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Sarah Ethel Gilliam

• Birth*: Sarah Ethel Gilliam was born on 9 July 1868 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 30 March 1869.
• Burial*: She was buried in April 1869 at Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Note*: She !Died of "Earysipelas".

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Stella Gilliam (Twin)

• Birth*: Stella Gilliam (Twin) was born on 6 February 1872 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Newton Harvey Tennery Jr. on 5 April 1891 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Stella Gilliam (Twin) married Thomas Hadden Agnew on 24 November 1898 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Stella Gilliam (Twin) died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 26 October 1963, at the age of 91.
• Burial*: She was buried after 26 October 1963 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 6) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Education*: She was educated at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, Studied music at Northwestern University in Evanston IL.
• Married Name: As of 5 April 1891,her married name was Tennery.
• (ofSp) Death: On 19 March 1895 when she was 32, her husband Newton died.
• (Witness) Census: Stella Gilliam (Twin) appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in the household of Thomas Hadden Agnew at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
• Residence*: Stella Gilliam (Twin) lived in 1912 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 in the household of Thomas Hadden Agnew at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: Stella Gilliam (Twin) survived her sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated on 5 November 1934.)
• (Surviving Sibling F) Obituary: Stella Gilliam (Twin) survived her sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Stella Agnew of Pasadena, Cal. (Obituary dated on 7 November 1934.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Agnew, Mrs. Stella G.
  Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Caldwell's Colonial Mortuary for Mrs. Stella G. Agnew, 91, of 3826 NE Glisan St. She died Wednesday at a local nursing home. Mrs. Agnew was a member of an early Oregon family and Gilliam county was named for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Gilliam. She was born at Pilot Rock, Ore. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ella McBroom, Pilot Rock, and Mrs. Frances G. Howe, Portland; brother Elmer J., Portland and four great grandchildren.
  Oregon Journal Thur. Oct. 17,1963 on Thursday, 17 October 1963.

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Minnie Myrtle "Minnum" Gilliam

• Birth*: Minnie Myrtle "Minnum" Gilliam was born on 9 September 1875 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Clare William Oliver on 3 October 1895 at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Burial*: Minnie Myrtle "Minnum" Gilliam was buried in July 1916 in Hollywood Park Cemetery at Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California.
• Death*: She died in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, on 7 July 1916, at the age of 40.

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Grace Alice Gilliam

• Birth*: Grace Alice Gilliam was born on 3 October 1877 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 13 November 1948, at the age of 71.
• Burial*: She was buried after 13 November 1948 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 11) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Education*: She was educated attended Portland University (later known as Willamette University.)
• Occupation*: She was school teacher for many years.
• Note*: She never married-elected County Treasurer-later responsible in State Treasurer's office.
• (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: Grace Alice Gilliam survived her sister (Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam) and was listed in the obituary as Miss Grace A. Gilliam of Salem, Or. (Obituary dated on 7 November 1934.)

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Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam

• Birth*: Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam was born on 11 January 1882 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Burton W. Hutchinson on 25 December 1912 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 4 November 1934, at the age of 52.
• Burial*: She was buried after 4 November 1934 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 10) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Note*: She christened Lillie Lucretia Gilliam but went by Dorothy L.-had no children.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1912,her married name was Hutchinson.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the DIED
  HUTCHISON-In this city, Nov. 4, Dorothy Gilliam Hutchison of Pilot Rock, Or; sister of W. Albert and Elmer J. Gilliam, Mrs. Ella G. McBroom, Mrs. George W. Rugg, Mrs. T.H. Agnew, Grace Gilliam and Mrs. W.G. Howe, Remains are at the Colonial Mortuary, East 14th and Sandy Blvd. Arrangements in charge of Holman & Lutz. on Monday, 5 November 1934 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the on Wednesday, 7 November 1934 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

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Mary Viola "Mamie" Dickinson

• Birth*: Mary Viola "Mamie" Dickinson was born on 31 August 1876 at Grant County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married William Albert "Albert" Gilliam, son of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 25 December 1897 at Granite, Grant County, Oregon.
• Death*: Mary Viola "Mamie" Dickinson died in Baker City, Baker County, Oregon, on 18 August 1960, at the age of 83.
• Burial*: She was buried on 22 August 1960 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 1) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Religion*: She was Methodist.
• SIBLING*: She Mollie Dickison McCord.
• PARENTS*: She was the child of Jefferson Dickison & Molly Odom.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1897,her married name was Gilliam.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of William Albert "Albert" Gilliam at Waldron, Wheeler County, Oregon.

Elsie Schramn

• Birth*: Elsie Schramn was born on 14 April 1908.
• Marriage*: She married Otis Bliss Gilliam, son of Nelson Bagley Gilliam and Nancy Ellen Arrasmith, on 5 October 1940.
• Death*: Elsie Schramn died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 26 November 1977, at the age of 69.

• Note*: She !Had 2 girls and 3 boys from her first marriage.
  SSDI-lists b. 14 Apr 1908 d. Nov 1977 WA.
  WA Death Index lists 26 Nov 1977 Seattle.

Newton Harvey Tennery Jr.

• Birth*: Newton Harvey Tennery Jr. was born on 30 August 1862.
• Marriage*: He married Stella Gilliam (Twin), daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 5 April 1891 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: Newton Harvey Tennery Jr. died on 19 March 1895, at the age of 32.
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 March 1895 in Olney Cemetery (Block 2 Lot 61 Grave 4) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

Thomas Hadden Agnew

• Birth*: Thomas Hadden Agnew was born in 1869 at Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage*: He married Stella Gilliam (Twin), daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 24 November 1898 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Thomas Hadden Agnew died in Los Angeles County, California, on 25 October 1947.

• Occupation*: He was Dr. of Veterinary with degree from Toronto University.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.

Burton W. Hutchinson

• Birth*: Burton W. Hutchinson was born on 6 June 1881 at Kansas.
• Marriage*: He married Dorothy Lucretia "Dot" Gilliam, daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 25 December 1912 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Death*: Burton W. Hutchinson died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 6 January 1925, at the age of 43.
• Burial*: He was buried after 6 January 1925 in Olney Cemetery (Block 5 Lot 77 Grave 9) at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

Walter Guy "Guy" Howe

• Birth*: Walter Guy "Guy" Howe was born on 1 July 1884 at Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: He married Frances Willard "Fannie" Gilliam, daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 10 November 1911 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Walter Guy "Guy" Howe died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 4 May 1954, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: He was buried on 7 May 1954 in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of James Howe & Florence Patterson.
• Occupation*: He was Dentist training finished before his marriage.

Clare William Oliver

• Birth*: Clare William Oliver was born on 1 September 1872 at Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie Myrtle "Minnum" Gilliam, daughter of Eleazar Gilliam and Nancy Jane Robbins, on 3 October 1895 at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Clare William Oliver married an unknown person in 1920.
• Death*: He died in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 3 August 1955, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: He was buried on 8 August 1955 in Hollywood Park Cemetery at Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California.

• Occupation*: He was Grocery Business.
• PARENTS*: He was the child of Emaline Pratt & Frederick M. Oliver.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Eugene Register Guard (Not in my files) on Friday, 5 August 1955 Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.

Daphne Merle "Merle" Oliver

• Birth*: Daphne Merle "Merle" Oliver was born on 2 June 1899 at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Ralph Jefferson Gibbs, son of Elmer "John" Gibbs and Gertrude Agnes Beitel, on 6 August 1925 at Lane County, Oregon.
• Death*: Daphne Merle "Merle" Oliver died in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, on 4 June 1971, at the age of 72.
• Burial*: She was buried after 4 June 1971 (cremated) at Multnomah County, Oregon.

• NAME*: She did not like the name Daphne, so she went by Merle.
• Married Name: As of 6 August 1925,her married name was Gibbs.
• Note*: She raised from age 12 a Nephew, George Harold Bolin b. 21 Jan 1924 in 1936.
• (Informant) Death: She was the informant on the death certificate of Clare William Oliver on 3 August 1955 listed as Merle Oliver Gibbs.

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Ralph Jefferson Gibbs

• Birth*: Ralph Jefferson Gibbs was born on 31 May 1898 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Daphne Merle "Merle" Oliver, daughter of Clare William Oliver and Minnie Myrtle "Minnum" Gilliam, on 6 August 1925 at Lane County, Oregon.
• Death*: Ralph Jefferson Gibbs died in San Rafael, Marin County, California, on 24 December 1985, at the age of 87.
• Burial*: He was buried after 24 December 1985 at Umatilla County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Gertrude Agnes Beitel & Elmer "John" Gibbs.
• Note*: He raised from age 12 a nephew, George Harold Bolin b. 21 Jan 1924.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of Elmer "John" Gibbs at Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.

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Patricia Clare Gibbs

• Birth*: Patricia Clare Gibbs was born on 20 July 1926 at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Wayne Cedric Phillips on 29 August 1947 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Patricia Clare Gibbs died in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, on 4 May 2020, at the age of 93.

• Married Name: As of 29 August 1947,her married name was Phillips.
• Residence*: She lived in 1995 at Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon.
• Residence: She lived in 1999 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Residence: She lived on 15 August 2007 at Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.
• EMAIL*: Her email contact is waynepatph@aol.comon on 15 August 2007.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Patricia G. Phillips, age 93, died Monday, May 4, 2020, having lived independently until the last two weeks of her life. The daughter of (Daphne) Merle Oliver and Ralph Jefferson Gibbs, she was born July 20, 1926, in Eugene, Oregon. She received her early education in Milwaukie, Oregon, and graduated from Oregon State College in Corvallis in 1948 with a degree in home economics education. She returned to Oregon State in the early 1960s to earn certification in elementary education, then taught first grade at Roosevelt Elementary School. She met Wayne C. Phillips in junior high, and they were married as OSC undergrads on August 29, 1947. Pat and Wayne settled in Corvallis and raised their daughters there before moving to Marin County, California, in early 1971. They came back to Oregon in 1987, living in Bend, then Portland, before returning to Corvallis in 2006. Pat’s life passion was volunteering. She partnered with other Corvallis parents in the 1950s to establish The ARC of Benton County. In the mid-1970s she worked for the first hospice in California (the second in the United States) as its administrative assistant. She took on additional roles of educator and public speaker for the organization, helping introduce hundreds of people to the then-new hospice concept. She enjoyed family time, reading, taking daily walks, playing word games, and using her computer. Her interest in genealogy and her meticulous research (pre-World Wide Web) led her to write about multiple branches of the family. She produced several volumes, the most widely distributed of which featured her Oregon pioneer great-grandparents, Eleazar and Nancy Robbins Gilliam. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the First Congregational Church of Corvallis. Pat was preceded in death by her first-born daughter, Cheryl Ann, in 1955, and her husband, Wayne, in 2016. She is survived by daughters Janet McKensey (wife Madelyn), Robin Donaldson, and Carol Phillips and granddaughters Arayana McKensey and Emily Donaldson Walsh (husband Tim). Also surviving are nephews Dan Phillips, Bob Phillips (wife Janet), Jeff Bolin, and Dennis Bolin. It was Pat’s hope that memorial contributions be directed to Community Outreach Inc, 865 NW Reiman St., Corvallis 97330-6177; Lumina Hospice, 720 SW 4th St, Corvallis OR 97333-4426; or First Congregational Church of Corvallis, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis OR 97333-3999. At her request, there will be a private celebration of her life. after 4 May 2020.

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Wayne Cedric Phillips

• Birth*: Wayne Cedric Phillips was born on 9 February 1926 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Patricia Clare Gibbs, daughter of Ralph Jefferson Gibbs and Daphne Merle "Merle" Oliver, on 29 August 1947 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Wayne Cedric Phillips died in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, on 25 June 2016, at the age of 90.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Tweed "Pearl" McCoy & Charles Daniel Phillips, Sr.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Feb. 9, 1926 — June 25, 2016
  Wayne C. Phillips, age 90, died June 25, 2016, in Corvallis. The son of Tweed McCoy and Charles D. Phillips Sr., he was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Portland. He received his early education in Milwaukie; served in the Army Air Corps during World War II; and completed his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering at Oregon State College in 1949. He married Pat Gibbs on Aug. 29, 1947. The couple made their home in Corvallis until 1971, living in Marin County, California, and in Bend and Portland before returning to Corvallis in 2006. From the time of his graduation until retiring in 1975, Mr. Phillips was associated with the engineering firm of CH2M Hill, for whom he founded the San Francisco regional office in 1970. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi social fraternity and several professional societies. He held engineering licenses in Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho and Montana. He was an avid golfer and private airplane pilot. Another favorite pastime was playing jazz piano.
  
  Besides his widow, he is survived by daughters Janet McKensey (and wife Maddy) of Corvallis, Robin Donaldson of Corvallis and Carol Phillips of Monmouth; and granddaughters Emily Donaldson and Arayana McKensey. Also surviving are nephews Dan Phillips of Mobile, Alabama, and Bob (and wife Janet) Phillips of Redding, California. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Cheryl. The Phillips family appreciates the Regent Court Memory Care staff for enriching Wayne’s life during the past 21 months. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Benton Hospice Service, 2350 N.W. Professional Drive, Corvallis, OR 97330. after 25 June 2016 Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.

Cheryl Ann Phillips

• Birth*: Cheryl Ann Phillips was born on 18 October 1949 at Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 23 April 1955, at the age of 5.
• Burial*: She was buried on 25 April 1955 at Oregon.

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Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn

• Birth*: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn was born on 13 November 1859 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married John Rogers Chatfield on 5 March 1876 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn married Samuel McKerr.
• Death: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 4 February 1943, at the age of 83.

• Source*: She The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957.)
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 5 March 1876,her married name was Chatfield.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 in the household of John Rogers Chatfield at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.
• (ofSp) Death: On 24 June 1883 when she was 33, her husband John died.
• Married Name: As of 31 December 1883,her married name was Clark.
• Census: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn appeared on the census of 1892 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• (ofSp) Death: On 19 March 1904 her husband Samuel died Record Series: Death Records
  Collection: King County Death Register
  County: King
  image file number: KNGBRbatch_c_115.tif
  reference number: HRPKNG_breg10132
  page number: 186
  record number: 12567
  name: Samuel McKerr
  death date: 3/19/1904
  age: 42
  sex: M
  place of death: 216 Terry Ave
  birthplace: Can.
• Note: Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn The Goldendale Sentinel
  Summons by Publication No 5838
  In the Superior Court of the State of Washington, for Klickitat county, Willard A. Wing, Plaintiff vs Sarah E. Clark, formerly Sarah E. Chatfield; James Franklin Chatfield; John Thomas Chatfield; Julius C. Torbenson and his wife Jane Doe Torbenson, his wife prior to June 1, 1894, if married; Henry D. Young and H.E. Young, husband and wife; Vivian A. Dodderidge; Zula B. Hickman; also all unknown heirs of said named persons; also Grace Holter and Wilma Busche; also all person or parties unknown, if any, having or claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the complaint herein and also all unknown heirs of Ida May Wing, deceased, defendants. on 24 February 1938 at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.

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John Andrew Splawn

• Birth*: John Andrew Splawn was born on 14 December 1861 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Eldora "Ella" Johns on 18 May 1879 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: John Andrew Splawn died in Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington, on 1 November 1897, at the age of 35.
• Burial*: He was buried after 1 November 1897 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 19840718) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• Note*: He Source-The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957.)
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: John Andrew Splawn witnessed the marriage of Asahel Kendrick Oilar and Jennie Frances Splawn on 27 November 1894 at Hartland, Klickitat County, Washington.

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Marion Monroe Splawn

• Birth*: Marion Monroe Splawn was born on 14 October 1863 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Garner on 11 May 1887 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: Marion Monroe Splawn died in Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington, on 28 December 1916, at the age of 53.
• Burial*: He was buried after 28 December 1916 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 37449788) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: Marion Monroe Splawn appeared on the census of 21 July 1900 at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

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