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Elijah Gilliland > Haynie A. Gilliland > William Eli Gilliland

William Eli GILLILAND "Billy"

Born: Mar 28, 1848, Union Hill, WashCtyTX
Died: Jan 14, 1929, Baird,
CallCtyTX

Find-A-Grave 32829416
Father: Haynie A. Gilliland

Mother: Rhoda Jane MCCLELLAN

William E. Gilliland

Married:
Mar 28, 1872

Dicie J. WINDHAM

Born: May 18, 1856, AngeCtyTX
Died: Dec 23, 1934, Baird, CallCtyTX

Find-A-Grave 32302737
Father:
John Darby WINDHAM

Mother: Frances MONTEITH

Dicie Windham Gilliland

Children:
 
Francis Lewis GILLILAND Price

1. Francis Lewis GILLILAND "Fannie" (b. 5 Apr 1873, Byrd, BrowCtyTX; d. 1 Sep 1946, Brawley, ImpeCtyCA; Find-A-Grave 46899047, TX)

 

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Catherine Eliza GILLILAND

2. Catherine Eliza GILLILAND (b. Sep 5, 1875, BrowCtyTX; d. Feb 12, 1946, Baird, CallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 46666782, TX)
 

Notes:

  • She went by "Eliza".
Amy GILLILAND Walker

3. Amy GILLILAND (b. Feb 22, 1878, BrowCtyTX; d. Mar 19, 1966, Baird, CallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 22322826, TX)

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4. Clara Jones GILLILAND (b. Nov 5, 1880, Byrd, BrowCtyTX; d. Apr 8, 1939, Baird, CallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 46605837, TX)

  • m. Lowery Austin BLAKLEY (b. Aug 19, 1880, TX; d. Oct 30, 1969, Coleman, ColeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 46605941, TX)
       Parents: John G. BLAKLEY / Mary Josephine AUSTIN

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5. Laura Irene GILLILAND (b. Jan 18, 1883, CallCtyTX; d. Feb 12, 1962, Pasadena, HarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 172904747, TX)

  • m. Don Crockett CARTER Sr. (b. 9 Aug 1887; d. 29 Dec 1962, Austin, TravCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 172904698, TX)
       Parents: David Crockett CARTER / Nancy Josephine CAWLFIELD

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John B. GILLILAND

6. John B. GILLILAND (female, b. July 8, 1885, CallCtyTX; d. May 10, 1962, Baird, CallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 32302817, TX)

 

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Samuel Eli GILLILAND

7. Samuel Eli GILLILAND (b. July 28, 1887, CallCtyTX, d. Oct 25, 1889, CallCtyTX, age 2; Find-A-Grave 32302845, TX)

 

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Willie Coppins GILLILAND Henry

8. Willie Coppins GILLILAND (b. Nov 19, 1889, Baird, CallCtyTX; d.  June 8, 1975, Cisco, EastCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 32302979, TX)

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9. Manche Ethel GILLILAND (b. Sep 18, 1892, Baird, CallCtyTX; d. July 7, 1972, Cisco, EastCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 46636183, TX)

Notes:

  • Robert L. Estes served during World War I. He inscription: WAGR, Company C, 111th Engineers, 36th Division, World War I.
Haynie Armstrong GILLILAND

10. Haynie Armstrong GILLILAND Veteran of World War I (b. July 31, 1894, Baird, CallCtyTX; d. Oct 15, 1949, Kerrville, KerrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 32302866, TX)

Notes:

  • Haynie A. Gilliland was a Corporal CAC during World War I. He resided in Baird, Texas, but he died in Kerrville. He had tuberculosis. He was a printer.
 

11. Juliette Ellen GILLILAND (b. Sep 8, 1896, Baird, CallCtyTX; d. Oct 23, 1925, Baird, CallCtyTX, age 29; Find-A-Grave 46666820, TX)

 

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  • Juliette Gilliland had epilepsy and died at an early age.
 

12. Eliska Eulalia GILLILAND (b. Dec 16, 1899, TX; d. Nov 13, 1980, Cisco, EastCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 32302898, TX)

 

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Notes:
  • Per online history of Tecumseh community, CallCtyTX: 3
    "On February 26, 1886, a post office was established, and W. E. Gilliland became the first postmaster. Gilliland established a small newspaper, the Tecumseh Banner, which lasted until November 17, 1887."

  • W. E. Gilliland was the founder of the Baird Star newspaper. He served in many public service arenas, including being a Texas State Representative.
     

  • Page Sources:
    1. Sue Patterson, email Mid101074@aol.com

    2. "Over the Pond" on rootsweb by Vernon.

    3. The Handbook of Texas Online - Tecumseh, Texas

     

  • ModLog:

    Date of ModLog Source of Information Description of Changes
    24 Sep 2022 Author's upgrade Changed county links.
         

Names Added to Name Index: Yes

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