1881 Jan 8 born Edinburgh. Son of Father: Henry Gillespie Mother: Christina Potter Gillespie. His father was a tailor
1881 census at Leith
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Gillespie | 38 | Head |
| Christina Gillespie | 37 | Wife |
| Margaret Gillespie | 13 | Daughter |
| Catherine Gillespie | 8 | Daughter |
| Alison Gillespie | 6 | Daughter |
| Henry Gillespie | 4 | Son |
| Alexr Gillespie | 2 | Son |
| George Gillespie | 2 Mos | Son |
1891 census at Leith
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Gillespie | 27 | Head |
| Margaret Gillespie | 23 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Henry Gillespie | 15 | Son |
| Alexander Gillespie | 12 | Son |
| George Gillespie | 10 | Son |
| David Gillespie | 7 | Son |
| John Gillespie | 5 | Son |
| William Gillespie | 8 Mo | Grandson |
1901 census at Leith
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Gillaspie | 57 | Head |
| Alexander Gillaspie | 22 | Son |
| George Gillaspie | 20 | Son |
| David Gillaspie | 18 | Son |
| John Gillaspie | 14 | Son |
| William Gillaspie | 10 | Grandson |
1921 Oct 28 enlisted with RIC no 83082 . Shopman & ex-Soldier