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John B Gilliam 1828–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1828

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1910

Death Location: Graves, Kentucky, United States

Father: James Gilliam

Mother: Mary Gilliam

Spouse(s): Sarah Gilliam

Children(s): Isaac Gilliam, James Gilliam, Eliza Gillham, George Gilliam, Mary Gillman, Letha Gillman, Isabelle Gilliam, Nadie Osborn

The story of John B Gilliam began in 1828 in Tennessee, United States. In 1850, John B Gilliam resided in District 1, Graves, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, John B Gilliam resided in Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas, USA. John B Gilliam married Sarah Sallie Virginia Roberts Gilliam, and had children including Eliza Gillham, George Bearl Gilliam, Isaac Gilliam, Isabelle Gilliam, James H Gilliam, Letha Leota Gillman, Mary C Gillman, Nadie Osborn. John B Gilliam passed away in 1910 in Graves, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John B Gilliam began in 1828 in Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, John B Gilliam resided in District 1, Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, John B Gilliam resided in Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas, USA.
  • John B Gilliam married Sarah Sallie Virginia Roberts Gilliam, and had children including Eliza Gillham, George Bearl Gilliam, Isaac Gilliam, Isabelle Gilliam, James H Gilliam, Letha Leota Gillman, Mary C Gillman, Nadie Osborn.
  • John B Gilliam passed away in 1910 in Graves, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
John Gilliam
1828–1910
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Gilliam
1790–1850
, , Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth Wilkes) Gilliam
1795–1815
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Gilliam
1744–1805
Surry, Surry County, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Sally) Williamson
1758–1814
Sussex, VA.
Thomas (Burwell) Wilkes
1764–1810
Brunswick, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Sarah ("Sally") Gunn
1775–1852
Nottoway, Nottoway, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilliam
1702–1793
Mary Clements?
1702–1789
Joseph Wilkes
1735–1784
Hannah Henryetta
1736–1811
Captain Gunn
1731–1807
Joice
–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hinshaw Gilliam
1660–1734
Fortune Gilliam
1678–1754
Francis Sr
1660–1717
Lydia Clements
1655–1724
Sarah Tanner
1700–1757
Sarah Boatwright
1689–1777

John Gilliam's Descendants

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John (B) Gilliam (abt 1828–1910) m. Sarah ("Sallie" Virginia Roberts) Gilliam (29 Jun 1828–26 Aug 1920)
  1. 1. Isaac Gilliam 1852–1900 m. Alice (Thompson) Gilliam 1858–1904
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Gilliaum 1884–1975
      1. 1. Gladys (Irene) Gilliaum 1910–1998
      2. 2. Eunice Gilliam 1925–2013
      3. 3. Ruby (Mae) Gilliam 1911–1999
        1. 1. Billy (Eugene) Taylor 1929–1989
    2. 2. William Gilliam 1885–
    3. 3. Pearley Gilliam 1888–
    4. 4. James (Thomas) Gilliam 1891–1925
    5. 5. George Gilliam 1894–
    6. 6. Minnie Gillam 1874–
  2. 2. James (H) Gilliam 1849–1925
    1. 1. Verna Gilliam 1893–1920
      1. 1. Coy (John Hubbard) Sr 1918–2003
  3. 3. Eliza Gillham 1850–
    1. 1. Edward Osborn 1870–1963
      1. 1. Clara (Bell) Owens 1918–1976
        1. 1. Jessie (Lee) Owens 1939–2014
  4. 4. George (Bearl) Gilliam 1857–1949
  5. 5. Mary (C) Gillman 1856–
  6. 6. Letha (\Leota) Gillman 1870–1955
  7. 7. Isabelle Gilliam 1860–1870
  8. 8. Nadie Osborn 1854–
    1. 1. Ed Osborn 1870–1963
      1. 1. Clara (Bell) Owens 1918–1976
        1. 1. Jessie (Lee) Owens 1939–2014
      2. 2. Clara (Bell) Owens 1918–1976
        1. 1. Jessie (Lee) Owens 1939–2014

John Gilliam's Timeline

5 Records

1828
abt 1828
Birth of John B Gilliam in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 22
John B Gilliam resided here in District 1, Graves, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
John B Gilliam resided here in Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
John B Gilliam resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Death of John B Gilliam in Graves, Kentucky, United States
Graves, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1828
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 449A; Family History Library Film: 545560
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas; Page: 955; Family History Library Film: 803048
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 201; Page: 476b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 201; Page: 476b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pigeon Roost, Prairie, Arkansas; Page: 955; Family History Library Film: 803048

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: M593_61; Page: 449A; Family History Library Film: 545560

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky, United States

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