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Howard Gilliam 1847–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1847

Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky

Death Date: 07 Feb 1937

Death Location: Elliott County, Kentucky

Father: Isaiah Gilliam

Mother: Nancy Adkins

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dickenson

Children(s): John Gillam, Edward Gillam, Jack Gilliam, Noah Gilliam

Howard Gilliam was born in 1847 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, the child of Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins. In 1880, Howard Gilliam resided in Paint, Morgan, Kentucky. In 1910, Howard Gilliam resided in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky. Howard Gilliam married Elizabeth Dickenson, and had children including Edward S Gillam, Fanny Mae Gilliam, Jack Gilliam, John F Gillam, Noah Gilliam. Howard Gilliam passed away in 1937 in Elliott County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • Howard Gilliam was born in 1847 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, the child of Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins.
  • In 1880, Howard Gilliam resided in Paint, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Howard Gilliam resided in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky.
  • Howard Gilliam married Elizabeth Dickenson, and had children including Edward S Gillam, Fanny Mae Gilliam, Jack Gilliam, John F Gillam, Noah Gilliam.
  • Howard Gilliam passed away in 1937 in Elliott County, Kentucky.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Howard Gilliam's Ancestors

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Howard Gilliam
1847–1937
Birth Place: Lawrence 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–

Howard Gilliam's Descendants

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Howard Gilliam (11 Apr 1847–07 Feb 1937) m. Elizabeth Dickenson (Abt. 1853–)
  1. 1. John (F.) Gillam 1876–
  2. 2. Edward (S.) Gillam 1878–
  3. 3. Jack Gilliam 1881–
  4. 4. Noah Gilliam 1874–1960 m. Amazelda Adkins 1875–

Howard Gilliam's Timeline

6 Records

1847
11 Apr 1847
Birth of Howard Gilliam in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 33
Howard Gilliam resided here in Paint, Morgan, Kentucky
Paint, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 63
Howard Gilliam resided here in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 73
Howard Gilliam resided here in Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 83
Howard Gilliam resided here in District 2, Elliott, Kentucky
District 2, Elliott, Kentucky
1937
07 Feb 1937
Age 90
Death of Howard Gilliam in Elliott County, Kentucky
Elliott County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1847
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 458.0.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paint, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 556B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 0194.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Paint, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Paint, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 556B; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 0194.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 458.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1937
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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