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     William Gilliland was born circa 1805 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Robert Gilliland. William Gilliland married Mary ?² William Gilliland appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Cocke County, Tennessee, with a household listed as one male under 5, one male 20-29, one female under 5, and one female 20-29.³ He appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Ripley County, Missouri, with a household listed as one male 10-14, one male 30-39, two females 5-9, one female 10-14, and one female 30-39.⁴ He and Mary ? appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, enumerated 24 September 1850. Their children Charity, Mary and William were listed as living with them.¹

     Mary ? was born circa 1802 at Tennessee.² She married William Gilliland, son of Robert Gilliland.² Mary ? was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, William Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Ripley County, Missouri.³ Mary ? and William Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, enumerated 24 September 1850. Their children Charity, Mary and William were listed as living with them.¹

     Nancy Gilliland was born circa 1828 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Gilliland and Mary ?¹ Nancy Gilliland was probably the female age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, William Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Ripley County, Missouri.² Nancy Gilliland married William Barnet on 27 March 1841 at Logan township, Ripley County, Missouri.^3,1 Nancy Gilliland and William Barnet appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, enumerated 24 September 1850.¹

     Charity Gilliland was born circa 1834 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Gilliland and Mary ?¹ Charity Gilliland was probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, William Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Ripley County, Missouri.² Charity Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, William Gilliland and Mary ?¹

     Mary Gilliland was born circa 1843 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William Gilliland and Mary ?¹ Mary Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, in the household of her parents, William Gilliland and Mary ?¹

     William Gilliland was born circa 1846 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of William Gilliland and Mary ?¹ William Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, in the household of his parents, William Gilliland and Mary ?¹

     William Barnet was born circa 1820 at South Carolina.¹ He married Nancy Gilliland, daughter of William Gilliland and Mary ?, on 27 March 1841 at Logan township, Ripley County, Missouri.^2,1 William Barnet and Nancy Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 76, Reynolds County, Missouri, enumerated 24 September 1850.¹

     Alexander Gilliland was born circa 1809 at South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Thomas Gilliland and Mary Ann Galliher. Alexander Gilliland was probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Thomas Gilliland, in the 1810 Federal Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina.² Alexander Gilliland was probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Thomas Gilliland, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pendleton District, South Carolina.³

Alexander Gilliland married Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton, daughter of Hosea Skelton and Mahala Conwell, on 30 January 1834 at Pendleton District, South Carolina, by Rev. D. Humphreys.⁴ (According to an inscription in the Dunn's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, where Hepsaba was buried, they were married on January 12, 1833.)⁵ On September 4, 1835, Alexander purchased 200 acres of land on Big Generostee Creek, a branch of the Savannah River, Anderson County, South Carolina, from Reuben Dollar, for $320.⁶ Then on September 7th he sold those same 200 acres to Williamson Dollar for $360.⁷ On December 21, 1837, Alexander purchased 100 acres of land on a branch of Saddlers Creek on a section of the Savannah River in Anderson County from John Barrett for $350.⁸

Alexander appeared on the tax lists for Anderson County, South Carolina, for the years 1837-1843. He was the only Gilliland on the tax lists for that county.⁹

Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Anderson County, South Carolina, with a household listed as two males 20-29, one male 30-39, and one female 20-29.¹⁰

On March 25, 1843, Alexander was involved in two court cases in the Court of Common Pleas in Anderson County, South Carolina. The first case was brought by Samuel G. Earle where he claimed that Alexander owed him $282.37.¹¹ The second case was brought by Fleetwood Rice who claimed that Alexander owed him $119.01.¹¹ In both cases the judgment was for the plaintiff and Alexander was ordered to pay the debt.

Around 1844 Alexander and Hepsaba went to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. There is a record of a deed of land purchased by A. Gilliland from John Thomas in Deed Book W, page 339 (1844-1845).⁵ There's an Ele Gilland, age 41, blacksmith, born in SC, with wife Elsibeth (?), age 36, living in District 2, Tuscaloosa Co, AL in the 1850 census. Ages are correct for Alex and Hepsaba. The name Alexander was often spelled with an "E" in those days. Also living with them were 23 year old Harris Holman and 6 year old Amos E. Lankford.¹²

On January 1, 1852 Alexander purchased 40.2825 acres of public land (SE¼NW¼) in Section 30, Township 19S, Range 12W, Tuscaloosa County.

On November 1, 1855, Alexander and Hepsaba entered a plea to receive their share of the estate of James Conwell, Hepsaba's maternal grandfather.¹³

On June 1, 1858 Alexander purchased a little over 321 acres in various sections of Township 19S, Range 12W.

Alexander Gilliland and Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 25 July 1860.¹ Their names were recorded as Abraham and Harriett but this is definitely Alexander and Hepsaba. Her father, Hosea Skelton, age 72, is living with them and Alexander and Hepsaba were named as such in the probate papers of James Conwell, Anderson County, South Carolina in 1851 as being from Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^13,14 Also living with them was 15 year old Moses C. Gilliland born in Alabama. Who was he? Was this actually the Lankford (sp?) boy that was living with them in 1850? Hepsaba died in 1865.¹⁵

Alexander Gilliland married Catherine Skelton, daughter of Hosea Skelton, on 13 January 1867.^16,17 Catherine was his sister-in-law.¹³

Alexander Gilliland and Catherine Skelton appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Crossland, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 23 August 1870.¹⁶ Also living with them were Elizabeth Gilleland, age 11 (not sure who she was); John and Hepsey McCarthy (Catherine's children from her first marriage to Colin McCarthy); and Amanda and George T. Gilleland, the children of Augustus Gilliland and his wife Mary Elizabeth Bailey.

Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crossland, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 16 June 1880.¹⁸ He was listed a divorced and his nephew George was living with him.

Alexander Gilliland died on 4 November 1883 at Sipsey (River or Swamp), Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹⁹

Alexander had no children of his own. On 2 December 1884, James White, administrator of the estate of Alexander listed these persons as Heirs at Law of said deceased: Thomas Gilliland (Thomas E. Gilliland) and George Gilliland (George Thomas A. "Bud" Gilliland) of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama; Mary Pearson (Mary Ann Gilliland), wife of Samuel Pearson of Pickens County, Alabama; Amanda Homan (Amanda E. Gilliland), wife of Isaac Homan of Mississippi; James Gilliland (James J. Gilliland) and Samuel Gilliland (Samuel W. Gilliland), residing in Georgia; and the children of Sarah Hendon (Sarah Gilliland), wife of B. N. Hendon, residing in the State of Texas.²⁰

     Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton was born on 4 April 1814 at Pendleton District, South Carolina.² She was the daughter of Hosea Skelton and Mahala Conwell.³ Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton was probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Hosea Skelton, in the 1830 Federal Census of Anderson County, South Carolina.⁴ Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton married Alexander Gilliland, son of Thomas Gilliland and Mary Ann Galliher, on 30 January 1834 at Pendleton District, South Carolina, by Rev. D. Humphreys.¹ (According to an inscription in the Dunn's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, where Hepsaba was buried, she married Alexander on January 12, 1833.)⁵ Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton was probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Alexander Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Anderson County, South Carolina.⁶

On November 1, 1855, Alexander and Hepsaba entered a plea to receive their share of the estate of James Conwell, Hepsaba's maternal grandfather.⁷

Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton and Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 25 July 1860.⁸ Their names were recorded as Abraham and Harriett but this is definitely Alexander and Hepsaba. Her father, Hosea Skelton, age 72, is living with them and Alexander and Hepsaba were named as such in the probate papers of James Conwell, Anderson County, South Carolina in 1851 as being from Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^7,9 Also living with them was 15 year old Moses C. Gilliland born in Alabama. Who was he? Was this actually the Lankford (sp?) boy that was living with them in 1850?

Hepsaba/Hepseybeth Skelton died on 25 August 1865 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 51.² She was buried at Dunns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Echola, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹⁰

Here are a few of the papers from the estate of James Conwell, Hepsaba's maternal grandfather, proving who her mother and father were as well as her siblings.⁷

     Catherine Skelton was born circa 1820 at South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Hosea Skelton. Catherine Skelton was probably one of the three females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, Hosea Skelton, in the 1830 Federal Census of Anderson County, South Carolina.³ Catherine Skelton married Colin McArthur.^4,5 Catherine Skelton and Colin McArthur appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Leake County, Mississippi, enumerated 31 August 1860.⁶ Their sons John, Abel, William, Ladusky, and daughters Aley(sp?) and Epsey were living with them. They were living next to Catherine's sister Buley Skelton Madden and her husband and children.⁶ Catherine Skelton married Alexander Gilliland, son of Thomas Gilliland and Mary Ann Galliher, on 13 January 1867.^1,2 Catherine Skelton and Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Crossland, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 23 August 1870.¹ Also living with them were Elizabeth Gilleland, age 11 (not sure who she was); John and Hepsey McCarthy (Catherine's children from her first marriage to Colin McCarthy); and Amanda and George T. Gilleland, the children of Augustus Gilliland and his wife Mary Elizabeth Bailey.

     Moses C. Gilliland was born circa 1845 at Alabama.¹

     Thomas E. Gilliland was born on 5 September 1830 at South Carolina or Georgia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Gilliland and Mary Ann Galliher.

Thomas E. Gilliland married Patience Sullivan, daughter of Russell Tomilson Sullivan and Isabella Pugh.¹ There was a Thomas Gillilan listed in the 1855 Alabama State Census for Tuscaloosa County.⁴

Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 9 August 1860. Their children James Russell, Samuel Alexander, Mary Jane, Thomas Hackett and Alfred M. were listed as living with them.¹ Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 2 August 1870. Their children James Russell, Mary Jane, Samuel Alexander, Thomas Hackett, Alfred M., Nancy Isabella (Belle), Allie, Margaret (Chickamagua), Idellah (Dellie), Manda Jack and Mack C. were listed as living with them.⁵ Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 29 June 1880. Their children Nancy Isabella (Belle), Allie, Margaret (Chickamagua), Idellah (Dellie), Manda Jack, Mack C. and Reuben were listed as living with them.⁶

On January 9, 1888, Thomas and Patience sold a piece of land (all the land east of a walnut tree in the NW¼ of the NE¼ of Section 4, Township 18, Range 12 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to Robert Guin for $30.⁷ And on February 18th they sold 1/2 of a lot where the stone house stands to their son James Russell for $10.⁸

Thomas E. Gilliland died on 12 March 1888 at Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 57.² He was buried at Moores Bridge Cemetery, Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Patience Sullivan was born circa 1826 at North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Russell Tomilson Sullivan and Isabella Pugh.³ Patience Sullivan married Thomas E. Gilliland, son of Thomas Gilliland and Mary Ann Galliher.¹ Patience Sullivan and Thomas E. Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 9 August 1860. Their children James Russell, Samuel Alexander, Mary Jane, Thomas Hackett and Alfred M. were listed as living with them.¹ Patience Sullivan and Thomas E. Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 2 August 1870. Their children James Russell, Mary Jane, Samuel Alexander, Thomas Hackett, Alfred M., Nancy Isabella (Belle), Allie, Margaret (Chickamagua), Idellah (Dellie), Manda Jack and Mack C. were listed as living with them.⁴ Patience Sullivan and Thomas E. Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 29 June 1880. Their children Nancy Isabella (Belle), Allie, Margaret (Chickamagua), Idellah (Dellie), Manda Jack, Mack C. and Reuben were listed as living with them.⁵

     James Russell Gilliland was born in 1850 at Alabama.^1,3,4 He was the son of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ James Russell Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ James Russell Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.⁵ James Russell Gilliland married Rebecca Ann Moore on 15 December 1874 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^6,7,3 James Russell Gilliland and Rebecca Ann Moore appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 1 July 1880. Their children Annie and John Duncan were listed as living with them.⁷ James Russell Gilliland and Rebecca Ann Moore appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children John Duncan, Doshie Alma, Thomas Woolsey and Boss were listed as living with them.³ James Russell Gilliland died in 1908 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^8,4 He was buried at Moores Bridge Cemetery, Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Samuel Alexander Gilliland was born on 7 February 1854 at Alabama.^1,3 He was the son of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Samuel Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Samuel Alexander Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.⁴ Samuel Alexander Gilliland married Mary J. Shelton on 11 October 1877 at Pickens County, Alabama.^5,6,7 Samuel Alexander Gilliland and Mary J. Shelton appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dorroh, Pickens County, Alabama, enumerated 8 June 1880. Their son Bruce was listed as living with them.⁸ Samuel Alexander Gilliland and Mary J. Shelton appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 6 June 1900. Their children Houston, Guy and Malvin Worth were listed as living with them.⁷ Samuel Alexander Gilliland and Mary J. Shelton appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 2 May 1910. Their children Guy and Malvin Worth were listed as living with them, as was Houston who was married but his wife was not listed with them.⁹

Samuel Alexander Gilliland died on 20 June 1914 (tombstone says June 22, 1914) at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 60.^10,3 He was buried at Alberta Cemetery, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.³ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Mary Jane Gilliland was born circa 1853 at Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Mary Jane Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Mary Jane Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.² Mary Jane Gilliland married J. D. McCarthy on 22 December 1870 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^3,4 At the time of the 1880 federal census she and her children were living with her brother Alfred. One of her daughters, Florence Patience McCarthy, married Nunley Gilliland.³

     J. D. McCarthy married Mary Jane Gilliland, daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan, on 22 December 1870 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 J. D. McCarthy died before 29 June 1880.¹

     Thomas Hackett Gilliland was born in February 1858 at Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Thomas Hackett Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Thomas Hackett Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.³ Thomas Hackett Gilliland married Mug Sherrill on 21 November 1878 at Pickens County, Alabama.^4,5,2 Thomas Hackett Gilliland and Mug Sherrill appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 4 June 1900. Their children John Salle, Dollie, Jane, Dexter and Frannie were listed as living with them.² Thomas Hackett Gilliland and Mug Sherrill appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 4 May 1910. Their children Dollie, Dexter, Frannie, Joe C. and Genroy were listed as living with them.⁵ Thomas Hackett Gilliland and Mug Sherrill appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 15 January 1920. Their son Genroy was listed as living with them.⁶ Thomas Hackett Gilliland and Mug Sherrill appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 18 April 1930.⁷ Their son Genroy and his wife Elma were living with them. Thomas Hackett Gilliland died in 1936 at Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁸ He was buried at Moores Bridge Cemetery, Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁸ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Alfred M. Gilliland was born on 22 February 1859 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Alfred M. Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Western Division, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Alfred M. Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.⁴ Alfred M. Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 29 June 1880.⁵ His sister Mary McCarthy and her children Loula, Annie, Patience, and James, were living with him.⁵ He married Victoria Wilson on 28 February 1881 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^2,6 Alfred M. Gilliland and Victoria Wilson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 7 June 1900. Their children Geneva, Ella, Millie, Eddie, Martha and Ozema were listed as living with them, as was Alfred's nephew Nunley Gilliland, age 20.² Alfred M. Gilliland and Victoria Wilson appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 10 May 1910. Their children Geneva, Eddie and Ozema were listed as living with them.⁷ Alfred M. Gilliland died on 16 January 1919 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 59.⁸

     Nancy Isabella (Belle) Gilliland was born on 22 November 1860 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Nancy Isabella (Belle) Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Nancy Isabella (Belle) Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.³ Nancy Isabella (Belle) Gilliland married John W. Hunnicutt on 15 October 1880.⁴

     Allie Gilliland was born on 11 October 1862 at Alabama.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Allie Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Allie Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.⁴ Allie Gilliland married William Freeman on 31 January 1891 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^3,5 Allie Gilliland died on 25 December 1933 at Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 71.⁶

     Margaret (Chickamagua) Gilliland was born on 3 June 1864 at Alabama.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Margaret (Chickamagua) Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Margaret (Chickamagua) Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.² Margaret (Chickamagua) Gilliland married Silas H. Vice on 26 November 1884 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^3,5

     Idellah (Dellie) Gilliland was born on 11 July 1866 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^3,1 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Idellah (Dellie) Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Idellah (Dellie) Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.² Idellah (Dellie) Gilliland married Thomas Stow on 10 January 1884 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴ Idellah (Dellie) Gilliland died on 19 September 1884 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 18.³

     Manda Jack Gilliland was born in April 1868 at Alabama.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Manda Jack Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Manda Jack Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of her parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.² Manda Jack Gilliland married ? Gross.³ In the 1900 federal census Manda is listed as a widow. She is living with her one year old son, E. Robert Gross, in Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Her brother Reuben is also living with her.³

     Mack C. Gilliland was born on 7 April 1870 at Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Mack C. Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.¹ Mack C. Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Marcomville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama in the household of his parents, Thomas E. Gilliland and Patience Sullivan.³

Mack C. Gilliland married Mariam Tannehill on 21 March 1900 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁴ Mack C. Gilliland and Mariam Tannehill appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 7 June 1900, living with his sister Alley and brother-in-law, William Freeman.⁵ Mack C. Gilliland and Mariam Tannehill appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 6 May 1910. Their children Clay, Ola, Auburn and Fred were listed as living with them.⁶ Mariam died on February 18, 1914.⁴

Mack C. Gilliland married Elizabeth Mayfield on 15 April 1914 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.⁷ Elizabeth died on March 12, 1917.⁸

Mack C. Gilliland married Ida B. Hinton on 19 May 1917 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^9,10 Mack C. Gilliland and Ida B. Hinton appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 17 January 1920. Their daughter Bertie J. was listed as living with them, as were Clay, Ola, Auburn, Fred, Kalam, and Mary, his children from his first marriage to Mariam.⁹ Ida died in 1921.

Mack C. Gilliland married Hassie Cannon on 23 April 1922 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹¹

Mack C. Gilliland married Margaret Franklin on 6 March 1923 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^12,13 Mack C. Gilliland and Margaret Franklin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, enumerated 15 April 1930.¹³ Also living with them were Kalam, Mary L. and Bertie J., his children from previous marriages. Mack C. Gilliland died on 13 January 1936 at Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 65.² He was buried at Moores Bridge Cemetery, Moores Bridge, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Allen T. Gilliland was born on 19 October 1783 at Tennessee; 1860 census says South Carolina.^2,3,4 He was the son of Robert Gilliland Sr. By virtue of part of land warrant #42, assigned of Robert Gilliland, Allen entered 200 acres of land in the 3rd District, 14th Section, which according to a reconstructed map of Tennessee’s various early Surveyors’ Districts, would have been in or around Overton County.^1,5 Allen T. Gilliland married Polly Pascal/Paschal on 12 December 1809 at Pulaski County, Kentucky.⁶ James K. Polk Gilliland, in his family history, said that Allen became acquainted with Polly by having taken a prospecting trip with his father to Pulaski County.⁷ On September 13, 1812, Allen was granted 200 acres of land in Overton County, Tennessee, in the 3rd District, 14th Section. The land was originally granted to a James Yarbrough (Warrant No. 42 dated October 1, 1801 and entered on August 12, 1807 by No. 541) by the state of North Carolina for military services performed by Yarbrough. If I'm reading these documents correctly, Robert Gilliland first became the assignee of the heirs of Mr. Yarbrough on August 31, 1807. Then Robert assigned this land to Allen on August 12, 1808 (see above.)^8,1

Allen T. Gilliland appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, with a household listed as one male under 10, one male 10-15, one male 26-44, and one female 26-44.⁹ Allen was not found in the 1830 Federal census for Overton County, Tennessee. I went through the census page by page. In fact, even though land records prove there were Gillilands living in this area none were found in the available census. I believe some of the census records for this county may have been lost.

Allen was listed on the 1836 tax list for Overton County, Tennessee, in District #5 as was his son James.¹⁰ Allen and James were also listed on the 1837 tax list for Overton County, Tennessee, in District #5.¹⁰

Allen T. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, with a household listed as one male 50-59, and one female 40-49.¹¹ On December 28, 1840 Allen sold 100 acres, of his 200 acre tract of land on the Roaring River that he was granted in 1812, to his son James for $500.¹² He and Polly Pascal/Paschal appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 21 September 1850.² Also listed as living with them is an Allen Gilliland, age 13, who I believe is their grandson and was counted twice in the census. Allen T. Gilliland and Polly Pascal/Paschal appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 16 July 1860.³

Allen T. Gilliland died on 16 November 1860 at Overton County, Tennessee, at age 77.⁷ (The tombstone is hard to read and the year of death could be 1869. Someone would have to take a rubbing of it to make sure.) He was buried at Gilliland Family Cemetery, Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.⁴

     Polly Pascal/Paschal was born on 23 April 1792 at Virginia.^2,3 She married Allen T. Gilliland, son of Robert Gilliland Sr., on 12 December 1809 at Pulaski County, Kentucky.¹ Polly Pascal/Paschal was probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Allen T. Gilliland, in the 1820 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁴ Polly Pascal/Paschal was probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Allen T. Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁵ Polly Pascal/Paschal and Allen T. Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 21 September 1850.² Polly Pascal/Paschal and Allen T. Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 16 July 1860.⁶ Polly Pascal/Paschal died on 28 May 1861 at Overton County, Tennessee, at age 69.³ She was buried at Gilliland Family Cemetery, Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.³

     James Gilliland was born on 18 October 1811 at Tennessee.^1,2,3 He was the son of Allen T. Gilliland and Polly Pascal/Paschal.¹ James Gilliland was probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Allen T. Gilliland, in the 1820 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁴ James Gilliland married Lillie Ann Davis on 20 December 1832.⁵ James was listed on the 1836 tax list for Overton County, Tennessee, in District #5 as was his father Allen.⁶ On January 5, 1838, James was granted a tract of land of 105.75 acres on the waters of Spring Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. The grant was first entered on November 19, 1836 and surveyed on December 18, 1837.⁷

James appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, with a household listed as two males under 5, one male 5-9, one male 20-29, one female 5-9, one female 30-39, and one female 40-49.¹ On June 25, 1840 he purchased 105 acres of land on Spring Creek in Overton County from Levi L. Murphy for $75. The land bordered land of his father, Allen.⁸ On August 8, 1840, James was appointed "Attorney in Fact" by Mary Davis (who I'm assuming was his mother-in-law) to sell land for her that was located in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was land that was conveyed to her husband Thomas Davis, Sr.⁹ On December 28, 1840 James purchased 100 acres of land on the Roaring River in Overton County from his father for $500.¹⁰ Then on December 15, 1847, James sold two 30 acre tracts of land to Willis Robertson, both on Spring Creek in Overton County, for $200.¹¹

James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 27 September 1850. Their children Thomas Davis, Bethiah, Allen T., James K. Polk, Evan Moody, Davis Frank, Lillie Ann and Leonidas were listed as living with them.²

During 1852 James was granted a number of tracts of land in Overton County, in townships No. 11 and No. 14, totalling over 488 acres.^12,13 On March 27, 1856 James purchased from the estate of Levi L. Murphy, through his executor Levi M. Pistole, in compliance with his Last Will and Testament, a "negro woman Permelia and her two children Betsy and Tennessee" for the sum of $1400.¹⁴

James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 14 July 1860. Their children Thomas Davis, Allen T., James K. Polk, Evan Moody, Davis Frank, Lillie Ann, Leonidas and Emma were listed as living with them.¹⁵

James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Civil District No. 5, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 July 1870. Their children Davis Frank, Leonidas and Emma were listed as living with them.¹⁶ Also living with them were their son James K. Polk and his wife Margaret.

James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Civil District No. 5, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 3 June 1880. Their daughter Emma was listed as living with them.¹⁷

On 9 March 1881, James Gilliland of Overton County, Tennessee, made out his Last Will & Testament.¹⁸

James Gilliland died on 13 March 1881 at Overton County, Tennessee, at age 69.^5,3 He was buried at Gilliland Family Cemetery, Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.³ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Lillie Ann Davis was born on 3 November 1809 at North Carolina.^2,3 She married James Gilliland, son of Allen T. Gilliland and Polly Pascal/Paschal, on 20 December 1832.¹ Lillie Ann Davis was probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, James Gilliland, in the 1840 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁴ Lillie Ann Davis and James Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 27 September 1850. Their children Thomas Davis, Bethiah, Allen T., James K. Polk, Evan Moody, Davis Frank, Lillie Ann and Leonidas were listed as living with them.² Lillie Ann Davis and James Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 14 July 1860. Their children Thomas Davis, Allen T., James K. Polk, Evan Moody, Davis Frank, Lillie Ann, Leonidas and Emma were listed as living with them.⁵

Lillie Ann Davis and James Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Civil District No. 5, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 July 1870. Their children Davis Frank, Leonidas and Emma were listed as living with them.⁶ Also living with them were their son James K. Polk and his wife Margaret. Lillie Ann Davis and James Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Civil District No. 5, Overton County, Tennessee, enumerated 3 June 1880. Their daughter Emma was listed as living with them.⁷ On 25 May 1882, Lillie Ann Davis of Overton County, Tennessee, made out her Last Will & Testament.⁸ She died on 6 September 1887 at Overton County, Tennessee, at age 77.³ She was buried at Gilliland Family Cemetery, Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.³ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

On October 3, 1887, Lillie's son James K. Polk Gilliland was made executor of her estate.⁹

     Thomas Davis Gilliland was born on 6 January 1834 at Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis.¹ Thomas Davis Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, in the household of his parents, James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis.¹ Thomas Davis Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Overton County, Tennessee, in the household of his parents, James Gilliland and Lillie Ann Davis.³ Thomas Davis Gilliland died on 31 December 1866 at age 32.² He was buried at Gilliland Family Cemetery, Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)