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Elijah J Tillman Capt 1829–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1829

Birth Location: Thomas, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 7 Mar 1911

Death Location: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Father: John Tillman

Mother: Sarah Coursey

Spouse(s): Mary Murphy

Children(s): Mary Tillman, John Tillman, James Tillman, Phebe Tillman, Elijah Tillman, Jeremiah Tillman, SALLY TILLMAN, Sarah Tillman

In 1829, Elijah J Tillman Capt entered the world in Thomas, Georgia, United States, born to John Tillman And Sarah Elizabeth Coursey. In 1850, Elijah J Tillman Capt resided in District 81, Thomas, Georgia. Elijah J Tillman Capt married Mary Kate Murphy, and had children including Elijah W Tillman, James H Tillman, Jeremiah Tillman, John H Tillman, Mary Magdaline Tillman, Phebe Tillman, Sally Ann Tillman, Sarah Tillman. Elijah J Tillman Capt passed away in 1911 in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Elijah J Tillman Capt entered the world in Thomas, Georgia, United States, born to John Tillman And Sarah Elizabeth Coursey.
  • In 1850, Elijah J Tillman Capt resided in District 81, Thomas, Georgia.
  • Elijah J Tillman Capt married Mary Kate Murphy, and had children including Elijah W Tillman, James H Tillman, Jeremiah Tillman, John H Tillman, Mary Magdaline Tillman, Phebe Tillman, Sally Ann Tillman, Sarah Tillman.
  • Elijah J Tillman Capt passed away in 1911 in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Tillman
1812–1897
Birth Location: Tattnall, Georgia, United States
JT
Sarah Coursey
1816–1855
Birth Location: Screven, Georgia, United States
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Murphy
1836–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
MM

Children(s)

Mary Tillman
1850–1942
Birth Location: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
MT
John Tillman
1858–1938
Birth Location: Georgia
JT
James Tillman
1861–1927
Birth Location: Georgia
JT
Phebe Tillman
1863–1920
Birth Location: Georgia
PT
Elijah Tillman
1865–1920
Birth Location: Georgia
ET
Jeremiah Tillman
1866–
Birth Location: Georgia
JT
SALLY TILLMAN
1855–1939
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
ST
Sarah Tillman
1855–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
ST

Elijah Capt's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Capt
1829–1911
Birth Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
Parents
John Tillman
1812–1897
Tattnall, Georgia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Coursey
1816–1855
Screven, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Capt's Descendants

1.
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Elijah (J Tillman) Capt (4 May 1829–7 Mar 1911) m. Mary (Kate) Murphy (abt 1836–5 Oct 1922)
  1. 1. Mary (Magdaline) Tillman 1850–1942 m. Benjamin (Walter) Mercer 1850–1934
    1. 1. Mollie Mercer 1881–1970
      1. 1. Eddie (Enoch) Mercer(Delk) 1901–1983 m. Mary Register 1907–1988 m. Edna Croft 1913–1967
    2. 2. Ruth Mercer 1894–1968
    3. 3. Emma (L) Campbell 1893–1975
    4. 4. Walter (W) Mercer 1897–1978 m. Ruth (W.) Mercer 1905–1980
      1. 1. Mary (R) Mercer 1926– m. James (C) Campbell 1922–
    5. 5. Jonah (Elijah) Mercer 1881–1966
    6. 6. Emer Mercer 1883–
    7. 7. Charles (H) Mercer 1893–1964 m. Cora (Lee) Thompson 1903–1991 m. Liza (Mae) Mercer 1909–1955
    8. 8. Spencer (Edward Mercer) Sr 1890–1980 m. Nancy (Lee Anna) Gay 1898–1984
      1. 1. Spencer (Edward Mercer) Jr 1926–2011
      2. 2. Glenn (Henry) Mercer 1929–1970
      3. 3. Charles (Wheeler Mercer) Sr. 1922–2000
      4. 4. Gladys (Mae) Mercer 1920–2006
    9. 9. Wheeler Mercer 1890–1976 m. Mamie Register 1907–2001
    10. 10. Martha Mercer 1880–1960 m. Dink (H) Hart 1883–
      1. 1. Clide Hart 1914–
      2. 2. Willie Hart 1913–
      3. 3. Orabell Hart 1912–
      4. 4. Everett Hart 1916–
      5. 5. Hubert Hart 1919–
      6. 6. Albert Hart 1922–
      7. 7. Roscoe Hart 1925–
      8. 8. Velma Hart 1922–
      9. 9. Roscoe Hart 1926–1987
    11. 11. Sally Mercer 1884–1953 m. Harrison Hart 1888–1972
      1. 1. Branford Hart 1914–
      2. 2. Fred Hart 1917–
      3. 3. Eloise Hart 1923–
      4. 4. Wren Hart 1921–
      5. 5. Clinton Hart 1925–
    12. 12. George Mercer 1893–1966 m. Mary Register 1907–1988
    13. 13. Charles (Manuel) Mercer 1862–1954 m. Emma ((Caroline)) Hardwick 1863–1939
      1. 1. Louise (Mercer) Mates 1895–
        1. 1. Joseph (H) Motes 1920–
  2. 2. John (H.) Tillman 1858–1938 m. Willie Tillman 1861–
    1. 1. Anah Tillman 1894–
    2. 2. Marion (J) Tillman 1896–
    3. 3. Glenn Tillman 1901–
    4. 4. Stella Tillman 1892–
    5. 5. James Tillman 1889–
  3. 3. James (H.) Tillman 1861–1927 m. Nancy Tillman 1864– m. Nancy Tilman 1836–
    1. 1. Joe Tillman 1897–
    2. 2. Joseph (N) Tilman 1896–
    3. 3. Pheby Tilman 1893–
    4. 4. Tallie Tilman 1890–
    5. 5. Carry Tilman 1898–
    6. 6. Mary Tilman 1885–
  4. 4. Phebe Tillman 1863–1920
  5. 5. Elijah (W.) Tillman 1865–1920 m. Perlantha Tillman 1885–
    1. 1. Henry (Grady) Tillman 1905–1927
  6. 6. Jeremiah Tillman 1866–
  7. 7. SALLY (ANN) TILLMAN 1855–1939
  8. 8. Sarah Tillman 1855–

Elijah Capt's Timeline

11 Records

1829
4 May 1829
Birth of Elijah J Tillman Capt in Thomas, Georgia, United States
Thomas, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 21
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in District 81, Thomas, Georgia
District 81, Thomas, Georgia
1851
27 Sep 1851
Age 22
Elijah J Tillman Capt was married in Terrell, Georgia
Terrell, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 31
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1863
18 Aug 1863
Age 34
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Colquitt County
Colquitt County
1864
1864
Age 35
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1880
12 Jun 1880
Age 51
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 71
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 81
Elijah J Tillman Capt resided here in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
1911
7 Mar 1911
Age 82
Death of Elijah J Tillman Capt in Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1829
    Event Place: Thomas, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [3] 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 141; Family History Film: 1254141; Page: 285A; Enumeration District: 014; Image: 0574.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Page: 33; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240189
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 561; Image: 13.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0043; Image: 391; FHL microfilm: 1374192.
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: M432_83; Page: 6A; Image: .
    [10] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [11] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1851
    Event Place: Terrell, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 81, Thomas, Georgia; Roll: M432_83; Page: 6A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 561; Image: 13.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1863
    Event Place: Colquitt County
    Record Source: Georgia, Civil War Correspondence, 1861–1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1864 Census for Re-Organizing the Georgia Militia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Colquitt, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:12; Page: 19; Line: 4; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: 141; Family History Film: 1254141; Page: 285A; Enumeration District: 014; Image: 0574.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auteyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Page: 33; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240189

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia; Roll: T624_179; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0043; Image: 391; FHL microfilm: 1374192.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt County, Georgia
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 22 Mar 1862.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Colquitt County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1911
    Event Place: Autreyville, Colquitt, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
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