Matilda Gillard was born on 27 Jun 1862 at Dimmock's Lane, Coseley, STS, ENG. She was the daughter of
Abraham Gillard and
Hannah (Anna) Turner. Matilda Gillard married
Alfred Malpas, son of
William Malpas and
Elizabeth Williams, on 24 Dec 1882 at Altofts, YKS, ENG.
Matilda Gillard appeared on the census of 1871 at Lower Lake Lock Road, Stanley cum Wrenthorpe, YKS, ENG; aged 8.

As of 24 Dec 1882,her married name was Matilda Malpas. As of 1883, Matilda Gillard lived at 23 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG. As of 1888, Matilda Gillard lived at 3 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG. She appeared on the census of 1891 at 3 Temple Place, Church Road, Altofts, YKS, ENG; aged 27.

She appeared on the census of 1901 at 3 Temple Place, Altofts, YKS, ENG; aged 37.