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Samuel William Gilliam 1878–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1878

Birth Location: Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 31 Dec 1954

Death Location: Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Houston Gilliam

Mother: Louisa Simpson

Spouse(s): Julia Wagoner

Children(s): Louella Gilliam, Mary Gilliam, Chester Gilliam, Preston Gilliam, Georgia Gilliam, Maude Gilliam, Geneva Gilliam, Lois Gilliam

Samuel William Gilliam was born in 1878 in Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA, the child of Houston Lynn Gilliam And Louisa Ann Simpson. Samuel William Gilliam married Julia Ann Wagoner, and had children including Chester Gilliam, Geneva Gilliam, Georgia May Gilliam, Lois Gilliam, Louella Gilliam, Mary Alma Gilliam, Maude Ellen Gilliam, Preston Gilliam. Samuel William Gilliam passed away in 1954 in Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Samuel William Gilliam was born in 1878 in Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA, the child of Houston Lynn Gilliam And Louisa Ann Simpson.
  • Samuel William Gilliam married Julia Ann Wagoner, and had children including Chester Gilliam, Geneva Gilliam, Georgia May Gilliam, Lois Gilliam, Louella Gilliam, Mary Alma Gilliam, Maude Ellen Gilliam, Preston Gilliam.
  • Samuel William Gilliam passed away in 1954 in Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Houston Gilliam
1836–1915
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
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Louisa Simpson
1840–1886
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Julia Wagoner
1885–1968
Birth Location: Tennessee
JW

Children(s)

Louella Gilliam
1910–1998
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Mary Gilliam
1908–1950
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Chester Gilliam
1913–1996
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
CG
Preston Gilliam
1916–2006
Birth Location: Tennessee
PG
Georgia Gilliam
1907–1959
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
GG
Maude Gilliam
1917–1997
Birth Location: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
MG
Geneva Gilliam
1923–2002
Birth Location: Tennessee
GG
Lois Gilliam
1927–2010
Birth Location: Alabama
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Samuel Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Gilliam
1878–1954
Birth Place: Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Houston Lynn Gilliam
1836–1915
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Louisa (Ann) Simpson
1840–1886
Tennessee
Grandparents
Billy Gilliam
1798–1841
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Sarah) Roark
1798–1875
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Zilpha (M) Simpson
1812–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1765–1840
Sarah Smith
1767–
William Sr
1766–1832
Catherine Garrett
1779–1839
Israel Simpson
1793–1860
Sarah Hunter
1792–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmond Gilliam
1722–1816
Sarah Mcgee
1739–1810
John Smith
1742–1814
Sarah Snyder
1751–1823
John Roark
1735–1800
? Russel
1740–
Henry Garrett
1755–1795
Sarah Drummond
1760–1792
Edmund Simpson
1765–1835
Martha Murphy
1771–1809
John Simpson
1760–1849
Avarilla Osborne
1760–1840

Samuel Gilliam's Descendants

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Samuel (William) Gilliam (26 Nov 1878–31 Dec 1954) m. Julia (Ann) Wagoner (1885–1968)
  1. 1. Louella Gilliam 1910–1998 m. Thomas (Earl) Stewart 1908–1975
    1. 1. Robert (Edward) Stewart 1932–1977
    2. 2. Jerry (Leon) Stewart 1935–2003
  2. 2. Mary (Alma) Gilliam 1908–1950 m. Robert (Arthur) Rhoden 1906–1969 m. Joe (B) Holt 1901–1935
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Holt 1935–2007
    2. 2. Melba (Jean) Rhoden 1945–2007 m. Earl Lemley 1940–2001
    3. 3. Robert (Larry) Rhoden 1938–1999 m. Fannie (Vernell) Brady 1943–1998
    4. 4. Joe (B) Holt 1930–2006 m. Phyllis (Jean) Weaver 1927–1995
    5. 5. Wanda (Mae) Chrisman 1933–1996 m. James (Lester) Chrisman 1928–1987
  3. 3. Chester Gilliam 1913–1996 m. Louise Blair 1919–2012
  4. 4. Preston Gilliam 1916–2006 m. Hazel (Pauline) Williams 1919–2003
    1. 1. William (Franklin Gilliam) Sr. 1945–2016 m. Connie (Lou) Saylor 1944–2016
    2. 2. Billie (Faye) Gilliam 1940–2023 m. John (Eugene) Gardiner 1937–1995
  5. 5. Georgia (May) Gilliam 1907–1959 m. Orvis (Madison) Gipson 1912–1967
    1. 1. Zelda (Lou) Gipson 1934–1988 m. Joe (Bill) Stephens 1930–2005
  6. 6. Maude (Ellen) Gilliam 1917–1997 m. James Smith 1918–1983
    1. 1. Paulette Smith 1943–2019 m. Danny (Lee) Bedwell 1947–2008
  7. 7. Geneva Gilliam 1923–2002 m. John (Dillon) Rose 1916–1983
    1. 1. Diana Rose 1945–2005 m. Roger (Leroy) Smith 1946–2006
    2. 2. Karen (Faye) Rose 1950–2015 m. Lannie (D) Krupek 1948–2016
  8. 8. Lois Gilliam 1927–2010 m. Elgin (L) Sherrill 1917–1985

Samuel Gilliam's Timeline

10 Records

1878
26 NOV 1878
Birth of Samuel William Gilliam in Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1878
26 Nov 1878
Birth of Samuel William Gilliam in Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1879
23 Dec 1879
Age 1
Birth of Samuel William Gilliam in Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in Sh, Franklin, Tennessee
Sh, Franklin, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 62
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Samuel William Gilliam resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1954
31 Dec 1954
Age 76
Death of Samuel William Gilliam in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03891; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 26-11
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 28
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341980
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1852983
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375512
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 3 Jan 1955; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.73611933,0.39222866,0.873565
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1878
    Event Place: Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1878
    Event Place: Alto, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375512

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1739; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341980

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Franklin, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03891; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 26-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03891; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 26-11

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1852983

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winchester
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 3 Jan 1955; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.73611933,0.39222866,0.873565

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1954
    Event Place: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 3 Jan 1955; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.73611933,0.39222866,0.873565

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decherd, Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 3 Jan 1955; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America; ,0.73611933,0.39222866,0.873565
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