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Thomas Gray Gilliam 1765–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1846

Death Location: Weakley, Tennessee, United States

Father: Thomas Gilliam

Mother: Sarah Williamson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stewart

Children(s): Henry Gilliam, Buck Gilliam, Martha Trent, Nancy Gilliam

The story of Thomas Gray Gilliam began in 1765 in Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Thomas Gray Gilliam resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States. Thomas Gray Gilliam married Elizabeth Stewart, and had children including Buck Gilliam, Henry Gilliam, Martha P Gilliam Trent, Nancy Gilliam. Thomas Gray Gilliam passed away in 1846 in Weakley, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Gray Gilliam began in 1765 in Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Thomas Gray Gilliam resided in Smith, Tennessee, United States.
  • Thomas Gray Gilliam married Elizabeth Stewart, and had children including Buck Gilliam, Henry Gilliam, Martha P Gilliam Trent, Nancy Gilliam.
  • Thomas Gray Gilliam passed away in 1846 in Weakley, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Gilliam
1744–1805
Birth Location: Surry, Surry County, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Williamson
1758–1814
Birth Location: Sussex, VA.
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Stewart
1775–1850
Birth Location: Southampton, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Henry Gilliam
1797–1845
Birth Location: , Sussex, VA
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Buck Gilliam
1811–1872
Birth Location: Davidson, Tennessee, United States
BG
Martha Trent
1830–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee
MT
Nancy Gilliam
1796–1846
Birth Location: Sussex County, Virginia
NG

Thomas Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Gilliam
1765–1846
Birth Place: Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Gilliam
1744–1805
Surry, Surry County, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Sally) Williamson
1758–1814
Sussex, VA.
Grandparents
Thomas Gilliam
1702–1793
Surry, Virginia, United States
Mary Clements?
1702–1789
,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Hinshaw Gilliam
1660–1734
Fortune Gilliam
1678–1754
Francis Sr
1660–1717
Lydia Clements
1655–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Margery Henshaw
1614–1621
John Gilliam
1630–1673
Walter Flood
1656–1722
Anne Browne
1661–1723
Capt Clements
1631–1721
Mary Clement
1632–1674
Daniel CLEMENTS
1624–1680
Elizabeth
1630–1655

Thomas Gilliam's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Gray) Gilliam (1765–1846) m. Elizabeth Stewart (1775–1850)
  1. 1. Henry Gilliam 1797–1845
    1. 1. David Gilleland 1818–1912
      1. 1. Eliza (Gillen) (Gilleland) 1844–1926
        1. 1. William (Benjamin) Denton 1869–1941
    2. 2. Ann (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1830–1870
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Davis 1858–1920 m. James ("Jim" W) Jackson 1842–1904
        1. 1. Margaret (Jane "Jennie" Dortch) Jackson 1864–1938
        2. 2. Mollie (Pollie) Jackson 1866–1941
        3. 3. James (Jefferson) Jackson 1872–1950 m. Emma (Dora Simmons) Jackson 1871–1954
        4. 4. John (William) Jackson 1866–1937 m. Addie (Emaline) Sigman 1875–1955
        5. 5. George (Washington) Jackson 1870–1918 m. NL 1875–1945
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann (Betty Ann)) Jackson 1863–1918 m. John (Robert) Ridgeway 1854–1900 m. William (Lee) McMahan 1865–1937
        7. 7. Molley Glisson 1876–1941 m. Amos (M) Glisson 1874–1897
        8. 8. Sarah (Catherine Long) Jackson 1868–1947
      2. 2. Mary (Anne) Davis 1857–1920
        1. 1. Alice (V.) Mabe 1878–1932
    3. 3. Eliza (Ann Gilliam Scott) Culpepper 1832–1917 m. Samuel Scott 1834–1857
      1. 1. Rocena (Laura Scott) Culpepper 1856–1941 m. Charles (William) Culpepper 1848–1893
        1. 1. Laura (Ann Culpepper) McSwain 1884–1975 m. Charles (Adney "Charlie") McSwain 1881–1963
  2. 2. Buck Gilliam 1811–1872 m. Sarah (A) Gilliam 1822–1905
    1. 1. Georgia (Ann) Gilliam 1845–1920 m. Jesse Huddleston 1841–1925
      1. 1. Victor Huddleston 1879–1944 m. Lillie (Mae Farmer) Huddleston 1884–1974
        1. 1. Lyle (Glenn) Huddleston 1908–1909
        2. 2. Victor (Max) Huddleston 1909–1996
        3. 3. Gale (Beverly) Huddleston 1905–1980
        4. 4. Oma (Oberlin) Huddleston 1915–1989
      2. 2. Fred (M.) Huddleston 1875–1950
    2. 2. Thomas (G) Gilliam 1856–1930 m. Alice (M) Gillian 1865–1951
      1. 1. George (Shrader) Gilliam 1905–1987
      2. 2. Andie (Jane) Gillian 1895–
      3. 3. Edgar (Cecil) Gilliam 1900–1983 m. Mary (Elizabeth Perkins) Gilliam 1911–1982
        1. 1. Edward (Conrad) Gilliam 1930–1994
        2. 2. Thomas (Gray) Gilliam 1935–2013 m. Lawanda (Joyce Beach) Gilliam 1937–2016
      4. 4. Dovie (Gilliam) Maier 1903–1988 m. Joseph (Theodore) Maier 1891–1961
        1. 1. Lavern (H Maier) Eilers 1925–2004
        2. 2. Norean Maier 1915–
        3. 3. Floy Maier 1923–
      5. 5. Leauna (L) Gillian 1884–
      6. 6. Minnie (B) Gillian 1886–
      7. 7. Ethel (M) Gillian 1888–
    3. 3. Emma (B Gilliam) Mitchell 1858–1926 m. Thomas ((Charles?)) Mitchell 1860–
      1. 1. Ethel (Vivian Mitchell) Frommel 1883–1924 m. Philip (Chester) Frommel 1882–1936
        1. 1. Althea (Gretchen Frommel) Gohn 1913–2006
        2. 2. Joseph (Philip) Frommel 1918–2006
      2. 2. Grace Mitchell 1888–
    4. 4. Alpha (G) Gilliam 1866–1938
    5. 5. William (Luther "Willie" Gilliam) Rev 1843–1927
      1. 1. Emma (Gertrude) Gilliam 1881–1969
        1. 1. Redus (Charles) Gaither 1910–1998
      2. 2. Edna (Earrell) Gilliam 1869–1951
        1. 1. Jasper (Newton) McAfee 1881–1966
        2. 2. George (Washington) McAfee 1885–1957
    6. 6. America ("Ammie") Gilliam 1850–1920
    7. 7. Nancy (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1849–1891
    8. 8. Emerson Gilliam 1859–
    9. 9. Florence (L) Gilliam 1856–1937
  3. 3. Martha (P GILLIAM) Trent 1830–1880 m. Roderick (Toliver) Trent 1811–
    1. 1. Elizabeth (T P) Trent 1848– m. William (Daniel) Glasgow 1841–1893
      1. 1. Martha (B. Glasgow) Felts 1874–1948 m. Joseph (Baldry) Felts 1871–1908
        1. 1. Basil Felts 1904– m. Nellie (R) Felts 1903–
        2. 2. Joseph (Millard) Felts 1901–1953 m. Esther (Marie) Butterfield 1905–1943
  4. 4. Nancy Gilliam 1796–1846

Thomas Gilliam's Timeline

8 Records

1765
23 MAY 1765
Birth of Thomas Gray Gilliam in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co., VA
Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co., VA
1765
1765
Birth of Thomas Gray Gilliam in Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 55
Thomas Gray Gilliam resided here in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 65
Thomas Gray Gilliam resided here in Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1838
1838
Age 73
Thomas Gray Gilliam resided here in Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 75
Thomas Gray Gilliam resided here in Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1846
1846
Age 81
Death of Thomas Gray Gilliam in Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1850
Abt. 1850
Age 85
Death of Thomas Gray Gilliam in , Weakley, Tennessee, USA
, Weakley, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1765
    Event Place: Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co., VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Of, Sussex, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Page: 58; NARA Roll: M33_125; Image: 72

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 336; Family History Library Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 530; Page: 295; Image: 1172; Family History Library Film: 0024547

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1850
    Event Place: , Weakley, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, United States
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