John Gillham1

Family
Father*Isaac Gillham1 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845
Mother*Jane Kirkpatrick1 b. 1761, d. 1845
Birth*John Gillham was probably born in South Carolina.1 
Marriage*23 December 1813He married Elizabeth Gillham on 23 December 1813 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 
(Appraiser) Administration20 December 1831John Gillham, Jacob Kensler and Ephraim Davidson were appointed by the judge of the probate court of Madison County on 20 December 1831 to appraise the estate of Barbara (Kinder) Heaton Laughlin, deceased. John was a brother-in-law of two of Barbara's daughters, Rebecca (Hayden) Gillham and Barbara (Heaton) Gillham, Jacob was the father-in-law of Barbara's son, John Heaton, and Ephraim was the future father-in-law of Barbara's son, James Laughlin.3,4,5,6 
(Appraiser) Inventory10 January 1832John Gillham, Jacob Kensler and Ephraim Davidson, acting as the probate court appointed appraisers of the estate of Barbara Laughlin, deceased, submitted their certified inventory list with appraised value of $560.75 to the probate court in Madison County on 10 January 1832. After items were sold and adjustments were made by her administrators, Thomas G. Lofton and Isaac Gillham Jr., the value of her estate had increased to $747.98½ and was submitted to the court on 4 April 1832 and filed by the court on 7 April 1832. Barbara's inventory analysis was confusing, both then and now, because the probates of Valentine Kinder and Alexander Laughlin, her father and husband, respectively, were at times being probated simultaneously with Barbara's. Her father's case had some legal issues which dragged things out. The paperwork of the three probates overlapped at times, and some documents were interchanged and misfiled by the court. Additionally, two probate packets were found for Barbara, causing her to be indexed twice. We found one folder with her surname spelled correctly and the other with it spelled "Langhlin."7,8 

Family

 Elizabeth Gillham

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, John Gillham and Elizabeth Gillham, Madison County, 23 December 1813, referencing the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm# 1306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  3. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, Barbara Laughlin, Madison County Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, image 146 of 725; 20 Dec 1831, Thomas G. Lofton and William Gillham appointed administrators of estate of Barbara Laughlin who died intestate on or about 9 Dec 1831. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
  4. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, image 530; 20 Dec 1831 Thomas G. Lofton and William Gillham, administrators, made their sworn statement to the probate court that in their opinion the total value of the personal estate of which Barbara died possessed would not exceed $800.
  5. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, image 536; 20 Dec 1831 John Gillham, Jacob Kensler and Ephraim Davidson appointed to appraise Barbara's estate.
  6. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, images 538-539; 20 Dec 1831, Thomas G. Lofton, William Gillham and Isaac Gillham posted bond of $1600.
  7. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, images 550-554; completed 10 January 1832, certified 4 April 1832, filed 7 Apr 1832, inventory of estate totaling $560.75.
  8. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, images 555-562; list of purchasers dated 11 January 1832, acceptance 3 April 1832, sale amount of estate totaling $747.98½.

John Haskel Gillham1

b. 12 February 1836, d. 11 December 1908
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Samuel Parker Gillham1,2 b. 21 Dec 1809, d. 6 Sep 1878
Mother*Louisa Gillham1,3 b. 6 Nov 1811, d. 28 Nov 1852
Birth*12 February 1836John Haskel Gillham was born on 12 February 1836 in Wanda, Madison County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*3 November 1859He married first Elizabeth Ann Dunnagan, daughter of Thomas Isaiah Dunnagan Jr. and Barbara Ann Lofton, on 3 November 1859 in Madison County.1,4 
(Husband) Death1861John became a widower when Elizabeth Ann (Dunnagan) Gillham died in 1861 at about age 23.4 
Death*11 December 1908He died on 11 December 1908 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried in Section 12, Lot 34 of Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence.1 

Family

 Elizabeth Ann Dunnagan b. 1838, d. 1861

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sgt John Haskell Gillham, Memorial# 25969131. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Parker Gillham, Memorial# 7170430.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 29620419.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth Ann (Dunnagan) Gillham, Memorial# 29624794.

John Luther Gillham1

Family
Relationship6th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Benjamin Irish Gillham1 b. 1849, d. 7 May 1891
Mother*Emma Wylder1 b. 1847, d. 24 Apr 1899
Birth*John Luther Gillham was born in Illinois.1 
Name VariationHe was called Luther.1 
Residence*April 1899When his mother died in April 1899 Luther was living in Jerseyville, Jersey County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emma (Wylder) McPherron, Memorial# 95373322. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

John W. Gillham1

b. January 1870
Family
Father*William Asbury Gillham1 b. 6 Sep 1834, d. 27 Jul 1902
Mother*Rebecca Ann Waits1 b. Sep 1837, d. 26 Mar 1906
Birth*January 1870John W. Gillham was born in January 1870 in Scott County, Illinois.1 
(Son) Census US 19006 June 1900John was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 6 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Point Pleasant, Scott County, Illinois. He was 30 years of age, single and worked as a farm laborer.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rebecca Ann (Waits) Gillham, Memorial# 5085673, her month of birth recorded as September. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William A. and Rebecca Gillham, Point Pleasant, Scott, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Joseph Addison Gillham1,2

b. 1822, d. 15 October 1853
Family
Relationship4th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Gillham1 b. 1791, d. 9 Feb 1845
Mother*Barbara Heaton1 b. 1805
Birth*1822Joseph Addison Gillham was born in 1822 in Madison County, Illinois,1,2 
Death*15 October 1853 and died on 15 October 1853 in Madison County at about age 31.2 

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Addison Gillham, Memorial# 194123112. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Louisa Gillham1

b. 6 November 1811, d. 28 November 1852
Family
Father*Samuel Gillham2,3 b. 15 Jan 1777, d. 1836
Mother*Ann Patterson2,4 b. 21 Mar 1783, d. 1845
Birth*6 November 1811Louisa Gillham was born on 6 November 1811.1,2 
Marriage*17 September 1833She married, as his first wife, Samuel Parker Gillham, son of Ryderus Clark Gillham Sr. and Susannah G. Brown, on 17 September 1833 in Madison County.1,2,5,6 
Death*28 November 1852She died on 28 November 1852 at age 411,2 
Burial* and was buried in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County.2 

Family

 Samuel Parker Gillham b. 21 Dec 1809, d. 6 Sep 1878
Child 1.John Haskel Gillham1,2 b. 12 Feb 1836, d. 11 Dec 1908

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sgt John Haskell Gillham, Memorial# 25969131. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 29620419.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Gillham, Memorial# 7171072.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ann (Patterson) Gillham, Memorial# 195395895.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Parker Gillham, Memorial# 7170430.
  6. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Samuel P. Gillham and Louisa Gillham on 17 September 1833 in Madison County, referencing film# 001306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Lydia Gillham1,2

b. 1808
Family
Father*Ryderus Clark Gillham Sr.2,3 b. 13 Jun 1783, d. 29 Nov 1846
Mother*Susannah G. Brown2,4 b. 12 Aug 1790, d. 1824
Birth*1808Lydia Gillham was born in 1808 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*12 October 1826She married James Harvey Gillham, son of Samuel Gillham and Ann Patterson, on 12 October 1826 in Madison County.1,2,5 

Family

 James Harvey Gillham b. 1808, d. 1850

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James Harvey Gillham, Memorial# 195386844. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lydia (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 195386980.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ryderus Clark Gillham, Sr., Memorial# 5085681.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah G. (Brown) Gillham, Memorial# 91413343.
  5. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James H. Gillham and Lydia Gillham on 12 October 1826 in Madison County, referencing film# 001306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Margaret Armstrong Gillham1,2,3

b. 1800
Family
Father*Isaac Gillham2 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845
Mother*Jane Kirkpatrick2 b. 1761, d. 1845
Birth*1800Margaret Armstrong Gillham was born in 1800 in South Carolina, her parents' first daughter.2,4 
Marriage*20 January 1814She married first, at age 14, John Davidson, son of Thomas George Davidson, on 20 January 1814 in Madison County, Illinois.5,2 
(Wife) Death9 August 1828Margaret became a widow when John Davidson died intestate on or about 9 August 1828.6 
Probate*29 August 1828Her husband's estate was opened for probate on 29 August 1828 in Madison County, Illinois. The deceased's brother, Ephraim Davidson, being duly sworn, told the probate judge that about the ninth day of August 1828 John Davidson departed this life without leaving any last will or testament. William Gillham, Judge of Probate, appointed the widow, Margaret (Gillham) Davidson, who was the judge's sister, as Administratrix, and their brother, Thomas Gillham as Administrator. A bond of $1,000 was paid by Margaret (Gillham) Davidson, Thomas Gillham and Ephraim Davidson as assurance that the estate would be handled ethically and legally.6,7,8 
Marriage*7 July 1833She married second Calvin Kinder, son of Valentine Kinder and Amelia Evans, on 7 July 1833 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 

Family 1

 John Davidson d. 9 Aug 1828
Child 1.Isaac Milton Davidson+9,3 b. 1815, d. 28 Dec 1848

Family 2

 Calvin Kinder b. 1804, d. 18 Jan 1879

Citations

  1. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Calvin Kinder and Margaret Davidson, Madison County, 7 July 1833. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  2. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Armstrong (Gillham) Davidson, Memorial# 195643229. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Calvin and Margarett Kinder, Township 3 N R 10 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 539A; Image: 418. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, John Davidson and Margaret "Gilham", Madison County, 20 January 1814, referencing Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm# 1306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  6. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Probate case files, box 20, tray 64, C´s, No. 31-37; box 21, tray 65, D´s, No. 1-21, 1813-1903, images 1083-1097 and 1098-1114 of 1789, image# 1101; Ephraim Davidson, being duly sworn, said that about the ninth day of August 1828 John Davidson departed this life without leaving any last will or testament. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
  7. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, images 112-113 of 725; Margaret Davidson and Thomas Gillham appointed administratrix and administrator of the estate of John Davidson on 29 August 1828.
  8. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Probate case files, box 20, tray 64, C´s, No. 31-37; box 21, tray 65, D´s, No. 1-21, 1813-1903, images 1083-1097 and 1098-1114 of 1789, image# 1085; on 29 August 1828, Margaret Davidson, Thomas Gillham, and Ephraim Davidson paid a bond of $1,000 as assurance that the estate would be handled ethically and legally.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac Milton Davidson, Memorial# 195643380.

Marguerite G. Gillham1

b. 26 July 1864, d. 7 January 1937
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James A. Gillham1,2 b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 14 Jan 1917
Mother*Martha P. Price1,3,2 b. 1832, d. 1913
Birth*26 July 1864Marguerite G. Gillham was born on 26 July 1864 in Illinois.1,2 
Name VariationShe was called Maggie.2 
Marriage*19 March 1885She married, as his second wife, James Squire, son of William Squire and Lydia __?__, on 19 March 1885 in Macoupin County, Illinois.2,4 
Occupation*She was a physician in Greene County, Illinois.2 
(Wife) Death18 December 1929Marguerite became a widow when James Squire died on 18 December 1929 at age 86.5,2 
Death*7 January 1937She died on 7 January 1937 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois, at age 72.2 

Family

 James Squire b. 11 Dec 1843, d. 18 Dec 1929

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James A Gillham, Memorial# 67828845. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dr Marguerite G. “Margaret” (Gillham) Squire, Memorial# 67820007.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha P. (Price) Gillham, Memorial# 67828911.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of James Squires and Maggie A. Gillham on 19 March 1885 in Macoupin County. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dr. James Squire, Memorial ID# 67844509.

Martha A. Gillham1

b. 21 June 1873, d. 19 August 1873
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James A. Gillham1 b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 14 Jan 1917
Mother*Martha P. Price1,2 b. 1832, d. 1913
Birth*21 June 1873Martha A. Gillham was born on 21 June 1873 in Macoupin County, Illinois.1,3 
Relationship Note*Martha and her sister Nellie were twins4,3,5 
Death*19 August 1873 and died on 19 August 1873 in Illinois at the age of 1 month.1,3 
Burial*She was buried in Rural Methodist Cemetery, Womac, Macoupin County, Illinois.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James A Gillham, Memorial# 67828845. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha P. (Price) Gillham, Memorial# 67828911.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha A. Gillham, Memorial# 11663941.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie E. (Gillham) Burton, Memorial# 67828993.
  5. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).

Martha G. Gillham1

b. May 1861
Family
Father*William Asbury Gillham1 b. 6 Sep 1834, d. 27 Jul 1902
Mother*Rebecca Ann Waits1 b. Sep 1837, d. 26 Mar 1906
Birth*May 1861Martha G. Gillham was born in May 1861 in Scott County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19006 June 1900Martha was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 6 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Point Pleasant, Scott County, Illinois. She was 39 years of age and single.2 
(Sister) Census US 191015 April 1910Martha appeared on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in the household of her sister and brother-in-law, Maude and John B. Gordon, in Ward 7 at 422 Tenth Avenue North, Seattle, King County, Washington. She was 48 years of age and single.3 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rebecca Ann (Waits) Gillham, Memorial# 5085673, her month of birth recorded as September. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William A. and Rebecca Gillham, Point Pleasant, Scott, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240344. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Maud Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Gillham1

b. 1735
Family
Father*Thomas Gillham1 b. 1710, d. 1790
Mother*Mary Meade1 b. 1714, d. 9 Dec 1738
Birth*1735Mary Gillham was probably born about 1735 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.

Mary Jane Gillham1,2

b. 1834, d. 1867
Family
Father*William Gillham1,2 b. 1791, d. 9 Feb 1845
Mother*Mariam H. Davidson1,2 b. 1806, d. 1851
Birth*1834Mary Jane Gillham was born about 1834 in Madison County, Illinois,2,3 
Death*1867 and died in 1867 in Illinois at about age 33.3 

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Marian Gillham, her name transcribed as "Merrcum", Township 3 N R 9 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 489A; Image: 318. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Jane Gillham, Memorial# 194122791. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Maude Annette Gillham1

b. 12 March 1865, d. 1 July 1957
Family
Father*William Asbury Gillham2,3 b. 6 Sep 1834, d. 27 Jul 1902
Mother*Rebecca Ann Waits4,3 b. Sep 1837, d. 26 Mar 1906
Birth*12 March 1865Maude Annette Gillham was born on 12 March 1865 in Scott County, Illinois.3,1,5 
Marriage*18 September 1893She married John Benton Gordon, son of John Gordon and Sarah P. Funk, on 18 September 1893 in Scott County, Illinois.6,1,3 
Relocation*1894Following their marriage, John and Maude moved to Seattle, Washington, and were settled there by 1894. John was admitted to the bar and became a lawyer without ever attending law school. He had learned his law by studying at home and working in law offices.1 
Census US 1900*8 June 1900Maude and John B. Gordon were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 8 June 1900 in Ward 7 at 1008 E. Lake Avenue N, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 35 years of age and a lawyer, and Maude was 34 and keeping house. They rented their home which was a house. They had been married for six years and Maude had given birth to two children, both of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Martha G. was 5 years old and Helen B. was 2. Also residing with the family was a male boarder, 21 years old who worked as a telephone operator.5 
Census US 1910*15 April 1910Maude and John B. Gordon were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in Ward 7 at 422 Tenth Avenue North, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 45 years of age and a judge in the Municipal Court, and Maude was also 45. They owned their home with a mortgage, had been married for 17 years, and Maude had given birth to two children, both of whom were enumerated with their parents in 1910. Martha G. was 15, and Helen R. was 13, and both were attending school. Their nephew, John R. Gordon, son of John's brother Frank, also resided in their household in 1910. He was 20 years old, attending school and working as a salesman in a store. Maude's parents had both died, and Maude's sister, Martha G. Gillham, was another member of the Gordon household in 1910. She was single and 48 years of age.7 
Census US 1920*10 January 1920Maude and John B. Gordon appeared on the 1920 census taken on 9 and 10 January 1920 at Bellerive Ave North, Apt. 204, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 55 years of age and working as a judge and justice of the peace, and Maude was 54. They were empty-nesters and rented their apartment.8 
Residence*1923From about 1923, John and Maude lived at 3116 35th Avenue South, Seattle.1 
Census US 1930*16 April 1930Maude and John B. Gordon appeared on the 1930 census taken on 16 April 1930 at 3116 30 Avenue S, Seattle, King County, Washington. They were both 65 years of age, and John was the Police Judge for the city of Seattle and worked at City Hall. They owned their home which was a house valued at $8,000 and had a radio set.9 
(Wife) Death2 September 1933Maude became a widow when John Benton Gordon died in his chambers on 2 September 1933 at about age 69.1 
(Mother) Census US 19406 April 1940Maude was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 6 April 1940 in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and James Farrell, at 1118 Federal Avenue, Seattle, King County, Washington. She was 75 years of age, a widow, and had lived with the family since at least 1935, and likely since shortly after her husband's death.10 
Death*1 July 1957She died on 1 July 1957 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 923,1 
Burial* and was buried in Section 8 of Evergreen-Washeilli Memorial Park, Seattle.3 

Family

 John Benton Gordon b. Oct 1864, d. 2 Sep 1933
Children 1.Martha G. Gordon5 b. Oct 1894, d. 1979
 2.Helen B. Gordon5 b. 13 Oct 1896, d. 1972

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Benton Gordon, Memorial# 87248543. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Asbury Gillham, Memorial# 5085668.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Annette (Gillham) Gordon, Memorial# 87248746.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rebecca Ann (Waits) Gillham, Memorial# 5085673.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241745. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, John B. Gordon and Maude Gillham, Scott County, 18 September 1893, referencing Film Number: 001311776. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Maud Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude G. Gordon, Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 188. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude G. Gordon, Seattle, King, Washington; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0193; FHL microfilm: 2342236. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Helen G. Farrell, Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: m-t0627-04378; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 40-137. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Gillham1,2

b. 1737
Family
Father*Thomas Gillham2 b. 1710, d. 1790
Mother*Mary Meade2 b. 1714, d. 9 Dec 1738
Birth*1737Nancy Gillham was born about 1737 in Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Gillham) Dunnagan, Memorial# 194767301. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Nellie E. Gillham1

b. June 1873, d. 16 March 1925
Family
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James A. Gillham1 b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 14 Jan 1917
Mother*Martha P. Price1,2 b. 1832, d. 1913
Birth*June 1873Nellie E. Gillham was born in June 1873 in Macoupin County, Illinois.1,3 
Relationship Note*Nellie and her sister Martha were twins.3,4,5 
Marriage*25 October 1893She married first Frank G. Boyd on 25 October 1893 in Macoupin County, Illinois.3 
(Wife) Death28 October 1917Nellie became a widow when Frank G. Boyd died on 28 October 1917 at age 52.3,6 
Marriage*19 September 1919She married second John W. Burton, son of Thomas Burton and Mary Ann Walker, on 19 September 1919 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.3 
Death*16 March 1925She died on 16 March 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 511,3 
Burial* and was buried in the Southern Addition, Block M, Lot 3 of Brighton City Cemetery, Brighton, Macoupin County, Illinois.3 

Family 1

 Frank G. Boyd b. 10 Dec 1864, d. 28 Oct 1917

Family 2

 John W. Burton b. 6 Dec 1864, d. 4 Jul 1931

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James A Gillham, Memorial# 67828845. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha P. (Price) Gillham, Memorial# 67828911.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie E. (Gillham) Burton, Memorial# 67828993.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha A. Gillham, Memorial# 11663941.
  5. [S221] Analysis and opinion of researcher, Liz Heaton Brown (Summerlin, Nevada).
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank G. Boyd, Memorial# 67828937.

Polly Gillham1

Family
Father*Isaac Gillham1 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845
Mother*Jane Kirkpatrick1 b. 1761, d. 1845
Birth*Polly Gillham was probably born in South Carolina.1 
Marriage*21 October 1803She married Robert Whiteside on 21 October 1803 in St. Clair County, Illinois.1,2 

Family

 Robert Whiteside

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Robert Whiteside and Polly Gillham, St. Clair County, 21 October 1803. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.

Rose Gillham1

b. 26 February 1887, d. 19 December 1977
Family
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Isaac Gillham1,2 b. Dec 1860, d. 1947
Mother*Anna M. Merrill1,3 b. 10 Dec 1861, d. 14 Jul 1950
Birth*26 February 1887Rose Gillham was born on 26 February 1887 in Brighton, Macoupin County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*She married Warren Dudley Gent, son of Albert E. Gent and Lillian Morgan.4,1 
Death*19 December 1977She died on 19 December 1977 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, at age 901 
Burial* and was buried with her husband and their parents in the Southern Addition, Block M, Lot 3, of Brighton City Cemetery, Brighton, Macoupin County, Illinois.1,4 

Family

 Warren Dudley Gent b. 27 Mar 1886, d. 6 Feb 1978

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rose (Gillham) Gent, Memorial# 67872210. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Isaac Gillham, Memorial# 67846394.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dr. Anna M. "Annie" (Merrel) Gillham, Memorial# 67846321.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Warren Dudley Gent, Memorial# 67872236.

Ryderus Clark Gillham Sr.1,2

b. 13 June 1783, d. 29 November 1846
Family
Father*John Gillham2 b. 4 Jan 1756, d. 13 Dec 1834
Mother*Sarah Clark2 d. Mar 1832
Birth*13 June 1783Ryderus Clark Gillham Sr. was born on 13 June 1783 in Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*He married first Susannah G. Brown.1,3,2 
(Husband) Death1824Ryderus became a widower when Susannah G. (Brown) Gillham died in 1824 at about age 34.1,3 
Death*29 November 1846He died on 29 November 1846 in South Roxana, Madison County, at age 631,2 
Burial* and was buried in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana.2 

Family

 Susannah G. Brown b. 12 Aug 1790, d. 1824
Children 1.Lydia Gillham4,2 b. 1808
 2.Samuel Parker Gillham+1,2 b. 21 Dec 1809, d. 6 Sep 1878

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Parker Gillham, Memorial# 7170430. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ryderus Clark Gillham, Sr., Memorial# 5085681.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah G. (Brown) Gillham, Memorial# 91413343.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lydia (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 195386980.

Samuel Gillham1,2

b. 15 January 1777, d. 1836
Family
Father*James Clemons Gillham1,2 b. 1752, d. 1811
Mother*Ann Barnett1,2 b. 1756, d. 1819
Birth*15 January 1777Samuel Gillham was born on 15 January 1777 in South Carolina.1,2 
Marriage*1798He married Ann Patterson in 1798.3,2,4 
Death*1836He died in 1836 in Madison County, Illinois, at about age 592 
Burial* and was buried in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County.2 

Family

 Ann Patterson b. 21 Mar 1783, d. 1845
Children 1.James Harvey Gillham5 b. 1808, d. 1850
 2.Louisa Gillham+3,2 b. 6 Nov 1811, d. 28 Nov 1852

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Gillham, Memorial# 7171072. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 29620419.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ann (Patterson) Gillham, Memorial# 195395895.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Harvey Gillham, Memorial# 195386844.

Samuel Parker Gillham1

b. 21 December 1809, d. 6 September 1878
Family
Father*Ryderus Clark Gillham Sr.2,3 b. 13 Jun 1783, d. 29 Nov 1846
Mother*Susannah G. Brown2,4 b. 12 Aug 1790, d. 1824
Birth*21 December 1809Samuel Parker Gillham was born on 21 December 1809 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 
Marriage*17 September 1833He married first Louisa Gillham, daughter of Samuel Gillham and Ann Patterson, on 17 September 1833 in Madison County.1,5,2,6 
(Husband) Death28 November 1852Samuel became a widower when Louisa (Gillham) Gillham died on 28 November 1852 at age 41.1,5 
Death*6 September 1878He died on 6 September 1878 in Madison County at age 681,2 
Burial* and was buried in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County.2 

Family

 Louisa Gillham b. 6 Nov 1811, d. 28 Nov 1852
Child 1.John Haskel Gillham1,2 b. 12 Feb 1836, d. 11 Dec 1908

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sgt John Haskell Gillham, Memorial# 25969131. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Samuel Parker Gillham, Memorial# 7170430.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ryderus Clark Gillham, Sr., Memorial# 5085681.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah G. (Brown) Gillham, Memorial# 91413343.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louisa (Gillham) Gillham, Memorial# 29620419.
  6. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Samuel P. Gillham and Louisa Gillham on 17 September 1833 in Madison County, referencing film# 001306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Sarah Gillham1,2

b. 1743, d. 5 December 1827
Family
Father*Thomas Gillham2,3 b. 1710, d. 1790
Mother*Margaret Gay Campbell2,4 b. Jan 1725, d. 1785
Birth*1743Sarah Gillham was born about 1743 in Augusta County, Virginia.2 
Name VariationShe was called Sally.5 
Marriage*1759She married John Davidson about 1759 in South Carolina.2,6,7 
(Wife) Death8 August 1780Sarah became a widow when John Davidson died on 8 August 1780 at about age 37. He was killed at the Battle of Hanging Rock in South Carolina during the American Revolution.6,2 
Death*5 December 1827She died on 5 December 1827 in York County, South Carolina, at about age 84.2 

Family

 John Davidson b. 1743, d. 8 Aug 1780
Children 1.Samuel Davidson7
 2.Susannah Davidson7
 3.Thomas George Davidson+2 b. 1770, d. 1823
 4.William Davidson+8
 5.Sally Davidson8
 6.George Davidson7

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Gillham) Davidson, Memorial# 39776885. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, CPT Thomas Gillham Sr., Memorial# 73292365.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Peggy (Campbell) Gillham, Memorial# 73293451.
  5. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Capt John Davidson, Sr., Memorial# 146944774.
  7. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, page 76.
  8. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, page 73.

Susannah Gillham1

b. 1746, d. 1831
Family
Father*Thomas Gillham1 b. 1710, d. 1790
Mother*Margaret Gay Campbell1 b. Jan 1725, d. 1785
Birth*1746Susannah Gillham was born about 1746.1 
Marriage*1765She married James Kirkpatrick, son of James Kirkpatrick, in 1765.2,1 
(Wife) Death1 January 1781Susannah became a widow when James Kirkpatrick died on 1 January 1781 at about age 38.2 
Death*1831She died in 1831 in Sangamon County, Illinois, at about age 85.1 

Family

 James Kirkpatrick b. 1743, d. 1 Jan 1781

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Gillham) Kirkpatrick, Memorial# 73290613. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Kirkpatrick, Memorial# 47123178.

Susannah Gillham1

Family
Father*Isaac Gillham1 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845
Mother*Jane Kirkpatrick1 b. 1761, d. 1845
Birth*Susannah Gillham was probably born in South Carolina.1 
Marriage*16 February 1814She married Hardy Willbanks on 16 February 1814 in Madison County, Illinois.1,2 

Family

 Hardy Willbanks

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, Hardy Willbanks and Susannah Gillham, Madison County, 16 February 1814, referencing the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah Microfilm# 1306457. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.

Thomas Gillham1,2

b. 1710, d. 1790
Family
Birth*1710Thomas Gillham was born about 1710 in Ireland.2 
Marriage*He married first Mary Meade in Ireland.3,2 
Immigration*1730Thomas, with his wife Mary and son Charles, immigrated to America about the year 1730 and settled first in Virginia.1 
(Husband) Death9 December 1738Thomas became a widower when Mary (Meade) Gillham died on 9 December 1738 at about age 24.3,1 
Marriage*1743He married second Margaret Gay Campbell, daughter of William Campbell and Sarah Gay, in 1743.2,4 
French & Indian War*He served as a Captain in the South Carolina Militia during the French and Indian War.2 
(Husband) Death1785Thomas became a widower for the second time when Margaret (Campbell) Gillham died in 1785 at about age 60.4 
Death*1790He died in 1790 in York County, South Carolina, at about age 802 
Burial* and was buried as Captain Thomas Gillham in Section B6 of Bullock Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sharon, York County.2 

Family 1

 Mary Meade b. 1714, d. 9 Dec 1738
Children 1.Charles Gillham1,5 b. 1729, d. Dec 1800
 2.Ezekiel Gillham1,6 b. 1732, d. 10 Jul 1800
 3.Mary Gillham7 b. 1735
 4.Nancy Gillham8 b. 1737

Family 2

 Margaret Gay Campbell b. Jan 1725, d. 1785
Children 1.Sarah Gillham+9,2 b. 1743, d. 5 Dec 1827
 2.Susannah Gillham10 b. 1746, d. 1831
 3.Thomas Gillham Jr.11 b. 17 May 1749, d. 20 Nov 1828
 4.William Campbell Gillham Sr.+12 b. 1750, d. 21 Oct 1825
 5.James Clemons Gillham+13 b. 1752, d. 1811
 6.John Gillham+14 b. 4 Jan 1756, d. 13 Dec 1834
 7.Isaac Gillham+2 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, CPT Thomas Gillham Sr., Memorial# 73292365. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Meade) Gillham, Memorial# 156738941.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Peggy (Campbell) Gillham, Memorial# 73293451.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Gillham, Memorial# 194734717.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ezekiel Gilham, Memorial# 101252369.
  7. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Gillham) Dunnagan, Memorial# 194767301.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Gillham) Davidson, Memorial# 39776885.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Gillham) Kirkpatrick, Memorial# 73290613.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lieut Thomas Gillham, Jr., Memorial# 9421521.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Campbell Gillham, Sr., Memorial# 7099039.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Clemons Gillham, Memorial# 7075181.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lt John Gillham, Memorial# 5085687.

Thomas Gillham1

b. 1785, d. 7 November 1844
Family
Father*Isaac Gillham1 b. 17 Oct 1757, d. 16 Sep 1845
Mother*Jane Kirkpatrick1 b. 1761, d. 1845
Birth*1785Thomas Gillham was born in 1785 in South Carolina.1 
Marriage*16 April 1810He married Letty Davidson, daughter of Thomas George Davidson, on 16 April 1810 in St. Clair County, Illinois.2 
Public Service*Thomas served as a Justice of the Peace, and subsequently a County Commissioner, for Madison County, Illinois.3 
(Appraiser) Inventory29 December 1825Henry Hayes, Isaac Gillham Jr. and Thomas Gillham, appraisers for the estate of Alexander Laughlin, late of Madison County, Illinois, deceased, prepared an inventory for the estate dated 8 December 1825 and a Bill of Sale, listing the names of those purchasing items from the estate, dated 29 December 1825. Both documents were signed, certified and submitted to Hiram Arthur, Administrator, and to the probate court in Madison County, Illinois, on 10 June 1826. The Bill of Sale, totaling $397.03¾, was filed by the court on 11 June 1826 and the appraisement of the estate, valued at $580.75½, was filed by the court on 19 June 1826. Almost all of the purchases from the estate listed on the Bill of Sale were made by the widow, Barbara.4,5 
Probate*29 August 1828The estate of his brother-in-law, John Davidson, was opened for probate on 29 August 1828 in Madison County, Illinois. The deceased's brother, Ephraim Davidson, being duly sworn, told the probate judge that about the ninth day of August 1828 John Davidson departed this life without leaving any last will or testament. William Gillham, Judge of Probate, appointed the widow, Margaret (Gillham) Davidson, who was the judge's sister, as Administratrix, and their brother, Thomas Gillham as Administrator. A bond of $1,000 was paid by Margaret (Gillham) Davidson, Thomas Gillham and Ephraim Davidson as assurance that the estate would be handled ethically and legally.6,7,8 
(Purchaser) Estate Sale11 January 1832Thomas was among the purchasers of items from the sale of the estate of Barbara Laughlin, deceased, lately of Madison County, Illinois, his name appearing on the Bill of Sale list dated 11 January 1832. Almost all of the purchasers were members of her immediate and extended family. Those on the list of the most interest to us for the purpose of this project were John Heaton, Valentine Heaton, Thomas G. Lofton, Isaac Gillham Jr., Fielding Jefferson Lewis, Gallatin Kinder, Samuel Kinder, Hiram Arthur, Thomas Gillham, Jacob Kensler, Isaac Braden, Ephraim Davidson and Margaret Letitia Davidson.9 
(Administrator) Probate28 July 1832Mary Kensler and Thomas Gillham were appointed Administratrix and Administrator for the probate of the estate of Jacob Kensler on 28 July 1832 in Madison County, Illinois. Mary Kensler, James Botkin, John Heaton and Thomas Gillham agreed to be held and firmly bound unto the people of the state of Illinois in the penal sum of $1,200 current money of the United States which payment, well and truly to be made and performed, they and each of them did bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly, severally and firmly.10,11,12 
(Administrator) Estate SaleAugust 1832Thomas was among those relatives, friends and neighbors who purchased items from the estate of Jacob Kensler of Madison County, Illinois, in August 1832. The list of purchasers included the names of Jacob's widow, Mary Kensler, their son Jacob Kensler, the administrator of the estate, Thomas Gillham, the fourth party to the probate bond, James Botkin, Jacob's son-in-law, John Heaton, his brother, Valentine Heaton, Thomas G. Lofton, Ephraim Davidson and Hiram Arthur.13 
Death*7 November 1844He died on 7 November 1844 in Madison County, Illinois, at about age 59.1 

Family

 Margaret Letitia Davidson b. 1791, d. Mar 1863
Child 1.James G. Gillham+14 b. 1827, d. 21 Apr 1885

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Gillham, Memorial# 187251976. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Letty (Davidson) Gillham, Memorial# 187253222.
  3. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, page 77. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  4. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, images 379-388; 8 Dec 1825, 29 Dec 1825, 10 Jun 1826, 11 Jun 1826, 19 Jun 1826, inventory of estate taken by Henry Hayes, Thomas Gillham and Isaac Gillham and lists of purchasers and other credits and charges. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999.
  5. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Alexander Laughlin, Madison County, 1825, Case Number 15, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 370-423 of 1980, image 402; 19 Jun 1826, stated by Judge of Probate, Edwardsville: Received by the hand of John T. Lusk, Esq. for Barbara Laughlin and Hiram Arthur, administrators of the estate of Alexander Laughlin deceased, the appraisement file of said estate amounting to $580.75 ¼ which was examined and filed; also the sale bill of said estate amounting to $397.03 ¾ which was also placed on file; and also the sum of $2.00, the judge's fees on the above papers.
  6. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Probate case files, box 20, tray 64, C´s, No. 31-37; box 21, tray 65, D´s, No. 1-21, 1813-1903, images 1083-1097 and 1098-1114 of 1789, image# 1101; Ephraim Davidson, being duly sworn, said that about the ninth day of August 1828 John Davidson departed this life without leaving any last will or testament.
  7. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, images 112-113 of 725; Margaret Davidson and Thomas Gillham appointed administratrix and administrator of the estate of John Davidson on 29 August 1828.
  8. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for John Davidson, Madison County, Probate case files, box 20, tray 64, C´s, No. 31-37; box 21, tray 65, D´s, No. 1-21, 1813-1903, images 1083-1097 and 1098-1114 of 1789, image# 1085; on 29 August 1828, Margaret Davidson, Thomas Gillham, and Ephraim Davidson paid a bond of $1,000 as assurance that the estate would be handled ethically and legally.
  9. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Barbara Laughlin, indexed as "Langhlin", Madison County, 1831, Case Number 18, Probate Case Files, Box 4, Tray 12, L's, No. 7-32; Box 5, Tray 13, M's, No. 1-2, 1813-1903, images 524-595 of 1980, images 555-562; list of purchasers dated 11 January 1832, acceptance 3 April 1832, sale amount of estate totaling $747.98½.
  10. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, probate papers for Jacob Kensler, Madison County Will Records, Book A-C, 1818-1870, image 154 of 725; 28 Jul 1832, Jacob Kensler died intestate, as it was said, on or about 3 Jul 1832, and the probate court judge appointed Mary Kensler and Thomas Gillham as administrators of his estate.
  11. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, for Jacob Kensler, Madison County, Probate case files, box 4, tray 11, K’s, No. 6-31; box 4, tray 12, L’s, No. 1-6, 1813-1903, Probate Packet images 1375-1430, Petition Papers images 1379-1381.
  12. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, for Jacob Kensler, Madison County, Probate case files, box 4, tray 11, K’s, No. 6-31; box 4, tray 12, L’s, No. 1-6, 1813-1903, Probate Packet images 1375-1430, Account Papers image 1421.
  13. [S1602] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, for Jacob Kensler, Madison County, Probate case files, box 4, tray 11, K’s, No. 6-31; box 4, tray 12, L’s, No. 1-6, 1813-1903, Probate Packet images 1375-1430 of 1996, images 1388-1395.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James G. Gillham, Memorial# 121065521.

Thomas A. Gillham1

b. 28 February 1870, d. 29 December 1871
Family
Relationship5th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*James A. Gillham1,2 b. 11 Apr 1832, d. 14 Jan 1917
Mother*Martha P. Price1,3,2 b. 1832, d. 1913
Birth*28 February 1870Thomas A. Gillham was born about 28 February 1870 in Illinois2 
Death*29 December 1871 and died on 29 December 1871 in Illinois at age 1.1,2 
Burial*He was buried in Rural Methodist Cemetery, Womac, Macoupin County, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James A Gillham, Memorial# 67828845. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas A. Gillham, Memorial# 11663970, his date of birth reported as 29 February 1870, although 1870 was not a leap year.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha P. (Price) Gillham, Memorial# 67828911.

Thomas Clayton Gillham1,2,3

b. 1841, d. 17 July 1904
Family
Father*William Gillham1,2,3 b. 1791, d. 9 Feb 1845
Mother*Mariam H. Davidson1,2,3 b. 1806, d. 1851
Birth*1841Thomas Clayton Gillham was born about 1841 in Madison County, Illinois,2 
Death*17 July 1904 and died on 17 July 1904 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, at about age 63.3 
Burial*He was buried in Plot 2, 385/R7 of Danville National Cemetery, Danville.3 

Citations

  1. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Marian Gillham, her name transcribed as "Merrcum", Township 3 N R 9 W, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 489A; Image: 318. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Clayton Gillham, Memorial# 2565402. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Thomas Gillham Jr.1

b. 17 May 1749, d. 20 November 1828
Family
Father*Thomas Gillham1 b. 1710, d. 1790
Mother*Margaret Gay Campbell1 b. Jan 1725, d. 1785
Birth*17 May 1749Thomas Gillham Jr. was born on 17 May 1749 in Augusta County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married first Susannah McDow.2,1 
(Husband) Deathafter 1786Thomas became a widower when Susannah (McDow) Gillham died after 1786, the year of the birth of her last child, in her early 30s.2 
Marriage*He married second Susannah Rutherford.3,1 
(Husband) Death1795Thomas became a widower for the second time when Susannah (Rutherford) Gillham died about 1795 at about age 41.3 
Death*20 November 1828He died on 20 November 1828 in Madison County, Illinois, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Wanda Cemetery, South Roxana, Madison County.1 

Family 1

 Susannah McDow b. 1754, d. a 1786

Family 2

 Susannah Rutherford b. 1754, d. 1795

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lieut Thomas Gillham, Jr., Memorial# 9421521. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (McDaw) Gillham, Memorial# 194750236.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Susannah (Rutherford) Gillham, Memorial# 194750178.

Thomas Milton Gillham1

b. 12 December 1813, d. 7 August 1860
Family
Father*William Campbell Gillham Jr.2,3 b. 19 Mar 1788, d. 19 Sep 1849
Mother*Mary McDow4,3 b. 26 Nov 1793, d. 9 Mar 1873
Birth*12 December 1813Thomas Milton Gillham was born on 12 December 1813 in Scott County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*1833He married Eliza MaryAnn Funk, daughter of Samuel Funk and Elizabeth Cordell, in 1833.5,3 
Death*7 August 1860He died on 7 August 1860 in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, at age 463 
Burial* and was buried in Gillham Cemetery, Winchester.3 

Family

 Eliza MaryAnn Funk b. 12 Jun 1812, d. 9 Dec 1905
Child 1.William Adolphus Gillham1,3 b. 9 Jun 1838, d. 11 Jan 1909

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Adolphus Gillham, Memorial# 8364992. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Campbell Gillham Jr., Memorial# 71516890.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas Milton Gillham, Memorial# 5085663.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (McDow) Gillham, Memorial# 71516977.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza MaryAnn (Funk) Gillham, Memorial# 18936938.