Background
Gilson, Roy Rolfe was born on August 12, 1875 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank Rindge G. (editor) and Marian (Roff) G.
Gilson, Roy Rolfe was born on August 12, 1875 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank Rindge G. (editor) and Marian (Roff) G.
Graduate Benton Harbor (Michigan) College, 1895.
Served in various capacities on staffs of Grand Rapids (Michigan) Herald, Detroit Tribune and News, New York Commercial Advertiser. Ordained deacon, Protestant Episcopal Church, September 28, 1913. Priest, June 21, 1914.
Rector parishes in New Hampshire (U.S.) and Maine.
Now rector Saint Peter’s Church, Salisbury, Maryland. Author: The Flower of Youth, 1904.
Mission Primrose, 1906. Katrina, 1906. The Wistful Years, 1909.
Ember Light, 1911; The Legend of Jerry Ladd, 1913.
Home: Salisbury, Maryland.
Served in various capacities on staffs of Grand Rapids (Michigan) Herald, Detroit Tribune and News, New York Commercial Advertiser. Ordained deacon, Protestant Episcopal Church, September 28, 1913.
Married Mary Walker McGrath, January 30, 1902. Children: Edward McGrath, Dorothy Jean, Robert.