Gilliland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Maedelle Gilliland of Moran, TX 1927

drbrownlee — 2009-10-25 06:38:35Z

Maedelle is pictured in the 1927 Wildcat, yearbook of Moran High School. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

PaulMGilliland — 2009-10-24 07:27:25Z

Sue,

You say that the DAR said that Thomas 1790 is not the son of Alexander, and that Thomas 1763 was. Alexander only names one son Thomas in his 1795 will, and while Rebecca his second wife was born 26 Jan 1749 and dies June 29, 1837 she would be the mother of Thomas 1790. What information do you have that proves Thomas 1763 as Alexander James's son? What did the DAR say?
I have e-mailed Theresa and Linda Gamble on this, but I have been quite busy on other matters, and have been away from genealogy for awhile. Theresa is my cousin, and I do NOT think than Thomas 1763 ties to Alexander James. Glad to hear from you.

Paul M. Gilliland

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

juleegill1 — 2009-10-22 15:46:52Z

Many years ago I heard about a group of Gillelands going down the river into Tennessee from North of Pittsburgh. They are related to the Hugh Gilleland clan of Allegheny & Butler counties, PA. It is said they built flatboats and took their belongings (including mom) along with them. At one point I thought perhaps they were descended from an Alexander Gilleland from Northern Virginia/Western PA. Could never find anything but one mention of this Alexander Gilleland in an Allegheny County History book--early settler of the area.

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

snakehere — 2009-10-21 19:36:11Z

I am researching the Gilliland's in Tennessee. In 1850 he lived in Bradley County, Tennessee. Does anyone have a Martha Gilliland in Tennessee in 1800's ? If so, can you tell me anything about her? I believe she was probably born about 1822 to 1830.

I need help because I can't find her anywhere to verify that Gilliland was her maiden name.

Thank you.
Wanda

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

blueboy70 — 2009-10-20 02:59:25Z

Hello

I am helping Teresa Pridmore with her lineage on the Gilliland line. DAR said that Thomas 1790 is not the son of Alexander. That Thomas 1763 did not miragrate out of North Carolina and he was a son of Alexander's. Could it be possible that Alexander had two sons by the name of Thomas, one from each marriage? Would like to hear your thoughts

Sue

Re: Help with family of Gilbert Gilliland

PaulMGilliland — 2009-10-17 09:46:07Z

Rebecca,

What can you tell me about Gilbert Lee's wife Nannie May? Maiden name, where married, when born? Do you have anything on Gilbert's parents or grandparents? Do you have any census information? Rick's post is five years old, so he may not watching, still --- what are you looking for?

Paul M. Gilliland

Re: Help with family of Gilbert Gilliland

brichmond75 — 2009-10-15 18:36:57Z

My mother was Mary Frances Gilliland Bunch (deceased Jan 2000). Grandparents were Gilbert Lee (deceased Nov. '59 and Nannie May Gilliland (deceased July '94).

My sisters are Peggy Louise Stroup McMath, Francis Lee Stroup Sommers and Susan Lynn Stroup (deceased Jan '03). My brother is William Harris Bunch, III.

My name is Rebecca Joanne Bunch Richmond - born 11/16/59
and I grew up in Yazoo City, MS where my grandparents lived and are buried.

I would enjoy knowing what else you have found out myself!

I would really lik

Re: John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

PaulMGilliland — 2009-09-20 00:50:56Z

Ann,
It is hard to know where to start, there is so much. Let's start with Jane Gilson, I have seen it both as Gilson and Gillson, even one of the marriage indexes has it as Gillson. My notes were from the Highland Co. Courthouse, but on checking I think Gillson could be a better choice. Why? The 1850 US Census shows BOTH John Gilliland (age 21) with a Jane (age 17) as wife. Also listed is an entry for Warren GILLSON (age 42) with his wife Sarah (age 41) and his family -- Jane (age 17) [so she may be double listed] her sister Mary (age 11) and a brother Marion (age 8) AND Thomas Rogers (age 73) --[Sarah's father] Thomas's Wife Deborah is not listed and presumed dead. This fits together well. Also on the 1830 Census there is a listing for a Warren M Gillson (20-30) next to a Samuel Gillson (50-60) [could be Warren's father] It makes sense. Jane's sister Mary later marries Samuel Sharp (b. Dec 1832) in Highland Co on 5 May 1859. The 1860 and 1870 Census list John Gilliland and Jane's family, including Louisa age 7 in 1870. Well this is a start, what access do you have to the US Census? I can just point then and save some typing. Hope this helps.
Paul

Re: John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

AnnHebert76 — 2009-09-17 22:04:44Z

please point away & thank you this line was very important to me because i have been trying to find the orignal owner of a wedding band that has been passed from grandmother to granddaughter for over a 100 years in my family. We only knew it was Louisa's mother's ring. now we have a name thanks to you.
thanks again,
ann

Re: John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

PaulMGilliland — 2009-09-17 20:16:25Z

Ann,
I have checked this line in the US Census. I can find it in some detail, but your dates are about ten years off. Your letters may refer to a story about the early Gillilands coming to America in the early to mid 1700's. Once here in PA and NJ they moved west -- including Ohio. The same for the Chaney's. The John you ask about is John Gilliland born 25 Jul 1829 in Highland County, Ohio. Married Jun 18 1850 to Jane Gilson according to my notes taken at the Highland County Courthouse in 2005. John had nine children including Louisa Jane born 19 Oct 1863; she married Robert Leroy Chaney (b. 24 May 1861) in Iroquois Co. IL on 29 Apr 1883. The 1900 US Census lists Robert's date as May 1861; and Louisa's date as Oct 1863; then goes on to list a number of children and their dates. John Gilliland is listed on the 1870 census in Clinton County Ohio with seven children including Louisa age 7. Does this seem to fit with your line? There are several researchers who have quite a lot on this line, some pictures, some documents, and look to fit well into your line. It is on the internet, and I would be glad to point you to them. Good luck on your quest !
Paul

Re: John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

PaulMGilliland — 2009-09-17 19:40:41Z

Ann,
Think of it as someone using your post as a road to find another relationship that has eluded them. Be glad for them, for genealogy is about sharing information. They have done that. Good for them. I have checked your other post and line, and have some information, but I will answer to your new post.

Paul

Re: John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

AnnHebert76 — 2009-09-15 21:23:45Z

this thread has been hijacked from me the orginal poster so I have reposted this thread, so plz in the future plz post any replys to the 1st post not the other ones in this thread: http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.gilliland/1239/mb.ashx

thanks,
ann hebert
annhebert@mobiletel.com

John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland Migrated 2 US in mid 1800s??

AnnHebert76 — 2009-09-15 21:14:45Z

I am looking for any information on this family. Through family letters we have peiced together this so far.

John Gilliland b. 1820 Ireland
wife unknown
Children:
Louisa Jane b. 1854 Ireland (prevoiusly reported in OH)
Charles A. b. 1859 Ireland
Joesph M. b. 1864 Ireland
unnamed daughter b. pre 1854

They would have came over the US from Ireland between 1864 & 1883. It was said in the letters that his oldest child a daughter stayed behind because of a falling out with her father. After that they never talked about her again.

Louisa Jane m. Robert Chaney in Milford, IL 4/29/1883

My information came from letters written between Louisa's daughters in the 1930s,40s & 50s. My GGGrandmother & her sisters were trying to peice together all this themselves back then and the letters just now have resurfaced. All this new information does go against some prevouis information we had but this is the right information because of the sources.

JOHN GILLILAND AND REBECCA MCBRAYER

eterranova — 2009-08-18 17:12:28Z

I am looking for information on the John Gilliland
who married Rebecca McBrayer in North Carolina and
moved to Alabama. There seem to be a multitude of
John Gillilands born in the same time period (1790's)
and little information on this particular one.
I have seen his birth as being 1790 in North Carolina
or 1792 in South Carolina.
Any info on his parents/siblings would be greatly
appreciated.

GILLILAND Billy Franklin and Judy Sharlene

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-16 22:14:47Z

GILLILAND Billy Franklin and Judy Sharlene

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GILLILAND Allie Lorraine 1913-1992

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-05 14:31:34Z

GILLILAND Allie Lorraine 1913-1992

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GILLILAND Denny B 1896-1974

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-04 20:03:27Z

GILLILAND Denny B 1896-1974

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Hugh Gilliland

phegenbart — 2009-07-04 08:02:26Z

Forgot to advise on previous post that Samuel and his father Nathan are well documented DAR patriots.

Penny

Re: re: Andrea Linnell on Gilliland name

CEagan8978 — 2009-05-26 17:04:30Z

Missouri Alice Gilliland Kesterson was born in Jonesboro, Illinois in 1861,moved to Nebraska,moved to Oregon and then to Oklahoma in 1900. This is a corrected message.

Re: My Gilliland/Gillilan/Gillian Family-HELP!

peggylhl — 2009-01-11 14:27:59Z

I am trying to find any info on my Gillilan side of the family. My great grandfather was W.B. Gillilan(Billie Mike), his father was John c Gillilan. Family note say John C was shot during the civil war. He had one brother named Mike. They were from greenbrier co, WV. or that area. Does anyone have any info on these names and this line? In a letter my Grandmother had wrote, she had said her relatives had been banished from Ireland.

Re: Hugh Gilliland

goldenbaby30200_1 — 2009-03-15 02:31:37Z

Footnote to previous reply. Samuel Gilliland [1], father of Hugh Gilliland who married Rebecca Martin,-in addition to being a RW veteran, he is also a DAR Patriot.
Martha

Re: Hugh Gilliland

goldenbaby30200_1 — 2009-03-14 23:14:40Z

Please send me a private e-mail at marthacla@gmail.com , & I will be more than happy to share what I know about Samuel Gilliland being a RW veteran.
Martha

Re: Hugh Gilliland

goldenbaby30200_1 — 2009-03-14 18:08:41Z

I am also a descendent of Hugh Gilliland/Rebecca Martin, my line comes down from Nathan M. Gilliland/Lydia Elizabeth Graham. You may want to check out a website called Gilliland Trails http://www.gillilandtrails.org/
FYI-Hugh Gilliland's father, Samuel Gilliland, is a Revolutionary War veteran. If you are interested in more info, feel free to contact me.
Martha

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

JoGilliland51 — 2009-03-27 20:30:59Z

We are releated through this line send your e-mail and I'll send you all my info. Jo Gilliland

Re: Gilliland family history

lpd80138 — 2009-05-03 19:42:13Z

my father is, was? lawrence perry gilliland. he turned out to be a real crap head and gave up my sister shannon and i some time ago. i have my adopted last name davis from his wife judy, thats about all i know we are from texas.

Re: Gilliland family history

jgliu — 2009-05-07 03:02:52Z

What exactly are you looking for? Do you want to find where he lived as a child? There are several things you can do to get started.

Re: My Gilliland/Gillilan/Gillian Family-HELP!

jgliu — 2009-01-22 18:28:35Z

I have also tried unsuccessfully to get on that website. I have a James G. born in VA 1810. can not get back any further.

Hugh Gilliland

dinlin01 — 2009-04-08 21:29:35Z

Looking for ancestors of Hugh Gilliland b. 1829 Jackson, OH
d.1916 Ottawa, Kansas

Re: Samuel Gilliland 1860 census, Montgomery Co., IND

gillihe — 2009-03-22 05:30:52Z

I have been trying to determine if this Samuel Gilliland is the son of Richard Gilliland(dob 1765 dod 1838 Ripley County Indiana). Richard had two sons and this Samuel is about the right age to be Richard's son. This son showed in the 1820 census in Indiana, but then drops off the map and is not mentioned in Richard's will.

Re: Samuel Gilliland 1860 census, Montgomery Co., IND

gillihe — 2009-04-17 21:52:38Z

Thanks for the info. One of my distant cousins thinks Richard's Samuel died young, but he was in Ripley County, IN for the 1820 census. Actually, I don't know how she came up with the name Samuel, since no names are mentioned in any records I can find except Richard's will. I will have to keep looking. Thanks again.

Re: GILLILAND

nanny_cathy — 2009-03-26 11:12:04Z

i am looking for background information on a Martha E Gilliland who is a member of my tree.
if you can help i would really appreciate it.
info is: she married a Saunders (my new information is that she married in Tenn.) and was living in Texas in 1910/1920; she was widowed and had a daughter named Alice who married Eugene Brady (my grgrgrandparents)
the information i need is for martha e.; what i could find is that her parents are from south carolina. martha's marriage certificate states that she married in 1841 and the birth record i have come to know now, is wrong. she had to be born in 1820 not 1837.
email address is nanny_cathy@yahoo.com
hope to hear from you soon,PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Alabama Gillilands

kireke — 2009-02-22 06:27:49Z

William, I forgot to add that the 1900 Census mispelled Williams F Gillian as William F Killian (Line 79) along with the Kemp name which was Mispelled as Kamp & Kampe. Further down you will also find Mary Ann (Nichols) Gillian Kemp (Line 61) mispelled as Mary Ann Kampe. If you're unable to retrieve the census, send me your email and I'll forward it to you. JD

Re: Alabama Gillilands

kireke — 2009-02-22 06:07:41Z

Yes, William and my Gr-Gr-GrandFather were half brothers. I have found a freat deal of info on Mary Ann Nichols, their Mother. She married Amos/Amons Kemp who raised William. You will see them on the 1900 & 1910 AL Census for Jefferson County. There are other relatives on there also. What is your lineage to William if you don't mind sharing?

Re: Hugh Gilliland

phegenbart — 2009-03-13 08:08:03Z

My ggggrandparents were Hugh and Rebecca Martin ( Gilliland). Hugh was b.1782 and d1850. Rebecca was b. 1792 and d.1886. The had a daugher named Rachel was b. in 1814, They seemed to live much of their lives in Ohio.

Hope this helps...will be happy to share!

Penny

Re: Hugh Gilliland

phegenbart — 2009-03-14 22:23:15Z

Tnx for the response! I would very much be interested in any info you can share.

Thanks again,

Penny

Re: Hugh Gilliland

phegenbart — 2009-07-04 07:56:16Z

I am Hugh Gilliland'sgggrandaugther. His father was also a "Hugh" B 1782 In VA, D 1811 in VA. He was married to Rebecca Martin (1792 - 1886). Second Hugh's father was Samuel Gilliland (1755 - 1833). He was married to Elizabeth Jane Edmiston (1750 - 1835). Samuel's father was Nathan born in Pa (1720 - 1790). He married Jane Donahue (1720 - 1790)

Melva Gilliland from New York City area 1950's

Stacye_Mehard — 2009-01-20 15:50:19Z

I've not been able to locate *any* information about my Great Aunt Melva Gallup Mikkelsen Gilliland. She married a Mr. Gilliland sometime around 1955-56 and died a few years later. We are not sure of his first name, but my mother remembers it as Bill. He was either a Realtor or an Attorney in Manhattan / Brooklyn. If anyone recognizes Melva's name I'd appreciate your getting back to me. Thank you,

Stacye Mehard
Virginia
FernsAndNettles@GMail.com

Re: My Gilliland/Gillilan/Gillian Family-HELP!

KSMaynard8 — 2009-01-20 11:59:05Z

Hello...

If your Gillilans were from Greenbrier County, WV then it is very likely they are of the line of James Gillilan, son of Nathan Gilliland of Augusta County, Virginia. The Greenbrier Historical Society has quite a bit of information on this line. If you could provide some dates, places, and names of spouses that would be most helpful, as the Gilliland/Gillilan families had a tradition of using the same given names over and over again.

Since Nathan's line is also my own, I'd like to invite you to Gilliland Trails at www.gillilandtrials.org I'm the owner/administrator for this Gilliland forum & library. One of our number, Matthew Gillian (yes, same family and descended from James) has written quite a bit about the line of James Gillilan and we have a some information about certain branches of that tree.

-- Kate Maynard

Re: My Gilliland/Gillilan/Gillian Family-HELP!

KSMaynard8 — 2009-01-22 18:36:07Z

I'm sorry some of you have had problems registering to Gilliland Trails but am glad you have brought this to my attention. In the past I've discovered that such difficulties usually revolve around using the password provided by Boardnation, a matter that can be easily resolved. Just email me at hpuppet@verizon.net and I can walk you through the process and resolve any registration problems.

-- Kate

Re: My Gilliland/Gillilan/Gillian Family-HELP!

HelenCurtis99 — 2009-01-22 16:36:27Z

Kate,
I would like to join the Guillilans Trails but it won't let me register.
I am not a spammer.
Helen
knhcurt01@hotmail.com
Thanks.

Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

pridmore6 — 2009-03-26 12:45:27Z

Hi, I am trying to verify and clarify problems in my family tree with these ancestors: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789. I am looking for Rebecca's maiden name. She married a McCollough who died before she married Alexander in 1789. Alexander's first wife Francis Elizabeth Baird must have an error in death date/place. Another Alexander Gilliland did marry a wife with a similar name.

GILLILAND Mary Edna BECKHAM 1869 1939

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2009-01-08 21:05:58Z

GILLILAND Mary Edna BECKHAM 1869 1939

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section R , Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.
This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

GILLILAND Irma 1914-1943

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 23:13:59Z

GILLILAND Irma 1914-1943

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GILLILAND Carl F 1923-2001

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-19 23:39:10Z

GILLILAND Carl F 1923-2001

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

GILLILAND John David 1947-1968

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-24 12:44:08Z

GILLILAND John David 1947-1968

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Hugh Gilliland

PaulMGilliland — 2009-04-19 06:02:55Z

Hi,

Hugh,1829 is the son of Hugh Gilliland 23 Oct 1782 -- 18 Apr 1859. Hugh 1782 is the son of Samuel Gilliland 1754/55 to 5 Sep 1833. Samuel married Elizabeth Smith 1756 to 1831/1834 who was Hugh 1782's mother.

Hugh 1782 was married 24 Jan 1811 to Rebecca Martin 21 Oct 1792 to 24 Apr 1886.

Rebecca was the daughter of William Martin 1756 to 1824. He was married in 1778 to Elizabeth Everly 1758 to 1849, and she was Rebecca 1792's mother. Hope this helps. Paul M Gilliland

Re: Samuel Gilliland 1860 census, Montgomery Co., IND

PaulMGilliland — 2009-04-17 04:36:20Z

Hi,
No Samuel is NOT Richard's Son. This Samuel has a biography in the Township atlas of 1878 for Montgomery County, IN. It reads in part ... "Gilliland, Samuel P.O. Crawfordsville; Farmer and Stock Raiser; son of John and Hannah Gilliland; was born in Huntington County, PA in 1807 [2 May 1807] and settled on Section 23 this township October 1834. married Mary Truesdell December 20, 1832 "... and on with children. So this is not one of Richard's children. Good luck.

Paulg85

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

PaulMGilliland — 2009-03-28 08:29:57Z

Hi,
Rebecca had three small children when she married Alexander James Gilliland in abt. 1789. Youngest born abt. 1779; so McCullough's death occurred around 1780. Maiden name is still not known to date. Rebecca's dates are 1749 to 1837 and she is buried in the Bethel Presbyterian church cemetery. Frances Elizabeth Baird (my GGGG Grandmother) was born abt. 1743 and died in 1788 in North Carolina on the Gilliland Plantation. I see no problem in either death date or place. I have seen a death date of 1808 in Ohio which is entirely wrong and I have discounted it. I used to firmly believe there were two Alexanders and two Rebeccas but after careful research I now believe there is only ONE. Dates are 1737 to 1795. Earlier dates were used to tie Thomas 1763 to Alexander James Gilliland. It is an isolated case by a single person wanting to use Thomas 1763 as a son of Alexander James Gilliland. It does not fit. Alexander and Rebecca's son is Thomas 1790 as named in the will of 1795. This Thomas 1790 went to Kentucky and married in 1812. Hope this answers your problems.
Paul M Gilliland

Death of infant of W. R. Gilliland

maryachtrh — 2009-03-23 15:18:42Z

Appears in the Terrell Times-Star, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, 8 April 1892 ...

The infant child of Mr. W. R. Gilliland died Sunday, Another one of his children is very low.

Re: Alexander and Rebecca McCollough/McColeth Gilliland m. 1789

njg0718 — 2009-04-14 19:52:00Z

I have a Thomas Gilliland, born 1790/1791 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina that married Marry Barr in 1815 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Could he be the son of Alexander and Rebecca?