William Gilchrist III was born November 11, 1853, in Mahaska County, Iowa.  He married Emily Jane Allgood (May 6, 1857-October 28, 1925) in Rose Hill, (Mahaska County) Iowa.  William died October 28, 1937.

Children:

Ivy Gilchrist Douglas

Willie Gilchrist

Weedie Gilchrist

Amy Gilchrist

David Gilchrist

Leslie Gilchrist

Sarah (Sadie) Gilchrist

Birdie Gilchrist

Edna Gilchrist Lenox

George Gilchrist

Louis Gilchrist

* Willie, Weedie, and Amy died from diptheria or influenza.