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Mary Ruth Shaw

• Birth*: Mary Ruth Shaw was born on 9 July 1838 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married David Alexander Sackett on 17 January 1856 at Howell Prairie, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Mary Ruth Shaw died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 25 July 1904, at the age of 66.
• Burial*: She was buried after 25 July 1904 in Riddle Cemetery at Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 February 1850 in the household of William Shaw at Marion County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 17 January 1856,her married name was Sackett.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Ruth Shaw appeared on the census of 6 July 1860 in the household of David Alexander Sackett at Howell Prairie, Marion County, Oregon.
• Census*: Mary Ruth Shaw appeared on the census of 1870 at Howell Prairie, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 30 July 1870 in the household of David Alexander Sackett at Howell Prairie, Marion County, Oregon.
• Census: Mary Ruth Shaw appeared on the census of 1880 at Howell Prairie, Marion County, Oregon.
• Note*: She committed to the Insane Asylum in Salem in 1890.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1900 at Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Henrietta Taylor

• Birth*: Henrietta Taylor was born on 15 April 1815 at Kentucky.
• Marriage*: She married Mitchell (NMI) Gilliam, son of Epaphroditus Gilliam and Sarah Anne "Sally" Israel, on 15 November 1832 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Death*: Henrietta Taylor died in Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, on 9 November 1890, at the age of 75.
• Burial*: She was buried after 9 November 1890 in Gilliam Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 5189964
  Find A Grave Memorial# 20769536) at Graton, Sonoma County, California.

• SOURCE*: History of Mendocino and Lake Counties, CA, by Aurelius O. Carpenter and Percy Millberry, (Chicago: Historic Records Company, 1914).
• Married Name: As of 15 November 1832,her married name was Gilliam.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in the household of Mitchell (NMI) Gilliam at Sonoma County, California.
• (Witness) Census: Henrietta Taylor appeared on the census of 12 July 1860 in the household of Mitchell (NMI) Gilliam at Sonoma County, California.

Parents:

Nancy C. Wallace

• Birth*: Nancy C. Wallace was born on 21 January 1811 at Tennessee.
• Marriage*: She married John E. Gilliam, son of Epaphroditus Gilliam and Sarah Anne "Sally" Israel, on 1 February 1827 at Missouri.
• Death*: Nancy C. Wallace died in Grayson County, Texas, on 10 February 1886, at the age of 75.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Violet & Robert Wallace.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Lafayette County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy C. Wallace appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy C. Wallace appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy C. Wallace appeared on the census of 13 October 1870 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.

John Wallace Gilliam

• Birth*: John Wallace Gilliam was born on 24 July 1830 at Jackson County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Anne Cox on 30 January 1851 at Grayson County, Texas.
• Marriage*: John Wallace Gilliam married Pheby Susan Walthall, daughter of Creed T. Walthall and Glorvina Allin, on 16 March 1865 at Grayson County, Texas.
• Marriage*: John Wallace Gilliam married Mary Jane Hill on 30 August 1875 at Grayson County, Texas.
• Death*: John Wallace Gilliam died in Fall Creek, Hood County, Texas, on 26 April 1918, at the age of 87.
• Burial*: He was buried in Fall Creek Cemetery at Fall Creek, Hood County, Texas.

• CHILDREN*: He Obituary lists 5 children from first marriage, 6 children with
  Phebe and 8 more children with Mary.
• Occupation*: He was Flour Miller (listed on son W.T. birth record.)
• DESCENDANT*: He Kellie Mathieu at kmathieu@sfx.rr.com writes a Post 'Em at Ancestry.com saying:
  
  "I am related to JW Gilliam who married Mary Jane Hill Hayward Gilliam. I am their g-g-granddauther. They had 8 children together and were married until his death in 1918."
  
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• Census*: John Wallace Gilliam appeared on the census of 1880 at Brown County, Texas.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Johnson County, Texas.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the This is from an obituary for John W. Gilliam. He died at his home on Fall Creek, Hood County, Texas, on April 26, 1918. He was born in Jackson County, Missouri, on July 24, 1830 (possibly 1831 as shown in the above family bible) and the family moved to Texas in 184. He enlisted in the Confederate Army but he was returned to Grayson County to operate a mill for the government. He moved to Hood County in 1880 and lived there until his death. He became a Christian early in life. He first united with the Protestant Methodist Church. During the Civil War, he joined the Missionary Baptist Church and remained in that church until he was called away. He was a deacon in this church for 40 years. He was married to Sarah Anne Cox on 30 January 1851. They had five children of whom John E. Gilliam of Fall Creek and Mrs. Josephine Smith of Damon, Texas survive him. Sarah died on 18 February 1864 and he married Phebe Susan Walthall on 16 March 1865. Six children were born to them. He second wife died 8 May 1874 and he married a third time to Mary Jane Haywood on 30 August 1875. They had eight children. Mary Jane survives. John W. Gilliam was buried in the Fall Creek Cemetery with Masonic honors.
  (posted on Worldconnect by Robert Allen) after 26 April 1918.

Parents:

Athalia Gilliam

• Birth*: Athalia Gilliam was born on 26 August 1834 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Andrew Youree.

• Married Name: Her married name was Youree.
• (Witness) Census: Athalia Gilliam appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Athalia Gilliam appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Athalia Gilliam appeared on the census of 13 October 1870 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.

Parents:

Americus Patton Gilliam

• Birth*: Americus Patton Gilliam was born on 29 December 1835 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Elizabeth Brown on 18 November 1858 at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas.
• Marriage*: Americus Patton Gilliam married Mollie C. Trueblood in 1885.
• Death*: Americus Patton Gilliam died in Whitewright, Grayson County, Texas, on 8 June 1917, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 June 1917 in Virginia Point Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 78215041) at Savoy, Fannin County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• Census: Americus Patton Gilliam appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Fannin County, Texas.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Whitewright, Grayson County, Texas.

Parents:

Rebecca Elizabeth Gilliam

• Birth*: Rebecca Elizabeth Gilliam was born on 14 March 1837 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married R. Ephraim Cox on 18 February 1851 at Fannin County, Texas.
• Death*: Rebecca Elizabeth Gilliam died in Texas on 16 October 1916, at the age of 79.
• Burial*: She was buried after 16 October 1916 in Bee Branch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 46528233) at Stephens County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• Married Name: Her married name was Cox.
• (Witness) Census: Rebecca Elizabeth Gilliam appeared on the census of 31 October 1870 in the household of R. Ephraim Cox at Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Rebecca Elizabeth Gilliam appeared on the census of June 1880 in the household of R. Ephraim Cox at Stephens County, Texas.

Parents:

Mary Marie Gilliam

• Birth*: Mary Marie Gilliam was born on 13 April 1839 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Thomas Fleming Jr. on 10 February 1859 at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Death*: Mary Marie Gilliam died in Grayson County, Texas, on 14 July 1907, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: She was buried after 14 July 1907 in Virginia Point Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 28539700) at Savoy, Fannin County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• Married Name: As of 10 February 1859,her married name was Fleming.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Marie Gilliam appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of Robert Thomas Fleming Jr. at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Marie Gilliam appeared on the census of 14 October 1870 in the household of Robert Thomas Fleming Jr. at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Mary Marie Gilliam appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Robert Thomas Fleming Jr. at Grayson County, Texas.
• Married Name: Her married name was Pierce.

Parents:

Violet L. Gilliam

• Birth*: Violet L. Gilliam was born on 11 September 1841 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married William A. Dupuy on 10 June 1858 at Grayson County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: Violet L. Gilliam appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.

Parents:

Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam

• Birth*: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam was born on 17 June 1844 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married William H. R. Greer on 5 January 1865 at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Death*: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam died in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, on 13 January 1913, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: She was buried on 16 January 1913 in Machpelah Cemetery at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Married Name: As of 5 January 1865,her married name was Greer.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 in the household of William H. R. Greer at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 in the household of William H. R. Greer at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Louhettie 'Hettie' Gilliam appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 in the household of William H. R. Greer at Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The Higginsville Advance (need copy)
  Given Name: Mrs. William H. Surname: Greer Issue Date: 17 Jan 1913 Age or DOB: 17 Jun 1844 Death Date: 13 Jan 1913 Death Place: Lafayette
  
  Obituary in Newspaper from Lafayette Co MO 17 Jan 1913 (need to get
  copy still) - found citation in book in FHL (977.8453 V4) on Friday, 17 January 1913 Lafayette County, Missouri.

Parents:

Robert A. Gilliam

• Birth*: Robert A. Gilliam was born on 29 January 1848 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Missouri Walthall, daughter of Creed T. Walthall and Glorvina Allin, on 17 December 1868 at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Death*: Robert A. Gilliam died in Bexar County, Texas, on 17 November 1925, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 November 1925 in Virginia Point Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 28533378) at Savoy, Fannin County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1850 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Robert A. Gilliam appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Census: Robert A. Gilliam appeared on the census of 13 October 1870 at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Grayson County, Texas.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Grayson County, Texas.

Parents:

Lucretia J. Gilliam

• Birth*: Lucretia J. Gilliam was born on 16 January 1850 at Grayson County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 21 August 1860 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Lucretia J. Gilliam appeared on the census of 13 October 1870 in the household of John E. Gilliam at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.

Parents:

Elizabeth Nichols

• Birth*: Elizabeth Nichols was born on 8 March 1834 at Missouri.
• Death*: She died in Oregon Trail on 14 August 1844, at the age of 10.

• (Witness) Emigration: She emigrated with John Nichols in 1844.

Parents:

Louisa Nichols

• Birth*: Louisa Nichols was born on 2 March 1838 at Clinton County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married John McDowell on 11 August 1851 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Louisa Nichols died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 14 March 1920, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: She was buried after 14 March 1920 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Biography: She was included in the biography of John McDowell.
• (Witness) Emigration: Louisa Nichols emigrated with John Nichols in 1844.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 11 August 1851,her married name was McDowell.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 in the household of John McDowell at Salt Creek, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: She lived in 1899 at Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 in the household of John McDowell at Nashville, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in the household of John McDowell at Little Elk, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Nichols appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of James Thomas "Thomas" Guthrie at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Note*: Louisa Nichols no obit found in Statesman from 14th-18th on 15 March 1920 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Sarah Nichols

• Birth*: Sarah Nichols was born on 10 February 1832 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Adam Brown, son of John Brown and Regina Dinges, on 18 December 1847 at Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Sarah Nichols died in Falls City, Polk County, Oregon, on 23 November 1899, at the age of 67.
• Burial*: She was buried after 23 November 1899 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Emigration: She emigrated with John Nichols in 1844.
• Married Name: As of 18 December 1847,her married name was Brown.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Nichols appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Nichols appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 in the household of Adam Brown at Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: Sarah Nichols appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of Adam Brown at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Pioneer of 1844 - Mrs. Adam Brown Who Died in Polk County
  Dallas, Or., Nov. 25 - Mrs. Sarah Brown died at her home, near Falls City, in this county, November 23. She was born in Clay county, Missouri, February 10, 1832, and crossed the plains with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols, in 1844. Her mother was a sister to General Cornelius Graham [Gilliam], who was killed at Wlls Springs, in the Cayuse Indian war, in 1848.
  Mrs. Nichols was married to Adam Brown in this county December 19, 1847, and they lived continuously on their donation claim, except one year spent in Eastern WAshington. Mrs. Brown died surrounded by her husband and seven children. These children are: John J. Brown, of Oakland, Or; Elizabeth Gage, Josephine Frink, William A. Brown, Eliza R. Brown, Christina Brown and Henrietta Robertson, all of Falls City, in Polk county.
  The funeral was from the family residence, and the burial in the cemetery near Dallas.
  Mrs. Brown's sister, Mrs. Louise N. McDowell, of Toledo, Lincoln county, is the only surviving member of the pioneer family of John Nichols.
  
  Scrapbook of Nellie Gilliam Day p 88.
• DESCENDANT*: Sarah Nichols Duane Brown's widow, Ruth Brown Peterson (Salem OR) in 1993.

Parents:

America Ellen Nichols

• Birth*: America Ellen Nichols was born on 20 October 1840 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Henry Thomas Harris on 12 July 1854 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: America Ellen Nichols died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 4 January 1875, at the age of 34.
• Burial*: She was buried after 4 January 1875 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Emigration: She emigrated with John Nichols in 1844.
• (Witness) Census: America Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: America Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 12 July 1854,her married name was Harris.
• (Witness) Census: America Ellen Nichols appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 in the household of Henry Thomas Harris at San Buenaventura, Santa Barbara County, California.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Pacific Christian Advocate (Portland, Oregon)
  OBITUARY
  Departed this life January 4, 1875, America Harris, wife of Henry T. Harris, residing five miles south of Dallas, Polk County, Oregon. Deceased, a daughter of John and Nancy Nichols, was born October 20, 1840. She was married to her now bereaved husband July 12, 1854. In 1866, with her husband and family, removed to Santa Clara Valley, Santa Barbara County, California. Being discouraged with severe drouths with which that country was visited, returned to Polk County, Oregon, in the Fall of 1872, where they remained until she was summoned away by death. She professed religion in 1854, lived in the fear and love of God, and when the Master called for her she was ready to go and be with Jesus. She leaves a husband and children with a large connection, besides numerous friends to mourn her loss.
  Died Jan. 13, 1875, America J. Infant daughter of H.T. and America Harris, aged 12 days old. The mother only crossed the river a little in advance of her darling babe. "Parents and children there will meet, Will meet to part no more."
  p 6 col 4 (stamped as Vol. XXL No. 4 p 30) on Thursday, 28 January 1875.
• Note*: America Ellen Nichols Henry is remarried to Louisa age 23
  b CA in 1880.

Parents:

Luhette Nichols

• Birth*: Luhette Nichols was born on 26 March 1843 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married William Harris on 21 June 1857 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Luhette Nichols died in Polk County, Oregon, on 20 March 1860, at the age of 16.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Luhette Nichols appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 21 June 1857,her married name was Harris.

Parents:

Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols

• Birth*: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols was born on 17 December 1845 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married John Lewis Hyde on 6 June 1861 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 6 January 1877, at the age of 31.
• Burial*: She was buried after 6 January 1877 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• DESCENDANT*: She Mary A Grace, 2481 Moraga Ave SE Albany OR 97321.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols appeared on the census of 1850 at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 6 June 1861,her married name was Hyde.
• (Witness) Marriage: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols witnessed the marriage of James M. Methvin and Nancy Ann Harris on 12 December 1872 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Biography: Henrietta "Rittie" Nichols was included in the biography of John Lewis Hyde in 1904.

Parents:

William Benjamin Nichols

• Birth*: William Benjamin Nichols was born on 26 January 1848 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died on 29 November 1859, at the age of 11.
• Burial*: He was buried after 29 November 1859 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1849 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: William Benjamin Nichols appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

James Nichols

• Birth*: James Nichols was born on 8 January 1850 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 3 March 1860, at the age of 10.
• Burial*: He was buried after 3 March 1860 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 9 October 1850 in the household of John Nichols at Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

John Gilliam

• Birth*: John Gilliam was born on 19 February 1813 at North Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Eliza Jane Clark on 25 February 1836 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Death*: John Gilliam died in Benton, Andrew County, Missouri, on 9 October 1867, at the age of 54.
• Burial*: He was buried in October 1867 in McGlothlin Cemetery at Benton, Andrew County, Missouri.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Clay County, Missouri.
• Census*: John Gilliam appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Platte County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 at Platte, Andrew County, Missouri.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1860 at Rochester, Andrew County, Missouri.

Parents:

Elizabeth Gilliam

• Birth*: Elizabeth Gilliam was born on 12 April 1822 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married (?) Means.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Gilliam married Johnson Hagler on 30 December 1860 at Andrew County, Missouri.
• Death*: Elizabeth Gilliam died in Andrew County, Missouri, in 1865.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Clay County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Gilliam appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Platte, Andrew County, Missouri.
• Married Name: Her married name was Means.

Parents:

Unity Gilliam

• Birth*: Unity Gilliam was born on 14 July 1811 at Tennessee.
• Marriage*: She married John Smith, son of Anderson Smith Jr. and Rebecca Thompson, on 6 August 1829 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Death*: Unity Gilliam died in Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, on 14 April 1865, at the age of 53.

• DESCENDANT*: She Emma Jean Smith, Rt. 1 Box 21, Grass Valley OR 97029.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Clay County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Unity Gilliam appeared on the census of 19 September 1850 in the household of John Smith at DeKalb County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Unity Gilliam appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 in the household of John Smith at Camden, DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

Malinda "Belinda" Gilliam

• Birth*: Malinda "Belinda" Gilliam was born in 1819 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Johnson Hagler on 24 October 1844 at Andrew County, Missouri.
• Death*: Malinda "Belinda" Gilliam died in Andrew County, Missouri, in 1858.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Clay County, Missouri.
• Married Name: As of 24 October 1844,her married name was Hagler.
• (Witness) Census: Malinda "Belinda" Gilliam appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Platte, Andrew County, Missouri.

Parents:

Mary A. Gilliam

• Birth*: Mary A. Gilliam was born in 1824 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married William H. Galloway on 18 May 1852 at Andrew County, Missouri.
• Death*: Mary A. Gilliam died in Missouri before 1867.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Clay County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Mary A. Gilliam appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Platte, Andrew County, Missouri.

Parents:

Lavina Gilliam

• Birth*: Lavina Gilliam was born on 28 July 1832 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Samuel Nash on 17 February 1850 at Andrew County, Missouri.
• Divorce*: Lavina Gilliam and Samuel Nash were divorced in 1889 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Lavina Gilliam married William Rooker Patty on 23 June 1889 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Lavina Gilliam died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 16 January 1894, at the age of 61.
• Burial*: She was buried after 16 January 1894 in Lee Mission Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Probate: Her estate was probated at Marion County, Oregon.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1850 at Nodaway County, Missouri.
• Married Name: As of 17 February 1850,her married name was Nash.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 23 October 1850 in the household of Jesse Gilliam at Platte, Andrew County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Lavina Gilliam appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 in the household of Samuel Nash at Union, Nodaway County, Missouri.
• Census: Lavina Gilliam appeared on the census of 1880 at North Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 23 June 1889,her married name was Patty.

Parents:

James B. Harris

• Birth*: James B. Harris was born between 1783 and 1784 at Virginia.
• Marriage*: He married Eighty B. Gilliam, daughter of Epaphroditus Gilliam and Sarah Anne "Sally" Israel, on 24 December 1823 at Clay County, Missouri.
• Burial: James B. Harris was buried in Harris Cemetery (Is this "our" James Harris?
  Name: James Harris
  Birth Date: 1783
  Death Date: 1866
  Cemetery: Harris Cemetery
  Description: Location: In Prairie Home Township, Cooper County, Mo; T-47-N; R-15-W; Section 31; NW corner of SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4. Probably on land now owned by the Missouri Conservation Commission. This cemetery was originally the private cemetery of the Harris Family; William Harris, Sr. was the first burial here. He came to Cooper Co., in 1820. Road directions: From Prairie Home, take Rt. "J" west about one mile or less to Rt. "W" going south (left); go almost two miles (past a gravel road going east). The cemetery is on east (left) side of Rt. "W". It may be back in the field a short distance. This cemetery was recorded by Mr. William Don Carlos, March 15, 1967. Cooper County, Missouri Cemetery Records Volume II
  
  http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocooper/Cemeteries/HARRIS_CEMETERY.htm
  ) at Cooper County, Missouri.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service served as a major in the MO State Guard (Confederate); captured December 1861 and taken to Alton, IL (Listed as J. B. on FHL Film 882008 and James B. Harris, Major in FHL Book 977.8455/M1 M2e.)
• Residence*: He lived in November 1823 at Lillard County, Missouri.
• Note*: He According to the 1830 census there should be three little girls by 1830, one age 5-10, 2 age 5 and under - We only have names for Martha & Nancy so far but we do have 1 son who appears to have been incorrectly listed as a girl in 1830 in 1825.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 at Lafayette County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1840 at Madison, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 13 November 1850 at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 23 August 1860 at Post Oak, Johnson County, Missouri.
• LAND*: He Johnson Co. Deed Bk 3 p. 273 lists a land sale by James B. Harris & his wife, Eighty B. Harris to William Merritt on 28 Sep 1866 on 28 September 1866 Johnson County, Missouri.

Nancy Harris

• Birth*: Nancy Harris was born in 1828 at Missouri.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in the household of James B. Harris at Lafayette County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Nancy Harris appeared on the census of 13 November 1850 in the household of James B. Harris at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.

Parents:

Alfred Harris

• Birth*: Alfred Harris was born in 1830 at Missouri.
• Death*: He died.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 13 November 1850 in the household of James B. Harris at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.

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Eliza Ellen Harris

• Birth*: Eliza Ellen Harris was born in January 1831 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Pleasant C. Stubblefield on 13 May 1860 at Johnson County, Missouri.

• (Witness) Census: Eliza Ellen Harris appeared on the census of 13 November 1850 in the household of James B. Harris at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Married Name: As of 13 May 1860,her married name was Stubblefield.
• (Witness) Census: Eliza Ellen Harris appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 in the household of Pleasant C. Stubblefield at Polk, Dade County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Eliza Ellen Harris appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in the household of Pleasant C. Stubblefield at San Saba County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Eliza Ellen Harris appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of Pleasant C. Stubblefield at Goldthwaite, Mills County, Texas.

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