Born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
William Gilson
— married
17 Oct 1839 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio
Descendants 
Mother of
Mary Ann Gilson
Died
at age 69
in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana
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Biography
Source 1:
- Margaret Caskey Gilson
- BIRTH 6 Jan 1821 Pennsylvania
- DEATH 31 Oct 1890 (aged 69) Adams County, Indiana
- BURIAL Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana
- MEMORIAL ID 40829380 · View Source
Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper) Friday, November 7, 1890
OBITUARY
Margaret Gilson, whose maiden name was Caskey, was born in Westmoreland Co., PA., January 6th, 1821, and died in Decatur, Ind., October 31st, 1890, aged 69 years, 9 months and 25 days.
In the year 1839 she was married to Wm. Gilson at Wooster, Ohio. They immediately moved to Decatur where they have since lived.
Mrs. Gilson was the mother of six children, three of whom, together with her husband, survive her. She was a kind, unpretentious, Christian lady, and a member of the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Gilson was one of our pioneers. For fifty years she has been a resident of Decatur. She and her husband have borne an ample part in the growth and development of our city and community. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
The funeral was held Sabbath morning from the Presbyterian church and was largely attended. Rev. Allen conducted the funeral services. The interment took place in Maplewood cemetery.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
- Inscription:
- w/o William
- Family Members:
- Spouse:
- William Gilson 1816–1897 (m. 1839)
- Children:
- Manasseh Gilson 1840–1911
- Mary Ann Gilson Worden 1854–1886
Sources
- 1. Find A Grave.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40829380/margaret-gilson
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