Kate’s notes: According to the 1880 census of Jones County, Iowa, Frank was living in a household with: mother, Martha (Parsons); brother John W., 19; sister Belle, 16; and John Welch, 19. An earlier Jones County census (1860) shows Frank was the son of  Virginia-born William Gillilan.
    Frank and his family did not remain in Iowa. By 1910 the family can be found in Cedar County, Nebraska, where Francis M. “Frank” Gillilan’s household consisted of himself, wife Anna, plus sons Floyd and Cliford, ages 23 and 22, respectively.

HISTORY

OF

MONONA COUNTY,

IOWA.

Containing Full-page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent
And Representative Citizens of the County.

TOGETHER WITH PORTRAITS AND BIOGRAPHIES OF ALL THE GOVERNORS
OF IOWA, AND OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE
UNITED STATES.

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CHICAGO:
NATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1890.

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FRANK M. GILLILAN, the proprietor of a livery stable at Mapleton, was born in Jones County, Iowa, January 3, 1859. He grew to manhood in that county, receiving his education in its common schools, and at the age of twenty engaged in dealing in horses. In March, 1886, he came to Monona County and carried on farming and dealt in horses until December, 1888, at which time he removed to Mapleton and established his present business.
    Mr. Gillilan was married in Jones County, Iowa, February 14, 1884, to Miss Anna Fell, who was born in 1860. They are the parents of three children: Lary, Floyd and an infant. Mr. Gillilan is a member of Monte Cristo Lodge, No. 205, K. of P., of Mapleton, and a highly respected and esteemed citizen. Although young in years, his large experience with stock has peculiarly fitted him for the business in which he is engaged, and he is meeting with a deserved success.

                                                                                     -transcription by Kate Maynard, 2013