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James M Gilliam 1867–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1867

Birth Location: Graves, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1918

Death Location: Wingo, Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Jr

Mother: Eliza Gilliam

Spouse(s): Isadora Gillum

Children(s): Marvin Gilliam, Roxie Gilliam, Edward Gilliam

In 1867, James M Gilliam entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, USA, born to James M Gilliam Jr And Eliza Gilliam. In 1870, James M Gilliam resided in Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, James M Gilliam resided in Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA. James M Gilliam married Isadora Stark Gillum, and had children including Edward Gilliam, Marvin Gilliam, Roxie Gilliam. James M Gilliam passed away in 1918 in Wingo, Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, James M Gilliam entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, USA, born to James M Gilliam Jr And Eliza Gilliam.
  • In 1870, James M Gilliam resided in Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, James M Gilliam resided in Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • James M Gilliam married Isadora Stark Gillum, and had children including Edward Gilliam, Marvin Gilliam, Roxie Gilliam.
  • James M Gilliam passed away in 1918 in Wingo, Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jr
1828–1893
Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
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Eliza Gilliam
1834–1905
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Isadora Gillum
1866–1941
Birth Location: Graves, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Marvin Gilliam
1889–
Birth Location: Graves Co, KY
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Roxie Gilliam
1894–1986
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Edward Gilliam
1896–1975
Birth Location: Kentucky
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James Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
James Gilliam
1867–1918
Birth Place: Graves, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James M Gilliam Jr
1828–1893
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Eliza Gilliam
1834–1905
Kentucky
Grandparents
James Gilliam
1790–1850
, , Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth Wilkes) Gilliam
1795–1815
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilliam
1744–1805
Sarah Williamson
1758–1814
Thomas Wilkes
1764–1810
Sarah Gunn
1775–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilliam
1702–1793
Mary Clements?
1702–1789
Joseph Wilkes
1735–1784
Hannah Henryetta
1736–1811
Captain Gunn
1731–1807
Joice
–1795

James Gilliam's Descendants

1.
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James (M) Gilliam (17 Feb 1867–10 Sep 1918) m. Isadora (Stark) Gillum (3 Nov 1866–6 Jan 1941)
  1. 1. Marvin Gilliam 1889– m. Lutie Gilliam 1891–1982
  2. 2. Roxie Gilliam 1894–1986 m. Clifton (Charlton) McNeely 1892–1965
    1. 1. Thomas (Earl) McNeely 1918–2010 m. Helen (Virginia Hunt) McNeely 1925–2012
    2. 2. James (Arnold) McNeely 1916–2002 m. Katherine (Carlene) McNeely 1915–1994
  3. 3. Edward Gilliam 1896–1975 m. Dortha (M Redden) Gilliam 1906–1988
    1. 1. Forrest (Edward) Gilliam 1928–1985 m. Lawanda (Marie Hall) Gilliam 1929–2001
    2. 2. Noble (S) Gilliam 1925–1925

James Gilliam's Timeline

6 Records

1867
17 Feb 1867
Birth of James M Gilliam in Graves, Kentucky, USA
Graves, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
James M Gilliam resided here in Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
James M Gilliam resided here in Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
James M Gilliam resided here in Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
James M Gilliam resided here in Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1918
10 Sep 1918
Age 51
Death of James M Gilliam in Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America
Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1867
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Family History Film: 1254416; Page: 355D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0113
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M593_464; Page: 93B; Family History Library Film: 545963
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240522
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1374488
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Feliciana, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: M593_464; Page: 93B; Family History Library Film: 545963

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Water Valley and Wingo, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 416; Family History Film: 1254416; Page: 355D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0113

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1240522

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 3, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: T624_475; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1374488

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wingo, Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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