Descendants of Samuel Gilliland 
and Elizabeth Ellen Buckley

Contributed by Marilyn Henson, 2008

Generation No. 1

         1.  Samuel2 Gilliland  (Samuel1) was born April 02, 1818 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County1,2, and died July 16, 1881 in Jackson County, Ohio 3.  He married Elizabeth Ellen Buckley4 October 25, 1838 in Jackson County, Ohio5, daughter of William Buckley and Elizabeth CALLISON.  She was born December 16, 1815 in Ohio, probably Champaign County6,7, and died October 16, 1899 in Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio8.
       
Children of Samuel Gilliland and Elizabeth Buckley are:
         2                i.    William3 Gilliland, born February 21, 1840 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County9; died October 22, 1897 in Pike County, Ohio10.  He married Maria C. Dever January 07, 1862 in Jackson County, Ohio11; born January 19, 1841 in Ohio12; died June 30, 1939 in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio13.
         3                ii.    Sarah E. Gilliland, born August 16, 1841 in Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio14,15,16; died February 12, 1918 in Jackson County, Ohio17.  She married (1) Thomas M. Frazure September 20, 1859 in Jackson County, Ohio18; born April 04, 1834 in Ohio19, 20; died March 02, 1865 in Loudon, Loudon County, Tennessee21.  She married (2) William Callaghan August 21, 1866 in Jackson County, Ohio22; born November 1840 in Ohio23; died January 28, 1904 in Liberty Twp., Jackson County, Ohio24.
         4              iii.    Samuel Buckley Gilliland, born November 24, 1842 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County25; died August 20, 1925 in Los Angeles County, California26.  He married Jane Isabelle Sheets Bef. 1870; born Abt. 1850 in Indiana27.
         5              iv.    Elizabeth J. Gilliland, born May 21, 1844 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County28; died 1889 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.  She married Wellington C. Evans August 26, 1866 in Jackson County, Ohio29; born January 20, 1840 in Camba, Jackson County, Ohio30; died January 15, 1898 in Jackson County, Ohio31.
         6                v.    Margaret A. Gilliland, born December 05, 1845 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County32,33; died April 01, 1925 in Pike County, Ohio34.  She married Andrew J. Ward January 04, 1863 in Jackson County, Ohio35; born November 28, 1840 in Ohio36,37; died June 04, 1892 in Newton Twp., Pike County, Ohio38.
         7              vi.    George W. Gilliland, born April 14, 1847 in Jackson County, Ohio39; died June 07, 1922 in Jackson County, Ohio40.  He married Susanna Jones December 28, 1871 in Jackson County, Ohio41; born July 1850 in Ohio42; died August 1920 in Jackson Center, Shelby County, Ohio43.
         8              vii.    Mary F. Gilliland, born December 03, 1849 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County44.  She married James R. Whitaker December 07, 1871 in Jackson County, Ohio; born in Virginia.
         9            viii.    John B. Gilliland, born November 20, 1850 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County45,46; died December 10, 1896 in Franklin Twp., Jackson County, Ohio47.  He married Elizabeth Johnson December 11, 1873 in Jackson County, Ohio; born November 11, 1851 in Ohio48,49; died July 23, 1890 in Franklin Twp., Jackson County, Ohio50.
         10              ix.    Martha Gilliland, born April 01, 1852 in Jackson County, Ohio51; died April 21, 1948 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio52.  She married Noah J. Dever July 04, 1878 in Jackson County, Ohio; born August 17, 1850 in Madison Twp., Scioto County, Ohio53; died July 08, 1917 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio54.
         11              x.    James O. Gilliland, born May 22, 1857 in Jackson County, Ohio; died May 02, 1858 in Jackson County, Ohio.
         12              xi.    Frankie Gilliland, born June 1859 in Ohio, Probably Jackson County55.  She married Henry Harrel December 20, 1877 in Jackson County, Ohio; born December 2 01856 in Ohio55; died Bet. 1910 - 1920.

Endnotes

 1.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 144 Age 63-3-14 .
 2.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 3.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 144.
 4.  Named in father's will.
 5.  Marriage Record Jackson County, Ohio.
 6.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 156 age 83 years 10 months  for date.
 7 .  Tombstone: Antioch Cemetery, Jackson County, Ohio, Wife of S. Gilliland Age 83-10-29 to give a different date of birth.
 8.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 156.
 9.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 10.  Civil War Pension Record, # 755,961.
 11.  Marriage Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume D page 155 by George Gilliland JP.
 12.  Funeral Home Record , Beaver Funeral Home Records, Volume 5 page 35 Pike County, Ohio, Names parents.
 13.  Civil War Pension Record, # 685,505.
 14.  1900 census Jackson County, Ohio, Month, Year and State.
 15.  Tombstone: Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson County, Ohio, "Wife of William" 1841- February 1918.
 16.  Obituary, Jackson, Ohio February 13, 1918 for place.
 17.  Ohio Death Certificate, # 10744 Volume # 2508.
 18.  Marriage Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume D-E by W. D Higgins, JP.
 19.  Jackson County, Ohio Military Veteran Burials 977.185 M2b, For Date.
 20.  1860 Census  Jackson  County, Ohio, For place.
 21.  Civil War Records.
 22.  Marriage Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume D-E by Williamson Scurlock JP.
 23.  1900 census Jackson County, Ohio.
 24.  Probate Court Jackson County, Ohio, Wills and Administrations.
 25.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 26.  Probate Court Coconino County, Arizona # 2051860.
 27.  1880 Census Plymouth County, Iowa.
 28.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 29.  LDS International Genealogical Index, Marriage record Jackson County, Ohio.
 30.  Obituary, Jackson Standard Journal January 26, 1898 Names parents.
 31.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 118.
 32.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 33.  Tombstone: Mound Cemetery, Pike County, Ohio, "Wife of A. J. Ward".
 34.  Civil War Pension Record, - Widow's pension. Tombstone has March 23, 1925.
 35.  Marriage Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume D. page 183.
 36.  Obituary, Pike County Republican June 10, 1892 for date.
 37.  1880 Census Pike County, Ohio, For place.
 38.  Obituary, Pike County Republican  June 10, 1892.
 39.  Civil War Pension Record.
 40.  Ohio Death Certificate, # 34059 Volume # 3902.
 41.  Civil War Pension Record.
 42.  1900 census Jackson County, Ohio.
 43.  Tombstone: Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson County, Ohio, 1850- August 1920 Susannah Jones Gilliland, wife of George.
 44.  1850 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 45.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 154 Age 46-0-20, For date.
 46.  1860 Census  Jackson  County, Ohio, For place.
 47.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 154.
 48.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 150 Age 38-8-12, For date.
 49.  1880 Census Jackson County, Ohio, For place.
 50.  Death Record Jackson County, Ohio, Volume B page 150.
 51. Ohio Death Certificate, Names parents.
 52.  Ohio Death Certificate.
 53.  History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio.
 54.  Ohio Death Certificate, # 48175 Volume # 2329.
 55.  1900 census Jackson County, Ohio.

 Additional records and notes:

1840 Census - Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio - page 31 
 GILLILAND, Samuel along with Elizabeth and one male under age 5

1850 Census - Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio - page (266B) 19th day of August by Thomas R. Mathews Household #547 Family #547
 GILLILAND, Samuel, age 33, Farmer, Real estate value $3500, Born Ohio
           Elizabeth, age 35, born Ohio
           William, age 11, born Ohio, attended school
           Sarah, age 9, born Ohio, attended school
           Samuel, age 7, born Ohio, attended school
           Elizabeth J., age 6, born Ohio, attended school
           Margaret, age 5, born Ohio
           George, age 3, born Ohio
           Mary F., age 1, born Ohio
 SHAU, Nimrod, age 26, born Ohio

1860 Census Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio page 206 (103B) 9th day of August by J.S. Jeffries
                 Household #1519/Family #1490
 GILLILAND, Samuel, age 42, Farmer, real estate value $8000, personal estate value $8000, born Ohio
                   Elizabeth, age 44, born Ohio
                   William, age 20, born Ohio, Farmer
                   Sarah E., age 19, born Ohio
                   Elizabeth J., age 15, born Ohio, in school
                   Margaret, age 13, born Ohio, in school
                   George W., age 12, born Ohio, in school
                   Mary F., age 10, born Ohio, in school
                   Martha, age 8, born Ohio, in school
                   John B., age 9, born Ohio, in school
                   Frank, age 1, born Ohio

1870 Census Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio - page 52 (104B) 30th day of June by Moses Morgan Household #376 /Family #385
 GILLILAND, Samuel, age 52, Retired farmer, Real estate value $12270. Personal estate value $1600, born Ohio
           Elizabeth, age 54, born Ohio, Keeping house
           George, age 23, Works on farm, born Ohio
           Mary, age 21, Helps mother, born Ohio
           John B., age 19, Works on farm, born Ohio
           Martha, age 18, Helps mother, born Ohio
           Franki, age 11, female, born Ohio, School/ Yes

Samuel GILLILAND was a Jackson County commissioner 1870 - 1875

1880 Census Jefferson Twp., Jackson County, Ohio - page 2, 4,196 (237B) 5th day of June by T. Jay Morgan Household #18 /Family #18 
 GILLILAND, Samuel, age 62, Farmer, born Ohio, father born Virginia, mother born New York
               Elizabeth, wife, age 64, Keeping house, born Ohio, parents born Virginia
 WHITAKER, Marzella, age 8, Granddaughter, she and mother born Ohio, father born Virginia
 WILSON, Susan, Granddaughter, age 17, single, At home, she and father born Ohio, mother born Virginia
*Marilyn’s Note: I cannot place Susan WILSON in this family--see note for Elizabeth BUCKLEY GILLILAND

Will probated August 12, 1881 Record Book B page 321. Elizabeth GILLILAND, administrator and executrix. # 2086
 Probate Court Jackson County, Ohio October 14, 1882
 George W. GILLILAND states Samuel GILLILAND died July 16, 1881 leaving Elizabeth, widow and the following next of kin: Sarah CALLAGHAN, Elizabeth EVANS, Frankie HARRELL, his daughters and Marcella WHITAKER, his granddaughter resides with Elizabeth; and John B. GILLILAND and the said George W., his sons - all residents of Jackson County; Margaret WARD, his daughter and William GILLILAND of Pike County and Mattie E. DEVER, his daughter of Scioto County, and Samuel B. GILLILAND, lives in Iowa.
 To Elizabeth during her natural life; the East 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section five (5) Township five (5) Range eighteen (18) and the East 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the same section containing 165 acres with the following restrictions: she shall not cut off any timber only for the purpose of keeping said land in good farming condition - she shall not have the right to sell said land but shall be disposed of after her death- she has full right to dig and mine iron ore and sell the same for her benefit. To my beloved wife, all my household goods and personal property. At her death, all personal property to be equally divided by daughters, Sarah CALLAHAN, Lizzie J. EVANS, Margaret A. WARD, Martha DEVER, Frankie HARRELL and my granddaughter Marsailles WHITAKER by mutual agreement if possible.
 Beloved son John B, after death of myself and wife and in consideration of his taking care of us during our lifetime, the land devised to wife. Also the
 West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 82 acres;
 the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 5 Township 5 Range 18 containing 41 acres;
 part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5 Township 5 Range 18 containing 10 acres;
 all above without consideration; also
 the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 80 acres
 and the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 20 acres; and part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 1 acre;
 and part of the NW 1/4 of Section 5 Township 5 Range 18 containing 10 acres with the condition that he is to pay $100 to each of my children: Sons, William, Samuel B., George W, John B and daughters Sarah CALLAHAN, Lizzie EVANS, Margaret WARD, Martha DEVER, Frankie HARRELL and granddaughter, Marzella WHITAKER. Written January 18, 1881
 *His will was petitioned to be vacated because of neglect, omission and irregularity. It was reported as lost but later found filed in said court before his death. November 13, 1882 Record Book B 325

Probate Court Jackson County, Ohio
 January 9, 1900 File # 202 Volume 2 page 420
 Elizabeth GILLILAND, deceased. Sarah CALLAGHAN, administratrix, Sureties: William CALLAGHAN, Frankie HARREL, Bond $1940 Inventory $1023
 Inventory of Personal goods and chattels, None
 Treasury Notes, Bank Notes and Cash Deposits at First National Bank $1023.53
 Debtors: Andrew Ward for $336. Sum collectible "Doubtful"
 Real estate appraisal, None

 Among the legal fees, medical bills, taxes, and burial expenses, the administrator paid of bill of $200 to Susie WILSON, account balance. There was a Susie WILSON listed as a granddaughter on an earlier census but not named as an heir in this account. There was also a receipt for $234 for cash received from Henry HARRELL. *This was probably her son in law.

 Elizabeth GILLILAND, a resident of Jefferson, Jackson County, died on or about October 16, 1899 leaving the following persons as her only heirs at law and final distribution
 Sarah CALLAGHAN daughter, Jackson, Ohio $63.60
 Samuel B. CALLAGHAN (My note: says CALLAGHAN but should be GILLILAND), son, Flagstaff, Arizona $63.60
 Margaret WARD, daughter, Jasper, Ohio $63.60
 George W. GILLILAND, son, Jackson, Ohio $63.60
 Martha DEVER, daughter, Portsmouth, Ohio $63.60
 Frankie HARRELL, daughter, Jackson, Ohio, $63.60
 Noah GILLILAND, grandson, Beaver, Ohio $21.20
 Watson GILLILAND, grandson, Beaver, Ohio $21.20
 George E. GILLILAND, grandson, Washington, Ohio $21.20
 Ora O. EVANS, grandson, Jackson, Ohio
 Marzella CHERRINGTON, granddaughter, Camba, Ohio $63.60
 Myrta JOHNSON, granddaughter, Bud, Ohio $15.90
 Sanford B. GILLILAND, grandson, Bud, Ohio
 Bessie GILLILAND, granddaughter, Bud, Ohio
 Louie GILLILAND, granddaughter, Bud, Ohio (Sanford GILLILAND, guardian) $15.90
 *This form may be missing the last page. Should be a total of $636 distributed. 

Obituary 
October 18, 1899
GILLILAND, Elizabeth
 Elizabeth GILLILAND died at her home near Antioch Church shortly after midnight last Monday.  Her funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. and her remains were interred in Antioch Cemetery.  Mrs. GILLILAN    D was one of the pioneers.  Her maiden name was BUCKLEY, and she belonged to a numerous family of only one Mrs. John SANDERS aged 85, of this city, survives.  She married Samuel GILLILAND, who was Commissioner of this County for six years.  They raised a large family of children of whom one son George W. GILLILAND lives in this city and another is some place in the west.  Daughters surviving are Mesdames N. J. DEVER of Scioto County, Margaret WARD of P ike County, Henry HARRELL and William CALLAHAN of this County.  Three children who preceded her, were William GILLILAND of Pike County, father of Mr. Ed GILLILAND of Washington Court House, Mrs. EVANS, the first wife of W. C. EVANS deceased, and the mother of Mr. O. O. EVANS of this city, and John B. GILLILAND who died at the old homestead a few years ago.  Mrs. GILLILAND was in her 84th year.

Land transactions for Samuel and Elizabeth Buckley Gilliland
 Volume D page 69 December 5, 1838 Samuel and Elizabeth GILLILAND, Sr. to Samuel GILLILAND, Jr
 SE 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 5 Twp 5 Range 18 -- 80 66/100 acres-- *left in will to his wife, Elizabeth and at her death to son John B.
 NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of same section above -- 41 33/100 acres -- *left to son, John B. in his will
 NE 1/2 of NE 1/4 of same section above -- 82 66/100 acres -- *left in will to his wife, Elizabeth and at her death to son, John B.
 Witnessed by John STROPES and Hugh GILLILAND

 Volume G page 296 April 27, 1844 Charles SPURRIER sold to Samuel GILLILAND for $324
 E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Section 28 Twp 6 Range 18 except for 30 acres
 *When was this sold?

 In the 1850 census Jefferson Twp., Samuel had real estate valued at $3500

 Volume M page 265 March 16, 1851 Daniel and Maria SPRIGGS sold to Samuel GILLILAND fo r $160
 10 acres off the North end of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 5 Twp 5 Range 18
 10 acres off the North end of NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 5 Twp 5 Range 18
 *These two parcels were left to his son, John B. GILLILAND via his will

 Volume R page 70 May 21, 1857 David and Rebecca JAYROX Jr. to Samuel GILLILAND for $300
 E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18 Twp 7 Range 19 -- 84 44/100 acres
 *When was this sold?

 Volume T page 205 March 13, 1860 Jenkin and Mary Jones to Samuel Gilliland for $2100
 S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 80 acres
 S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 20 acres
 about 2 1/2 acres out of the SE corner of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18
 *Items 1 and 2 were left in Samuel's will

 In the 1860 census Jefferson Twp., Samuel had real estate valued at $8000
 and by 1870 Jefferson Twp., census, it was valued at $12210

 *When was the following purchased?
 West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 82 acres;
 Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Township 6 Range 18 containing 1 acre