Thomas Mortimer and Elizabeth Mary (Bartley) Gilkison.
Along with traveling in Texas due to his father’s career, Thomas had the privilege of living in Monterey, Mexico and Sao Paulo, Brazil and experiencing the cultures of these Central and South American countries. Upon returning to the United States, he resided in Texas, Utah, New Jersey, and Kansas.
Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He had a career in retail for many years, enjoying the interaction with his customers and the public.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving sister Mary and her husband Richard Wilson of Centerville; many cousins, especially Marie Bartley Coppola of New Jersey and Jeanne Gilkison Cooper of British Columbia; and caring friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial with military honors will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 pm to service time.
https://www.schneiderfunerals.com/obituaries/thomas-gilkison
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244226099/thomas-bartley-gilkison
2. Thomas Mortimer Gilkison was born on 29 Dec 1914 in Highwood, Lake County, Illinois (son of Thaddeus "Mortimer" Gilkison and Mary Fitt); died on 8 Oct 2006 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas. Notes:
Thomas Mortimer "Mort" Gilkison died at his home on October 8, 2006. Funeral mass will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, October 12th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 8311 W. 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212. Graveside services will be 2:30 P.M., Thursday in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Centerville, KS. Visitation will be 6-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 11th at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf with the rosary prayed at 6:30 P.M. The family suggest memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Mort was born December 29, 1914 in Highwood, IL. He was the younger of two sons born to Thaddeus Mortimer Gilkison and Mary Lucille Fitt. He attended grammar school in Highwood and high school in Evanston, IL. In 1936, he graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He graduate from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1938 with a Master's of Science Degree. Mort was a member of Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemical fraternity, and Phi Lambda Upsilon, honorary chemical fraternity. He was employed by Anderson Clayton & Company for work in vegetable oil refining research in Ft. Worth, TX. He married Elizabeth Mary Bartley in 1940 at St. Mary's Church in Ft. Worth, TX and moved to Abilene, TX. He designed and built a small vegetable oil refinery near Torreon, Mexico. He spent three years in Monterrey, Mexico as an assistant manager of a vegetable oil products plant and eight years in Sao Paulo, Brazil as the manager of a vegetable oil products plant. In 1962, he changed careers and worked as a senior engineer in the aerospace division of Hercules, Inc., which produced Minuteman, Polaris and Poseidon intercontinental missiles. Mort moved to Overland Park in 1968, and worked on the design and construction of a Nitroguanidine facility at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant. He was a member of Holy Cross parish since 1968, where he was a member of the choir, Sunshine Club, in which he served as treasurer, and Holy Cross Bridge Club. He had many hobbies, including woodworking and over the years he made several items of furniture and numerous gifts for his family, church and his many friends. He was also an avid crossword, word game and bridge player. He had many varied interests, including trains. His father was a conductor on the North Shore Commuter Railroad. Mort actively followed world class ice-skating and became friends with many world class skaters and their families. He shared this interest with over 60 pen pals around the world. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph Ivan. Mort is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; son, Thomas of Kansas City, daughter, Mary and her husband Richard Wilson of Centerville, KS. He is also survived by his niece, Marie Bartley Coppola of New jersey; nephew, Joseph Ivan Gilkison of Virginia and niece, Jeanne Marie Cooper of Canada. Mort made a positive difference in many people's lives and will be greatly missed.
Obit from D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Home
and from
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansascity/name/thomas-gilkison-obituary?id=4319212
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16735195/thomas-mortimer-gilkisonThomas married Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Bartley on 26 Oct 1940 in Abilene, Jones County, Texas. Elizabeth was born on 4 Feb 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 30 Apr 2013 in Prescott, Linn County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Elizabeth Mary “Betty” Bartley was born on 4 Feb 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 30 Apr 2013 in Prescott, Linn County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas. Notes:
Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Gilkison, 97, a resident of rural Centerville, Kan., died Tuesday morning, April 30, 2013, at Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kan. Betty was born Feb. 4, 1916, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Leo and Marie O'Connell Bartley. She married Thomas Mortimer Gilkison on Oct. 26, 1940. After a honeymoon at Niagara Falls, they began married life in Abilene, Texas. Her husband's chemical engineering career gave them the opportunity to live in a variety of locations, including Monterrey, Mexico; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and various cities in the U.S., arriving in Overland Park, Kan., in 1968. Betty enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, singing in her church choirs, participating in Holy Cross Sunshine Club and various volunteer activities. In her later years, she was an avid reader and enjoyed bird watching, especially her beloved hummingbirds. Betty and Mort were active in their faith and involved at church and, upon moving to Kansas, helped establish the Church of the Holy Cross in Overland Park. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father and younger brother, Joseph. After her husband's death, Betty enjoyed five wonderful years living with, and being cared for by, her daughter. Betty leaves behind many friends and loved ones. She is survived by her son, Thomas of Overland Park, and daughter, Mary and husband Richard Wilson of Centerville. Betty was a strong, thoughtful, loving, giving person with a wonderful sense of humor and sharp wit whose beautiful blue eyes and smile lit up a room. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday May 6, at Church of the Holy Cross, Overland Park. First visitation will be held from 4 to 6 a.m. Sunday, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Second visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to service Monday, at the church. Burial will be 3 p.m. Monday, at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Kan. The family suggests contributions to Harry Hynes Hospice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arr.: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 5, 2013
Name:
daughter of Joseph Leo Bartley and Marie O'Connell
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110007754/elizabeth-mary-gilkisonChildren:
- 1. Thomas Bartley Gilkison was born on 1 May 1945 in Abilene, Jones County, Texas; died on 23 Sep 2022 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
4. Thaddeus "Mortimer" Gilkison was born on 7 Aug 1878 in Rowan County, Kentucky (son of Sanford Lewis Gilkison and Rosannah Sarah Hedges); died on 27 Oct 1955 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois
- Census: 1930, Highwood, Lake County, Illinois
Notes:
MHR: Mary Fitt was a Catholic. Thaddeus became a Catholic when he married. her.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63473873/thaddeus-m-gilkison
Section WThaddeus married Mary Fitt on 7 Aug 1906 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Oliver Fitt and Katherine Slattery) was born on 18 Nov 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1947; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mary Fitt was born on 18 Nov 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of Oliver Fitt and Katherine Slattery); died on 29 May 1947; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. Notes:
LKH note:
There is conflicting information about Oliver Fitt and who he married. It is possible that there are two Oliver Fitts.
Oliver Fitt, born c. 1864 in Canada, son of Thomas Fitt (b. England) and Elizabeth Fitt (b. Canada), appears in his parent’s household in the 1880 census in Springwells, Wayne County, Michigan.
Oliver P. Fitt (b. 10 Dec 1863, Canada) died 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago. Occupation switchman, father Thomas Fitt (b.England). Info from abstract on Ancestry of Oliver’s death record in Cook County, Illinois.
Olive P. Fitt (b. Canada) married Sophia M. Denney (b. Canada) on 7 Apr 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Info from their marriage record.
Oliver Fitt married Kate Slattery on 27 Jan 1886 in Fountain County, Indiana. Info from their marriage record. The Indiana marriage record does not include where they were born.
So far, I have been unable to find any Oliver Fitt anywhere in the 1900 or the 1910 census.
Sophia Fitt appears in an 1886 city directory for Bay City, Michigan as a dressmaker. Oliver does not appear in that directory.
Sophia Fitt appear in the 1920 census in Chicago as the sister-in-law of William Watson (married to Lydia (Denney) Watson) Sophia is listed as a widow, age 55, born c.1865 in Canada. She’s a clerk in a dry good store.
Katherine Fitt appears in 1900 US census in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. She is listed as born 37 years old, born in April 1866 Indiana. The only other member of her household is Mary Fitt age 12, born Nov 1887 in Indiana. Mary is listed a Katherine's granddaughter.
Mary (Fitt) Gilkison’s information in the abstract of her entry in the Illinois death and stillbirths index gives her father as Oliver Fitt, born in Canada and mother as Katherine Slatery born in Covington, Indiana.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63473871/mary-gilkison
Section WChildren:
- Mary Thelma Gilkison was born on 28 Nov 1907; died on 1 Dec 1907; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.
- Joseph Ivan Gilkison was born on 15 Aug 1909 in Illinois; died on 16 Sep 1964 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
- 2. Thomas Mortimer Gilkison was born on 29 Dec 1914 in Highwood, Lake County, Illinois; died on 8 Oct 2006 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas.
Generation: 4
8. Sanford Lewis Gilkison was born on 2 Jan 1834 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky (son of William Gilkison and Unknown Fawin); died on 10 Feb 1884 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1870, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1880, Cross Roads, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39193024/sanford-lewis-gilkisonSanford married Rosannah Sarah Hedges on 31 Jan 1860 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky. Rosannah (daughter of William Ribelin Hedges and Malinda Russell Cassity) was born on 1 Nov 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 27 May 1924 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1924 in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Rosannah Sarah Hedges was born on 1 Nov 1835 in Fleming County, Kentucky (daughter of William Ribelin Hedges and Malinda Russell Cassity); died on 27 May 1924 in Jamaica, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried on 30 May 1924 in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: A red-headed M. E. preacher (one of the Ohio cousins) had a charge near the William Ribelin Hedges home and proposed to Rosanna when a widow. She called him her father's 2nd cousin.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39193083/rosannah-sarah-gilkisonChildren:
- Lillian Mayfield Gilkison was born on 26 Oct 1860 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 16 Feb 1922 in Bradley, Kankakee County, Illinois; was buried in Old Homer Cemetery, Homer, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Pembroke Rousseau "Rous" Gilkison was born on 8 Oct 1864 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 6 Jan 1931 in Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Mary Frances "Fannie" Gilkison was born on 7 Apr 1866 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 31 Aug 1886 in Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Siloam Cemetery, Bluestone, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- William Isaac Gilkison was born on 13 Aug 1871 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 10 Aug 1960 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 4. Thaddeus "Mortimer" Gilkison was born on 7 Aug 1878 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Oct 1955 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.
10. Oliver Fitt was born on 10 Dec 1863 in Canada; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Notes:
Fitt, Oliver P. Fitt, Feb. 23, beloved husband of Sophia Fitt, nee Denney. Funeral from his late residence, 5351 S. Justine st., Friday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m.; interment at Mt. Greewood by automobiles. Member of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Town of Lake Div., No.647, and O.R.C., Div. No.1. Canada papers please copy.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Friday, 26 February 1915.
LKH note:
There is conflicting information about Oliver Fitt and who he married. It is possible that there are two Oliver Fitts.
Oliver Fitt, born c. 1864 in Canada, son of Thomas Fitt (b. England) and Elizabeth Fitt (b. Canada), appears in his parent’s household in the 1880 census in Springwells, Wayne County, Michigan.
Oliver P. Fitt (b. 10 Dec 1863, Canada) died 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago. Occupation switchman, father Thomas Fitt (b.England). Info from abstract on Ancestry of Oliver’s death record in Cook County, Illinois.
Olive P. Fitt (b. Canada) married Sophia M. Denney (b. Canada) on 7 Apr 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Info from their marriage record.
Oliver Fitt married Kate Slattery on 27 Jan 1886 in Fountain County, Indiana. Info from their marriage record. The Indiana marriage record does not include where they were born.
So far, I have been unable to find any Oliver Fitt anywhere in the 1900 or the 1910 census.
Sophia Fitt appears in an 1886 city directory for Bay City, Michigan as a dressmaker. Oliver does not appear in that directory.
Sophia Fitt appear in the 1920 census in Chicago as the sister-in-law of William Watson (married to Lydia (Denney) Watson) Sophia is listed as a widow, age 55, born c.1865 in Canada. She’s a clerk in a dry good store.
Katherine Fitt appears in 1900 US census in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. She is listed as born 37 years old, born in April 1866 Indiana. The only other member of her household is Mary Fitt age 12, born Nov 1887 in Indiana. Mary is listed a Katherine's granddaughter.
Mary (Fitt) Gilkison’s information in the abstract of her entry in the Illinois death and stillbirths index gives her father as Oliver Fitt, born in Canada and mother as Katherine Slatery born in Covington, Indiana.
LKH note:
Is this the same Oliver Fitt?
A Danville man arrested for a murder in Indiana. Joseph Miller, age 23 years, son of Stacy Miller, a saloonkeeper in Danville, Ill., was arrested yesterday by the Sheriff of Fountain County, Indiana, charged with murder in the first degree. Sept. 21 last Joseph Harter, aged 50, was shot and killed in a saloon row at Covington, the county seat of Fountain Country. That night Oliver Fitt of Danville, Ill., was arrested for the crime and has since been in jail. Testimony has just been produced before the grand jury directly charging Miller with the shooting. The trial is set for the third Monday in November.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. Wednesday, 2 November 1887.
text in emailOliver married Katherine Slattery on 27 Jan 1886 in Fountain County, Indiana, and was divorced before 1900. Katherine was born on 1 Apr 1866 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 16 Feb 1918 in Highwood, Lake County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Katherine Slattery was born on 1 Apr 1866 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana; died on 16 Feb 1918 in Highwood, Lake County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
1900 US census, enumerated 8 June 1900.
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.
Fitt, Katherine, b. April 1866 Indiana, age 37
Fitt, Mary, b. Nov 1887 Indiana, age 12
Katherine's father's birthplace, [illegible], mother's birthplace Indiana
Mary's father's birthplace, Michigan. Mother's birthplace Indiana.
Mary is listed a Katherine's granddaughter.
LKH note:
There is conflicting information about Oliver Fitt and who he married. It is possible that there are two Oliver Fitts.
Oliver Fitt, born c. 1864 in Canada, son of Thomas Fitt (b. England) and Elizabeth Fitt (b. Canada), appears in his parent’s household in the 1880 census in Springwells, Wayne County, Michigan.
Oliver P. Fitt (b. 10 Dec 1863, Canada) died 23 Feb 1915 in Chicago. Occupation switchman, father Thomas Fitt (b.England). Info from abstract on Ancestry of Oliver’s death record in Cook County, Illinois.
Olive P. Fitt (b. Canada) married Sophia M. Denney (b. Canada) on 7 Apr 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Info from their marriage record.
Oliver Fitt married Kate Slattery on 27 Jan 1886 in Fountain County, Indiana. Info from their marriage record. The Indiana marriage record does not include where they were born.
So far, I have been unable to find any Oliver Fitt anywhere in the 1900 or the 1910 census.
Sophia Fitt appears in an 1886 city directory for Bay City, Michigan as a dressmaker. Oliver does not appear in that directory.
Sophia Fitt appear in the 1920 census in Chicago as the sister-in-law of William Watson (married to Lydia (Denney) Watson) Sophia is listed as a widow, age 55, born c.1865 in Canada. She’s a clerk in a dry good store.
Katherine Fitt appears in 1900 US census in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. She is listed as born 37 years old, born in April 1866 Indiana. The only other member of her household is Mary Fitt age 12, born Nov 1887 in Indiana. Mary is listed a Katherine's granddaughter.
Mary (Fitt) Gilkison’s information in the abstract of her entry in the Illinois death and stillbirths index gives her father as Oliver Fitt, born in Canada and mother as Katherine Slatery born in Covington, Indiana.
Children:
- 5. Mary Fitt was born on 18 Nov 1888 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 29 May 1947; was buried in St. Marys Cemetery, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.