Kate’s notes: I have no explanation for why Mr. Gilliland’s forename was spelled as Samuell in this obituary, as other records reflect the more traditional spelling.

The Braggs Ledger
Council Hill, Oklahoma
May 08, 1914

Died.

   On Tuesday, April 28th, 1914, Mrs. Kate Gilliland, wife of Samuell Gilliland Sr., and mother of J. M. Gilliland, one of our most highly respected farmers, died at the home of her son J. M. Gilliland. Mrs. Gilliland was born March 22, 1833, she being more than 81 years old at the time of her death. She was married to Samuell Gilliland July 4, 1858 and was the mother of 7 children, all of whom are living except 2. Mrs. Gilliland had been a devout member of the Methodist Church for 56 years and until her feebleness prevented, was active in church work. Her last illness was of short duration, but old age had made her very feeble for several years.
   Mrs. Gilliland and her husband moved to Braggs several years ago from Huntsville, Ark., and since that time have resided in this city or with her son, J. M. Gilliland, at Oak Grove.

-transcription by Kate Maynard, 2012