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Hugh GILLILAND 1782–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1782

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 21 Apr 1859

Death Location: Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio

Father: Samuel GILLILAND

Mother: Elizabeth EDMISTON

Spouse(s): Rebecca MARTIN

Children(s): Mahala GILLILAND, Jane GILLILAND, Susannah Gilliland, Rachel Gilliland, Lucinda Gilliland, Louisa Gilliland, Nathan Gilliland, Rebecca Gilliland, Julia Gilliland, Mary Gilliland, Elizabeth Gilliland, Hugh Gilliland

The story of Hugh GILLILAND began in 1782 in Virginia. In 1816, Hugh GILLILAND resided in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA. In 1820, Hugh GILLILAND resided in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA. Hugh GILLILAND married Rebecca Martin, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Gilliland, Hugh Gilliland, Jane Gilliland, Julia Ann Julyan Gilliland, Louisa Gilliland, Lucinda Gilliland, Mahala Gilliland, Mary Polly Gilliland, Nathan Gilliland, Rachel Gilliland, Rebecca Gilliland, Susannah Susan Gilliland. Hugh GILLILAND passed away in 1859 in Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh GILLILAND began in 1782 in Virginia.
  • In 1816, Hugh GILLILAND resided in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1820, Hugh GILLILAND resided in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA.
  • Hugh GILLILAND married Rebecca Martin, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Gilliland, Hugh Gilliland, Jane Gilliland, Julia Ann Julyan Gilliland, Louisa Gilliland, Lucinda Gilliland, Mahala Gilliland, Mary Polly Gilliland, Nathan Gilliland, Rachel Gilliland, Rebecca Gilliland, Susannah Susan Gilliland.
  • Hugh GILLILAND passed away in 1859 in Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel GILLILAND
1754–1833
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth EDMISTON
1754–1834
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca MARTIN
1792–1886
Birth Location: Beaver Co or Washington Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Mahala GILLILAND
1823–1845
Birth Location: –
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Jane GILLILAND
1820–1901
Birth Location: Franklin Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio
JG
Susannah Gilliland
1811–1867
Birth Location: –
SG
Rachel Gilliland
1814–
Birth Location: –
RG
Lucinda Gilliland
1816–
Birth Location: –
LG
Louisa Gilliland
1817–
Birth Location: –
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Nathan Gilliland
1819–1859
Birth Location: –
NG
Rebecca Gilliland
1821–1890
Birth Location: –
RG
Julia Gilliland
1825–1912
Birth Location: –
JG
Mary Gilliland
1826–1911
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Gilliland
1827–1911
Birth Location: –
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Hugh Gilliland
1829–
Birth Location: –
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Hugh GILLILAND's Ancestors

Self
Hugh GILLILAND
1782–1859
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Samuel GILLILAND
1754–1833
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth EDMISTON
1754–1834
Grandparents
Nathan GILLILAND
1721–1788
Great-Grandparents
Samuel ??
1685–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh GILLILAND's Descendants

1.
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Hugh GILLILAND (23 Oct 1782–21 Apr 1859) m. Rebecca MARTIN (21 Oct 1792–24 Apr 1886)
  1. 1. Mahala GILLILAND 1823–1845 m. Stephen (Burress) DIXON 1823–1897
    1. 1. Francina ((Smith)) DIXON 1845–1926 m. Charles (Vinton) JENKINS 1845–1916
      1. 1. David (Ellsworth) JENKINS 1872–1960 m. Lettitia (May) GILLILAND 1870–1952
        1. 1. Charles (Ellsworth) JENKINS 1897–1978 m. Hazel (Edith) McGHEE 1905–1983
        2. 2. Glendon (Herbert "Glenn") Jenkins 1906–1975
        3. 3. Emory (Oscar) Jenkins 1904–1981
        4. 4. Nellie (Bernice) Jenkins 1895–1975
        5. 5. Caddie (Ermil) Jenkins 1902–1964 m. Norman Ashbaugh 1901–1978
      2. 2. Ira (Burris) Jenkins 1870–1871
      3. 3. Harrison (Bundy) Jenkins 1889–1890
      4. 4. James (Oscar) Jenkins 1880–
      5. 5. Mary (M) Jenkins 1877–1954
      6. 6. William (Franklin) Jenkins 1869–1941
      7. 7. Robert (Henderson) Jenkins 1874–1964
      8. 8. Chester (Earl) Jenkins 1892–1904
      9. 9. Joseph (Michael) Jenkins 1883–1969
  2. 2. Jane GILLILAND 1820–1901 m. James ("Jimmie") DAUGHERTY 1815–
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) DAUGHERTY 1848–1871 m. Harrison (Hamilton) GILLILAND 1843–1880
      1. 1. Lettitia (May) GILLILAND 1870–1952 m. David (Ellsworth) JENKINS 1872–1960
      2. 2. Ida Gilliland 1871–1871
    2. 2. Phillip Daugherty 1844–1910
    3. 3. Ezra (M.) Daugherty 1846–1907
    4. 4. Able Daugherty 1847–1878
    5. 5. Susannah Daugherty 1850–1920
    6. 6. Rachel Daugherty 1852–1907
    7. 7. Sarah Daugherty 1852–1938
  3. 3. Susannah ("Susan") Gilliland 1811–1867
  4. 4. Rachel Gilliland 1814–
  5. 5. Lucinda Gilliland 1816–
  6. 6. Louisa Gilliland 1817–
  7. 7. Nathan Gilliland 1819–1859
  8. 8. Rebecca Gilliland 1821–1890
  9. 9. Julia (Ann "Julyan") Gilliland 1825–1912
  10. 10. Mary ("Polly") Gilliland 1826–1911
  11. 11. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Gilliland 1827–1911
  12. 12. Hugh Gilliland 1829–

Hugh GILLILAND's Timeline

10 Records

1782
23 Oct 1782
Birth of Hugh GILLILAND in Virginia
Virginia
1816
1 Apr 1816
Age 34
Hugh GILLILAND resided here in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1820
1820
Age 38
Hugh GILLILAND resided here in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1830
1830
Age 48
Hugh GILLILAND resided here in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 58
Hugh GILLILAND resided here in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1850
12 Sep 1850
Age 68
Hugh GILLILAND resided here in Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1855
29 Oct 1855
Age 73
Hugh GILLILAND - Will in Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1859
13 Apr 1859
Age 77
Death of Hugh GILLILAND in Jackson County, Ohio, USA
Jackson County, Ohio, USA
1859
21 Apr 1859
Age 77
Burial of Hugh GILLILAND in Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio
Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio
1859
30 May 1859
Age 77
Hugh GILLILAND - Probate in Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1782
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 698; Page: 301a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1816
    Event Place: Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio Court Records, Jackson County Court Book A, pg 8-9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Page: 293; NARA Roll: M33_89; Image: 166
    [2] Ohio Tax Records, Jackson County Tax Records, 1820

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 134; Page: 128; Family History Library Film: 0337945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 405; Page: 5; Family History Library Film: 0020169

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Franklin Twp, Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Archive Collection Number: T1159; Roll: 5; Line: 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Franklin, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 698; Page: 301a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills (Jackson County, Ohio), 1819-1885; Probate Place: Jackson, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1859
    Event Place: Jackson County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills (Jackson County, Ohio), 1819-1885; Probate Place: Jackson, Ohio
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1859
    Event Place: Hamilton-McCoy Cemetery, Hamilton Twp, Jackson Co, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 30 May 1859
    Event Place: Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills (Jackson County, Ohio), 1819-1885; Probate Place: Jackson, Ohio
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