John Axley GILMER, Sr.: Appalachian Aristocracy

1852 - 1926 (73 years)

Generation: 1

John Axley GILMER, Sr. was born 10 Feb 1852, Russell Co. VA; died 02 Feb 1926, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Other Events:

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Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Age: 0
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 855
Household Members:
Name Age
Wesley Gilmer 41
Martha Gilmer 36
Andrew E Gilmer 17
William W Gilmer 14
James P Gilmer 12
Charles C Gilmer 4
Mary Jane Gilmer 12
Elvera E Gilmer 7
John A Gilmer 0
Mary E Littone 20

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John A. Gilmer
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Wesly Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Sally Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: J A Gilmer
Age: 49
Birth Date: Jul 1850
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Marriage Year: 1888
Years Married: 12
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
J A Gilmer 49
Ollie R Gilmer 33
Annie B Gilmer 11
Marthy E Gilmer 9
Hary H Gilmer 7
John A Gilmer 4
Jany Gilmer 2
Evira E Gilmer 53 [sister]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John R Gilmer [John A Gilmer]
Age in 1910: 59
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John R Gilmer 59
Ollie R Gilmer 42
Annie B Gilmer 21
Emmily M Gilmer 19
Harry H Gilmer 17
John A Gilmer 13
Janis Gilmer 11
Mary K Gilmer 7
Charles W Gilmer 5
Elvira Gilmer 68 [sister]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol Ward 3, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 69
Ollie R Gilmer 52
Emily M Gilmer 28
John A Gilmer 23
Myrtle K Gilmer 17
Charles W Gilmer 15

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=gilmer&GSiman=1&GScid=12436&GRid=109589814&

John married Ollie Rebecca WHITEAKER 28 Sep 1887, Smyth Co. VA. Ollie (daughter of Jeremiah (Jerry) WHITEAKER and Martha Emily FAULKNER) was born 26 Sep 1867, Saltville, Smyth Co., VA; died 3 Dec 1948, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Annie B. GILMER was born Nov 1888, Washington Co. VA.
3. Martha Emily GILMER was born 30 Dec 1890, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Apr 1973, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
4. Harry H. GILMER was born 01 May 1893, Washington Co. VA; died 02 May 1923, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
5. John Axel GILMER, Jr. was born 12 May 1896, Bristol, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Jan 1991, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
6. Jane GILMER was born Aug 1898, Washington Co. VA.
7. Mary K. GILMER was born ca 1903, Washington Co. VA.
8. Charles Weslie GILMER was born 17 Nov 1904, Washington Co. VA; died 26 May 1928, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Annie B. GILMER

(1.John¹) was born Nov 1888, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie B Gilmer
Age: 11
Birth Date: Nov 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie B Gilmer
Age in 1910: 21
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Martha Emily GILMER

(1.John¹) was born 30 Dec 1890, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Apr 1973, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Marthy E Gilmer
Age: 9
Birth Date: Dec 1890
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Emmily M Gilmer
Age in 1910: 19
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Emily M Gilmer
Age: 28
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol Ward 3, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Emily Gilmer
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 33
Ollie R Gilmer 63
Emily Gilmer 39

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Emily M Gilmer
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Georgia Avenue
House Number: 816
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Teacher
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $1020
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Ollie R Gilmer 72
Emily M Gilmer 48

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=gilmer&GSiman=1&GScid=12436&GRid=109589056&

Harry H. GILMER

(1.John¹) was born 01 May 1893, Washington Co. VA; died 02 May 1923, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Hary H Gilmer
Age: 7
Birth Date: May 1893
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry H Gilmer
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Harry H Gilmer
County: Carter
State: Tennessee
Birthplace: Virginia,United States of America
Birth Date: 1 May 1893
Race: Caucasian (White)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=gilmer&GSiman=1&GScid=12436&GRid=109589945&

John Axel GILMER, Jr.

(1.John¹) was born 12 May 1896, Bristol, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Jan 1991, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Age: 4
Birth Date: May 1896
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Age in 1910: 13
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer Jr.
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol Ward 3, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 33
Ollie R Gilmer 63
Emily Gilmer 39

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John A Gilmer
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Spice
House Number: 714
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Manager
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $5000
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $1605
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran Father Dead: No
Social Security Number: Yes
Usual Occupation: Manager
Usual Industry: Retail Shoe Co
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 43
Ella P Gilmer 33
John C Gilmer 4
Harry W Gilmer 3
Mary J Gilmer 8 months

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1936
Name: John A Gilmer Jr
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1936
Street Address: 714 Cypress
Residence Place: Bristol, Virginia
Occupation: Salesman
Spouse: Ella P Gilmer

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Bristol, Virginia, City Directory, 1948
Name: John A Gilmer Jr
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1948
Residence Place: Bristol, Virginia
Occupation: Traffic Mgr
Spouse: Ella P Gilmer

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=gilmer&GSiman=1&GScid=12436&GRid=109589140&

John married Ella Porter. Ella was born 05 Nov 1906, Virginia; died 15 Feb 1999, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Children:

9. John C. GILMER was born ca 1936, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.
10. Harry W. GILMER was born 11 Apr 1937, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.
11. Mary J. GILMER was born ca 1939, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Jane GILMER

(1.John¹) was born Aug 1898, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jany Gilmer
Age: 2
Birth Date: Aug 1898
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Janis Gilmer [Jane Gilmer]
Age in 1910: 11
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

Mary K. GILMER

(1.John¹) was born ca 1903, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary K Gilmer
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Myrtle K Gilmer [Mary]
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol Ward 3, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Charles Weslie GILMER

(1.John¹) was born 17 Nov 1904, Washington Co. VA; died 26 May 1928, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Whitaker Cemetery, Smyth Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Gilmer
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Goodson, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John R Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles W Gilmer
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Bristol Ward 3, Bristol (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: John A Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Ollie R Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Died:
Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
Name: Charles Wislie Gilmer
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1904
Birth Place: Emory, VA
Age: 23
Death Date: 26 May 1928
Death Place: Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee
Burial Date: 28 May 1928
Burial Place: Bristol
Cemetery Name: Whitaker Cemetery
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital status: Single
Residence Place: Bristol, Tennessee
Occupation: Editor Newspaper
Father's Name: J A Gilmer
Father's Birth Place: Virginia
Mother's Name: Whitaker
Mother's Birth Place: Virginia
FHL Film Number: 1876740

Generation: 3

John C. GILMER

(5.John², 1.John¹) was born ca 1936, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Gilmer
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1936
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Spice
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 43
Ella P Gilmer 33
John C Gilmer 4
Harry W Gilmer 3
Mary J Gilmer 8 months

10.

Harry W. GILMER

(5.John², 1.John¹) was born 11 Apr 1937, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harry W Gilmer
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Spice
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 43
Ella P Gilmer 33
John C Gilmer 4
Harry W Gilmer 3
Mary J Gilmer 8 months

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Harry W Gilmer
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1937
Address: PO Box 1608, Decatur, GA, 30031-1608
[POB 15288, Atlanta, GA, 30333 (1988)]
[PO Box 15399, Atlanta, GA, 30333-0399 (1991)]

11.

Mary J. GILMER

(5.John², 1.John¹) was born ca 1939, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary J Gilmer
Age: 8 months
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Spice
Household Members:
John A Gilmer 43
Ella P Gilmer 33
John C Gilmer 4
Harry W Gilmer 3
Mary J Gilmer 8 months