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Capt. William Gilliam 1734–1804 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1734

Birth Location: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Feb 1804

Death Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Gilliam

Mother: Agnes Harris

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cheatham

Children(s): Dolly Gilliam, Amey Gilliam, Linda Gilliam, Delilah Gilliam, Agnes Gilliam, Elizabeth Gilliam, Harris Gilliam, Winnefred Gilliam, Leslie Gilliam, Dally Gilliam, Epaphroditus Gilliam, Priscilla Gilliam, Amey Gilliam, william gilliam, Richard Gilliam

In 1734, Capt. William Gilliam entered the world in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to William Gilliam And Agnes Harris. In 1782, Capt. William Gilliam resided in 02 52, Amelia County, VA. Capt. William Gilliam married Elizabeth Cheatham, and had children including Agnes Gilliam, Amey Gilliam, Amey Gillum Gilliam, Dally Gilliam, Delilah Gilliam, Dolly Gilliam, Elizabeth R Gilliam, Epaphroditus Gilliam, Harris Gilliam, Leslie Gilliam, Linda Lundy Gilliam, Priscilla Gilliam, Richard Gilliam, William Gilliam, Winnefred Gilliam. Capt. William Gilliam passed away in 1804 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1734, Capt. William Gilliam entered the world in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States, born to William Gilliam And Agnes Harris.
  • In 1782, Capt. William Gilliam resided in 02 52, Amelia County, VA.
  • Capt. William Gilliam married Elizabeth Cheatham, and had children including Agnes Gilliam, Amey Gilliam, Amey Gillum Gilliam, Dally Gilliam, Delilah Gilliam, Dolly Gilliam, Elizabeth R Gilliam, Epaphroditus Gilliam, Harris Gilliam, Leslie Gilliam, Linda Lundy Gilliam, Priscilla Gilliam, Richard Gilliam, William Gilliam, Winnefred Gilliam.
  • Capt. William Gilliam passed away in 1804 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

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Capt. Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Gilliam
1734–1804
Birth Place: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Gilliam
1699–1778
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Agnes Harris
1710–1781
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt. Gilliam's Descendants

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Capt. (William) Gilliam (1734–Feb 1804) m. Elizabeth Cheatham (1744–Feb 1804)
  1. 1. Dolly Gilliam 1768–1811 m. William King 1777–1855
    1. 1. Zilpha King 1798–1850 m. Elias (Nichols) II 1790–1863
      1. 1. Mary Nichols 1811–1865 m. Joseph Davis 1810–1846 m. Solomon Carr 1810–1850
        1. 1. Elizabeth Nichols 1832–1871 m. Enoch John 1800–1864
        2. 2. Sarah (Adeline) Carr 1848–1933
        3. 3. Samuel (J) Mcclelland 1842–
        4. 4. Lancy (Sarah) Mcclelland 1852–
        5. 5. John (Jefferson Marcus Angus Lafeyette) Nichols 1838–1928
        6. 6. Zilpha Nichols 1836–1907
        7. 7. Martha (Jane) Davis 1843–1939
      2. 2. James (Turner) Nichols 1821–1907
      3. 3. Simeon (D) Nichols 1824–1870
      4. 4. Elias Nichols 1815–1863
      5. 5. John (N Mack) Nichols 1826–1899
      6. 6. William (W) Nichols 1818–
      7. 7. John (Joseph) Nichols 1847–1930
      8. 8. William (W) Nichols 1829–
      9. 9. James Nichols 1821–1896
  2. 2. Amey (Gillum) Gilliam 1780–1886
  3. 3. Linda (Lundy) Gilliam 1773–
  4. 4. Delilah Gilliam 1772–1839
  5. 5. Agnes Gilliam 1769–
  6. 6. Elizabeth (R) Gilliam 1765–1831
  7. 7. Harris Gilliam 1765–1814
  8. 8. Winnefred Gilliam 1771–
  9. 9. Leslie Gilliam 1769–
  10. 10. Dally Gilliam 1777–
  11. 11. Epaphroditus Gilliam 1768–1842
  12. 12. Priscilla Gilliam 1766–1814
  13. 13. Amey Gilliam 1764–1844
  14. 14. william gilliam 1770–
  15. 15. Richard Gilliam 1760–

Capt. Gilliam's Timeline

5 Records

1734
1734
Birth of Capt. William Gilliam in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
1760
1760
Age 26
Capt. William Gilliam was married in Granville, NC
Granville, NC
1782
1782
Age 48
Capt. William Gilliam resided here in 02 52, Amelia County, VA
02 52, Amelia County, VA
1790
1790
Age 56
Capt. William Gilliam resided here in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1804
Feb 1804
Age 70
Death of Capt. William Gilliam in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1734
    Event Place: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 514.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JCF

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Granville, NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 02 52, Amelia County, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] New Kent County, Virginia Land Tax Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 469; Image: 273; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1804
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Kent County, Virginia Land Tax Records
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths

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