Given Names | Gilliams of Virginia

Given Names
Updated November 24, 2022

Overview
Whereas information on this website is generally arranged geographically by County and then within in each County by type of source document—chancery causes, deeds, wills, etc., sometimes it is helpful to see all the GILLIAM references to particular
given name. Some names are so common, such as John or William, that nearly every county contains several John or William GILLIAMs. But on the other hand, some given names, such as Jeffry or Hinchea, are used specifically by only one line. Between these two extremes are such names as Robert or Peter that are used by a couple of lines. Sometimes listing all the references to a particular given name helps one identify specific individuals. This is what this page will attempt to do.

The Early (Pre-1800) Robert GILLIAMs of Virginia

Robert GILLIAM, married Constant and left a Will dated 17 Feb 1704, Salem Town, NJ.

Robert GILLIAM (Gellum) of Accomack County, VA, removed to Lewes, Sussex County, DE where he left a Will.

Robert GILLIAM, Jr., the son of Robert GILLIAM, Sr., and Ann, his wife. Robert was born 22 Aug 1681 in Christ Church, Middlesex County, VA.

Robert GILLIAM born 15 Oct 1720. He married Mary and served as a Major in the Revolutionary War. He died in Newberry, SC.

Robert GILLIAM who left a Will dated 11 Mar 1787 in Southampton County, VA.

Robert GILLIAM, Jr., son of Maj. Robert GILLIAM, Sr., and Mary, his wife. Robert was born 11 Jan 1760, Granville County, NC. He married Elizabeth Caldwell.

Robert GILLIAM, the son of Anselm GILLIAM and Martha Johnson, his wife. Robert was born 20 Jul 1761, Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA.

Robert GUILLIAMS, son of Edgecomb GUILLIAMS and Adelphi Hunter, his wife. Robert was born about 1785 and married Elizabeth Luke.

Robert GILLIAM who died in Jefferson County, VA (now WV) before 8 Dec 1788 without heirs. Land was vested in John Beckley, John Hopkins and Thomas Williams.

Robert GILLIAM, the son of James GILLIAM and Martha Isbell, his wife. Robert was born 1 May 1766 in Lunenburg County, VA. Robert married Priscilla Mosby.

Robert GILLIAM married Rhoda Britt 28 Sep 1803 in Southampton County, VA

Robert GILLIAM married Milly Turner 17 Jan 1803 in Southampton County, VA

Robert GILLIAM, said to be the son of John GILLIAM and Martha Taylor, his wife. Robert was born before 1775. (He is listed in the 1820 Greene County, GA Census as older than 45 years. It appears he married Susan C. Alford.

Robert GILLIAM son of John GILLIAM and Elizabeth Poythress, his wife. Robert was born about 1770, Bristol Parish, Prince George County, VA. He is mentioned in the Will of his grandfather and namesake Robert Poythress, Sr., date 1743. He married Lucy Skelton.

Robert GILLIAM son of John GILLIAM, Jr., and Constant Parrish, his wife. Robert was born 6 Jul 1782.

Robert GILLIAM son of Dr. James Skelton GILLIAM, Sr., and Mary Feild, his wife. Robert was born about 1792 in Petersburg. He married Janet Colquhoun.

Robert GILLIAM, Sr., son of John GILLIAM and Hannah Sampson, his wife. Robert was born 17 Sep 1796. He married Charlotte Isabella Sanxay.