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     Margaret Gilliland was born circa 1856 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹ Margaret Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hunt County, Texas, in the household of her parents, James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹ Margaret Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Grayson County, Texas, in the household of her parents, James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?²

     Parthenia Gilliland was born circa 1859 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹ Parthenia Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Hunt County, Texas, in the household of her parents, James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹ Parthenia Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Grayson County, Texas, in the household of her parents, James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?²

     Kenna E. Gilliland was born circa 1862 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹ Kenna E. Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Grayson County, Texas, in the household of her parents, James T. Gilliland and Hannah L. ?¹

     Eunice Keeny was born circa 1842 at Illinois.¹ She married Frances M. Gilliland, son of James T. Gilliland and Jane ?, on 13 September 1866 at Hunt County, Texas.^2,3,1 Eunice Keeny and Frances M. Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Grayson County, Texas, enumerated 7 November 1870. Their son Joel Thomas was listed as living with them.¹

     Joel Thomas Gilliland was born on 16 February 1869 at Texas.^1,2,3 He was the son of Frances M. Gilliland and Eunice Keeny.¹ Joel Thomas Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Grayson County, Texas, in the household of his parents, Frances M. Gilliland and Eunice Keeny.¹

Joel Thomas Gilliland married Mary Eliza Martin circa 1891.² Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hardeman County, Texas, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children William Ridsom, William T., Emma and Florence were listed as living with them.² Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma, enumerated 27 April 1910. Their children William Ridsom, William T., Emma, Florence, Charles A., Beatrice R. and James Jefferson were listed as living with them.⁴ Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 1920. Their children Charles A., Beatrice R., James Jefferson, Edgar Hays, Edward Martin, Bonnie M. and Laurie M. were listed as living with them.⁵ Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 15 April 1930. Their children Edgar Hays, Edward Martin, Bonnie M. and Laurie M. were listed as living with them.⁶

Joel Thomas Gilliland died on 18 July 1959 at Montezuma County, Colorado, at age 90.³ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Yellow Jacket, Montezuma County, Colorado.

     Mary Eliza Martin was born on 7 January 1873 at Texas.^1,3 She married Joel Thomas Gilliland, son of Frances M. Gilliland and Eunice Keeny, circa 1891.¹ Mary Eliza Martin and Joel Thomas Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Hardeman County, Texas, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children William Ridsom, William T., Emma and Florence were listed as living with them.¹ Mary Eliza Martin and Joel Thomas Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma, enumerated 27 April 1910. Their children William Ridsom, William T., Emma, Florence, Charles A., Beatrice R. and James Jefferson were listed as living with them.² Mary Eliza Martin and Joel Thomas Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 1920. Their children Charles A., Beatrice R., James Jefferson, Edgar Hays, Edward Martin, Bonnie M. and Laurie M. were listed as living with them.⁴ Mary Eliza Martin and Joel Thomas Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 15 April 1930. Their children Edgar Hays, Edward Martin, Bonnie M. and Laurie M. were listed as living with them.⁵ Mary Eliza Martin died on 8 April 1932 at Montezuma County, Colorado, at age 59.³ She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Yellow Jacket, Montezuma County, Colorado.³

     William Ridsom Gilliland was born on 13 November 1894 at Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas.^2,1 He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ William Ridsom Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Hardeman County, Texas in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ William Ridsom Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.³ William Ridsom Gilliland married Pauline Ida Blume.⁴ William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 1920. Their children William Franklin and Joel James were listed as living with them.⁴ William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 18 April 1930. Their children William Franklin, Joel James, Thelma and Elma I. were listed as living with them.⁵ William Ridsom Gilliland died on 21 June 1974 at Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, at age 79.² He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     William T. Gilliland was born on 24 April 1892 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ William T. Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Hardeman County, Texas in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ William T. Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.² William T. Gilliland died on 30 October 1918 at Montezuma County, Colorado, at age 26.³ He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Yellow Jacket, Montezuma County, Colorado.³

     Emma Gilliland was born in April 1897 at Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Emma Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Hardeman County, Texas in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Emma Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.²

     Florence Gilliland was born in March 1900 at Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Florence Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Hardeman County, Texas in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Florence Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.²

     Charles A. Gilliland was born circa 1903 at Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Charles A. Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Charles A. Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.² Charles A. Gilliland married Enid H. ? in 1923.³ Charles A. Gilliland and Enid H. ? appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children Evlien and Charles were listed as living with them.³

     Beatrice R. Gilliland was born circa 1906 at Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Beatrice R. Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Beatrice R. Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.²

     James Jefferson Gilliland was born on 25 January 1908 at Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma.^1,2 He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ James Jefferson Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Guymon township, Texas County, Oklahoma in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ James Jefferson Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.³ James Jefferson Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 2 April 1930, in the household of his brother Charles. He was single..⁴ He married Bertha R. Gibson Kennedy on 19 April 1947 at Aztec, San Juan County, New Mexico.² James Jefferson Gilliland died on 30 September 1976 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, at age 68.²

     Edgar Hays Gilliland was born on 14 September 1910 at Oklahoma.^1,2 He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Edgar Hays Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Edgar Hays Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.³ Edgar Hays Gilliland married Ertha L. ?² Edgar Hays Gilliland died on 22 September 1986 at Montezuma County, Colorado, at age 76.² He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Yellow Jacket, Montezuma County, Colorado.

     Edward Martin Gilliland was born on 14 September 1910 at Guymon, Texas County, Oklahoma.^2,1 He was the son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Edward Martin Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Edward Martin Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.³ Edward Martin Gilliland married Mary Elizabeth Aulston on 24 February 1932 at Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.^2,4 Edward Martin Gilliland died on 30 August 2003 at Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado, at age 92.² He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Yellow Jacket, Montezuma County, Colorado.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Laurie M. Gilliland was born circa 1917 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Laurie M. Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Laurie M. Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.²

     Bonnie M. Gilliland was born circa 1914 at Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Bonnie M. Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Bonnie M. Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.²

     Pauline Ida Blume was born on 16 July 1897 at Berlin, Germany.^2,1 She married William Ridsom Gilliland, son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Pauline Ida Blume and William Ridsom Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 1920. Their children William Franklin and Joel James were listed as living with them.¹ Pauline Ida Blume and William Ridsom Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 18 April 1930. Their children William Franklin, Joel James, Thelma and Elma I. were listed as living with them.³ Pauline Ida Blume died on 24 September 1982 at Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, at age 85.² She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     William Franklin Gilliland was born on 12 November 1916 at Colorado.^2,1 He was the son of William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ William Franklin Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ William Franklin Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.³

William Franklin Gilliland married Sara Jeane Stevens on 8 August 1934 at Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado.⁴ William Franklin Gilliland and Sara Jeane Stevens appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, enumerated 2 April 1940. Their children William LeeRoy, Shirley, Jary Ann and Gary Wayne were listed as living with them.⁵

William Franklin Gilliland married Peggy J. ?⁶

William Franklin Gilliland died on 2 November 1977 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, at age 60.² He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Joel James Gilliland was born on 22 February 1919 at Dolores, Montezuma County, Colorado.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ Joel James Gilliland appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ Joel James Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.⁴ Joel James Gilliland married Gladys Margurite Spence on 25 May 1941 at Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada.⁵ Joel James Gilliland married Juanita Bucklew after 1977.⁶ Joel James Gilliland died on 9 May 1992 at Corning, Tehama County, California, at age 73.^2,3 He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California.⁷ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Thelma Gilliland was born circa 1922 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ Thelma Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹

     Elma I. Gilliland was born circa 1923 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹ Elma I. Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, William Ridsom Gilliland and Pauline Ida Blume.¹

     Enid H. ? was born circa 1903 at Virginia.¹ She married Charles A. Gilliland, son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin, in 1923.¹ Enid H. ? and Charles A. Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montezuma County, Colorado, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children Evlien and Charles were listed as living with them.¹

     Evlien Gilliland was born circa 1926 at Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Charles A. Gilliland and Enid H. ?¹ Evlien Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of her parents, Charles A. Gilliland and Enid H. ?¹

     Charles Gilliland was born circa 1928 at Colorado.¹ He was the son of Charles A. Gilliland and Enid H. ?¹ Charles Gilliland appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Montezuma County, Colorado in the household of his parents, Charles A. Gilliland and Enid H. ?¹

     Ertha L. ? was born on 16 February 1914.¹ She married Edgar Hays Gilliland, son of Joel Thomas Gilliland and Mary Eliza Martin.¹ Ertha L. ? died on 26 January 1998 at age 83.¹

     Elizabeth T. Gilliland was born in September 1850 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel M. Gilliland and Mary Jane Duff.¹

     James Evans Gilliland was born on 12 October 1823 at Georgia (1860 and 1870 censuses says South Carolina, Civil War file says Pendleton County, South Carolina, 1880 census says Alabama, death record says Georgia.)^1,2 He married Elizabeth Davis in 1843.¹ James Evans Gilliland and Elizabeth Davis appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Alabama, enumerated 8 July 1860. Their children Elizabeth A., Harriet M. C., Mary J., James R., John Calvin, Amanda C., Jesse Benjamin, George W. and Andrew Jack were listed as living with them.³ (There was a Jesse Gilliland who appeared on the 1860 Federal Census for DeKalb County, Alabama, in the same area, Lebanon, as James Evans. Jesse was on page 47 and James on page 51.)

On March 18, 1864, James enlisted in the army at Larkinsville, Jackson County, Alabama, for a period of three years. He served as a private in Company I of the 12th Regiment Tennessee Cavalry. He was went to the general hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and was discharged from there on September 12, 1865.

On December 3, 1867, James purchased two tracts of land, each containing 50 acres, in Dickson County, Tennessee, from Robert R. Warmack for $600.⁴ James Evans Gilliland and Elizabeth Davis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dickson County, Tennessee, enumerated 5 July 1870. Their children William Brinkley, Jesse Benjamin, Andrew Jack and George W. were listed as living with them.⁵ On May 22, 1879, James and Elizabeth sold their two 50 acre tracts of land near the town of White Bluff in Dickson County to T.J. Adkisson and H.R. Shacklett for $524.60.⁶ James Evans Gilliland and Elizabeth Davis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 2 June 1880. Their children Jesse Benjamin, Andrew Jack and George W. were listed as living with them.⁷ James Evans Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, in the household of George W. Gilliland and Geneva Mills.⁸

James Evans Gilliland died on 1 June 1902 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 78.²

     Elizabeth Davis was born circa 1816 at South Carolina.¹ She married James Evans Gilliland in 1843.¹ Elizabeth Davis and James Evans Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Alabama, enumerated 8 July 1860. Their children Elizabeth A., Harriet M. C., Mary J., James R., John Calvin, Amanda C., Jesse Benjamin, George W. and Andrew Jack were listed as living with them.³ Elizabeth Davis and James Evans Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dickson County, Tennessee, enumerated 5 July 1870. Their children William Brinkley, Jesse Benjamin, Andrew Jack and George W. were listed as living with them.⁴ On May 22, 1879, James and Elizabeth sold their two 50 acre tracts of land near the town of White Bluff in Dickson County to T.J. Adkisson and H.R. Shacklett for $524.60.⁵ Elizabeth Davis and James Evans Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 2 June 1880. Their children Jesse Benjamin, Andrew Jack and George W. were listed as living with them.⁶

     Elizabeth A. Gilliland was born circa 1844 at Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of James Evans Gilliland and Elizabeth Davis.¹ Elizabeth A. Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of DeKalb County, Alabama, in the household of her parents, James Evans Gilliland and Elizabeth Davis.²