Horseman James Gillham
Posted by: BruceS
N 38° 49.245 W 090° 03.443
15S E 755472 N 4300999
One of 5 Revolutionary War Veterans including 4 brothers buried in this small cemetery near South Roxana, IL.
Waymark Code: WM92P
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2006
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Horseman James Gillham
James Gillham along with his six brothers, his father and 2 brother-in-laws all served in the Revolutionary War. James was born in 1752 in Virginia and moved to South Carolina in 1763. He served in Colonel Brandon's regiment as a horseman. He later married Anne Barnett, a sister of Captain Barnett under whom he served. He moved to Madison county, Illinois in 1802. He died in 1813.
Visit Instructions:PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.
I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.
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