Kate's Notes: Edna Ethel Galford Gilliland (1890-1917) was the daughter of Sabina Birea Rockwell (1851-1923), who was born at Owl Creek in Pike County, Ohio, and Alexander Galford (1844-1893). The pedigree of Edna's husband, William, is still to be confirmed.
  Although I have yet to find any details on Mildred, son Ora (full name Ora Lester Gilliland), born 30 September, 1909, lived a long life and passed away on July 26, 2003 in Wheelersburg, Scioto County. His mother Edna is buried at Owl Creek Cemetery while Ora rests at Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg.

The obituary for Edna Gilliland
from the Portsmouth Daily Times
Wednesday, February 14, 1917

Mrs. Edna Gilliland

   A little boy and girl are without either a mother or father today as the result of tuberculosis invading their home at Lucasville. Six months ago, the dread disease took their father, William Gilliland, away. Last night, their mother succumbed to it.
   The mother, Mrs. Edna Gilliland, fought a brave battle but her frail efforts were futile. She used her best endeavors to live, so she could watch over her little ones until they became large enough to take care of themselves but Death was the victor.
    Mrs. Gilliland was born on Owl Creek thirty years ago and was married to William Gilliland when in her teens. Two children blessed this union, Mildred, 9 and Ora, 7.
    Funeral services will be held at the Martin cemetery Thursday.

-- transcibed by Kate Maynard, 2009. Additional research provided by Judy Erwin Cornick.