Third Generation 
Third Generation 13. William GILLILAND was born in 1814 and died in 1887 in Kirkwood, Belmont County, Ohio, USA at age 73.
William married Amanda UNKNOWN.
Children from this marriage were:
29 M i. John L. GILLILAND was born in 1853 in Kirkwood, Belmont County, Ohio, USA.
30 F ii. Letitia GILLILAND was born in 1855 in Kirkwood, Belmont County, Ohio, USA.
31 F iii. Ada M. GILLILAND was born in 1857 in Kirkwood, Belmont County, Ohio, USA.
32 F iv. Louisa L. GILLILAND was born in 1859 in Kirkwood, Belmont County, Ohio, USA.
22. Samuel GILLILAND was born on March 21, 1818 and died on January 9, 1889 at age 70.
Samuel married Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
The child from this marriage was:
33 M i. Samual H. GILLILAND was born on June 7, 1848 and died in 1891 at age 43.
Samual married Mattie J. McCREADY on October 27, 1870.
24. James GILLILAND was born on August 1, 1827 in , Belmont County, Ohio, USA, died on February 26, 1916 in , , Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Reinersville, Morgan County, Ohio, USA.
He worked as a Carpenter & Blacksmith.
1880 Federal Census: June 12, 1880, Center Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 8
James married Margaret HILL on September 20, 1849 in , Morgan County, Ohio, USA. Margaret was born about 1827 in Germany8 and was buried in Reinersville, Morgan County, Ohio, USA.
1880 Federal Census: June 12, 1880, Center Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 8
Children from this marriage were:
34 F i. Mary E. GILLILAND was born in 1850 in , , Ohio, USA.
35 F ii. Margaret J. GILLILAND was born in 1852 in , , Ohio, USA.
+ 36 M iii. George W. GILLILAND was born in 1854 in , , Ohio, USA.8
37 M iv. Jesse M. GILLILAND was born in 1859 in , Morgan County, Ohio, USA.
1880 Federal Census: June 12, 1880, Center Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 8
Jesse married Kate ROSS on December 24, 1896.
38 F v. Alice A. GILLILAND was born in 1862 in , , Ohio, USA.8
1880 Federal Census: June 12, 1880, Center Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 8
39 M vi. James O. GILLILAND was born on April 19, 1870 in , , Ohio, USA and died on July 19, 1871 in , , Ohio, USA at age 1.
25. Josiah GILLILAND 6 was born on September 17, 1829 in Beverly, Belmont County, Ohio, USA,7 died on February 11, 1917 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA at age 87, and was buried about February 14, 1917 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. Another name for Josiah was Jonah.7
General Notes: The book from which the following information was taken, word for word, is: "Biographical, Genealogical, Southeast Nebraska" Copyright 1904
JOSIAH GILLILAND
Josiah Gilliland, a retired farmer of South Auburn, has become well known through his connection with the agricultural interests of Nemaha County. He had led a thrifty and industrious life, has made by his own efforts all that he has in the way of worldly possessions, and wherever he has been called to touch the public life of the community he has performed a public-spirited part both as a man and as a
citizen.
Mr. Josiah Gilliland was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 17, 1834. His grandfather was a Virginia farmer, and reared two sons and two daughters. One of the sons was Jesse Gilliland, who was born in old Virginia in 1812, and died in Morgan County, Ohio, when about seventy-five years old. He was a farmer in fair circumstances, and gave his children such advantages as were afforded in the community.
His wife, who survived him several years, was Margaret Douglas, a relative of Stephen A. Douglas, and of Scotch ancestry. Her father was one hundred and eight years old when he died in Belmont or Guernsey County, Ohio. The following children of Jesse Gilliland and his wife are now living: James, a blacksmith and farmer in Morgan County, Ohio; Jesse Morgan, a farmer and carpenter in Ohio, with six children; Ellen, who has three children; Josiah; and John, a farmer in Schuyler County, Missouri, and now living with his third wife. The following children are deceased; Elizabeth Batie, who died in Belmont County, Ohio, leaving a family; Ruth Foreman, who died in Guernsey County, Ohio, leaving children; and Sarah Ann Hill, who died in Morgan County, Ohio.
Josiah Gilliland moved with his father to Morgan County, Ohio, when he was seventeen years old, and lived there at home until he was twenty-two. He was then in Iowa for a short time, and from there went to Ogle County, Illinois, where he was married. He lived in Missouri until 1876, at which date he came to Nebraska, where he has been industriously and profitably engaged in farming until recently.
He bought his good home in South Auburn in June, 1903, and is most comfortably situated to spend the remainder of his years. While now in his seventieth year, his capacity for work is hardly diminished, and he contemplates engaging in some business. During the Civil war he was a member of the home militia and also enlisted from Atchison County in Company I, Forty-third Missouri, serving for one year. While he was away his wife received an inheritance of four hundred dollars, and this is the only money which he cannot say he made by his own efforts and honest industry.
Mr. Gilliland was married in Ogle County, Illinois, to Miss Dalitha Maxwell, who died in Andrew county, Missouri, in 1866, aged twenty-four years, leaving three children. William A. is a farmer and land agent in Jackson county, Kansas, and has two sons and two daughters; Margaret Ellen is the wife of H.G. Rhodes, in Nemaha County, and has four children; and Alida is the wife of Andy Spear, of Jackson County, Kansas, and has four children.
Mr. Gilliland was married on March 4, 1867, to Miss Carrie Coleman, of Morgan County, Ohio, and was a daughter of Elisha and Lola (Scott) Coleman, the latter of whom died in Andrew County in 1901, leaving four children, but the latter is still living on the Missouri homestead.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland have had ten children: Elisha is a farmer in Richardson County, Nebraska, and has one son and one daughter; Lola Virdie is the wife of S. Keister, and has two children living; Harry is a farmer in Nemaha County, and has a wife; Samuel, married, is on the home farm of two hundred and forty acres; one son died in infancy; Ernest, single is also on the home farm; Mary and Clara both died of diphtheria, aged respectively thirteen and ten; Louisa is aged fourteen; and Edith is a bright Miss of ten.
Mr. Gilliland is now a Populist, having been formerly a Republican. The only office he has consented to hold has been that of school director. He is taking the initiatory degrees of the Masonic lodge at Rochester, Missouri. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which he is an elder, and he took an active part in the building of a church on his farm, contributing liberally of time and money.
This is the obituary of Josiah Gilliland as was written presumably, in the Auburn, Nebr. newspaper in Feb. 1917.
PASSING OF JOSIAH GILLILAND
Josiah Gilliland passed away at his home, 1214 Seventeenth street early Monday morning at the age of eighty-seven years, four months and twenty-five days.
While Mr. Gilliland had been in poor health for several years due to the infirmities incident to advanced age, his last critical illness covered a period of but a few days. His death brought a sense of genuine regret to the people of this community and especially to the older residents who had been given the opportunity of close association with him and who fully realized the kind of man he was and the nature of his influence upon the life of the community.
He had lived here for more than forty years and it would be impossible for any man possessing such sturdy traits of character as Mr. Gilliland possessed, to so live in any community without wielding an influence that would leave its impress indelibly upon the growth and evelopment of that community. Therefore, when such a man passes away those who appreciate true worth, exemplary citizenship and the highest type of manhood, realize that the loss is one that affects the entire community and appreciate more perhaps than they did in life, the real value of such an influence.
Mr. Gilliland's life was one of unceasing activity so long as his physical condition permitted him to remain active. His traits of industry were the heritage of a long line of sturdy ancestors. He was of Scotch descent and inherited the sturdy characteristics of that hardy race. They gave him a rugged but kindly personality; untiring and unflagging industry combined with thrift, honesty and the unflinching courage of his convictions. Place such a man in the environment of a new country and give to him the duties and responsibilities, of the pioneer worthy the name and he will live up to every obligation and perform every duty that civilization demands
of him. That Mr. Gilliland did this is the testimony of those who knew him long and intimately and those realize fully the debt the community owes him.
Josiah Gilliland was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 17, 1829. His grandfather was a Virginia farmer and reared two sons and two daughters. One of the sons was Jesse Gilliland who was born in Virginia in 1812 and died in Morgan County, Kentucky when about seventy-five years old. His wife, who survived him several years was Margaret Douglas and a relative of Stephen Douglas and of Scotch ancestry. Her father was one-hundred and eight years old when he died in Ohio.
The deceased moved with his father to Morgan County, Ohio when he was seventeen years old and lived there at home until he was twenty-two. He was then in Ohio for a short time and from there he went to Ogle County, Illinois where he married. He lived in Missouri until 1876 in which year he came to Nebraska and located in Nemaha County, where he successfully engaged in farming until June, 1902 when he removed to this city. During the civil war he was a member of the home militia and also enlisted from Atchison county in Company I Forty-third Missouri.
The fact that he possessed marked business ability is shown by the fact that at one time his wife received an inheritance of four hundred dollars and although he prospered and accumulated a competency of this world's goods, this four hundred dollars was the only money that was not made by his own efforts and honest industry.
Before her marriage, Mr. Gilliland's first wife was Miss Dalitha Maxwell who died in Andrew County, Missouri in 1866, leaving three children:- William A., of Atchison County, Kansas; Mrs. H. G. Rhodes of Nemaha County and Mrs. Andy Speer of Jackson County, Kansas.
On March 4, 1867, Mr. Gilliland was married to Miss Carrie Coleman and they became the parents of ten children, seven of whom are living. These children are:- Elisha Gilliland of Fort Scott, Kansas; Ernest and Harry Gilliland of near Kearney, Nebraska; Samuel Gilliland of Linwood, Kansas; Mrs. S. Keister of Nemaha county and Miss Louisa and Miss Edythe who live at home. One son died in infancy and two daughters died of Diphtheria at the ages of ten and thirteen years respectively.
Mr. Gilliland was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was one of the original founders of what is now known as Providence church. When this church was organized he gave freely of time, effort and money and his influence proved valuable. He always took a deep interest in religious work because religion to him was no sham or pretext, but a very vital part of his life and his faith found
expression not only in words but in works. He was kindhearted and generous and any sacrifice necessary to the aid and comfort of his fellowmen was made freely and willingly. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity and his daily life was a continual exemplification of the best there is in the teachings of that order.
Such a man was Josiah Gilliland. His friends mourn his death and they extend to the members of the family sympathy and condolence.
The funeral was held from the family home at 1:50 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and the services were conducted by Rev. A. B. Whitmer, pastor of the Avenue M. E. church, assisted by Rev. A. E. Perry, pastor of the Nebraska City, Presbyterian church. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends of the family and
there were numerous beautiful floral tributes sent by friends who desired thus to express their respect for the dead and their sympathy for the family. At the conclusion of the services the remains were taken to the Howe Cemetery for interment.
1880 Federal Census: June 10, 1880, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 7
1885 Nebraska State Census: June 4, 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 9
1900 Federal Census: June 4, 1900, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 6
He worked as a farmer on June 4, 1900 in Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 6
Josiah married Dalitha MAXWELL, daughter of David MAXWELL and Margaret A. AKINS, about 1858 in , Ogla County, Illinois, USA. Dalitha was born in 1842 and died in 1866 in , Andrew County, Missouri, USA at age 24.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 40 M i. William Albert GILLILAND 10,11 was born on June 22, 1859 in Rockport, , Missouri, USA,7,10,11 died on May 5, 1933 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA at age 73, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
+ 41 F ii. Margaret Ellen GILLILAND was born on August 12, 1861, died in 1918 at age 57, and was buried in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA.
+ 42 F iii. Margaret Alida GILLILAND was born on October 22, 1863 in , Ogla County, Illinois, USA and died on June 30, 1949 at age 85.
Josiah next married Caroline COLEMAN,6 daughter of Elisha COLEMAN and Lola SCOTT, on March 4, 1867 in Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA. Caroline was born in 1839 in , , Ohio, USA6,12 and died in 1927 at age 88. Another name for Caroline was Cara.7
1880 Federal Census: June 10, 1880, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 7
1885 Nebraska State Census: June 4, 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 13
1900 Federal Census: June 4, 1900, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 6
1920 Federal Census: January 13, 1920, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 12
Children from this marriage were:
+ 43 M i. Elisha George GILLILAND was born on January 7, 1870 in Phelps, Lawrence County, Missouri, USA7 and died on April 9, 1960 in , , Kansas, USA at age 90.
+ 44 F ii. Lola Vird GILLILAND was born on March 4, 1871 in King City, Andrew County, Missouri, USA7 and died on January 27, 1955 at age 83.
+ 45 M iii. Harry GILLILAND 6 was born on February 15, 1875 in Whitesville, Andrew County, Missouri, USA6 and died on February 21, 1933 in Bird City, Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA at age 58.
+ 46 M iv. Samuel GILLILAND 6 was born on January 1, 1876 in King City, Andrew County, Missouri, USA6,7 and died on March 7, 1946 at age 70.
47 M v. Clarence GILLILAND was born on March 8, 1878 and died on June 12, 1878.
+ 48 M vi. Ernest Leslie GILLILAND 6 was born on May 18, 1879 in , Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,6,7,14,15 died on January 24, 195714 at age 77, and was buried about January 27, 1957 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA.14
49 F vii. Clara GILLILAND was born on February 17, 1883, died on March 29, 1895 at age 12, and was buried in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA.
50 F viii. Mary GILLILAND was born on September 25, 1885, died on April 6, 1895 at age 9, and was buried in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA.
1885 Nebraska State Census: June 4, 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 16
51 F ix. Louisa GILLILAND 6 was born on September 16, 1889 in , Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA6 and died on January 4, 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at age 60.
1900 Federal Census: June 4, 1900, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 6
Louisa married Waring Lafayette CODINGTON on June 30, 1917. Waring was born in 1890 and died on June 28, 1949 at age 59.
He worked as an Engineer.
52 F x. Edythe GILLILAND 12 was born on March 16, 1894 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA12 and died on June 25, 1953 at age 59. Another name for Edythe was Edith GILLILAND.6
She worked as a nurse.
1900 Federal Census: June 4, 1900, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 6
1920 Federal Census: January 13, 1920, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 12
26. Jesse Morgan GILLILAND 3,4 was born in 1830 in , , Ohio, USA3,4 and died in 1917 in Cumberland, Ohio, USA at age 87.
1860 Federal Census: July 10, 1860, Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 3
He worked as a Farmer.
1880 Federal Census: June 11, 1880, Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
He worked as a carpenter in 1880 in Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
Jesse married Elizabeth MORRIS 4 on October 9, 1851 in , Noble County, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth was born about 1834.4
1880 Federal Census: June 11, 1880, Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
1860 Federal Census: July 10, 1860, Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 3
Children from this marriage were:
+ 53 F i. Margaret N. GILLILAND was born in 1852 in , , Ohio, USA and died on June 22, 1933 in , Morgan County, Ohio, USA17 at age 81.
+ 54 F ii. Rebecca J. GILLILAND 3 was born in 1854 in , , Ohio, USA and died in 1932 at age 78.
55 M iii. Francis M. GILLILAND 3 was born in 1856 in , , Ohio, USA.3
1860 Federal Census: July 10, 1860, Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 3
Francis married Eva M. PHIPPS on January 6, 1881.
56 M iv. Joseph L. GILLILAND 4,3,18 was born on November 9, 1857 in , , Ohio, USA4 and died on December 28, 1922 in , Morgan County, Ohio, USA18 at age 65.
1860 Federal Census: July 10, 1860, Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 3
1880 Federal Census: June 11, 1880, Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
Joseph married Gertrude WILSON.
57 F v. Emily E. GILLILAND was born in 1862 in , , Ohio, USA.4 Another name for Emily was Emmie.4
1880 Federal Census: June 11, 1880, Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
58 F vi. Mattie Ann GILLILAND was born on January 10, 1870 in , , Ohio, USA4 and died in 1952 at age 82.
1880 Federal Census: June 11, 1880, Manchester, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 4
28. John William GILLILAND 3 was born in 1839 in , Belmont County, Ohio, USA,3 died in 1916 in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri, USA at age 77, and was buried in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri, USA.
1860 Federal Census: July 10, 1860, Manchester Township, Morgan County, Ohio, USA. 3
John married Sarah UNKNOWN.
John next married Margaret BROWN on May 1, 1862. Margaret was buried in , Schuyler County, Missouri, USA.19
The child from this marriage was:
+ 59 F i. Sarah GILLILAND was born in 1866 and died in 1927 at age 61.
John next married Mary A. GENTRY about 1890.
The child from this marriage was:
60 M i. John D. GILLILAND
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