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Captain Gilmour #1053338
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Interested in any information about a Captain Gilmour lived in Birkenhead around 1910 - 1930 (maybe earlier).
Known house 'The Firs' Blessington (?) Road, now replaced by Gilmour Mount.
May have been a director or founder of a Liverpool Insurance Company.
Not known whether military or naval Captain.
Built a christian meeting hall in Harrowby Road, Birkenhead.
Not known whether married or any descendants.
Would value any photos of the gentleman, his house, etc.
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George Gilmour, Born approx. 1840, Scotland

Retired Captain, 21st Fusiliers..

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George Gilmour married Rebecca Fossit, 10 November 1863. Ireland

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Emma Elizabeth Evelyne Gilmour, Born, 1864, Ireland

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Re: Captain Gilmour [Re: Lawrence_Lander] #1053550
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Thank you for that.
Any knowledge how Capt Gilmour made his money?
Was he in shipping? Or insurance?
Researched Rankin, Gilmour & Co., Shipowners of Liverpool, but not the same man.

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This could be him?
https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/captain-george-gilmour-66651/search/actor:neale-george-hall-18631940/page/3

Access to British Newspapers on Find My Past or British Newspapers Online would help, there's a few reports I haven't got access to.


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