James Luther
Gilliam
Born in Cornersville, Marshall, Mississippi, United States
Ancestors 
Son of James J Gilliam
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
Lolo Gilliam, Lou Allie (Gilliam) Gunter, Henry Newton Gilliam, Elfie Gilliam, Marion Jasper Gilliam and Susie Josephine (Gilliam) Alexander
Husband of
Bessie L Milam
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Died
at age 63
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 14 Apr 2024
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Biography
James Luther Gilliam was born in Appalachia, in Mississippi.
James Luther Gilliam was born on 22 May 1889 in Cornersville, Marshall, Mississippi, United States, son of James J. Gilliam and Dode Gilliam.
In the 1900 census Luther (age 10) was the son of J* Gilham in Beat 1 Independence & Swaines Gin Precincts, Union, Mississippi, United States.[1]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| J* Gilham | M | White | 57 | Widowed | Head | Mississippi | |
| Lolo Gilham | F | White | 21 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi | |
| Loula Gilham | F | White | 19 | Daughter | Mississippi | ||
| Newton Gilham | M | White | 17 | Son | Mississippi | ||
| Elfie Gilham | F | White | 15 | Daughter | Mississippi | ||
| Mirrian Gilham | M | White | 13 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| Luther Gilham | M | White | 10 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| Josie Gilham | F | White | 8 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi |
In the 1910 census Luther (age 20) was the single head of household in Beat 3, Tippah, Mississippi, United States.[2]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Luther Gilliam | M | White | 20 | Single | Head | Mississippi |
James was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Union, Mississippi, United States.[3]
In the 1920 census James (age 31) was the married head of household in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, United States.[4]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James L Gilliam | M | White | 31 | Married | Head | Mississippi | |
| Bessie L Gilliam | F | White | 22 | Married | Wife | Mississippi | |
| James F Gilliam | M | White | 2 | Single | Son | Mississippi |
In the 1930 census J (age 39) was the married head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States.[5]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| J Luther Gilliam | M | White | 39 | Married | Head | Mississippi | |
| Bessie L Gilliam | F | White | 32 | Married | Wife | Mississippi | |
| James Fred Gilliam | M | White | 12 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| V Irene Gilliam | F | White | 8 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi | |
| Christine L Gilliam | F | White | 4 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi | |
| C Arnold Gilliam | M | White | 1 | Single | Son | Mississippi |
In the 1940 census James (age 52) was the married head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States.[6]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James L Gilliam | M | White | 52 | Married | Head | Mississippi | |
| Bessy Gilliam | F | White | 43 | Married | Wife | Mississippi | |
| James F Gilliam | M | White | 23 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| Virgie Gilliam | F | White | 18 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi | |
| Christine L Gilliam | F | White | 14 | Single | Daughter | Mississippi | |
| Clyde A Gilliam | M | White | 11 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| George B Gilliam | M | White | 8 | Single | Son | Mississippi |
In the 1950 census James (age 61), Farmer, was the married head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States.[7]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| James L Gilliam | M | 61 | Married | Head | Farmer | Mississippi | |
| Bessie Gilliam | F | 24 | Married | Wife | Mississippi | ||
| Veryl Gilliam | M | 18 | Never married | Son | Cut Ember | Mississippi | |
| Clyde A Gilliam | M | 21 | Married | Son | Cut Timber |
James died on 29 Apr 1953 and was buried in 1953 in New Albany, Union, Mississippi, United States.[8]
Sources
- ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 65; Digital film/folder number: 004120351; FHL microfilm: 1240830; Image number: 645; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00838-8
FamilySearch Record: M9FW-BD2 (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QNS-63S
Luther Gilham (10), single son, in household of J* Gilham (57) in Beat 1 Independence & Swaines Gin Precincts, Union, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972595; FHL microfilm: 1374770; Image number: 1159; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03447-1
FamilySearch Record: MPD2-ZMR (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ8-99VW
Luther Gilliam (20), single head of household in Beat 3, Tippah, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005151977; FHL microfilm: 1683989
FamilySearch Record: KZ89-ZGM (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTX-QMPJ Image number 05658
Name: James Luther Gilliam; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Union, Mississippi, United States; Birth Date: 22 May 1888; Birth Place: Connersville, Mississippi, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 57; Digital film/folder number: 004966275; FHL microfilm: 1820897; Image number: 172; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02070-8
FamilySearch Record: MNTP-ZYT (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR65-8C9
James L Gilliam (31), married head of household in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004951746; FHL microfilm: 2340893; Image number: 1063; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03830-9
FamilySearch Record: XM1T-2DW (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHR-46X
J Luther Gilliam (39), married head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 005449671; Image number: 634; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: VBSN-K2J (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MR-J338
James L Gilliam (52), married head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 8; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 108937599; Image number: 9
FamilySearch Record: 6FM7-KLKD (accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-JT6C
James L Gilliam (61), married, Farmer, head of household in Beat 5, Marshall, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi. - ↑
Burial:
"Find a Grave Index"
citing Find a Grave
FamilySearch Record: QV2X-V3GH (accessed 14 April 2024)
Find A Grave: Memorial #71191818
James Luther Gilliam burial (died on 29 Apr 1953) in 1953 in New Albany, Union, Mississippi, United States of America. Born on 22 May 1889.
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: LV5G-9X1
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