Who was Sarah Gilliam?

Sarah Gilliam (1826–1901) was born in Scott, Virginia, United States and died in Texas, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Hammonds Gilliam 1826–1901

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 May 1826 · Scott, Virginia, United States

Died 12 Dec 1901 · Texas, Missouri, United States

Father Joseph Gilliam

Mother Mary Polly Hammonds

Spouse Francis S Aldridge

Children Joseph Francis Frank Aldridge

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Immediate Family

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Joseph Gilliam

Mary Polly Hammonds

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Francis S Aldridge

Children

Joseph Francis Frank Aldridge

Biography

In 1826, Sarah Hammonds Gilliam entered the world in Scott, Virginia, United States, born to joseph gilliam and mary polly hammonds. Sarah Hammonds Gilliam married francis s aldridge, and had children including joseph francis frank aldridge. Sarah Hammonds Gilliam passed away in 1901 in Texas, Missouri, United States.

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Birth of Sarah Hammonds Gilliam in Scott, Virginia, United States

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Death of Sarah Hammonds Gilliam in Texas, Missouri, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Gilliam (1826–1901) was born in Scott, Virginia, United States and died in Texas, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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