Frank Roy Gilby
Frank Roy Gilby was born May 3, 1890, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND, and died July 1967 in Cedar Lake, Lake Co., IN, at age 77. He is the son of Frank Gilby of Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada, and Barbara Hannah Alton of Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.
Margaret Nicoll "Maggie" MacDonald was born August 27, 1891, in Scotland, and died February 26, 1975, at Ingalls Memorial hospital, Harvey, Cook Co., IL, at age 84. Interment was private. She is the daughter of John Edward MacDonald of Benholm, Kincardineshire (Aberdeenshire), Scotland, and Margaret Small Nicoll of Monifieth, Angus, Scotland. Frank Roy Gilby and Margaret Nicoll "Maggie" MacDonald were married January 2, 1917, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Lincoln Park, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.
Frank Roy Gilby and Margaret "Maggie" (MacDonald) Gilby had two children:
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Frank Roy Gilby was born May 3, 1890, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.
Margaret Nicoll "Maggie" MacDonald was born August 27, 1891, in Scotland.
In 1889 and 1890 the Grand Forks, ND, City Directory shows Frank Gilby, 521 S. 6th Street, is a Switchman for the St. P M & M Railroad. In 1891 and 1892 Mrs. Frank Gilby at the same address is listed as an Artist.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken in 1900 shows Frank Gilby (age 42) born March 1858 in English Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1878 and a Naturalized citizen is a Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 531 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Barbara H. Gilby (age 36) born April 1864 in English Canada to English Canadian and English-born parents and having emigrated in 1887, with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents: Roy F. Gilby (age 10) born May 1890; and Alton C. Gilby (age 7) born March 1893. Two Lodgers also live in the household.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Frank Gilby (age 52) born in English Canada to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1879 is a Mail Carrier owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 521 South Sixth Street, 1st Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 22 years, Barbara A. Gilby (age 46) born in English Canada to English and Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1887, with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents: Frank R. Gilby (age 19); and Alton C. Gilby (age 17). Four Roomers also live in the household.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1910, shows John McDonald (age 39) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents and having emigrated in 1902 is a Gardener at the University of North Dakota who is renting his own home and is living at 621 Sixth Street, 6th Ward, City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 19 years, Maggie McDonald (age 39) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents and having emigrated in 1902, with all 9 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his nine unmarried children, all born to Scottish-born parents: Margaret McDonald (age 18) born in Scotland and having emigrated in 1902, an Office Secretary Stenographer at the University of North Dakota; Jean McDonald (age 16) born in Scotland and having emigrated in 1902; Douglas McDonald (age 14) born in Scotland and having emigrated in 1902; John McDonald (age 11) born in Scotland and having emigrated in 1902; Isabella McDonald (age 8) born in Scotland and having emigrated in 1902; Beatrice McDonald (age 4) born in New York; William McDonald (age 4) born in New York; James McDonald (age 4/12) born in North Dakota; and Christina McDonald (age 4/12) born in North Dakota.
Frank R. Gilby received the degree of B. S. in Mechanical Engineering in the Class of 1914 at the University of Illinois.
The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken on April 1, 1915, shows John MacDonald (age 44) born in a Foreign Country is living in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND. Living with him are: Margaret MacDonald (age 43) born in a Foreign Country; Margaret MacDonald (age 23) born in a Foreign Country; Douglas MacDonald (age 17) born in a Foreign Country; John MacDonald (age 15) born in a Foreign Country; Isabella MacDonald (age 12) born in a Foreign Country; Beatrice MacDonald (age 9) born in the United States; William MacDonald (age 9) born in the United States; Flora MacDonald (age 5) born in the United States; and James MacDonald (age 5) born in the United States.
The Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND, October 27, 1916
Items of Interest
Mrs. John McDonald of Lincoln Park will entertain at a party Saturday evening complimentary to her son William and daughter Beatrice, the occasion being their 11th birthday anniversary. The hours will be from 3 until 5:30 o'clock and the hostess will be assisted by her daughter, Miss Margaret McDonald.
The Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND, December 28, 1916
Weddings - Engagements
Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Lincoln park, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Margaret Nicoll McDonald, to S. Roy Gilby of Detroit, Mich., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilby, 521 South Sixth street. The wedding will take place at the bride's home on Tuesday, January 2, and Rev. W. H. Matthews, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Miss McDonald has made her home in this city with her parents for several years, and has been employed at the University of North Dakota as assistant in the registrar's office. Mr. Gilby has grown to manhood here and was graduated from the local high school and the University of North Dakota. He is now engaged in business in Detroit, Mich., and will take his bride to that city to reside. Before going to Detroit, Mr. Gilby and his bride will enjoy a visit with friends in Minneapolis and in Chicago will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Murray, uncle and aunt of the bride.
Frank Roy Gilby and Margaret Nicoll "Maggie" MacDonald were married January 2, 1917, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Lincoln Park, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., ND.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated March 21, 1918, shows Frank Roy Gilby (age 27) born May 3, 1890, in Grand Forks, ND, is a married Mechanical Engineer working for Continental Motors Corp. and is living at 449 Piper Avenue, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. He is claiming an exemption based upon a dependent and also upon his occupation.
The Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, ND, November 21, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Gilby of Detroit, Mich., are the parents of a daughter born November 20th. Mrs. Gilby was formerly Miss Margaret McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of this city. Mr. Gilby is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilby also of this city.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Frank Gilby (age 29) born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents is a Mechanical Engineer owning his own home with a mortgage and living on Monutpiler Ave, 21st Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife Margret Gilby (age 28) born in Scotland to Scottish-born parents, and is a Naturalized citizen. Also living there is his daughter, Jenet Gilby (age 12/12) born in Michigan to North Dakota and Scottish-born parents. Also living there is Frank's married brother: Alton Gilby (age 26) born in North Dakota to Canadian-born parents, a Teacher at the Y. M. C. A.
On March 5, 1921, Frank R. Gilby, a resident of Detroit, MI, filed for a U. S. Patent for a wrench. This was granted on July 4, 1922, and was assigned Pat. No. 1,421,936.
In 1930 Dolores Gilby is a Niece living in the John and Lillian E. Hagen household in Detroit.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1940, shows Frank R. Gilby (age 49) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College, is a married Farm Machinery Draftsman, and who is renting his home for $50/month, and is living at 6112 Stony Island Ave., 5th Ward, City of Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Living with him are: his wife, Margret M. Gilby (age 48) born in Scotland, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School; his unmarried daughter, Janet A. Gilby (age 21) born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Typist at a Bank; and his unmarried son, Frnk R. Gilby Jr. (age 18) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1941, shows Frank Roy Gilby (age 27) born May 3, 1890, in Grand Forks, ND, is a married and is working for International Harvester Co. Tractor Works, and is living at 6112 Stony Island Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
Frank Roy Gilby died July, 1967, in Cedar Lake, Lake Co., IN, at age 77. Interment in Oakland Memory Lane, Dolton, IL.
FRank Roy Gilby is buried in Oakland Memory Lane, Dolton, IL. Thanks to Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Janet A. (Gilby) (Meyer) Crosthwait died January 2, 1970, in Hammond, Lake Co., IN, at age 51. Interment in Oakland Memory Lane, Dolton, IL.
Janet A. (Gilby) (Meyer) Crosthwait is buried in Oakland Memory Lane, Dolton, IL. Thanks to Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Margaret Nicoll "Maggie" (MacDonald) Gilby died February 26, 1975, at Ingalls Memorial hospital, Harvey, Cook Co., IL, at age 84. Interment was private.
The Suburbanite Economist, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Sunday, March 2, 1975
Margaret Gilby
Margaret Gilby of Calumet City, died Feb. 26, at Ingalls Memorial hospital, Harvey. She was born in Scotland. Preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Janet Crosthwait, she is survived by her son, Frank of Calumet City; two sisters, Flornce Wilson, Stillwater, Minn. and Beatrice West of La Crescenta, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Christian Science services were 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral home, Dolton, on Feb. 28. Interment was private.
Margaret MacDonald-Gilby was well liked by her family. Jim MacDonald, son of James, Margaret's youngest brother reminisces; "I remember auntie Margaret well. When I was about 4 or 5 we moved to Chicago and we stayed with them. There wasn't much work here (Minneapolis area) and I think my dad thought he could get a job there. We moved back here about 6 months later. Margaret was a sweet little 'old' lady! A lot like her mother. Even sounded like her. She was a neat person - very warm and friendly. They lived in a duplex on Chicago's south side, before it was the rough neighborhood it is today. The daughter, Janet and husband lived on one side of the duplex and Margaret lived on the other. Son Bud, (Frank Jr.) just got out of the Navy when we were there. I was pretty small at the time. But, in later years, I got to know Bud well. He was the funniest person I will ever meet in this lifetime!! At the time, Bud, in his Navy uniform didn't impress me much, but, seeing my son in a Navy uniform sure did!!" Margaret immigrated from Scotland with her parents and siblings on the ship Numidia, arriving at Ellis Island Sept 24, 1903. 0009. Maggie, McDonald F 11y 10m S Scotland, Scotch Lochee. (The family was entered in the ship's manifest backwards so it looks like her name was McDonald Maggie. )