Hester Ann (Collier) Gilley (1862 - 1948)

Born 7 Dec 1862 in Wise, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Wife of George Melvin Gilley Sr — married 30 Dec 1884 in Wise, Virginia, United States

Descendants

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Biography

During the 1870 United States Census, 1. Isaiah Jones (age 64, born in VA), is living in Virginia, with his wife, 2. Mary W Jones (age 60, born in VA), and

3. Hester Ann Collier (Granddaughter, age 7, born in VA)

4. Mary Collier (Granddaughter, age 17, born in VA)

Isaiah and Mary are living in the Richmond Township, Wise County, VA. The Postal Office is located in Big Stone Gap. Isaiah's occupation is "Farmer", Mary is "Keeping House" and the children are "At Home". Isaiah's Real Estate is valued at $1,200. and his Personal Estate at $1,055. Isaiah and Mary can read and write.

Hester and Mary are living with their maternal grandparents and next door to their father and stepmother.

During the 1880 United States Census Dwelling #1, Family #1, 1. George L Collier (age 52, born in VA), is living in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, with his wife, 2. Cassy Collier (age 35, born in VA), and

3. Isaiah H Collier (Son of George and Celia, age 26, born in VA)

4. Hester A Collier (Daughter of George and Celia, age 17, born in VA)

5. Rosa J Collier (Isaiah's wife and Daughter-in-law to George, age 17, born in VA)

6. Daniel B Collier (Son of George and Celia, age 15, born in VA)

7. Henry Collier (Son of George and Cassie, age 9, born in VA)

8. Martha J Collier (Daughter of George and Cassie, age 8, born in VA)

9. Elma V Collier (census says "Oma V", Daughter of George and Cassie, age 7, born in VA)

10. Emma Collier (Daughter of George and Cassie, age 5, born in VA)

11. Creed Collier (Son of George and Cassie, age 3, born in VA)

12. Olley Collier (Daughter of George and Cassie, age 1, born in VA)

George and Cassy are living in Richmond District of Wise County, VA. George's occupation is "Farming", Cassy is "Keeping House", Isaiah is "Farm Labor", Rosa is "House Keeper", Daniel is "Working on Farm". Isaiah and Rosa are married.

George, Isaiah, Hester/Arminda, and Rosa can read and write. Daniel can read but cannot write. Hester/Arminda, Rosa and Daniel have attended school during the year.

Virginia Marriage Record:

Name George M. Gilly

Birth Date 1863

Birthplace Wise Co., Va.

Age 21

Spouse's Name Hester Ann Colier

Spouse's Birth Date 1863

Spouse's Birthplace Wise Co., Va.

Spouse's Age 21

Event Date 30 Dec 1884

Event Place Wise, Virginia

Father's Name George Gilly

Mother's Name Anna Gilly

Spouse's Father's Name Little

Spouse's Mother's Name Callie

Marital Status Single

Spouse's Marital Status Single

During the 1900 United States Census Dwelling #246, Family #252, 1. George M Gilley (age 37, born Apr 1863 in VA), is living in Richmond District (East Stone Gap Precinct) East Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia, with his wife, 2. Hester Gilley (age 38, born Dec 1862 in VA), and their children,

3. Anna Gilley (Ava, Daughter, age 15, born Oct 1885 in VA)

4. George W Gilley (Son, age 13, born Mar 1887 in VA)

5. Benjaman Gilley (Son, age 9, born Nov 1891 in VA)

6. Clarance W Gilley (Son, age 8, born Sep 1892 in VA)

7. Darthula Gilley (Daughter, age 3, born Apr 1897 in VA)

George Sr and Hester own their home/farm free of mortgage located in Richmond, East Stone Gap Town, Wise County, VA. They married about 1885 and have been married for fifteen years. Hester has birthed six children and five are living. George Sr's occupation is "Farmer". George Sr, Hester, Ava and George Jr can read and write. Ava, George, Benjamin and Clarence have attended four months of school, and Clarence attended two months during the year.

During the 1910 United States Census Dwelling #422, Family #422, 1. George M Gilly (age 47, born in VA), is living in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, with his wife, 2. Hester A Gilly (age 47, born in VA), and their children,

3. Eugene Gilly (Son, age 17, born in VA)

4. Dorthula M Gilly (Daughter, age 13, born in VA)

5. Verna E Gilly (Son, age 9, born in VA)

AND

6. William D Collier (Brother-in-law, age 57, born in VA)

George and Hester own their home/farm free of mortgage located in Richmond, Wise County, VA. They have each been married one time and for twenty-five years. Hester has birthed eight children and six are living. Hester's brother, William is widowed. George's occupation is "Farmer" of "General Farm" on "Own Account", William is "Laborer" at "Coal Mines". Except for Verna, all family members can read and write. Eugene, Dorthula, and Verna have attended school since September 1, 1909.

Hester and William's brother, Isah Collier (Isaiah, age 52), his wife, Rosa, and nine of their children are living next door (Dwelling & Family #423).

During the 1930 United States Census Dwelling #3, Family #3, 1. George M Gilley (age 67, born in VA), is living in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, with his wife, 2. Hester A Gilley (age 67, born in VA), and

3. Dorthy Gilley (Daughter, age 30, born in VA)

George and Hester own their home/farm located in Richmond, Wise County, VA. The family doesn't own a Radio Set. George's occupation is "Farmer" of "Farming" on "Own Account", Dorthy is "Teacher" at "P. School". All family members can read and write. George is not a military veteran.

Living next door (Dwelling/Family #4) is Casie H Collier (Cassie, age 68, born in VA), and her daughter, Nannie (age 28, single). Cassie might be a sister-in-law to Hester.

During the 1940 United States Census HH #126, 1. George M Gilley (age 77, born in VA), is living in Richmond Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, with his wife, 2. Hester Ann Gilley (age 77, born in VA).

George and Hester own their home/farm valued at $1,200. and located in East Stone Gap, Richmond, Wise County, VA. In 1935 they were living in the Same House. George's occupation is "Farmer" of "Farm" on "Own Account" and he earned other income (not salary/wages) greater than $50. in year 1939. George has completed 5th, and Hester completed 6th grade.

In HH#122 Hester's brother, Isiah Collier (Isaiah, age 84), is widowed and living with his daugther, Nancy.

Find A Grave Index

Name Hester Ann Collier Gilley

Maiden Name Collier

Event Type Burial

Event Date 1948

Event Place Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, United States of America

Photograph Included Y

Birth Date 07 Dec 1862

Death Date 16 Jan 1948

Affiliate Record Identifier 125868272

Cemetery American Legion Cemetery

Sources

• 1870 US Census: ["United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFGX-H1X : 17 October 2014), Hester Ann Collier in household of Isaiah Jones, Virginia, United States; citing p. 2, family 8, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,181.]

• 1880 US Census: ["United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCR8-T6N : 14 July 2016), Rosa J Collier in household of George L Collier, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district ED 102, sheet 288A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1394; FHL microfilm 1,255,394.]

• 1884 Virginia Marriage Record: ["Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5YJ-8XN : 5 December 2014), George M. Gilly and Hester Ann Colier, 30 Dec 1884; citing Wise, Virginia, reference p 32 cn 51; FHL microfilm 34,394.]

• 1900 US Census: ["United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMJX-1T5 : accessed 27 January 2017), Hester Gilley in household of George M Gilley, Richmond District (East Stone Gap Precinct) East Stone Gap town, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 128, sheet 14B, family 252, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,732.]

• 1910 US Census: ["United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPGX-N1M : accessed 27 January 2017), Hester A Gilly in household of George M Gilly, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 135, sheet 21B, family 422, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1652; FHL microfilm 1,375,665.]

• 1930 US Census: ["United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CJPN-5PZ : accessed 27 January 2017), Hester A Gilley in household of George M Gilley, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 26, sheet 1A, line 10, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2465; FHL microfilm 2,342,199.]

• 1940 US Census: ["United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VR1V-KSS : accessed 27 January 2017), Hester Ann Gilley in household of George M Gilley, Richmond Magisterial District, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 98-33, sheet 8A, line 35, family 126, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4302.]

• Find A Grave Memorial# 125868272: ["Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVG5-3WPL : 11 July 2016), Hester Ann Collier Gilley, 1948; Burial, Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, United States of America, American Legion Cemetery; citing record ID 125868272, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.]