William Gilliam Jr (1728 - 1765)

Born 1728 in Surry County, Colony of Virginia

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Descendants

Died 2 Jan 1765 at about age 37 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

William was the son of William Gilliam and traditionally Susanna Greene. He died on 2 Jan 1765.^[1]

From Southside Virginia Genealogies by John W. Pritchett
Capt. William Gilliam (-1765) received from his father, for the nominal consideration of 5 shillings, 250 acres on the south side of the Nottoway River in 1762, and as William Gilliam Jr., he got a patent to 92 acres in Brunswick County 30 Aug. 1763. William left a will in Sussex County indicating he married twice. Apparently son John named first in the will was of a 1st marriage. Indeed William Gilliam Jr. reported the death of Mildred 5 Feb. 1753. The rest of his children, including an unborn child, he “had by my late [present] wife,” Mary (will dated 29 Dec. 1764 and proved 21 Feb. 1765), who was Mary Lucas, a daughter of Charles Lucas and Mary Evans, a daughter of Benjamin Evans whose 1711 will left her 80 acres in Prince George County. The will of Charles Lucas in Surry County remembered wife, Mary, 4 sons, and daughter, Mary (will dated 4 Aug. 1752 and proved 3 May 1758).

The Surry County will of Mary Lucas remembered Mary Gilliam, among others (will dated 12 Jan. 1760 and proved 21 Aug. 1764).

Mary Gilliam, who reported the death of William Gilliam 2 Jan. 1765, died in Sussex County 20 Nov. 1771, naming in her will children Mary Mason, wife of William Mason, William, Charles, Elizabeth, and Samuel Gilliam (will dated 14 Nov. 1771 153 and proved 16 Jan. 1772). Mary, Elizabeth, and Samuel Gilliam were under the guardianship of Mary Gilliam in 1764-9, and of William Mason in 1772. ^[2]

Children

The children of William and Mildred as follows:

• John Gilliam. Named in his father's will; he was the son of a Mildred. John is also named in the will of his grandfather, William Gilliam [Sr.] ^[3] This John Gilliam died before 28 May 1770, apparently unmarried and with no children, when his aunts and their husbands sold land in Brunswick Co., VA, that was part of his estate.^[4]
  
• Mary Gilliam. Named in her father's will. Her stepmother's Will names, Mary Mason, wife of William Mason, and names son-in-law William Mason one of her executors.
  

The children of William and Mary as follows:

• William Gilliam. Named in his father's and mother's Wills. This William died (naming no wife nor children) in 1795, Sussex Co., VA.
  
• Charles Gilliam. Named in his father's and mother's Wills.
  
• Samuel Gilliam. Named in his father's and mother's Wills. Named in his brother, William Gilliam's Will.
  
• Elizabeth Gilliam. Named in her father's and mother's Wills. Named as Elizabeth Banks in her brother, William Gilliam's Will.
  
• Unknown child. William Gilliam's will mentions "the child my wife now goes with." Mary Gilliam's will doesn't mention any child not named in her husband's will.
  

Timeline

Birth
abt 1728

Deed: Richard Hill to John Hill
2 Mar 1746 • Surry County, VA
36 pounds . . . 160 acres (being part of a tract sold by Henry Robertson of Prince George to said Richard Hill) bounded by Southwester Swamp and John Pearcey. Wit: Wm GILLIAM, Wm GILLIAM, Jr, Nathaniel Green, Jr. ^[5]

Marriage
Bef. 1752
Mildred
(–1753)
It has been said that William Gilliam married Mildred Hill. He did not. Mildred Hill was the wife of John Hill, Mildred did not remarried after John Hill died.

Death of Mildred Gilliam
5 Feb 1753
William Gilliam Jr. reported the death of Mildred 5 Feb. 1753.

Suit: John Threewits plaintiff vs Wm Elliot and Michael Hill
Oct 1754
issued 18 November 1754 John Threewits plaintiff vs William Elliot and Michael Hill, defendants; William Gilliam, Jr was security for the said Hill's appearance, 15 pounds due.

Deed: Robert Whitehead to Drury Spain
11 Apr 1755 • Sussex County, VA
tract containing one hundred and thirty acres lying and being on the south side of Nottoway River in Sussex, bounded, beginning at a pine on the south side of the Island swamp. Wit: Thomas Oliver, Wm Gilliam Jr, Agnes (her X mark) Oliver. ^[6]

Estate of Michael Hill
13 Oct 1755 • Sussex County, VA
For John Hill, administrator by William Gilliam, Richard Hill and William Gilliam, Jr. ^[7]

Military
11 May 1756 • Sussex County, VA
^[8]

Deed: Edward Threewits to William Gilliam, Jr
14 Jun 1759 • Sussex County, VA
south side of Nottoway on both sides of Cabin stick swamp. ^[9]

Deed: Edward Threewitts and Alice to William Gilliam, Jr
17 Nov 1759 • Sussex County, VA
Tract purchased by Edward Threewits from Matthew Sturdivant, southside Nottoway, adj John Williamson, Cabinstick swamp, 330 acres. Wit: Amos Love, Hinche Gilliam, Michael Hill. ^[10]

Marriage
abt 1759
Mary LUCAS
(–1772)

Deed: William Gilliam, Jr to John Lucas
17 Apr 1761 • Sussex County, VA
For love and affection, one Negro boy named Sambo. ^[11]

Deed: Drury Spain and wife to Wm Gilliam
22 Jan 1762 • Sussex County, VA
tract of land formerly purchased by the said Drury Spain of Robert Whitehead proved and recorded in the County Court of Surry being on the south side of Nottoway River in Sussex. Wit: John Tyus, John Athison, Agnes Tyus, Ann Tyus. ^[12]

Deed: William Gilliam, Sr to William Gilliam, Jr
16 Sep 1762 • Sussex County, VA
Capt. William Gilliam received from his father, for the nominal consideration of 5 shillings, 250 acres on the south side of the Nottoway River in 1762. Wit: Richard Hill ^[13]

Patent
30 Aug 1763 • Brunswick County, VA
William Gilliam Jr., a patent to 92 acres in Brunswick County 30 Aug. 1763.

Will of William Gilliam, Jr
29 Dec 1764 • Sussex County, VA
John Lucas, serves as executor along with William's wife Mary. The rest of his children, including an unborn child, “had by my late [present] wife,” Mary (will dated 29 Dec. 1764 and proved 21 Feb. 1765). Exor James Jones.

Death
2 Jan 1765 • Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, VA
Mary Gilliam, who reported the death of William Gilliam 2 Jan. 1765

Probate
21 Feb 1765 • Sussex County, VA

Inventory of the Estate of Capt. William Gilliam
20 Jun 1765 • Sussex County, VA
By Mary Gilliam, James Jones and John Lucas. ^[14]

Account of the Estate of Capt William Gilliam
17 Mar 1768 • Sussex County, VA
Shows payments to numerous individuals. ^[15]

Account of Estate of John Tyus
abt Jan 1769 • Sussex County, VA
Shows numerous individuals including William Winfield, Michael Hill, Robert Jackson, Benjamin Tyus, William Gilliam, Richard Hill, Capt Gilliam, Jr., Rachel Flowers, etc. ^[16]

Account of Estate of William Gilliam
17 Aug 1769 • Sussex County, VA
by Mary Gilliam, executrix.^[17]

Suit: Anthony Street vs Exor of William Gilliam
1770 • Lunenburg County, VA
Anthony Street obtains an injunction against James Jones, the Exor of William Gilliam. Street appears to be indebted to Estate of William Gilliam. See Will of William Gilliam, Jr of Sussex. ^[18]

Will

Will of William Gilliam. Sussex Co., VA, w. 29 Dec 1764, p. 21 Feb 1765.

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I William Gilliam being sick and weak, but in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, do constitute and appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following, I give my soul to almighty God who gave it me, and my body to the Earth to be buried at the discretion of my Executors, and as to my worldly estate I give devise and bequeath the same in manner and form following. IMPRIMIS. I give and bequeath to my loving wife the use of my plantation whereon I now live during her life and also two negros Tom and Sall during her life, and also the use of Moll Nan, Mingo and Lyddie during her widowhood, also I give her the use of half my stock and houshold furniture during her life. IMPRIMIS. I give and bequeath to my Son John Gilliam two negros Toney & Suck to be his when he arrives at the age of twenty one. IMPRIMIS. I give and bequeath to my Son William Gilliam all my land lying of the lower side of Harrys Swamp to him and his heirs forever. IMPRIMIS. I give and bequeath to my Son Charles Gilliam all my land of the upper side of Harry's Swamp to him and his heirs forever, but if my Son Charles dies before he arrive to the age of twenty--I give the land to my Son William, and if my Son William dies before he arrives of age I give the whole land to Charles and his heirs forever. IMPRIMIS. I give and bequeath to my Son Samuel Gilliam the plantation whereon I now live, also all my land at the Cypris Swamp, and all the land I had of Drury Spain to him and his heirs forever, but if he dies before he comes of age I give all the said to the child my wife is with but if that should die before it comes of age, my desire is that the land be equally divided betwixt my two Sons William and Charles. IMPRIMIS. I give the use of two negros to the child unknown, if it be a boy, Viz't. Toney and Suck and also the profit arising from my plantation at Sweeds; till my Son William comes to the age of twenty one, but if it be a girl I desire my Estate may be equally divided amongst my children that I have by my last wife, viz't; William, Charles, Samuel, Mary and Elizabeth and the child unborn. I give and bequeath to Lewis Tyus all my land that is adjoining the said Tyus in Brunswick County, on his paying fifty five pounds, according to an agreement made before Halcott Pride and Ephraim Parham, to him and his heirs forever. I desire that the money that is due to me from several persons may be appley'd towards the education and maintainance of my children at the discretion of my executors. I desire that Seymore Powell of Brunswick may have the care of my Son John Gilliam's Estate on his giving good security to my Executors for the trust impossed in him. I desire my Estate may not be apprais'd. I constitute and appoint James Jones, John Lucas, and my loving wife Executors of this my last will and testament, given under my hand and seal this 29th day of December 1764.

William Gilliam (LS)

Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of- James Jones John Southworth John Sturdivant

At a Court held for Sussex County the 21st day of February 1765. The afore written last will and testament of William Gilliam deced. was presented in Court by James Jones, John Lucas, and Mary Gilliam the Executors therein named who made oath thereto according to law, and the same was proved by the oaths of James Jones and John Sturdivant two of the witnesses thereto, (who likewise made oath that they saw John Southworth deced. at the request of the said testator, and in his presence, subscribe his name as a witness thereto) and by the Court ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste A. Claiborne CSC ^[19]

Account of Estate of Capt. William Gilliam for Capt. James Jones shows payments to Robert Jones, John Wilburn, Arthur Dillinghay, George Randolph, Henry Bailey, James Spain, Robert Whitehead, Richard Hill, John Sturdivant, John Spain, Capt. Seymour Powel, Mrs. Kirkland, William Parham, John Wilkerson, William Yarbro, Capt. William Parker, William Spain, James Horn, Matthew Whitehead, Robert Jones, David Owen, Bolling Stark, Henry Freeman, Moses Knight, William Oliver, George Booth, John Hobbs, Richard Northcross, Robert Pettway, Niell Buckanan, William Bishop, Littleberry Spain, John Anderson Sturdivant, John Hardie, Benjamin Hunt and William Stuart. 17 Mar 1768 ^[20]

Sources

1. ↑ Richards, Gertrude R. B., PhD, "Register of Albemarle Parish, Surry and Sussex Counties [Virginia], 1739-1778," The National Society Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, VA 1958; reprinted, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1984.
2. ↑ Southside Virginia Genealogies by John W Pritchett, Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, Maryland 21211
3. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book B, p. 33
4. ↑ Bradley, Dr. Stephen E., Jr., Brunswick County, Virginia, Deed Books, Vol. 4, 1765 - 1770, Lawrenceville, VA, 1998.
5. ↑ Surry County, VA, Deed Book 5, page 92
6. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Deed Book A, p81
7. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book A, p 34.
8. ↑ Virginia Colonial Soldiers, County Militia Rosters, Page 35
9. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Deed Book B, p52
10. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Deed Book B, p50
11. ↑ Deed Book B, p187
12. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Deed Book B, p279
13. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Deed Book B, p. 331
14. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book B, p98
15. ↑ Sussex County, VA Will Book B, p151
16. ↑ Sussex County, VA Will Book B, p186
17. ↑ Sussex County, VA, Will Book B, p215
18. ↑ Library of Virginia Chancery. Lunenburg, No. 1770-003
19. ↑ Sussex County Will Book "B" 1764-1771, p25-26
20. ↑ Sussex County Will Book "B" 1764-1771, p.151

• Hopkins, William Lindsay, "Sussex County, Virginia, Will Books A-F, 1754-1806," Richmond, VA, ®1990. Reprinted 1994, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA.