Absalom B. Gilly

Male 1835 - 1919  (83 years)


Generations:      Standard    |    Compact    |    Text    |    Register    |    PDF

Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Absalom B. Gilly was born 08 Oct 1835, Scott Co. VA; died 26 Apr 1919, Wise Co. VA; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, East Stone Gap, Wise Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Absalom Gilley
    Age: 14
    Birth Year: abt 1836
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 31, Lee, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 305
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    John Gilley 44
    Mary Gilley 37
    Frances Gilley 17
    Absalom Gilley 14
    George Gilley 12
    Mary Gilley 10
    Elizabeth Gilley 8
    Eliza Gilley 6
    Cassa Gilley 4
    John Gilley 2

    1860 Census
    Name: Alsalon Gilley [Absalom B. Gilley]
    Age: 25
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Wise, Virginia
    Post Office: Big Stone Gap
    Family Number: 599
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Alsalon Gilley 25
    Susannah Gilley 25
    John R Gilley 2
    Mary J Gilley 5 months

    1870 Census
    Name: Absalom Gilley
    Age in 1870: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1835
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Big Stone Gap
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Absalom Gilley 35
    Susan Gilley 32
    John B Gilley 12
    Mary Gilley 11
    Henry Gilley 9
    Nancy Gilley 5
    Casbey E Gilley 2

    1880 Census
    Name: Absalom Gilly
    Age: 44
    Birth Year: abt 1836
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Rebecca Gilly
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farming
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Absalom Gilly 44
    Rebecca Gilly 31
    William H. Gilly 16
    Causly E. Gilly 10
    Samuel Gilly 9
    James Gilly 5
    Tipton Gilly 2
    Jessee Gilly 11 months

    1900 Census
    Name: Absalam B Gilley [Absalom Gilley]
    Age: 68
    Birth Date: Oct 1835
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Leander Gilley [Leanna]
    Marriage Year: 1897
    Years Married: 3
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Absalam B Gilley 68
    Leanna Gilley 22
    Dona Gilley 18
    George Gilley 12
    Birda Gilley 2

    1910 Census
    Name: Absaham B Gilly
    Age in 1910: 72
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Able to Read: No
    Able to Write: No
    Survivor of Union or Confederate Army or Navy: CA
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Patric H Elkins 37
    Dony C Elkins 24
    Walter W Elkins 1 years 2 months
    Absaham B Gilly 72
    Berta M Gilly 11 [half sister]

    MILITARY RECORDS

    Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
    Name: Absalom Gilley
    Residence: Gray's Farm, Virginia, Virginia
    Enlistment Date: 13 Sep 1863
    Rank at enlistment: Private
    Enlistment Place: Gray's Farm, Virginia
    State Served: Virginia
    Survived the War?: Yes
    Service Record: Enlisted in Company K, Virginia 64th Infantry Regiment on 13 Sep 1863.Mustered out on 31 Dec 1863.

    National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/
    Name: Absalom Gilley
    Side: Confederate
    Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
    Regiment: 64th Regiment, Virginia Mounted Infantry
    Company: K
    Rank In: Private
    Rank Out: Private
    Film Number: M382 roll 21




    Buried:
    Grave location, portrait, and photo of death certificate:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=GIL&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=4841&GRid=48918458&

    Died:
    Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
    Name: Absalom Gilly
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age at Death: 84
    Birth Date: 8 Oct 1835
    Death Date: 26 Apr 1920
    Death Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia
    Registration Date: 26 Apr 1920
    Father: Jno B Gilly
    Mother: Polly Huff

    Absalom married Susan Dickenson. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John B. Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Mary Jane Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Eliza Jane Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. William Henry Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Nancy Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Cosby Elizabeth Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Samuel E. Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point

    Absalom married Rebecca B. Jessee 03 Nov 1873, Wise Co. VA. Rebecca was born 27 Apr 1849, Russell Co. VA; died 08 Nov 1894, Wise Co. VA; was buried , Salling Cemetery, Scott Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. James Morgan Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Tipton G. Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 11. Jessee G. Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 12. Eliza Ann Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 13. Dona C. Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point

    Absalom married Leanah J. TATE 25 Mar 1897, Wise Co. VA. Leanah (daughter of Elisha TATE and Mary LANSDOWN) was born 02 Jan 1859, Wise County, Virginia; died Aft 1920. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Roberta Mildred Gilly  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1898, Wise Co. VA; died 1993, Washington Co. TN; was buried , Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John B. Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  2. 3.  Mary Jane Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  3. 4.  Eliza Jane Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  4. 5.  William Henry Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  5. 6.  Nancy Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  6. 7.  Cosby Elizabeth Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  7. 8.  Samuel E. Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  8. 9.  James Morgan Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  9. 10.  Tipton G. Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  10. 11.  Jessee G. Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  11. 12.  Eliza Ann Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  12. 13.  Dona C. Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1)

  13. 14.  Roberta Mildred Gilly Descendancy chart to this point (1.Absalom1) was born May 1898, Wise Co. VA; died 1993, Washington Co. TN; was buried , Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 Census
    Taken 15th of June, 1900
    Name: Birda Gilley
    Age: 2
    Birth Date: May 1898
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Absalam B Gilley
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Leander Gilley [Leannah]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Absalam B Gilley 68
    Leannnah Gilley 22 [age is incorrect]
    Dona Gilley 18 [half sister]
    George Gilley 12 [half brother]
    Birda Gilley 2
    [Note: her mother was listed as an inmate in Southwestern Hospital in Marion, VA on the 5th of June, 1900. Was Leannah listed as being part of the household to cover up her being in that institution?]

    1910 Census
    Name: Berta M Gilly
    Age in 1910: 11
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Native Tongue: English
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Patric H Elkins 37 [brother-in-law]
    Dony C Elkins 24 [half-sister]
    Walter W Elkins 1 year 2 months
    Absaham B Gilly 72 [father]
    Berta M Gilly 11

    1920 Census
    Name: Mildred Nove [Mildred Nave]
    Age: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Johnson Nove [Nave]
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 28
    Mildred Nave 21
    June V Nave 3 months

    1930 Census
    Name: Mildred Nave
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street address: Bridg and Fourth St.
    Dwelling Number: 120
    Age at First Marriage: 20
    Attended School: No
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 39
    Mildred Nave 32
    June Nave 10
    Audrey Nave 2 years 3 months

    1940 Census
    Name: Mildred Nave
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 43
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street: Preeinst Nomber 45 South Elkharn
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 49
    Mildred Nave 43
    Jone Nave 20
    Audrey Nave 12
    Phibe Nave 8

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=113094497

    Roberta married Andrew Johnson Nave. Andrew was born 29 Mar 1891, Carter Co. TN; died 16 Apr 1966, Washington Co. TN; was buried , Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. June Nave  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1920, Wise Co. VA.
    2. 16. Audrey Nave  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1928, Tennessee.
    3. 17. Phebe Nave  Descendancy chart to this point was born ca 1932, Kentucy.


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  June Nave Descendancy chart to this point (14.Roberta2, 1.Absalom1) was born ca 1920, Wise Co. VA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1920 Census
    Name: June V Nave
    Age: 3 months
    Birth Year: abt 1920
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Johnson Nove [Nave]
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's name: Mildred Nove [Nave]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 28
    Mildred Nave 21
    June V Nave 3 months

    1930 Census
    Name: June Nave
    Birth Year: abt 1920
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street address: Bridg and Fourth St.
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 39
    Mildred Nave 32
    June Nave 10
    Audrey Nave 2 years 3 months

    1940 Census
    Name: Jone Nave [June]
    Age: 20
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Tennessee [Virginia]
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street: Number 45 South Elkharn
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 49
    Mildred Nave 43
    June Nave 20
    Audrey Nave 12
    Phibe Nave 8


  2. 16.  Audrey Nave Descendancy chart to this point (14.Roberta2, 1.Absalom1) was born ca 1928, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Census
    Name: Audrey Nave
    Birth Year: abt 1928
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1930: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street address: Bridg and Fourth St.
    Attended School: No
    Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 39
    Mildred Nave 32
    June Nave 10
    Audrey Nave 2 years 3 months

    1940 Census
    Name: Audrey Nave
    Age: 12
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Tennessee
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street: Number 45 South Elkharn
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 49
    Mildred Nave 43
    June Nave 20
    Audrey Nave 12
    Phibe Nave 8


  3. 17.  Phebe Nave Descendancy chart to this point (14.Roberta2, 1.Absalom1) was born ca 1932, Kentucy.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 Census
    Name: Phibe Nave
    Age: 8
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Street: Number 45 South Elkharn
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Johnson Nave 49
    Mildred Nave 43
    June Nave 20
    Audrey Nave 12
    Phibe Nave 8