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James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam 1856–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1856

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1934

Death Location: Elliott County, Kentucky USA

Father: Isaiah Gilliam

Mother: Nancy Adkins

Spouse(s): Emma Barnett, Sidney Adkins, Nancy Adkins

Children(s):

In 1856, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins. In 1860, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided in District 1, West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided in Precinct 5, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, USA. James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam married Emma Barnett, Nancy L Adkins, Sidney Adkins. James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam passed away in 1934 in Elliott County, Kentucky USA.

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Biography

  • In 1856, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA, born to Isaiah Gilliam And Nancy Adkins.
  • In 1860, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided in District 1, West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided in Precinct 5, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam married Emma Barnett, Nancy L Adkins, Sidney Adkins.
  • James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam passed away in 1934 in Elliott County, Kentucky USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
James Gilliam
1856–1934
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
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–

James Gilliam's Timeline

9 Records

1856
31 May 1856
Birth of James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in District 1, West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in Precinct 5, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 5, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky
Newcombs, Elliott, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 44
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 54
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Elliott, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 64
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 74
James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam resided here in District 1, Elliott, Kentucky
District 1, Elliott, Kentucky
1934
17 Mar 1934
Age 78
Death of James Frederick (Fed) Gilliam in Elliott County, Kentucky USA
Elliott County, Kentucky USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1856
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [4] Kentucky Death Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newcomb, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 430.0.
    [7] 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.
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 486A
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 486; Family History Library F
    [11] 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: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 486; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Newfoundland, Elliott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: M593_459; Page: 486A

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy Hook, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 16.

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    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: 14A; Enumeration District: 75; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 1, Elliott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Elliott, Kentucky; Roll: 741; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 430.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1934
    Event Place: Elliott County, Kentucky USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky Death Index

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