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Joseph Gillam 1644–1680 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1644

Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Death Date: 23 Nov 1680

Death Location: Massachusetts, USA

Father: Benjamin Gillam

Mother: Anne Martin

Spouse(s): Martha Knight

Children(s): Ann Gilliam, Joseph Gillam, Knight Gillam

The story of Joseph Gillam began in 1644 in Boston, Massachusetts. Joseph Gillam married Martha Knight, and had children including Ann Gilliam, Joseph Gillam, Knight Gillam. Joseph Gillam passed away in 1680 in Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Gillam began in 1644 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Joseph Gillam married Martha Knight, and had children including Ann Gilliam, Joseph Gillam, Knight Gillam.
  • Joseph Gillam passed away in 1680 in Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Gillam
1608–1669
Birth Location: Twickenham, Middlesex, England
BG
Anne Martin
1607–1674
Birth Location: Billericay, Sussex, England
AM

Spouses(s)

Martha Knight
1653–1744
Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts
MK

Children(s)

Ann Gilliam
1672–1695
Birth Location: North Hampton, North Carolina, USA
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Joseph Gillam
1676–
Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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Knight Gillam
1677–
Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts
KG

Joseph Gillam's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Gillam
1644–1680
Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Gillam
1608–1669
Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Anne Martin
1607–1674
Billericay, Sussex, England
Grandparents
John ("The Herald" Gilliam Agilliam Gwyllam (Remembered for his "monumental" work on) heraldry)
1565–1621
Forest of Dene, Gloucestershire, England
Frances Dennys
1565–1625
Siston, Gloucestershire, England
Christopher Martin
1582–1621
Village-Parish of Laughton, County of Sussex, England., England
Marie Prower
1577–1621
Billerica, , , England
Great-Grandparents
John Dene
1514–1581
Margaret Woodhouse
1534–1599
Richard (Dennys)
1524–1593
Anne (Johnes)Dennys
1518–1565
John Martine
1528–1565
Elizabeth Choate
1528–1588
John Prower
1555–1607
Martha Martin
1563–1621
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Gillam
1463–1514
Lady Deane
1481–1514
Sir Iv
1470–1533
Lady DeBerkeley
1474–1523
Sir Bedfordshire
1498–1558
Lady Waldegrave
1485–1567
John Choate
1490–1532
Isabel Newton
1500–1532
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1525–1588
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1520–1574
James Martin
1547–1582
Joan Adam
1544–1582

Joseph Gillam's Descendants

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Joseph Gillam (Jul 1644–23 Nov 1680) m. Martha Knight (1 Sep 1653–1744)
  1. 1. Ann Gilliam 1672–1695 m. Earnest (Thomas) Futrell 1670–1727
    1. 1. Sarah (Sallie Pipkin) Futrell 1705–1783 m. Jacob (Barden) Bardin 1705–1786
      1. 1. Charity (Piety) Barden 1743–1822 m. Jesse Aycock 1743–1823
        1. 1. Timothy (W.) Aycock 1777–1849 m. Mary (Polly) Daniel 1787–1871
        2. 2. Solomon Aycock 1782–1821
        3. 3. Ephriam Aycock 1786–1860
        4. 4. Ann Aycock 1784–1846
        5. 5. Elias Aycock 1768–1835
        6. 6. Martha Aycock 1817–1848
        7. 7. James Aycock 1770–1836
        8. 8. Ann Aycock 1776–1830
        9. 9. Nancy (Ann) Aycock 1762–1846
        10. 10. Jesse Aycock 1762–1841
        11. 11. Robert (Alvin) Aycock 1798–1850
        12. 12. John (Gaston) Aycock 1824–1892
        13. 13. Simon Aycock 1780–1843
        14. 14. Benjamin Aycock 1770–1824
        15. 15. Jesse Aycock 1774–1830
        16. 16. Benjamin (Aycock) Sr 1772–1830
      2. 2. James Bardin 1730–1805
      3. 3. George Bardin 1740–1786
      4. 4. Elisabeth Bardin 1736–1814
      5. 5. Alse-Alice Bardin 1738–1814
      6. 6. Ann Bardin 1742–1787
      7. 7. Sarah Bardin 1747–1828
      8. 8. Alice Barden 1742–
      9. 9. Drusilla Bardin 1756–
      10. 10. Elizabeth (D.) Barden 1760–1805
      11. 11. John Bardin 1739–1819
      12. 12. Sarah Bardin 1732–1828
      13. 13. Drusilla Bardin 1734–1814
    2. 2. Thomas Futrell 1695–1770
    3. 3. Benjamin Futrell 1692–1706
    4. 4. William Futrell 1716–1788
  2. 2. Joseph Gillam 1676–
  3. 3. Knight Gillam 1677–

Joseph Gillam's Timeline

5 Records

1644
4 Sep 1644
Birth of Joseph Gillam in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
1644
Sep 1644
Birth of Joseph Gillam in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
1644
Jul 1644
Birth of Joseph Gillam in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
1680
23 Nov 1680
Age 36
Death of Joseph Gillam in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1680
20 Nov 1680
Age 36
Joseph Gillam - Probate in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1644
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1644
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1644
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1680
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Suffolk County (Massachusetts) Probate Records, 1636-1899; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Suffolk County); Probate Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1680
    Event Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Suffolk County (Massachusetts) Probate Records, 1636-1899; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Suffolk County); Probate Place: Suffolk, Massachusetts
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