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Elizabeth (Patteson) Gilliam (abt. 1753 - 1837)

Elizabeth Gilliam formerly Patteson
Born about in Goochland County, Colony of Virginiamap
Ancestors ancestors
Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , , , , , , and
Wife of — married about 1775 [location unknown]
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , , , , , and
Died at about age 84 in Campbell, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Elizabeth was born about 1753. She was the daughter of Obadiah and possibly Agnes (Gilliam) Patteson. She passed away in 1837.

Timeline

Birth
abt 1753

Marriage
abt 1775
Charles GILLIAM Sr
(1754–1807)

Will of Charles Gilliam
17 Aug 1807 • Campbell County, VA
To Wife Elizabeth GILLIAM the plantation I now live on for life and then to go to my youngest sons, William and Jarrett GILLIAM. [1]

Account of estate of Thomas Wright, Jr.
10 Oct 1808 • Campbell County, VA
Account of estate of Thomas Wright, Jr. with Charles GILLIAM, executor, presented by Elizabeth GILLIAM and James GILLIAM who are executors of the Estate of Charles GILLIAM, decd. [2]

Will of William GILLIAM
13 Jan 1812 • Campbell County, VA
To my mother Elizabeth GILLIAM, my slaves. To brother Jerrard GILLIAM the lands given me by my father's will. To Brother Charles the slaves given my by my mother. [3]

Deed: Elizabeth Gilliam et al to Jesse Thornhill
10 Feb 1812 • Campbell County, VA
The Pattesons including Elizabeth Gilliam, sell 203 acres on Wreck Island to Jesse Thornhill, [4]

Landowner's Directory
1815 • Campbell County, VA
GILLIAM, Charles, Estate, Opossum Creek, 8N.
GILLIAM, Charles, Jr., Opossum Creek, 8N.
GILLIAM, Eliza, Opossum Creek, 8N.
[5]

Residence
1820 • Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, United States

Suit: Celia Gilliam vs. Patteson Gilliam et al
1827 • Campbell County, VA
After her son, Jarrett died, his widow Celia sued in Chancery Court for property (including servants) belonging to him in Elizabeth's possession.[6]

Deed: Elizabeth Gilliam to Patteson Gilliam and heirs of Patteson Gilliam
13 Jul 1827 • Campbell County, VA [7]

Deed: Elizabeth Gilliam to Jarratt Gilliam and George K Lambeth
5 Feb 1828 • Campbell County, VA
155 acres on Opossum Creek, [8]

Residence
1830 • Campbell County, VA

Obituary
16 Nov 1837 • Lynchburg, VA
Died- On Nov. 16, in Lynchburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliam, relict of Charles Gilliam, in her 85th year. [9]

Death
16 Nov 1837 • Lynchburg, VA

Account of Dower estate of Elizabeth GILLIAM
13 Jan 1840 • Campbell County, VA
Account of Dower estate of Elizabeth GILLIAM with Richard L. Ligon, administrator of Charles GILLIAM, deceased. [10]

Obituary

Died on the 16th inst. in this place, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilliam, relict of Mr. Charles Gilliam, dec’d in the 85th year of her age. She had been more than 40 years a worthy and acceptable member of the M. E. Church; and her surviving relatives and friends have the consolation of believing that she now “rests from her labors”.[11]

Research Notes

  • After her son, Jarrett died, his widow Celia sued in Chancery Court for property (including servants) belonging to him in Elizabeth's possession.[12]
  • WB8:324 13 Jan 1840, Account of Estate of Charles Gilliam, Richard L. Ligon shows "German Jordan, jailor".
  • WB8:326 13 Jan 1840, Account of Dower Estate of Elizabeth Gilliam, Richard L. Ligon, administrator of Estate of Charles Gilliam dec'd.[13]

Sources

  1. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Will Book 2, page 343
  2. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Will Book 2, page 388
  3. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Will Book 3, page 172
  4. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Deed Book 9, p376
  5. ↑ Ward, Roger G. 1815 Directory of Virginia Landowners (and Gazetteer) Volume 2
  6. ↑ Chancery Records, Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA: Celia Gilliam vs. Patteson Gilliam et al., (case 1827-008) https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=031-1827-008
  7. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Deed Book 16, p53
  8. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Deed Book 15, p41
  9. ↑ Lynchburg Virginian, 20 Nov 1837, page 3, column 5
  10. ↑ Campbell County, VA, Will Book 8, page 326
  11. ↑ Lynchburg Virginian, p. 3, c. 5, Monday, November 20, 1837
  12. ↑ Chancery Records, Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA: Celia Gilliam vs. Patteson Gilliam et al., (case 1827-008) https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=031-1827-008
  13. ↑ Campbell County, Virginia Wills and Inventories 1782-1847, William L. Hopkins, Iberian Publishing, Athens, GA, 1989, 232pp.




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