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Howard Lester Gilliam

tkarmann — 2009-11-03 19:53:11Z

Hi. I am searching for my grandfather, Howard Lester Gilliam, b. 1916(?). He married Hettie Elizabeth Richardson Gates in 1936 in Joplin Mo and had 3 children, Gary, Patricia and Jean. I know he worked as a lead worker in Badger Kansas at one time. I have hit a dead end and really need help. Thanks.

Re: Wayman Ancil Gilliam (1872 - 1909)

sloxana — 2009-10-24 13:39:56Z

Hi Linda.....Wayman Ancil Gilliam is my great-grandfather. I would like to find pictures of him also. Please let me know if you have found some. My email is sloxana@aol.com. I have posted pictures of Nancy Ardena Fannon on my family tree "Russell/Oldashi Family Tree". You are welcome to add them to yours! Thanks, Susan

Re: Henry & Ellen/Ella Gilliam

heath6 — 2009-10-24 02:38:44Z

I AM ALSO TRYING TO LOCATE THE MOTHER AND FATHER OF INDIA GILLIAM BECAUSE SHE IS MY GRAND MOTHER AND ROBERT MY GRAND fATHER. MY FATHER WAS JAMES BERKLEY HEATH AND MOTHER WAS LILLY MAE HEATH WHO LIVED IN SALTVILLE VA. I DO HAVE INFORMATION ON THE HEATH SIDE BUT HAVE RUN UP AGAINST A STONE WALL AS TO GETTING INFORMATION ON THE GILLIAM SIDE. I WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE ANY INFORMATION I GATHER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.... WAYNE HEATH

Re: Gilliam Family of Franklin Co. TN

janreynolds62r — 2009-10-14 19:15:39Z

You can be sure that Harris Gilliam 1836 Franklin Co, TN is the son of Braddock and Mahala. I am thinking he must have been the "Black Sheep" from what I have been told about him and from what I have found in research. CAMP CO FAMILY HISTORY Camp Co, TX has an article submitted by his sister Catherin "Rhyna" Gilliam Courtney (married Lemuel Courtney) and she didn't even list Harris as a brother. You will find him living near Braddock and Mahala in Hopkins Co, TX in 1860. He is in the household of his brother in law Andrew Jackson Cochran with his wife Elizabeth Cochran Gilliam and 2 of their 3 children. My great grandpa, Francis Marion Gilliam wasn't born until right after Harris returned from the Civil War. 1866 Independence Co, AR. You will also find him in the household of Braddock and Mahala in 1840 census of Franklin Co, TN. That might be 1850 because I am doing this from memory. Harris was the eldest son and left TN before Braddock did. My grandfather told me he came into Independence Co with 2 Uncles one name Edward and one named Edmond. I am convinced that Edmond was a cousin and had a child born in Independenc or Lawrence Co before moving on to Ft. Smith, AR where he stayed and died. Reportedly, Edmond and family stopped off in Pope Co before moving on (about 75) miles to FT Smith. When I first started researching, I thought the Harris you found in Pope Co might be mine and married before Elizabeth Cochran but that wasn't the case as far as I know. Actuall it doesn't fit in with my information. I do know he married Elizabeth 1857 in Independence Co, he was in Hopkins Co, TX after that, he joined the 6 Mts Volunteers in Jacksonport, AR in July 1862, served in that capacity until being mustered out Bento Barracks, MO, then rejoined at Batesville, AR a short time later. He and Elizabeth both signed on her father John G Cochran estate sale in 1865 in Independence Co, AR and in 1867 they sold land owned jointly in Independence Co. He dissapeared after that and she lived the rest of her life in Independence Co. She died in the home of her son Francis Marion Gilliam in 1901 and is buried in Union Cemetery, Doudy,Independence, AR. I would suspect that is where her father is buried because it was the nearest cemetery to where they lived when he probably died (post 1865) but know one knows for sure.

Contact me at Jangill62@yahoo.com if you need to.

Re: Gilliam Family of Franklin Co. TN

Cudesinew — 2009-10-12 00:20:20Z

I am very interested in Harris Gilliam, the son of Braddock and Mahala Gilliam. The reason is that I am seeking information on a Harris Gilliam who was in the home of Lucinda Gilliam on 1850 Pope County and Van Buren County census records in AR and I believe the two may be intertwined in records. Harris Gilliam appears to be Lucinda's son, born about 1832 in TN. That same Lucinda was in Independence County, AR, in 1860 but had married to a farm hand who was in her home in 1850 named Severs. She has several other children with her named Gilliam on all of these records, as well as young Severs children in 1860. I do not know the name of the Gilliam children's father, who seems to have died between 1840 and 1850 census records. I believe the Harris Gilliam in Lucinda Gilliam's home married a Syntha/Cyntha/Cynthia/Synthia Rackley in 1850. Cyntha appears very close to Lucinda in the 1860 census with the Gilliam children. The last was born in 1856. I read on Genforum that Harris Gilliam of Independence County married Elizabeth Cochran, and sure enough found a marriage record for 1857 in Independence County. However, I have read repeatedly that the Harris Gilliam who married Elizabeth Cochran was a son of Braddock and Mahala Gilliam. I cannot find the Harris Gilliam from Lucinda Gilliam's home in the 1860 census. I have read a lot online about Harris Gilliam, the Cochrans, etc. But, I have found nothing about the Harris Gilliam in Lucinda Gilliam's home and what happened to him. I cannot tell from the records I see that Harris Gilliam who married Cynthia Rackley (Pope County) is not the same Harris Gilliam who married Elizabeth Cochran in 1857. However, he appears to be Lucinda Gilliam's son if this is the case, and Lucinda was known to be in Pope, Van Buren, and Independence County based on census records. I would like to know anything about any Harris Gilliams who were believed to be in this area at the same time. Any records that would prove the Independence County Harris Gilliam who married Elizabeth Cochran was a son of Braddock and Mahala Gilliam would be greatly appreciated. I have contacted a decendant of Docia An (Dosha) Gilliam who appears to be Lucinda's dau and Harris' sister in the 1850 census records (same family appears on two seperate AR county records in 1850). She remembers and was aware of Severs/Sefers/Seffers relatives of her Grandmother, Dosha's Granddaughter. We are certain from what records reveal and from what this descendant recalls that the Severs were half-siblings to the Gilliams in question (Lucinda's children). I am descended from the Severs side of the family.

Re: GILLIAMS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FREEMASONS

harryhgilliam — 2009-10-11 21:00:27Z

Hi

My Name is Harry Gilliam and I am a Free Mason, My father was Charles Raymond Gilliam and he was a Free Mason in the Odessa lodge. My grandfather was Samuel H. Gilliam born in Tenn. was also a Free Mason. His father was William Gilliam born in Tenn. The information is on the 1900 census in Missouri.

Harry H. Gilliam gilliamh@yahoo.com

James Gilliam of Fort Worth, TX 1924

drbrownlee — 2009-10-10 05:36:45Z

James is pictured in the 1924 Parrot, yearbook of Fort Worth Polytechnic High School. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: Gilliam books

1954present — 2009-10-02 20:46:45Z

Hi, My name is Nikki. My GG grandmother was Willie Gilliam she married John Thomas Smith. Her father is W.H. Gilliam and Mother is Mary L. (or May L. which is what is on her headstone)I am searching for information on Thomas W. gilliam. He was born March 1850 in Mississippi (probably Desoto county) and moved to Lee County, Arkansas. He was married to Sarah E. (unknown Maiden) she died and he married Ella (unknown maiden) He had 2 daughters that we know of: Cora Mae Gilliam and Willie Izora Gilliam. I think he had more children but no proof yet. Does anyone have any of these people in their tree that might be able to help me.

Thanks,
Nikki

GILLIAM Cleburne C 1900 1900 son of G W and U L Gilliam

t42Cox_VanZandtCoTX — 2009-10-02 19:53:17Z

GILLIAM Cleburne C 1900 1900 son of G W and U L Gilliam

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Nancy Gilliam of Culpeper Co Va

oclarke11 — 2009-09-14 02:54:56Z

Need parents & siblings for Nancy b abt 1765. She marr Stephen Souther son of Michael Souther & Mary Fisher. Stephen & Nancy's son Gilliam was b abt 1785. Need info on him. Any help appreciated.
Ollie

Re: Isaac J Shifley Ancestor of Jean Imogene Gilliam

eliezerappleton — 2009-08-30 11:48:45Z

My wife is also a descendent of this Shifely/Gilliam line.

The name of the mother you're seeking is Elizabeth Shifley (nee Ross), according to the information I have.

Please contact me off the message board at eliezerappleton@yahoo.com.

Eliezer Appleton

GILLIAM Clarence M and Louise S

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-25 13:19:47Z

GILLIAM Clarence M and Louise S

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GILLIAM Margaret 1891-1975

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-24 12:12:47Z

GILLIAM Margaret 1891-1975

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GILLIAM W M Maxey 1884-1958

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-22 17:44:03Z

GILLIAM W M Maxey 1884-1958

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Re: Confused on GILLIAM ancestors can anyone help?

NicholasB_G — 2009-08-21 15:57:33Z

My great-great-grandfather was William Harris GILLIAM, b. 1817 Georgia, died 4 Feb 1887 Maxeys, GA. His wife was Lucinda FAMBROUGH.

William Harris Gilliam's father was William Gilliam. William was born in NC (possibly SC) and died in the early 1820s in Alabama. William Harris Gilliam had one drawing in the 1827 Georgia land lottery (successful). That property was in Troup County but it was rendered for taxation by Edward Harris (on behalf of WHG) in Oglethorpe Co, WHG being a minor.
William Gilliam's executor was a Mark Smith who was married to a Nancy Gilham but the estate file contains no other information.
WHG eventually was given land by Amy, Polly and Sarah HARRIS, daughters (and possibly widow) of Edward HARRIS who owned adjacent tracts as did his son Gilliam HARRIS.
Can anyone supply the connections between these Harrises and the Gilliams?

Re: Confused on GILLIAM ancestors can anyone help?

janreynolds62r — 2009-08-20 18:30:57Z

Greg,
I think you are on the right track with your Gilliams. I have James Gilliam who married Mary Ann Garrett 1845 in FCT as the son of Charles and Sarah Ann Smith who were married in NC. Charles as the son of William born 1722 in Prince George Co, VA and unknown. William's son and Charles bro Harris Gilliam is my direct line. Harris married Mavan Harris who was the daughter of Edward Harris.

Re: Confused on GILLIAM ancestors can anyone help?

Sum12remember — 2009-08-19 22:24:29Z

Greg, did this family of Charlotte county , through Granville, NCeventually go to Spartanburg SC?

Re: Who are the Parents of John Gilliam who married Mary Clanton???

jangill65 — 2009-08-03 03:24:55Z

Which Harris Gilliam? There are several. The Harris Gilliam's are mine.

Gilliam or Gillham, Montgomery, TX

CharlieBurris — 2009-04-13 22:25:08Z

I am looking for a Jackie Gilliam or Gillham from Montgomery TX born around 1932. She was from Montgomery but later lived in Houston, married a Gayle Senour Oliver who died around 1950 in Houston. Son Eddie/Eddy born around 1956. Lost relatives I would much like to find. Please provide any help you might offer. Thanks.

Re: Martin Gilliam and Mary Polly Anderson Gilliam

gregilliam2 — 2009-07-16 10:47:49Z

James,
I would be interested in seeing the birth and death dates of the family of Ellis C. Gilliam.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Greg Gilliam

Re: Gilliam Book by William Baker

PrestonGilliam — 2009-06-06 19:18:19Z

I am an old friend of Bill Baker. We have worked together on the Gilliam family for many years. I've been sidetracked for a few years, but still put some time in the research. Bill's original work was not really a book but a number of pages resulting from his research. I have that information and years of additional information. is there anything specific you needed?

Preston Gilliam
(from William and Sarah (Kinnard) Gilliam, Harmony Township, Washington County, MO)

Re: marriage lookup Please?

AdaGillum — 2009-07-10 12:10:07Z

Look up the family of Abraham Childers, Childress.
I have not found documentation yet, but supposedly
John Gilliam married Susanna Childers, Sookie, and one
of their daughters married William Lewis.
This was in Washington Co. I will let you know if
I come up with anymore information.

Vera Mae Gilliam of Big Spring, TX 1929

drbrownlee — 2009-07-15 04:52:48Z

Vera is pictured in the 1929 El Rodeo, yearbook of Big Spring High School. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Gilliam Descendants interested in Israel Reunion - Oregon

Epaphroditus — 2009-07-28 01:15:37Z

This week-end descendants of Solomon ISRAEL (1717-1790 Wilkes Co NC) and his wife, Mary Johnson (married in New York) will be gathering in Corvallis, Oregon (July 31-Aug 1).

Oregon Pioneer Families that descend from this couple are:
Leander Newton Belieu & wife, Sarah Liggett (pioneers of 1845)
Michael B. Belieu & wife, Eliza Jane Hill (pioneers of 1845)
John Tilson Belieu & wife, Elizabeth Collet (pioneers of 1864)
Sarah J Belieu & husband, Reason Davis (pioneers of 1864)
James Larkin Belieu & wife, Margaret A. Gage (pioneers of 1844)
John Harrison Lewis & wife, Ellen Gilliam (pioneers of 1847)
Andrew Jackson Gilliam & wife, Sarah Clay (pioneers of 1847)
William D. Gilliam & wife, Sarah Beers (he is a pioneer of 1844)
Lavina Gilliam Nash (emigrant by 1880)
Sarah Gilliam & husband, William Shaw (pioneers of 1844)
Cornelius Gilliam & wife, Mary Crawford (pioneers of 1844) **My Ancestors**
Mitchell Porter Gilliam & wife, Sarah Hagey (he is a pioneer of 1844)
Lucy J Taylor & husband William J. Headrick (she was in Oregon by 1850)
Henrietta Taylor & husband, Green McCafferty (she was in Oregon by 1850)
Nancy Gilliam & husband, John Nichols (pioneers of 1844)
William Henry Helms & wife, Mary Nordyke (he was in Oregon by 1850)
Anthony H. "Pike" Helms & wife, Mary Jane Paul (he was in Oregon by 1875)
Mitchell Gilliam & wife, Henrietta Taylor (pioneers of 1844)
William "Mack" Turner & wife, Mary Jane Waters (he was in Oregon by 1871 when they married)

I'm happy to share information about the reunion if there are other relatives wanting more details.

Denise Sproed Merritt

Re: Jessie (Jestin, Justin) J. Gilliam + Martha MacAdams

stevegilliam24 — 2009-04-29 16:27:53Z

father robert gilliam son of cecil gilliam

Jefferson (charlie) gillum

ThomasGilliam70 — 2009-04-30 14:29:26Z

Jefferson Charlie Gillum (Gillam, Gilliam) b. about 1840, is said to be father of my GGf Richard Gillum b.1864 in Morgan, now Elliot County, KY. Possibly married to Martha Adkins, 1856 thru 1859. Is said to have disappeared sometime after 1869. Whereabouts unknown.

Re: Jessie (Jestin, Justin) J. Gilliam + Martha MacAdams

edge893 — 2009-05-04 18:51:48Z

Cecil was Robert's Son...I believe Robert was the oldest.
Tim

Re: Jessie (Jestin, Justin) J. Gilliam + Martha MacAdams

edge893 — 2009-05-04 18:50:37Z

Yep that all fits, any information you could share would be great.
Tim

Re: #2 Cumberland Furnace Gilliams

vickistark1773 — 2009-03-31 17:32:29Z

I have some Gilliams buried in Dickson co. Richard Gilliam, James Gilliam, Lina Gilliam, and Henry Lieslie Gilliam. If you are interested I can send pics of their headstones from Freeman cemetery in dickson county tn

Re: Cemetery locations--Stokes County, NC

DiannaCsikos — 2009-07-17 19:57:48Z

Sorry--this was supposed to be on Newsom board...was reading the Gilliam--Newsom/Newsome connections.
djc

Cemetery locations--Stokes County, NC

DiannaCsikos — 2009-07-17 19:56:37Z

Hello: Am researching the family of Jacob Calvin Newsom (1796-1874) & his spouse Katherine Johnson (1799-1873).
I have found 11 children listed for them. Would like to find burial information for the group. Does anyone have cemetery books for Stokes County? or have photos of any of the family plots?
Mary wed Philip Mock
Henry wed Martha Sprinkle
William wed 3 times Lydia, Phoebe, Susan
James wed Kathryn Fulk...died died 1860/1870--in CivilWar?
Susannah wed Robert Newsome
Jacob wed Charlotte Pettit
Hartwell wed Martha Westmoreland
Abraham wed Lucinda Shore
John wed Mary Boyles
Jane wed Peter Gunter
Martha wed John Jack Sprinkle
Any help welcome
Dianna

Rosemary gilliam/Obituary Arkansas

LeAnnUnderwood — 2009-03-03 20:27:23Z

Rosemary Gilliam, age 72 of Little Rock, died Thrusday, February 19, 2009, at Arkansas Hospice in St. Vincent's Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock.
She was born to the late May B (Williams) Gilliam on September 2, 1936 in Belleville, Ar., and was a graduate of Belleville High School.
She was born with cerebral palsy. Whe was an excellent child care provider and enjoyed taking care of her home and yard, but the last couple of years she lived in a nursing hone where she loved toplay dominos and cards and tried to help the other residents by pushing wheelchairs or whatever needed to be done.
She is survived by her aunt and uncle, Paul and Bonnie Tedder of Little Rock, numerous cousins and special friends.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 24th at the Russell Cemetery in Belleville, Ar., by Griffin Leggett, Healey, and Roth.

This information was taken from the Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, Wednesday, February 25, 2009.

LeAnn Underwood

Re: Martin Gilliam and Mary Polly Anderson Gilliam

SueChapell — 2009-07-15 23:03:19Z

Is your Mary Polly Anderson the one living with Thomas Lewis on the 1850 census in Scott co. va.

Sue

Re: Who are the Parents of John Gilliam who married Mary Clanton???

bibachner — 2009-07-31 02:08:50Z

I believe they are:
Hichea Gilliam 1719-1720

Mary Johnson 1719 (d. 1791 or 1794)
About 1744 she married Hinchea Gilliam.

Gilliam

theresagilliam — 2009-04-14 05:06:48Z

Hello, I am a Gilliam. My father was Thomas Jesse Gilliam (deceased), my grandfather Lonnie Gilliam and believe great grandfather's name Joe Gilliam. I was not born in Newberry, SC but my sister and brother was. Are you familar with any of the names above?

Gilliam

theresagilliam — 2009-04-14 05:06:46Z

Jesse Gilliam

dgkabc1741 — 2009-04-08 05:38:51Z

Looking for any infornation on Jesse Gilliam born 1797 in NC.Married Catherine Monasco in Alabama then moved to MS.They had 12 children.

Re: Gilliam Book by William Baker

chelleye — 2009-06-06 00:58:05Z

I realize this is an old post, but I'll try anyway. I have an Edmond G.H. Gilliam b. 1861 in TN, d. 1936 in Weakley County TN.

marriage lookup Please?

suechappell16 — 2009-07-08 14:55:03Z

I am looking for a marriage between an Elizabeth Gilliam and a ?? Lewis around 1800 in Washington co. Va area, Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Sue

Elizabeth Gilliam , Thomas Lewis scott co. va

suechappell16 — 2009-07-03 18:45:47Z

I am looking for info on an Elizabeth Gilliam and possibly a William or Thomas Lewis that she might have married. Thomas was living in 1850 scott co. va as a widower, and in 1860 Nancy Head is living with a William Webb who married a Mary Gilliam. I believe Mary might be an Aunt to my Nancy Head who was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Anne Lewis Head. Any info appreciated.

Thanks
Sue

Re: marriage lookup Please?

suechappell16 — 2009-07-10 16:06:53Z

thank you I will do that, it might not be the name I was hoping for but it could be the same line. Let me know if you find anything else.

I appreciate your help.

Sue

rawlins family tree

BARRYRAWLINS70 — 2009-06-07 03:01:02Z

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GILLIAM Fred 1900-1968

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-10 21:14:17Z

GILLIAM Fred 1900-1968

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GILLIAM J T 1905-1979

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-03 13:29:54Z

GILLIAM J T 1905-1979

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GILLIAM Marvin and Maude

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 23:13:06Z

GILLIAM Marvin and Maude

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GILLIAM Anne M and J T

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-19 23:32:31Z

GILLIAM Anne M and J T

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Re: Gilliam Book by William Baker

jangill65 — 2009-06-22 21:33:34Z

I have chaced these Gilliams extensively. I know they are related but not quite certain exactly how. Edmond had to have been either a close cousin or maby an uncle to my Harris Gilliam born 1836 Franklin Co, TN. I found where Edmond came into AR via Lawrence Co. My family were in Independence CO which was taken off of Lawrence. My grandpa told me when Harris (his grandpa) came to the Cord area of Independence, he was with 2 uncles."One was Edward or Edmond". "No, I think there was an Edward and an Edmond" He went on to say one of them went on up into the Ozarks (FT Smith?) and he didn't know what happened to the other.

Re: Looking for Gilliam Connections NC, TN, MS

TonyaGilliam — 2009-03-01 20:29:00Z

Any clue if any of those Gilliams wound up in Arkansas or Tennessee. I'm trying to find information on my grandfather, Robert James Gilliam. Born in the 1890's. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Jessie (Jestin, Justin) J. Gilliam + Martha MacAdams

mlg1959 — 2009-05-04 13:53:43Z

Steve,

Just sent you a private message on Ancestry.com. Looks like we are from the same line and I would love to exchange notes with you. Please contact me at the email address provided on ancestry.com.

Thanks!

Re: Barney Gilliam

ghelton124 — 2009-08-02 20:02:37Z

Barney Gilliam was my uncle by marriage. He died in 1976. I know next to nothing about his family, so I'm afraid I can't be of assistance. His wife Bonnie died a few years back. They had an adopted daughter Sheila who, at least 10 years ago, lived in London, KY, but I doubt if she could/would be able to supply any info. about Barney's family. Barney's last brother died about a year ago, but his first name escapes me. There may still be an obit on line at the Tri-City News or Harlan Daily Enterprise.