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     Elisha Bevell was born on 16 November 1855 at Tennessee.^2,1 He and Mary S. Gilliland obtained a marriage license on 28 December 1875 at McNairy County, Tennessee.^1,3 Elisha Bevell died on 6 June 1934 at Tennessee at age 78.² He was buried at Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Deanburg, Chester County, Tennessee.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Mary Rhodes was born circa 1840.² She married David Gilliland, son of Joseph Gilliland and Lucinda Clark, on 4 February 1855 at Delaware County, Indiana.¹ Mary Rhodes and David Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Union township, Howard County, Indiana, enumerated 23 July 1860.² David was listed as David Gillon in the census record.²

     Betty Jeane Hall was born on 28 August 1926 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.^1,2 She first married Marion Walter Gilliland, son of Herman James Gilliland and Juanita Ferne Wilcox, in a civil ceremony on 29 July 1943 at Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.³ Betty Jeane Hall then married Marion Walter Gilliland, son of Herman James Gilliland and Juanita Ferne Wilcox, on 19 February 1949 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.² Betty Jeane Hall died on 27 October 1999 at Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, at age 73.¹ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     George W. French Sr. was born on 20 September 1798 at Connecticut.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Roberts. George W. French Sr. and Elizabeth Roberts appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eagle township, Boone County, Indiana, enumerated 28 May 1870. Their children Edward A. and Mellissa Jane were listed as living with them.³

On May 8, 1888, George made out his last will and testament. In it he mentioned his wife Elizabeth and his children Samuel Lewis French, Eliza Myers, Nathan French, Mary A. Malin, George W. French, John W. French, Benjamin F. French, Edward A. French, and Melissa J. Gilliland.¹ George W. French Sr. died on 4 August 1893 at age 94.² He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Elizabeth Roberts was born circa 1805 at Pennsylvania.² She married George W. French Sr. Elizabeth Roberts and George W. French Sr. appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eagle township, Boone County, Indiana, enumerated 28 May 1870. Their children Edward A. and Mellissa Jane were listed as living with them.²

     Edward A. French was born circa 1849 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of George W. French Sr. and Elizabeth Roberts.¹ Edward A. French appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eagle township, Boone County, Indiana, in the household of his parents, George W. French Sr. and Elizabeth Roberts.¹

     ? Ratclif married Josiah Gilliland, son of Joseph Gilliland and Lucinda Clark.¹

     John Gilpin Mitchell was born on 15 March 1840 at Tennessee.² He married Trecy Gilliland, daughter of John Gilliland and Mary Turner, on 18 December 1862 at Sangamon County, Illinois.¹ John Gilpin Mitchell died on 26 June 1917 at La Harpe, Allen County, Kansas, at age 77.² He was buried at Moran Cemetery, Moran, Allen County, Kansas.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Elvin Gerry Gilliland was born circa 1941.¹ He was the son of Elvin S. Gilliland and Callie Frances Bailey.

     Lerlene M. ? was born circa 1920 at Georgia.¹ She married Ray Livingston Gilliland, son of Thomas Madison Gilliland and Hannah Cordelia Leath.¹ Lerlene M. ? and Ray Livingston Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Alpine, Chattooga County, Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1940. Their children Margaret and Anne were listed as living with them.²

     Margaret Gilliland was born circa 1938 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Ray Livingston Gilliland and Lerlene M. ?¹ Margaret Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Alpine, Chattooga County, Georgia in the household of her parents, Ray Livingston Gilliland and Lerlene M. ?²

     Anne Gilliland was born circa 1939 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Ray Livingston Gilliland and Lerlene M. ?¹ Anne Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Alpine, Chattooga County, Georgia in the household of her parents, Ray Livingston Gilliland and Lerlene M. ?²

     Maude B. Brown was born on 15 October 1902 at Riceville, McMinn County, Tennessee.¹ She married William O. Gilliland, son of Thomas Madison Gilliland and Hannah Cordelia Leath, on 15 July 1949 at Fulton County, Ohio.¹

     Bessie Loraine Edwards was born on 30 September 1911 at Lyerly, Chattooga County, Georgia.¹ She married Frederick Leath Gilliland, son of Thomas Madison Gilliland and Hannah Cordelia Leath.¹ Bessie Loraine Edwards and Frederick Leath Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Etowah, Floyd County, Georgia, enumerated 23 April 1940. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them.² Bessie Loraine Edwards died on 3 January 1975 at age 63.¹ She was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Mary Gilliland was born circa 1939 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Leath Gilliland and Bessie Loraine Edwards.¹ Mary Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Etowah, Floyd County, Georgia in the household of her parents, Frederick Leath Gilliland and Bessie Loraine Edwards.¹

     John Gilliland was born on 24 July 1824 at Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Martha Thorn in 1845.² John Gilliland and Martha Thorn appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 2 September 1850. Their children Joseph McKendree, Mary and Louis were listed as living with them.³ John Gilliland and Martha Thorn appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, enumerated 2 June 1860. Their children Joseph McKendree, Louis, Mary and Thomas Pence were listed as living with them.⁴ John Gilliland and Martha Thorn appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lake County, Colorado Territory, enumerated 28 June 1870. Their children Louis and Thomas Pence were listed as living with them.⁵ John Gilliland died on 23 July 1886 at Umatilla County, Oregon, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Sturdivant (Gilliland) Cemetery, Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Martha Thorn was born on 26 August 1821 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married John Gilliland in 1845.¹ Martha Thorn and John Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 2 September 1850. Their children Joseph McKendree, Mary and Louis were listed as living with them.² Martha Thorn and John Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, enumerated 2 June 1860. Their children Joseph McKendree, Louis, Mary and Thomas Pence were listed as living with them.³ Martha Thorn and John Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lake County, Colorado Territory, enumerated 28 June 1870. Their children Louis and Thomas Pence were listed as living with them.⁴ Martha Thorn died on 14 February 1893 at Oregon at age 71.¹ She was buried at Sturdivant (Gilliland) Cemetery, Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Joseph McKendree Gilliland was born in 1845 at Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was the son of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Joseph McKendree Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Joseph McKendree Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.³ Joseph McKendree Gilliland married Lucinda McCormick.⁴ Joseph McKendree Gilliland and Lucinda McCormick appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Westminster township, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 10 June 1880. Their children Carlotta Lucinda "Lottie", Francis Asberry and Susan were listed as living with them.⁵ Joseph McKendree Gilliland and Lucinda McCormick appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, enumerated 9 June 1900. Their children Ethel M. and Chester Blaine were listed as living with them.⁶ Joseph McKendree Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Stanfield, Umatilla County, Oregon, enumerated 10 May 1910, listed as divorced and lodging in the Houser household.⁷ He died on 6 January 1926 at Oregon.² He was buried at Sturdivant (Gilliland) Cemetery, Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Mary Gilliland was born on 25 June 1848 at Pennsylvania.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Mary Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Mary Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, in the household of her parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.³ Mary Gilliland married Elijah Gibbs in 1865.⁴ Mary Gilliland died on 24 November 1896 at Oregon at age 48.² She was buried at Sturdivant (Gilliland) Cemetery, Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.² (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Louis Gilliland was born circa 1850 at Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Louis Gilliland appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Louis Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.² Louis Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lake County, Colorado Territory, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.³

     Lucinda McCormick was born on 18 March 1853.¹ She married Joseph McKendree Gilliland, son of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Lucinda McCormick and Joseph McKendree Gilliland appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Westminster township, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 10 June 1880. Their children Carlotta Lucinda "Lottie", Francis Asberry and Susan were listed as living with them.² Lucinda McCormick and Joseph McKendree Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, enumerated 9 June 1900. Their children Ethel M. and Chester Blaine were listed as living with them.³ Lucinda McCormick died on 14 January 1926 at age 72.¹ She was buried at Steamboat Springs Cemetery, Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Chester Blaine Gilliland was born on 27 October 1892 at Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Joseph McKendree Gilliland and Lucinda McCormick.¹ Chester Blaine Gilliland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon in the household of his parents, Joseph McKendree Gilliland and Lucinda McCormick.² Chester Blaine Gilliland appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Precinct 12, Routt County, Colorado, enumerated 3 May 1910, living in the household of his mother Lucinda and step-father John Frye.³ He married Ruth Annette Moffatt on 28 June 1920 at Craig, Moffat County, Colorado.⁴ Chester Blaine Gilliland and Ruth Annette Moffatt appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children Betty Lorraine and Terrence Milton were listed as living with them.⁵ Chester Blaine Gilliland and Ruth Annette Moffatt were divorced before 10 April 1940.⁶ Chester Blaine Gilliland appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, enumerated 10 April 1940, living in the household of his ex-wife and their two children.⁶ He died on 3 March 1953 at age 60.¹ He was buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Elijah Gibbs was born on 13 August 1846 at Knox County, Illinois.¹ He married Mary Gilliland, daughter of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn, in 1865.¹ Elijah Gibbs died on 17 June 1922 at Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Sturdivant (Gilliland) Cemetery, Ukiah, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Thomas Pence Gilliland was born on 12 February 1858 at Iowa.¹ He was the son of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.¹ Thomas Pence Gilliland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Plattville township, Mills County, Iowa, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.² Thomas Pence Gilliland appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lake County, Colorado Territory, in the household of his parents, John Gilliland and Martha Thorn.³ Thomas Pence Gilliland married Fannie Elizabeth Bolin in 1882.⁴ Thomas Pence Gilliland died on 1 August 1926 at age 68.¹ He was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Fannie Elizabeth Bolin was born on 30 July 1856.¹ She married Thomas Pence Gilliland, son of John Gilliland and Martha Thorn, in 1882.¹ Fannie Elizabeth Bolin died on 7 September 1948 at age 92.¹ She was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Stella M. Gilliland was born on 10 October 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Pence Gilliland and Fannie Elizabeth Bolin.¹ Stella M. Gilliland died on 5 August 1974 at age 90.¹ She was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Lewis Pence Gilliland was born on 28 July 1885.¹ He was the son of Thomas Pence Gilliland and Fannie Elizabeth Bolin.¹ Lewis Pence Gilliland married Ella Lauretta "Retta" Andrus in 1907.² Lewis Pence Gilliland died on 1 May 1970 at age 84.¹ He was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Ella Lauretta "Retta" Andrus was born on 29 November 1882 at Walla Walla County, Washington.¹ She married Lewis Pence Gilliland, son of Thomas Pence Gilliland and Fannie Elizabeth Bolin, in 1907.¹ Ella Lauretta "Retta" Andrus died on 10 April 1963 at Umatilla County, Oregon, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Russell Lewis Gilliland was born on 16 July 1912 at Oregon.¹ He was the son of Lewis Pence Gilliland and Ella Lauretta "Retta" Andrus.¹ Russell Lewis Gilliland married Ola Gibson Huston in 1936.² Russell Lewis Gilliland died on 9 January 1998 at Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)

     Ola Gibson Huston was born on 17 February 1919 at Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ She married Russell Lewis Gilliland, son of Lewis Pence Gilliland and Ella Lauretta "Retta" Andrus, in 1936.¹ Ola Gibson Huston died on 25 August 1977 at Oregon at age 58.¹ She was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.¹ (For burial information see Find-a-Grave.)