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General Jessup Gilliam 1838–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1838

Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 19 Mar 1924

Death Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Billy Gilliam

Mother: Elizabeth Roark

Spouse(s): Mary Thompson, Catherine Coker

Children(s): Dellie Gilliam, Edd Gilliam, Charlotte Gilliam, Samuel Gilliam, Lemuel Gilliam

The story of General Jessup Gilliam began in 1838 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, General Jessup Gilliam resided in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, General Jessup Gilliam resided in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. General Jessup Gilliam married Catherine Coker, Mary Jane Thompson, and had children including Charlotte E Gilliam, Dellie Gilliam, Edd Gilliam, Lemuel Marvin Gilliam, Samuel Gilliam. General Jessup Gilliam passed away in 1924 in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of General Jessup Gilliam began in 1838 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, General Jessup Gilliam resided in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, General Jessup Gilliam resided in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
  • General Jessup Gilliam married Catherine Coker, Mary Jane Thompson, and had children including Charlotte E Gilliam, Dellie Gilliam, Edd Gilliam, Lemuel Marvin Gilliam, Samuel Gilliam.
  • General Jessup Gilliam passed away in 1924 in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Billy Gilliam
1798–1841
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Roark
1798–1875
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
ER

Spouses(s)

Mary Thompson
1844–1891
Birth Location: Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
MT
Catherine Coker
1854–1910
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
CC

Children(s)

Dellie Gilliam
1886–1953
Birth Location: Tennessee
DG
Edd Gilliam
1882–1963
Birth Location: Alto Franklin, Tennessee, USA
EG
Charlotte Gilliam
1866–
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
CG
Samuel Gilliam
1879–1976
Birth Location: Alto, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
SG
Lemuel Gilliam
1874–1945
Birth Location: Alto, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
LG

General Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
General Gilliam
1838–1924
Birth Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Billy Gilliam
1798–1841
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Sarah) Roark
1798–1875
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1765–1840
Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Smith
1767–
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
William (M. Roark) Sr
1766–1832
Frederick County, Virginia Colony
Catherine ("Caty") Garrett
1779–1839
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmond Gilliam
1722–1816
Sarah Mcgee
1739–1810
John Smith
1742–1814
Sarah Snyder
1751–1823
John Roark
1735–1800
? Russel
1740–
Henry Garrett
1755–1795
Sarah Drummond
1760–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1706–1767
Mary Clanton
1722–1771

General Gilliam's Descendants

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General (Jessup) Gilliam (17 Jul 1838–19 Mar 1924) m. Mary (Jane) Thompson (1844–1891) m. Catherine Coker (Oct 1854–bef 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
      1. 1. Leah (Dell) Meeks 1944–1995 m. James (Clifton) Sells 1943–2018
      2. 2. Anna (Ruth) Meeks 1941–2002 m. Jerry Hardy 1939–2023
    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–
      1. 1. Raymond (Gilbert) Magouirk 1940–1999
    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

General Gilliam's Timeline

10 Records

1838
17 Jul 1838
Birth of General Jessup Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1891
1891
Age 53
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in Dist. 9 -male Voters-, Franklin County, TN
Dist. 9 -male Voters-, Franklin County, TN
1900
1900
Age 62
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 82
General Jessup Gilliam resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1924
24 Mar 1924
Age 86
Death of General Jessup Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1924
17 March 1924
Age 86
Death of General Jessup Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1924
19 Mar 1924
Age 86
Burial of General Jessup Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1838
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 166
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Page: 121C; Enumeration District: 093
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1249; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 805249
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 76A; Image: 157
    [7] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M432_878; Page: 76A; Image: 157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1249; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 805249

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Page: 121C; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dist. 9 -male Voters-, Franklin County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0027

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Civil War Confederate Pension Applications Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 166
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 March 1924
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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