Henry married "Frances" about 1861, based on the age of their first child (Mollie).

Gillispie—Henry J. Gillispie died at his home in Reserve early Thursday morning. He had suffered for several years with heart trouble but had not complained until Wednesday afternoon when he said he had a pain in his chest. He went to bed as usual and at 1 o'clock awakened his son, Dr. Jas. Gillispie, saying he did not feel well. He died about an hour later. Mr. Gillispie had almost reached his 76th year. He had been a rugged man and had stood up faithfully while enduring great misfortunes and suffering many hardships and privations along the pathway of his long life. He came to the county when the pioneers of Kentucky Ridge came to the county, drove the first stake and broke the silence of that uninhabited and uncivilized section of the county. He was married twice, both times over in Missouri. His first wife was a sister of R. M. Stewart and Harvey Hart's mother, and Mrs. E. R. Cornelison were his sisters. There were five children born to each wife. H. J. Gillispie belonged to all branches the Masonry, a true and faithful member, a clean, upright and honest man, in all the walks of life. He was a good soldier in the civil war and, when it was over he returned to the peaceful pursuits of life at the old home northeast of Reserve. Beside his wife he leaves the following children: Mrs. L. W. Green, Mrs. Miles Grove, Mrs. Francis Koso, all of Reserve; Mrs. Will Thomson, of Plainview, Texas; Jefferson Gillispie, Sherman Gillispie and Dr. Jas. Gillispie, of Reserve; Dr. Sam Gillispie, of Lawrence. The funeral arrangements will not be made until Mrs. Thomson is heard from.
    —The Brown County World (Hiawatha, KS),
                    Fri Mar 8, 1912, p.7.

                   In Memoriam.
    Born, Feb. 10, 1836. Died, March 7, 1912. Whereas, by the death of Brother Henry J. Gillispie, Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, A. F. & A. M. has been deprived of one of its most sincerely respected members: Be it resolved We sincerely sympathize with the family of our departed brother in their affliction, and assure them that in any time of distress they can surely depend on our sympathy and assistance. We respected him for the 42 years of faithful performance of all the duties and obligations of the order, having been a member of this lodge during that term of years; for his faithful adherence to the spirit of the teachings of Freemasonry, as exemplified in his daily life; his generosity and willingness to forgive, or excuse the faults of others, being ever ready to help and assist an unfortunate brother, friend or neighbor; a man from whose home no homeless stranger was ever turned away. We respected him as the father of a large family of useful citizens and respected members of society and for the four years of special service to his country in a time of need. Resolved, that in the efforts of the community to show their respect for our deceased brother, we have a forceful example, that it is the life we live, or the character we build which more than anything else leaves its influence after us. Sincerely, Curtis A. McCoy, L. L. Hassenpflug, G. W. Seaman, Committee.
   —Brown County World (Hiawatha, KS),
                 Fri Mar 15, 1912, p.6.

                    GENERAL NEWS.
            Funeral of Henry Gillispie.
    The funeral and burial of Henry J. Gillispie took place Sunday at Reserve. The special train, bearing about 50 members of the Masonic lodge, and many old friends and admirers of the deceased, left at 9 o'clock and on its way took on others at Padonia. The services were held in the Christian church and it was crowded to its uttermost, altho the weather was very inclement, the roads in bad condition and travel difficult. The services were conducted by the Masons. The address was made by Rev. Mr. Hassenpflug, of Hiawatha, and was very eloquent, touching and appropriate, praised highly and never to be forgotten by the relatives and friends. The Reserve quartet furnished the music and there were beautiful, fragrant flowers, in great profusion. The pall bearers were Mr. Gillispie's nephews, Harvey Hart, Perry Hart, T. J. Hart, T. E. Hart, J. P. Gillispie and Frank Cornelison. There were relatives from a distance as follows: Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Stevens, sisters of Mrs. Gillispie, of Pawnee, Nebr.; two brothers of Mrs. Gillispie from Missouri; J. P. Gillispie from Missouri; Mrs. H. J. Gillispie, of Kansas City; Dr. Gillispie, of Lawrence; Mrs. William Thomson, of Texas; Sam Stewart, of Savannah, Mo.; and Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Hodgins, of Topeka. The Masons, in view of the disagreeable conditions out doors, held the usual burial service at the church, and but few of them went to the cemetery. But, it was a long funeral cortege, composed of the vehicles of the whole neighborhood, containing relatives and old friends, that passed down the big road south, turned off east, crossed the Walnut Creek, wound thru the timber and over the hills to the old Hart cemetery. There amid the old time scenes, the hallowed recollections of gone by days, and the fond remembrances of youth; the memory running over the changes and vicissitudes of a life time, with natures white robe spread over the whole face of earth, and from the canopy above a shower of white atoms of the emblem of purity filling the air above; there, in these sacred grounds, the remains of Henry Gillispie were laid to rest. It is probable that the death of no other person in the whole township would have drawn more attention, sympathy, regret or crowd, at such a time. Henry Gillispie was a good man, good citizen, good friend and good neighbor. Good and loyal to his family, lodge, and friends. A man of noble principles, of clean, upright character, sound integrity, and faithful to every duty and trust reposed in him. He passed along the path of life for 76 years, stemming the rugged places with commendable fortitude, and reaching his journey's end with every duty performed, and an unsullied name, left as a legacy to his people.
    —The Brown County World (Hiawatha, KS)
                 Fri Mar 15, 1912, p.23.

June 1, 1870 census. GILSPIE.
Irwin Twp., Brown Co., KS.
Henry, 34, Farmer, b.KY.
Frances, 30, b.MO.
Mollie, 7, b.MO.
Henry, 6, b.MO.
Edward, 3, b.KS.
Martha, 1, b.KS.

He married "Lucinda" on Mar 19, 1874, in Andrew Co., MO.

June 1, 1880 census. GILLISPIE.
Padonia Twp., Brown Co., KS.
Henry J., 44, Farmer, b.KY, father b.VA, mother b.KY.
Lucinda, 35, b.MO, father b.PA, mother b.VA.
Mollie P., 17, Dau, b.MO.
Robert H., 16, Son, b.MO.
Edward W., 13, Son, b.KS.
Mattie E. P., 11, Dau, b.KS.
Samuel (J? T?), 9, Son, b.KS.
Corra B., 4, Dau, b.KS.
Jeferson J., 2, Son, b.KS.
Frances, 9/12, Dau, b.KS.

Mar 1, 1885 state census. GILLISPIE.
Padonia Twp., Brown Co., KS.
H. J., 49, M, Farmer, b.Ken., came to KS from MO.
Lucinda, 39, F, b.MO.
M. P., 22, F, Single, b.MO.
R. H., 21, M, Single, Teacher, b.MO.
E. W., 19, M, b.Kan.
M. E., 17, F, b.Kan.
S. T., 15, M, b.Kan.
C. B., 9, F, b.Kan.
J. J., 7, M, b.Kan.
F. A., 5, F, b.Kan.
R. S., 3, M, b.Kan.
L. E., 1, F, b.Kan.
Belve Thompson, 21, M, Single, Farmer, b.VA, came to KS from VA.

June 1, 1900 census. GILLISPIE.
Padonia Twp., Brown Co., KS.
Henry, Head, b.Feby 1836, 64, marr26yrs, he & parents b.KY, Farmer.
Lucinda, Wife, b.June 1846, 53, marr26yrs, 11 children(9 living), b.MO, father b.PA, mother b.VA.
C. Cora, Dau, b.Feb 1876, 24, b.KS.
Francis, Dau, b.Sep 1879, 20, b.KS.
John, Son, b.Sep 1881, 18, b.KS.
James, Son, b.July 1886, 13, b.KS.

Apr 15, 1910 census. GILLISPIE.
Hamlin Twp., Brown Co., KS.
Henry J., Head, 74, M2, 35yrs, b.KY, father b.Miss., mother b.KY, Retired farmer.
Lucina, Wife, 65, b.M1, 35yrs, 7 children(5 living), b.MO, father b.PA, mother b.VA.