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William Napier Gilliam 1822–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1822

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 Apr 1899

Death Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Billy Gilliam

Mother: Elizabeth Roark

Spouse(s): Mary Banks

Children(s): Lucinda Gillem, Susan Gilliam, Celestie Gilliam, Ellen Gilliam, Aaron Gilliam, Sarah Gilliam, Minyard Gilliam, Willliam Gilliam, Laura Gilliam, Louisa Gilliam, James Gilliam, Louis Gillem, Samuel Gilliam

In 1822, William Napier Gilliam entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Billy Gilliam And Elizabeth Sarah Roark. William Napier Gilliam married Mary A Banks, and had children including Aaron Gilliam, Celestie Gilliam, Ellen Gilliam, James O Gilliam, Laura Orlena Gilliam, Louis Gillem, Louisa Jane Gilliam, Lucinda Gillem, Minyard Gilliam, Samuel W Gilliam, Sarah Elizabeth Gilliam, Susan B Gilliam, Willliam Franklin Gilliam. William Napier Gilliam passed away in 1899 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1822, William Napier Gilliam entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Billy Gilliam And Elizabeth Sarah Roark.
  • William Napier Gilliam married Mary A Banks, and had children including Aaron Gilliam, Celestie Gilliam, Ellen Gilliam, James O Gilliam, Laura Orlena Gilliam, Louis Gillem, Louisa Jane Gilliam, Lucinda Gillem, Minyard Gilliam, Samuel W Gilliam, Sarah Elizabeth Gilliam, Susan B Gilliam, Willliam Franklin Gilliam.
  • William Napier Gilliam passed away in 1899 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gilliam's Ancestors

Self
William Gilliam
1822–1899
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Billy Gilliam
1798–1841
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Sarah) Roark
1798–1875
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1765–1840
Albermarle Parrish, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Smith
1767–
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
William (M. Roark) Sr
1766–1832
Frederick County, Virginia Colony
Catherine ("Caty") Garrett
1779–1839
North Carolina, USA
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Gilliam
1706–1767
Mary Clanton
1722–1771

William Gilliam's Descendants

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William (Napier) Gilliam (1822–4 Apr 1899) m. Mary (A) Banks (23 Feb 1837–1913)
  1. 1. Lucinda Gillem 1861–1880
  2. 2. Susan (B.) Gilliam 1869–1880
  3. 3. Celestie Gilliam 1876–1963 m. John (H) Garner 1870–
    1. 1. Roy Garner 1917–1997
    2. 2. Taylor Garner 1920–
    3. 3. Everett Garner 1913–
    4. 4. Boy Garner 1914–
    5. 5. Rye Garner 1915–2002 m. Elsie (Mae) Hill 1925–
      1. 1. Thomas (Calvin) Garner 1949–2021
  4. 4. Ellen Gilliam 1873–1915
  5. 5. Aaron Gilliam 1878–1954
  6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Gilliam 1865–1944
  7. 7. Minyard Gilliam 1867–1920
  8. 8. Willliam (Franklin) Gilliam 1863–1942
  9. 9. Laura (Orlena) Gilliam 1860–1923
  10. 10. Louisa (Jane) Gilliam 1871–1960
  11. 11. James (O) Gilliam 1859–1941
  12. 12. Louis Gillem 1860–
  13. 13. Samuel (W) Gilliam 1878–1954

William Gilliam's Timeline

8 Records

1822
1822
Birth of William Napier Gilliam in Roarks Cove, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Roarks Cove, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
1822
1822
Birth of William Napier Gilliam in Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County, South Carolina
1822
1822
Birth of William Napier Gilliam in Laurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County, South Carolina
1822
1822
Birth of William Napier Gilliam in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
William Napier Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
William Napier Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
William Napier Gilliam resided here in District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1899
4 Apr 1899
Age 77
Death of William Napier Gilliam in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Roarks Cove, Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Page: 124A; Enumeration District: 093
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1527; Page: 124B; Family History Library Film: 553026
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1249; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 805249
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1822
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1249; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 805249

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1527; Page: 124B; Family History Library Film: 553026

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: 1254; Page: 124A; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1899
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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