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Charles Gilliam 1765–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1765

Birth Location: Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Edmond Gilliam

Mother: Sarah Mcgee

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Billy Gilliam

The story of Charles Gilliam began in 1765 in Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA. In 1782, Charles Gilliam resided in Sussex County, VA. In 1800, Charles Gilliam resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. Charles Gilliam married Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Billy Gilliam. Charles Gilliam passed away in 1840 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Gilliam began in 1765 in Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1782, Charles Gilliam resided in Sussex County, VA.
  • In 1800, Charles Gilliam resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • Charles Gilliam married Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Billy Gilliam.
  • Charles Gilliam passed away in 1840 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Gilliam
1722–1816
Birth Location: Surry, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Mcgee
1739–1810
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Smith
1767–
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
SS

Children(s)

Billy Gilliam
1798–1841
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Charles Gilliam's Ancestors

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Charles Gilliam
1765–1840
Birth Place: Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Edmond Gilliam
1722–1816
Surry, Virginia, USA
Sarah Mcgee
1739–1810
Surry County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1706–1767
Surry County, Virginia, USA
Mary Clanton
1722–1771
VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Gilliam's Descendants

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Charles Gilliam (8 Sep 1765–1840) m. Sarah (Ann) Smith (1767–)
  1. 1. Billy Gilliam 1798–1841 m. Nancy Reid 1812–1893 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Roark 1798–1875
    1. 1. William (Napier) Gilliam 1822–1899 m. Mary (A) Banks 1837–1913
      1. 1. Lucinda Gillem 1861–1880
      2. 2. Susan (B.) Gilliam 1869–1880
      3. 3. Celestie Gilliam 1876–1963 m. John (H) Garner 1870–
        1. 1. Roy Garner 1917–1997
        2. 2. Taylor Garner 1920–
        3. 3. Everett Garner 1913–
        4. 4. Boy Garner 1914–
        5. 5. Rye Garner 1915–2002 m. Elsie (Mae) Hill 1925–
      4. 4. Ellen Gilliam 1873–1915
      5. 5. Aaron Gilliam 1878–1954
      6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1865–1944
      7. 7. Minyard Gilliam 1867–1920
      8. 8. Willliam (Franklin) Gilliam 1863–1942
      9. 9. Laura (Orlena) Gilliam 1860–1923
      10. 10. Louisa (Jane) Gilliam 1871–1960
      11. 11. James (O) Gilliam 1859–1941
      12. 12. Louis Gillem 1860–
      13. 13. Samuel (W) Gilliam 1878–1954
    2. 2. General (Jessup) Gilliam 1838–1924 m. Mary (Jane) Thompson 1844–1891 m. Catherine Coker 1854–1910
      1. 1. Dellie Gilliam 1886–1953 m. Annie Layne 1892–1969
        1. 1. Lula (Mae) Gilliam 1914–1973 m. James (H.) Cox 1909–1992
        2. 2. Goldie (Irene) Gilliam 1918–2001 m. Alton (R.) Meeks 1916–2005
        3. 3. Johnny (O’Dell) Gilliam 1927–2002 m. Lillian (Julene) Sweeton 1932–1985
        4. 4. Annie (Alberta) Gilliam 1920–2018 m. Dorcie (Allen) Magouirk 1914–
        5. 5. Elmarie (Jean) Gilliam 1923–1997 m. Phillip (Andrew) Layne 1914–1983
        6. 6. Burwell Gilliam 1937–2003
        7. 7. Earl Gilliam 1937–2019
        8. 8. Mary (Virginia) Gilliam 1932–2008 m. James Hill 1930–1979
        9. 9. Gerald (Edward) Gilliam 1934–2006 m. Alma (Christine) Williams 1933–2015
      2. 2. Edd Gilliam 1882–1963
      3. 3. Charlotte (E.) Gilliam 1866–
      4. 4. Samuel Gilliam 1879–1976
      5. 5. Lemuel (Marvin) Gilliam 1874–1945
    3. 3. Minyard (Anderson) Gilliam 1826–1886
    4. 4. Catherine Gilliam 1828–1886 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Morris 1828–1878
      1. 1. John Morris 1849–1850
      2. 2. William Morris 1847–1880
      3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Morris 1848–1921
      4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Morris 1873–1972
      5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Morris 1852–1920
      6. 6. Cynthia (Ann) Morris 1854–
      7. 7. Frances (Nancy) Morris 1857–
      8. 8. Harris (G) Morris 1860–1910
      9. 9. Sterling (Price) Morris 1864–1916
      10. 10. Sydney Morris 1866–
      11. 11. Robert (Lee) Morris 1871–1953
    5. 5. Charles Gilliam 1840–1924 m. Catharine Sigo 1829–
    6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Gilliam 1834–1863
    7. 7. Harris Gilliam 1832–1859
    8. 8. John (W. "Johnson") Gilliam 1824–1888 m. Elizabeth Coker 1828–1912
      1. 1. John (Oliver) Gilliam 1866–1941
      2. 2. William (Harrison) Gilliam 1852–1926
      3. 3. Nancy (M) Gilliam 1855–
      4. 4. Joseph Gilliam 1858–1859
      5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Gilliam 1860–1941
      6. 6. George (Washington) Gilliam 1847–
      7. 7. Mary (Jane) Kersey 1850–1929
      8. 8. Ann (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1855–1923
      9. 9. Malissia (C) Phillips 1862–1947
    9. 9. Mitchell Gilliam 1820–1880
    10. 10. Houston (Lynn) Gilliam 1836–1915 m. Martha (Jane "Mattie") Rollins 1861–1957 m. Louisa (Ann) Simpson 1840–1886
      1. 1. Jessup (Mack) Gilliam 1868–1932 m. Bettie (A) Church 1872–1956
        1. 1. Mary Gilliam 1892–1981 m. John League 1894–1972
        2. 2. Gertrude (Lee) Gilliam 1903–2002 m. Ralph (Emerson Berry) Jr 1902–1991
        3. 3. John (W.) Gilliam 1906–1994
        4. 4. Ed Gilliam 1895–
        5. 5. Andrew (Joseph) Gilliam 1894–1947 m. Bertie (Kay) Colston 1898–1963
        6. 6. Cora Gilliam 1899–1991
      2. 2. Harris Gilliam 1858– m. Mary (Jane) Smith 1861–1942
        1. 1. John (Alexander) Gilliam 1877–1953 m. Sarah ("Sallie" Ann) Teague 1881–1960
      3. 3. Samantha (Parlee) Gilliam 1857–1913 m. Israel (Simpson) Partin 1853–1924
        1. 1. General (Houston) Partin 1884–1920
        2. 2. John (Wesley) Partin 1893–1936
        3. 3. Virginia (Whitworth) Partin 1879–1955
        4. 4. Sallie (Ann) Partin 1888–1923
        5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Partin 1890–1974
      4. 4. Zilpha Gilliam 1875–1908 m. Francis (Marion) Rollins 1866–1951
        1. 1. Jackson (Monroe) Rollins 1893–1912
        2. 2. Virginia (Lee) Rollins 1898–1993 m. Falice (Lee) Ogden 1895–1971
        3. 3. James (A) Rollins 1895–1935 m. Laura (Belle Walker) Rollins 1907–1930
        4. 4. Allie (Mae) Rollins 1903–1924
      5. 5. Jane (Belle) Gilliam 1865–1891 m. Christopher (Columbus "Red") Partin 1862–1952
        1. 1. Bessie (Pearl) Partin 1888–1974 m. William (Allen) Trussell 1891–1960
        2. 2. Hattie Partin 1890–1957 m. William (Thomas) Hill 1881–1951
        3. 3. Johnny (B.) Partin 1885–1938 m. Warren Stephens 1894–1965
      6. 6. Samuel (William) Gilliam 1878–1954 m. Julia (Ann) Wagoner 1885–1968
        1. 1. Louella Gilliam 1910–1998 m. Thomas (Earl) Stewart 1908–1975
        2. 2. Mary (Alma) Gilliam 1908–1950 m. Robert (Arthur) Rhoden 1906–1969 m. Joe (B) Holt 1901–1935
        3. 3. Chester Gilliam 1913–1996 m. Louise Blair 1919–2012
        4. 4. Preston Gilliam 1916–2006 m. Hazel (Pauline) Williams 1919–2003
        5. 5. Georgia (May) Gilliam 1907–1959 m. Orvis (Madison) Gipson 1912–1967
        6. 6. Maude (Ellen) Gilliam 1917–1997 m. James Smith 1918–1983
        7. 7. Geneva Gilliam 1923–2002 m. John (Dillon) Rose 1916–1983
        8. 8. Lois Gilliam 1927–2010 m. Elgin (L) Sherrill 1917–1985
      7. 7. Alonzo (“Lonnie”) Gilliam 1899–1953 m. Mollie (Esther) Crockett 1905–1989
        1. 1. Lillie (Belle) Gilliam 1924–
      8. 8. General (Arthur) Gilliam 1892–1965 m. Nora (May) Keith 1898–1974
        1. 1. Lula (Mae) Gilliam 1922–2007 m. William (Martin) Baird 1923–1974
        2. 2. Arthur (Gilliam) Jr 1929–2004 m. Vivian (Voncille) Broxson 1932–2004
        3. 3. Lillian (Ruth) Gilliam 1937–2014 m. Dewey (Ray) Kirk 1937–1982 m. James (Harold) Redden 1931–2018
        4. 4. Doris (Marie) Gilliam 1926–1985
      9. 9. Thomas (Edward) Gilliam 1894–1966 m. Clara (Mae) Dunn 1899–1991
        1. 1. Marion (Francis) Gilliam 1917–1996
        2. 2. Billy (Dale) Gilliam 1932–2014 m. Shelby (Jean) Braden 1937–2011
        3. 3. Jimmy (Frill) Gilliam 1934–1998 m. Claudette Lewis 1937–2002
        4. 4. Thomas (H) Gilliam 1924–1962
        5. 5. Doris (C) Gilliam 1920–2012
      10. 10. James (Charles) Gilliam 1889–1970 m. Jessie (Ella) Reed 1894–1983
        1. 1. Billie Gillem 1926–2008 m. Anna (Geneva) Lowery 1927–2017
        2. 2. Paul (Edgar) Gilliam 1920–2007 m. Martha (Juanita) Luna 1929–2009
        3. 3. Joseph (Lear) Gilliam 1924–1995
        4. 4. Clyde (Thomas) Gilliam 1914–1984 m. Mildred (Burnell) England 1920–1990
        5. 5. John (Douglas) Gilliam 1917–1994
        6. 6. Charles (Franklin) Gilliam 1922–1999 m. Joeddie Exum 1940–2002
        7. 7. Arthur (Eugene) Gilliam 1932–1994 m. Geneva Gilliam 1934–2006
        8. 8. Hazel (Ruth) Gilliam 1934–1996
      11. 11. Samantha (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1901–2001 m. Samuel (Lewis) Payne 1895–1947
        1. 1. Ruby (Ella) Payne 1918–1976 m. Clifton (Casto) Seals 1915–1973
        2. 2. Veda (Elizabeth) Payne 1933–2005 m. Harold (R) Hodge 1927–1992
        3. 3. Charles (Casto) Payne 1935–2001
        4. 4. Venus (L.) Payne 1924–1993
        5. 5. Thomas (Lewis) Payne 1926–1984 m. Clara (Ellen) Carter 1924–2017
        6. 6. Thelma (Lee) Payne 1921–2011 m. Robert (Paul) Powell 1920–2000
        7. 7. Martha (Mae) Payne 1931–2020
        8. 8. Barbara (Evelyn) Payne 1920–2014
      12. 12. Isaac (M.) Gilliam 1900–1910
      13. 13. Minnie (Lee) Gilliam 1886–1974 m. George (Washington) Rollins 1882–1949
        1. 1. Charles (“Speed”) Rollins 1914–2012 m. Emogene Lawson 1917–2003
        2. 2. Clifton (Houston) Rollins 1906–1968 m. Catherine (Maxine) Lambert 1914–2000
        3. 3. Clara (Mae) Rollins 1910–1964 m. John (Johnston) Chittick 1900–1968
        4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson “Tommie”) Rollins 1916–1999 m. Martha (Lewis) McBride 1916–2006
        5. 5. James (Franklin) Rollins 1908–1996 m. Lula (Freeman) Fuqua 1911–1958 m. Lillie (Belle England) Abston 1917–1994
        6. 6. William (Mack) Rollins 1909–1997 m. Ova (Lee) Johnson 1913–1974 m. Georgia (Marie) Bowen 1932–2006
        7. 7. Authur (L) Rollins 1920–1997 m. Lorene (Lucille) Rice 1920–1987
        8. 8. Ressie (Scott) Rollins 1912–1913
      14. 14. Elisha Gilliam 1899–1961
      15. 15. Sarah (Ann) Gilliam 1864–1941 m. Isaac (Houston) Parson 1864–1942
        1. 1. Robert (Lee) Parson 1886–1959 m. Flora (Rena) Foster 1899–1991
        2. 2. Myrtle (Jane) Parson 1887–1974 m. Isaac (Jackson) Bradford 1882–1953
        3. 3. Isaac (Edward) Parson 1889–1914
        4. 4. Mary (Adalene) Parson 1891–1956 m. Luther (Alford) Harrison 1899–1926
        5. 5. John (Calvin) Parson 1893–1947 m. Emma (Selina “Katie”) Gilliam 1903–1980
        6. 6. Thomas (Franklin) Parson 1894–1968 m. Lula (Pearl) Patrick 1893–1968
        7. 7. Ella (Mae) Parson 1897–1985 m. Cecil Pack 1901–1926 m. Tubb Green 1899– m. Augustino Valentine 1901–1971 m. Nicodemis ("Nick") Anastasia 1901–1973
        8. 8. Carrie (Bell) Parson 1899–1985 m. Charles (Edward) Nunley 1897–1984
        9. 9. Mattie (Mildred) Parson 1909–2001 m. Henry (Levander) Shrum 1908–1975
        10. 10. Leatha (Ann) Parson 1906–1995 m. William (Thomas) Dykes 1875–1958

Charles Gilliam's Timeline

6 Records

1765
8 Sep 1765
Birth of Charles Gilliam in Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 17
Charles Gilliam resided here in Sussex County, VA
Sussex County, VA
1800
1800
Age 35
Charles Gilliam resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1820
1820
Age 55
Charles Gilliam resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
Charles Gilliam resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 75
Death of Charles Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1765
    Event Place: Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1766; Birth city: Albermeal; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Sussex County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 17; Image: 37; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Tennessee; Page: 62; NARA Roll: M33_123; Image: 43

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Franklin, Tennessee; Page: 64; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 176; Family History Film: 0024534

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
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