Individual Details

James Edward Gillham

(24 Apr 1863 - 17 Nov 1933)

James E. Gillham was born 24 April 1863 and died 17 November 1933. On 26 April 1888 he married Mary Emilie Jones of Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles Woodward and Lilla (Gordon) Jones. She was born September 1865 and died 15 April 1916 in Denver, Colorado.

There were seven (7) children born of the marriage.

Daily Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, Saturday, November 18, 1933, Page 10, Col. 6: J. E. Gillham, 70, Dies At Home In Winchester. Winchester, Nov. 17---James Edward Gillham retired Scott county farmer and prominent resident of this city, died suddenly at his home at 8:30 o'clock this morning. death was due to a heart attack. His health had not been good for the last several months, but in recent weeks his condition seemed improved. He was downtown yesterday afternoon, returning home at 5 o'clock apparently in his usual health.

Mr. Gillham was born in April 1863, at the Gillham homestead, seven miles north of this city; a son, of the late Judge and Mrs. William A. Gillham. He followed farming the greater part of his life. He married Miss Emma Jones, who preceded him in death eighteen years ago. Mr. followed farming near Riggston for many years before retiring and moving to this city. He continued active after coming here interesting himself in the city's public improvement program. He served the city in the capacity of alderman.

Decedent is survived by three daughters, Miss Maude Gillham, a teacher in Maywood schools; Mrs. Edward Lakamp of near Chapin, Miss Marjorie at home; four sons, Paul and Lawrence of Winchester; Harold and Ralph of Jacksonville; two sisters, Miss Mattie Gillham of Jacksonville and Mrs. John Gordon of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Jesse of Manchester and John of Winchester.

Daily Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, Monday, November 20, 1933, Page 5, Col. 6: Hold Last Rites For J. E. Gillham. Winchester, Nov. 19,---Funeral services for J. E. Gillham, 70, well known resident of this city, who died at his home Friday, were held in the local Christian church this afternoon. Rev. Joseph Camp of Streator officiated. Interment was in Gillham cemetery north of this city.


Events

Birth24 Apr 1863Scott Co., Illinois
Marriage26 Apr 1888Morgan Co., Illinois - Mary Emilie Jones
Death17 Nov 1933Winchester, Scott Co., Illinois
BurialGillham Cemetery, Winchester, Scott Co., Illinois

Families

SpouseMary Emilie Jones (1865 - 1916)
ChildMaude Allene Gillham (1890 - 1982)
ChildPaul Everette Gillham (1894 - 1965)
ChildHarold Leroy Gillham (1896 - 1972)
ChildLawrence Jones Gillham (1897 - 1976)
ChildRalph William Gillham (1900 - 1982)
ChildRebecca Rae Gillham (1905 - 1995)
ChildMarjorie May Gillham (1909 - 1946)
FatherWilliam Asbury Gillham (1834 - 1902)
MotherRebecca Ann Waits (1837 - 1906)
SiblingCarrie Lee Gillham (1859 - 1859)
SiblingMartha "Mattie" Gertrude Gillham (1861 - 1940)
SiblingMaude Annette Gillham (1865 - 1957)
SiblingJesse Lofton Gillham (1868 - 1940)
SiblingJohn Wesley Gillham (1870 - 1941)
SiblingWilliam Waits Gillham (1872 - 1928)
SiblingNannie Gillham (1872 - 1877)

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