| Robert Gilchrist | |
| Birth Date: | c. 1790 |
| Death Date: | July 11, 1866 |
| Death Place: | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Residence: | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Office: | Mayor of Jersey City |
| Order: | 8th |
| Term Start: | April 19, 1850 |
| Term End: | May 2, 1852 |
| Predecessor: | Henry C. Taylor |
| Successor: | David S. Manners |
| Spouse: | Frances Vashér |
| Children: | Robert Jr. & Mary |
| Signature: | Gilchrist signature.png |
Robert Gilchrist was the eighth mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey.
Born around 1790, Gilchrist became the president of the Jersey Board of Selectmen from 1835 to 1836.[1] He succeeded Henry C. Taylor as mayor. He served two years from April 19, 1850 to May 2, 1852.[1] He was succeeded by David S. Manners. He was the Clerk of Hudson County from 1840 to 1865.[2]
Gilchrist's son Robert Jr. became the Attorney General of New Jersey and served from 1870 to 1875.