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Verlinder C. Gilliam

• Birth*: Verlinder C. Gilliam was born on 6 January 1834 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married James R. Means.
• Death*: Verlinder C. Gilliam died in Fannin County, Texas, on 4 October 1855, at the age of 21.
• Burial*: She was buried after 4 October 1855 in Porters Chapel at Randolph, Fannin County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Perry Gilliam at Platte County, Missouri.
• Married Name: Her married name was Means.

Parents:

Maranda J. Gilliam

• Birth*: Maranda J. Gilliam was born on 15 September 1835 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married James Browder on 9 January 1862 at Fannin County, Texas.
• Death*: Maranda J. Gilliam died on 19 December 1917, at the age of 82.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Perry Gilliam at Platte County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Maranda J. Gilliam appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 in the household of Miranda "Myra" Jones at Fannin County, Texas.

Parents:

Sophronia Gilliam

• Birth*: Sophronia Gilliam was born on 4 September 1837 at Missouri.
• Death*: She died in Fannin County, Texas, in March 1858, at the age of 20.
• Burial*: She was buried after March 1858 in Bell-Youree Cemetery (Cemetery listing at http://www.rootsweb.com/*txfannin/ceme-bell.html) at Savoy, Fannin County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Perry Gilliam at Platte County, Missouri.

Parents:

Zerelda A. Gilliam

• Birth*: Zerelda A. Gilliam was born on 11 April 1840 at Missouri.
• Burial*: She was buried in January 1858 in Porters Chapel at Randolph, Fannin County, Texas.
• Death*: She died in Fannin County, Texas, in January 1858, at the age of 17.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Perry Gilliam at Platte County, Missouri.

Parents:

Washington Holt Gilliam

• Birth*: Washington Holt Gilliam was born on 1 July 1845 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann Blanton on 26 March 1871 at Fannin County, Texas.
• Marriage*: Washington Holt Gilliam married Emma Mathias on 4 January 1918 at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.
• Death*: Washington Holt Gilliam died in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, on 19 December 1928, at the age of 83.
• Burial*: He was buried on 20 December 1928 in Rose Hill Cemetery at Merkel, Taylor County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Robert Perry Gilliam at Platte County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Washington Holt Gilliam appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 in the household of Miranda "Myra" Jones at Fannin County, Texas.
• Milit-Beg*: Washington Holt Gilliam began military service Confederate Army, Capt. Douglas' Co., Texas Artillery.
• LAND*: He bought 120 acres from John T. SMITH & wife, & John W. NOAH in 1866.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Miranda "Myra" Jones at Fannin County, Texas.
• Census*: Washington Holt Gilliam appeared on the census of 1880 at Fannin County, Texas.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Fannin County, Texas.

Parents:

John Isaac "Isaac" Harris

• Birth*: John Isaac "Isaac" Harris was born on 18 May 1861 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Olevia Lee Lathrop on 9 February 1890 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
• Death*: John Isaac "Isaac" Harris died in Merced, Merced County, California, on 3 March 1932, at the age of 70.
• Burial*: He was buried after 3 March 1932 in Hillside Memorial Cemetery at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 in the household of Henry Thomas Harris at San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara County, California.
• (Witness) Census: John Isaac "Isaac" Harris appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 in the household of Henry Thomas Harris at San Antonio, Los Angeles County, California.
• Census*: John Isaac "Isaac" Harris appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Holtville, Imperial County, California.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Guy Lathrop Harris at Merced, Merced County, California.

Parents:

Susan Elizabeth Barker

• Birth*: Susan Elizabeth Barker was born on 23 March 1849.
• Marriage*: She married (?) Campbell.
• Marriage*: Susan Elizabeth Barker married Jesse Thomas Gilliam, son of John Gilliam and Eliza Jane Clark, in 1903 at Colorado.
• Death*: Susan Elizabeth Barker died in California on 21 December 1917, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: She was buried after 21 December 1917 in Home of Peace Cemetery at Porterville, Tulare County, California.

• Note*: She widowed with daughter, Lula Campbell.

William Albert "Albert" Gilliam

• Birth*: William Albert "Albert" Gilliam was born on 28 June 1864 at The Meadows, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Viola "Mamie" Dickinson on 25 December 1897 at Granite, Grant County, Oregon.
• Death*: William Albert "Albert" Gilliam died in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 17 October 1939, at the age of 75.
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 October 1939 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 2) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Waldron, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Note*: He had no children, but raised Eugene "Gene" Elijah Gibbs - enjoyed singing tenor - one of the first organizers of the Gilliam Clan Meetings in 1924 (p 91) in 1924.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Eugene Elijah "Gene" Gibbs on 1 January 1929 listed as Baker City, Oregon.
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: William Albert "Albert" Gilliam survived his sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated on 5 November 1934.)
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: William Albert "Albert" Gilliam survived his sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as W. Albert Gilliam of Granite, Or. (Obituary dated on 7 November 1934.)

Parents:

Velna Vivian Gilliam

• Birth*: Velna Vivian Gilliam was born on 11 February 1891 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Maurice Lee Hunt on 19 June 1912 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Velna Vivian Gilliam and Maurice Lee Hunt were divorced.
• Death*: Velna Vivian Gilliam died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 15 August 1967, at the age of 76.
• Burial*: She was buried in Belcrest Memorial Park (Find A Grave Memorial# 76423171) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Gilliam Clan 1988-2 (no date listed)
  No Children.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Velna Vivian Gilliam appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1912,her married name was Hunt.
• (Witness) Census: Velna Vivian Gilliam appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Velna Vivian Gilliam appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Velna Vivian Gilliam lived in 1932 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Miss Velna Gilliam
  Late resident of 415 Market St NE Salem. Aug. 15. Survived by nephew, William Gilliam, Ill; aunt, Mrs. Josephine Davenport, Portland. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the VIRGIL T. GOLDEN CHAPEL, 605 Com'l SE at Oak. Interment, Belcrest Memorial Park.
  (uncited clipping in Gilliam Clan Newsletter 1988-2 p 14.)
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Velna V. Gilliam
  Miss Velna V. Gilliam, 76, 415 Market St. NE, a life-long resident of marion and Polk Counties, died Tuesday at her residence, a nursing home.
  A native of Falls City, she lived until coming to Salem more than 50 years ago. Miss Gilliam retired in 1956 after about 25 years of service with the State Department of Motor Vehicles, where she was department supervisor.
  No members of her immediate family survive her.
  Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Virgil T. Golden mortuary. Interment will be at Belcrest Memorial Park.
  (uncited clipping in Gilliam Clan Newsletter 1988-2 p 14.)

Parents:

Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam

• Birth*: Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam was born on 26 May 1893 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Elsie Marie Bosten on 22 August 1948 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam died in Aumsville, Marion County, Oregon, on 19 March 1967, at the age of 73.
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 March 1967 in Belcrest Memorial Park (Find A Grave Memorial# 76423246) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 in the household of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Gilliam Clan 1988-2 (no date listed) after 19 March 1967.

Parents:

Mary "Polly" Jobe

• Birth*: Mary "Polly" Jobe was born on 17 June 1853 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married John Andrew Gilliam, son of Robert Alexander Gilliam and Julia Ann Chance, on 5 May 1870 at Porterville, Tulare County, California.
• Death*: Mary "Polly" Jobe died in Porterville, Tulare County, California, on 3 October 1920, at the age of 67.
• Burial*: She was buried on 5 October 1920 in Home of Peace Cemetery at Porterville, Tulare County, California.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of William Samuel Jobe (b. 1830 MO d. 1860 MO) and Eda Ann Fine.
• Married Name: As of 5 May 1870,her married name was Gilliam.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 in the household of John Andrew Gilliam at Five Dogs, Kern County, California.
• (Witness) Census: Mary "Polly" Jobe appeared on the census of 7 July 1900 in the household of John Andrew Gilliam at White River, Tulare County, California.
• Census*: Mary "Polly" Jobe appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at Porterville, Tulare County, California.

Reuben Chance Gilliam

• Birth*: Reuben Chance Gilliam was born on 9 May 1896 at White River, Tulare County, California.
• Marriage*: He married Ida Dorothy Nieman on 15 November 1920.
• Death*: Reuben Chance Gilliam died in Porterville, Tulare County, California, on 16 July 1971, at the age of 75.
• Burial*: He was buried on 20 July 1971 in Home of Peace Cemetery at Porterville, Tulare County, California.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 7 July 1900 in the household of John Andrew Gilliam at White River, Tulare County, California.
• (Witness) Census: Reuben Chance Gilliam appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 in the household of Mary "Polly" Jobe at Porterville, Tulare County, California.
• Census*: Reuben Chance Gilliam appeared on the census of 1930 at Ducor, Tulare County, California.

Parents:

Ida Dorothy Nieman

• Birth*: Ida Dorothy Nieman was born on 16 September 1900 at Porterville, Tulare County, California.
• Marriage*: She married Reuben Chance Gilliam, son of John Andrew Gilliam and Mary "Polly" Jobe, on 15 November 1920.
• Death*: Ida Dorothy Nieman died in Porterville, Tulare County, California, on 31 March 1966, at the age of 65.
• Burial*: She was buried after 31 March 1966 in Home of Peace Cemetery at Porterville, Tulare County, California.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Reuben Chance Gilliam at Ducor, Tulare County, California.

Alfreda Rider

• Birth*: Alfreda Rider was born on 29 March 1922.
• Death*: She died in Porterville, Tulare County, California, on 4 December 2005, at the age of 83.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Wednesday, 7 December 2005 Visalia, Tulare County, California.

Elsie Marie Bosten

• Marriage*: Elsie Marie Bosten married Denzel Jackson "Dan" Gilliam, son of Elmer Elsworth Gilliam and Adella "Della" Moyer, on 22 August 1948 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Elsie Marie Bosten died on 12 July 1990.

• CHILDREN*: She Loren G. Bosten & Mrs. Betty Beamish at Denzel's death (listed as step-children.)
• Married Name: Her married name was Gilliam.

William Elsworth "Sweet William" Gilliam

• Birth*: William Elsworth "Sweet William" Gilliam was born on 22 January 1923 at McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 11 February 1997, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: He was buried on 14 February 1997 in Belcrest Memorial Park (Find A Grave Memorial# 46571023) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Residence*: He lived in 1967 at Illinois.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Salem Statesman after 11 February 1997 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

William Marvin "Elmer" McBroom

• Marriage*: William Marvin "Elmer" McBroom married Lucy Ellen "Ella F" Gilliam, daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 10 April 1892 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: William Marvin "Elmer" McBroom died in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 31 July 1898.
• Burial*: He was buried after 31 July 1898 in Olney Cemetery (Block 15 Lot 2 Grave 5) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: He was School Teacher in Milton (later Milton-Freewater); Later taught in University Park (Portland) & Pendleton.

Leslyn Gay Lewis

• Birth*: Leslyn Gay Lewis was born on 19 February 1952 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Oregon on 13 January 2011, at the age of 58.

• Note*: She has cancer in 2005.
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: She survived her sister (Justine Louise Lewis) and was listed in the obituary as L. Gay Leisman and husband, David (Obituary dated on 24 November 2005.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Tuesday, 18 January 2011 Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.

Parents:

John Henry Dutton

• Birth*: John Henry Dutton was born on 7 August 1881 at Osceola County, Iowa.
• Marriage*: He married Elsie Pearl Gilliam, daughter of Robert Alexander Jr. Gilliam (Twin) and Ellen Metcalfe, on 20 November 1905 at Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: John Henry Dutton married an unknown person on 31 December 1915 at Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: He and Elsie Pearl Gilliam were divorced.
• Death*: John Henry Dutton died in Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon, on 22 November 1958, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: He was buried on 28 November 1958 in Adams Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 69073719) at Molalla, Clackamas County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of William Dutton & Esther Adkins.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Buckham, Gilliam County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Clackamas County, Oregon.

Vesta Gilliam (Twin)

• Birth*: Vesta Gilliam (Twin) was born on 6 February 1872 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married George Wesley Rugg, son of Alfred Hopkins Rugg and Esther S. Griggs, on 25 December 1892 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: Vesta Gilliam (Twin) died in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 19 December 1940, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: She was buried on 21 December 1940 in Olney Cemetery (Mau A Tier 4 Crypt 2) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Religion*: She was Methodist.
• DESCENDANT*: She Karen Schultz.
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: She survived her sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated on 5 November 1934.)
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: Vesta Gilliam (Twin) survived her sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Vesta Rugg of Pilot Rock, Or. (Obituary dated on 7 November 1934.)

Parents:

George Wesley Rugg

• Birth*: George Wesley Rugg was born on 22 November 1865 at Bloomfield, Bloomfield County, Wisconsin.
• Marriage*: He married Vesta Gilliam (Twin), daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 25 December 1892 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: George Wesley Rugg died in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 27 January 1956, at the age of 90.
• Burial*: He was buried on 31 January 1956 in Olney Cemetery (Mau A Tier 5 Crypt 2) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: He was stock rancher (mostly sheep.)
• SOURCE*: Information about George W. Rugg confirmed in History of Umatilla and Morrow Counties, 1902. Author and page # unknown.

Parents:

Mary Maria Reeves

• Birth*: Mary Maria Reeves was born in 1843 at New York.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Hubble Douglass, son of Stephen Paddock William Douglass and Ursula Adelaide Shaff, on 13 May 1866 at Williamson, Wayne County, New York.
• Death*: Mary Maria Reeves died in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, in January 1914.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Nancy Rice & Stephen Reeves (per Jan Roddy.)
• Note*: She John N Reeves of Marion, Wayne Co. NY gave an affidavit (brother?)
• Married Name: As of 13 May 1866,her married name was Douglass.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Walter Hubble Douglass at El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Maria Reeves appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Walter Hubble Douglass at Delaware, Leavenworth County, Kansas.