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Elizabeth J. Gilliam 1851–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1851

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 11 Apr 1928

Death Location: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia

Father: Isaiah Gilliam

Mother: Nancy Adkins

Spouse(s): Elisha Roseberry, Thomas Rigsby

Children(s): Addison Rigsby, J. Roseberry, Nancy Roseberry

In 1851, Elizabeth J. Gilliam entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins. In 1870, Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided in Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky. In 1880, Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided in Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky. Elizabeth J. Gilliam married Elisha Roseberry, Thomas Rigsby, and had children including Addison Rigsby, J Albert Roseberry, Nancy E Roseberry. Elizabeth J. Gilliam passed away in 1928 in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Elizabeth J. Gilliam entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins.
  • In 1870, Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided in Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided in Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky.
  • Elizabeth J. Gilliam married Elisha Roseberry, Thomas Rigsby, and had children including Addison Rigsby, J Albert Roseberry, Nancy E Roseberry.
  • Elizabeth J. Gilliam passed away in 1928 in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaiah Gilliam
1815–1899
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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Nancy Adkins
1825–1886
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
NA

Spouses(s)

Elisha Roseberry
1854–1951
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia
ER
Thomas Rigsby
1845–
Birth Location: Kentucky
TR

Children(s)

Addison Rigsby
1877–
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky
AR
J. Roseberry
1884–1953
Birth Location: Elliott County, Kentucky
JR
Nancy Roseberry
1882–1947
Birth Location: Elliott County, West Virginia
NR

Elizabeth Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Gilliam
1851–1928
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
Parents
Isaiah Gilliam
1815–1899
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Adkins
1825–1886
Morgan County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Howard (Milton Adkins) *
1795–1888
Virginia
Mary (Ann Coleman) *
1798–1856
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel *
1756–1856
Rachel *
1764–1840
Peter *
1772–1852
Charlotte *
1775–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard *
1717–1790
Mary *
1734–1784
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808
Nelson *
1740–1793
Elizabeth *.
1740–

Elizabeth Gilliam's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth (J.) Gilliam (May 1851–11 Apr 1928) m. Elisha Roseberry (1854–24 Sep 1951) m. Thomas Rigsby (Abt. 1845–)
  1. 1. Addison Rigsby 1877–
  2. 2. J. (Albert) Roseberry 1884–1953 m. Leona Sparks 1895–1957
    1. 1. Bessie (M.) Roseberry 1910–
    2. 2. Edford (W.) Roseberry 1912–1997 m. Cora Copley 1908– m. Dorothy Wilson 1937–2005
    3. 3. Elizabeth Roseberry 1913–1926
    4. 4. Alvin Roseberry 1916–2001 m. Emma (Jean) Pauley 1928–2006
    5. 5. Nancy (E.) Roseberry 1919–
    6. 6. Anna (L.) Roseberry 1922–
    7. 7. Simpson Roseberry 1924–1988
    8. 8. Malinda Roseberry 1927–1996
  3. 3. Nancy (E.) Roseberry 1882–1947 m. Edward Smith 1878–1950
    1. 1. Elisha Smith 1905–1983 m. Bertha Fortner 1902–1978
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Smith 1907–
    3. 3. Howard Smith 1909–1979 m. Mary Fortner 1905–1995
    4. 4. Emmett Smith 1912–
    5. 5. Alice Smith 1914–
    6. 6. Samuel Smith 1916–
    7. 7. Thomas Smith 1918–
    8. 8. Everett Smith 1920–
    9. 9. Nora Smith 1923–
    10. 10. Cora (Lee) Smith 1924–1992 m. Leonard Akers 1914–1984

Elizabeth Gilliam's Timeline

11 Records

1851
May 1851
Birth of Elizabeth J. Gilliam in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 19
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky
Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 29
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky
Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 29
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 49
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 49
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Springville town, Greenup, Kentucky
Springville town, Greenup, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 59
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 59
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Schultz, Greenup, Kentucky
Schultz, Greenup, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 69
Elizabeth J. Gilliam resided here in Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
1928
10 Apr 1928
Age 77
Death of Elizabeth J. Gilliam in Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County, West Virginia
1928
11 Apr 1928
Age 77
Burial of Elizabeth J. Gilliam in Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia
Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1851
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 524B; Enumeration District: 014; Image: 0330.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 600A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0083.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springville, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: T623_524; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 47.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1775; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 115.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Schultz, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: T624_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0067; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374489.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Family History Film: 1254412; Page: 600A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 0083.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 524B; Enumeration District: 014; Image: 0330.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1775; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 115.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springville town, Greenup, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springville, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: T623_524; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 47.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Schultz, Greenup, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Schultz, Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: T624_476; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0067; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374489.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Wayne, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1974; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Wayne County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Radnor, Wayne, West Virginia
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