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Levi Gilliam Sr (abt. 1726 - bef. 1802)

Levi Gilliam Sr
Born about in Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginiamap
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Died before before about age 76 in Sussex, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Levi was born about 1726 to John Gilliam and Sarah his wife.

It has been said that Levi married Elizabeth, the daughter of Thomas Newsom, since Levi and Elizabeth sold land patented to Thomas in 1762, that Thomas had patented in 1756. However, Levi did not inherit this land from Thomas but purchased it from John Mangum.

Albemarle Parish records give the births of some children of Levi and Elizabeth (listed in the records as "Eliza"): [1]

  • Priscilla Gilliam, born 4 Feb 1749. (Her father's name is mistranscribed as Lewis Gilliam, but the original document shows Levi Gilliam.)[2]
  • Lucy Gilliam, born 13 Oct 1751.
  • Anselm Gilliam, born 5 Feb 1754.
  • Harris Gilliam, born 22 Apr 1756.
  • Levi Gilliam, born 23 Jun 1758.
  • Sally Gilliam, christened 16 Aug 1761.

Levi made his will in Sussex County. His son, Levi, was already dead leaving widow, Frances, who was then pregnant. The elder Levi mentioned 2 daughters, Lucy Wilborne and Sally Johnson, and left Priscilla Jordan—apparently his daughter—one dollar (will dated 27 Aug.1801 and proved 4 Feb. 1802). [3]

Timeline

Birth
abt 1724

Register of Slave Births
1752-1772 • Sussex County, VA Register of Slave Births, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA • Daphne born 23 Jan 1752, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam
• Tina born 3 Nov 1756, baptized 26 Jun 1756, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam
• Benjamin, born 26 May 1762, baptized on 18 Jul 1762, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam
• Ralph, born 26 Sep 1764, baptized 19 May 1765, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam
• Aggy, born 26 Jan 1767, baptized 17 May 1767, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner, Levi Gilliam
• Will, born 20 Jun 1769, baptized 8 July 1770, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam
• James born 29 Feb 1772, baptized 10 May 1772, Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA owner Levi Gilliam [4]

Inventory of the Estate of Balaam Bell
15 Nov 1755 • Sussex County, VA
Appraisers: Thomas Moore, Levi Gilliam and Moses Johnson

Grant: Thomas Newsom
10 Mar 1756 • Sussex County, VA
92 acres on the south side of Nottoway River adjoining Henry Tyler, Robert Bullock and extending. [5]

Court Order
Aug 1757 • Sussex County, VA
Ordered that Levi Gilliam be appointed guardian of Mary and Elizabeth Moore orphans of Thomas Moore, decd, with John Rachell and Hanssell Gilliam security [6]

Inventory of the Estate of Hannah Rawlings
21 Oct 1757 • Sussex County, VA
Appraisers: James Carter, Henry Freeman and Levi Gilliam

Will of Nathaniel Clanton
14 Feb 1759 • Sussex County, VA
Wit: Hinchea Gilliam, John Rochell and Levi Gilliam

Will of John Rochel
21 Sep 1759 • Sussex County, VA
Wit: Silvanus Stokes, Levi Gilliam, and Cornelius Loftin

Deed: John Mangum to Levi Gilliam
18 Dec 1760 • Sussex County, VA
92 acres, originally patented to Thomas Newsom.

Deed: Levi Gilliam to John Land
18 Aug 1762 • Sussex County, VA
Levi Gilliam was married to Elizabeth, by 18 Aug. 1762 when they sold 92 acres granted to Thomas Newsom in 1756 to John Land.

Land Processioning
9 Mar 1764 • Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA
Thomas Moore, Senr, Thomas Moore, Jnr, Levy Gillium, Jones Stoaks, Henry Freeman, Joseph Renn, Curtis Land, Marcus Stoaks, Robt Land,William Loftin, Mary Clanton, David Pennington, Charles Battles, Thomas Capel, Cornelius Loftin, John Southard, Robt Webb,

Processioning
9 Mar 1768 • Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA
Lands of Lewis Johnson, Marcus Stoaks, Henry Freeman, Robt Webb, Thos Moore, Wm Moore, Levi Gillium, Joseph Renn, Estate of John Southworth, Robt Land, Curtis Land, Bird Land, Cornelius Loftin, Wm Loftin, David Pinnington, Thos Capel, Charles Battle, etc.

Parish Levy
19 Oct 1768 • Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA
To Levy Gillium for keeping John Renn, £3

Parish Levy
Mar 1769 • Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA
To pd Levy Gillium as p order last Levy, £3

Account of the Estate of Thomas Moore
20 Apr 1769 • Sussex County, VA
Names mentioned: Anselm Gilliam and Livi Gilliam

Will of Thomas Dunn
7 Nov 1773 • Sussex County, VA
Wit: Levi Gilliam, Lewis Loftin, Hinchia Rachel and William Land

Inventory of James Hern
21 Apr 1774 • Sussex County, VA
For Mary Hern, executrix, by Thomas Moore, John Judkins, and Levi Gilliam. [7]

Will of Joseph Wrenn
27 Nov 1781 • Sussex County, VA
And Lastly I do constitute and appoint David Wrenn, Barham Moore and Jesse Williamson my whole and sole executors of this my last Will and Testament Wit: Lewis Johnson, Levi Gilliam and John King

Personal Property Tax
1789 • Sussex County, VA

Will of Nathaniel Rochell
11 Nov 1792 • Sussex County, VA
Wit: Robert Andrews, Barham Moore, Levi Gilliam

Petition: Levi Gilliam vs Charles Moore
1794 • Sussex County, VA

Will of Temperance Gilliam
19 Oct 1797 • Sussex County, VA
Brother William Gilliam my part of the tract of land of Arthur Gilliam, decd in Southampton County, Exor: Brother. Wit: Levi Gilliam and Harmon Webb

Personal Property Tax
1799 • Sussex County, VA

Probate
27 Aug 1800 • Sussex County, VA

Manumission of Slave
27 Aug 1801 • Sussex County, VA
My will and desire is that all the rest and residue of my estate of what kind so ever except my Negro man named Robbin which I hereby liberate and set free, but desire him may live with my daughter Lucy Wilborne during his life . . .

Will of Levi Gilliam, Sr
27 Aug 1801 • Sussex County, VA

To Preciller Jordin, one dollar Two daughters Lucy Wilborne and Sally Johnson. Son Leve Gilliam's Widow, Frances Gilliam, who is now pregnant. Exor: John Wilborne. Wit: Robert Jones, Littleberry Partridge, Henry Freeman. Rec: 4 Feb 1802 [8]

Death
bef 4 Feb 1802 • Sussex County, VA

Recording of the Will of Levi Gilliam, Sr
4 Feb 1802 • Sussex County, VA

Inventory of the Estate of Levy Gilliam
3 Jan 1805 • Sussex County, VA Littleberry Partridge, Administrator

Sources

  1. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/K4RP-7Q3
  2. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-2J
  3. ↑ Southside Virginia Genealogies, John W. Pritchett, GENEALOGICAL PUBLISHING CO., INC. Baltimore, Maryland
  4. ↑ Albemarle Parish Register
  5. ↑ Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 36 (Reel 33-34).
  6. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Order Book 1757-1761, page 64
  7. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book C, p112
  8. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book F, page 282




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