The ancient Dalriadan-Scottish name Gilreath was a nickname for a young man with tanned skin or with tawny hair with dark streaks. The Gaelic form if the name is Mac 'Ille riabhaich, which means son of the bridled lad.
The former war cry, now motto, Per Mare Per Terras, translates to 'By sea and by land'.
The former war cry, now motto, Per Mare Per Terras, translates to 'By sea and by land'.
Billie Doris Gilreath (Snipes) Asbury
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Homer, his wife, Wallee and their 1 month old daughter, Billie, living with Homer’s brother, Alvie, in Detroit, Michigan. Homer had taken his family there to try to find work during The Great Depression. He is listed as an air hammer machine operator in an auto body plant.
The 1940 United States Census shows Billie living with her family in District 9 of DeKalb County, TN. The household included: Homer, Wallee, Billie, Jack & David.
On June 30, 1949 she married David Snipes in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky at the City Court, by W. D. Suell. They were both 21 years old. Their witnesses were listed as Mr. & Mrs. James Joiner. David was listed as living in Smyrna, Tennessee and Billie listed as living in Nashville, Tennessee.
David and Billie had the following children: Robert Lynn Snipes born: March 10, 1950 Woodbury, Tennessee married: Peggy Marie Donegan on March 21, 1969 children: Rebecca Lynn Snipes Murray & Brian Wayne Snipes Frederick Wayne Snipes born: June 3, 1952 Woodbury, Tennessee married: Anna children: Genifer Snipes divorced: married: Deloris Faye Williamson on September 4, 2010 step-children: Deborah Ann Snipes born: September 27, 1954 in Washington, D.C. married: Stanley Honeycutt on September 3, 1977 children: Kevin David Honeycutt & Brandy Nicole Honeycutt Sandra Lee Snipes born: March 29, 1963 in Salina, Kansas married: Roger McKinney on August 20, 1983 children: Kimberly Rebecca McKinney & Kellie Ann McKinney divorced: 2012 |
The Judgement of Divorce by publication in North Carolina was granted on April 27, 1977 to him.
Billie worked at the Cheese Factory in Woodbury and spent some time bartending in Nashville, TN.
She left with George in 1965 and they moved to Oklahoma where his family was. She had two children with George Richard Asbury, II in Oklahoma. They owned a donut shop. After returning to Cannon County, she managed two convenience stores in Woodbury.
Leah Mildred Asbury
born: November 26, 1968
married: Dryden Kailiponi
George Richard Asbury, III (Bo)
born: March 16, 1969
married: Michelle Helton
children: Justin, Jared & Brita
She left with George in 1965 and they moved to Oklahoma where his family was. She had two children with George Richard Asbury, II in Oklahoma. They owned a donut shop. After returning to Cannon County, she managed two convenience stores in Woodbury.
Leah Mildred Asbury
born: November 26, 1968
married: Dryden Kailiponi
George Richard Asbury, III (Bo)
born: March 16, 1969
married: Michelle Helton
children: Justin, Jared & Brita
Billie continues to live in Woodbury, TN.
Homer Ferman Gilreath
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Homer, his wife, Wallee and their 1 month old daughter, Billie, living with Homer’s brother, Alvie, in Detroit, Michigan. Homer had taken his family there to try to find work during The Great Depression. He is listed as an air hammer machine operator in an auto body plant.
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According to the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, his enlistment date was on December 31, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe in Georgia. His Army Service Number is: 34922105. His Veteran's Serive Number is: 34 922 105. He was a Private First Class in Company C the 180th Infantry. He received the Victory Medal of World War II, the World War II label button, the EAME Theater Ribbon w/ medal; the Good Conduct Medal , the Army of Occupation Medal and the Purple Heart . He officially received the Purple Heart on March 3, 1945.
He sustained severe injuries in Wimmenau, France at 1400 hours, on January 6, 1945. His wounds were cleaned and dressed by the 132 Evac Unit. On January 12, 1945, Major Leo R. Weinshel performed surgery at the 100 General Hospital. On January 26, 1945, his attending doctor was Captain William Taffet at 4151 USAHP, 111th, General Hospital APO 63. Surgery was performed again on February 3, 1945. |
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His injuries were as follows:
1. Shell would (mortar, calibre unknown), penetrating, severe, right side of face, right lateral neck, right lateral distal thigh, lower posterolateral right chest.
2. Hemothorax, right, traumatic, severe, secondary to #1.
3. Foreign body, multiple, shell fragments, in right side of neck, in right zygomatic arch, in the lower left lumbar region, secondary to #1.
4. Fracture, compound, comminuted, right zygomatic arch, incomplete, secondary to #1.
LD: 1-2-3-4, yes.
Resection of 9th, 10th, 11th ribs, right.
His injuries were so severe that they were going to leave him. Another soldier, who happened to be from McMinnville, Tennessee, said that he would be responsible for Homer and carried him.
1. Shell would (mortar, calibre unknown), penetrating, severe, right side of face, right lateral neck, right lateral distal thigh, lower posterolateral right chest.
2. Hemothorax, right, traumatic, severe, secondary to #1.
3. Foreign body, multiple, shell fragments, in right side of neck, in right zygomatic arch, in the lower left lumbar region, secondary to #1.
4. Fracture, compound, comminuted, right zygomatic arch, incomplete, secondary to #1.
LD: 1-2-3-4, yes.
Resection of 9th, 10th, 11th ribs, right.
His injuries were so severe that they were going to leave him. Another soldier, who happened to be from McMinnville, Tennessee, said that he would be responsible for Homer and carried him.
Company C of the 45 Division would later go on to be one of two divisions who liberated the Dachau Concentration Camp.
6 January - US FIFTEENTH Army becomes operational. MG Ray E. Porter is
in command. In US SEVENTH Army's XV Corps area, attack to restore MLR on
right flank of 44th ID halts on line extending along Sedge of Bois de Blies
Brucken to area just N of Gros Rederching. In VI Corps area, 45th ID makes
slow progress against left and center of Bitche salient and on E contains
counterattacks on Philippsbourg. Germans continue build up W of the Rhine
on E flank of corps. 79th ID clears Stattmatten (where encircled elements of TF 12
Linden are relieved), Sessenheim, and Rohrweiler; reaches edge of Drusenheim.
Further efforts of TF Linden to gain Gambsheim are fruitless.
He was a minister; he farmed, did carpentry, did repair work on televisions in a shop behind his house; he was self taught to play the piano, organ, guitar and fiddle. He helped work on Highway 53 when they were building it (where he met Wallee). He worked at Avco in Nashville, where they made airplane wings. They owned the Gilreath Store which was located at the top of Auburntown Hill in Woodbury, until renovating the store into their home.
Homer & Wallee had the following children:
Billie Doris Gilreath born: March 10, 1930 married: David Snipes children: Bobby, Fred, Debbie, Sandy divorced: April 1977 married: George Asbury (Gilreath Cemetery) children: Leah & Bo James David Gilreath born: married: Delores Katherine Campbell children: Brent, Scott died: Jerry (Jack) Gilreath (Hollandsworth) born: January 19, 1934 - DeKalb County, TN married: Ellen Johnston in 1974 children: Kathy born 1978 died: William Hoyte Gilreath born: September 26, 1932 died: September 27, 1932 buried: Beech Hill Cemetery, Gassaway, TN |
Homer died on September 23, 1981 at his home in Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee.
He is buried in the Gilreath Cemetery along side his wife, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath.
He is buried in the Gilreath Cemetery along side his wife, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath.
William Lafayette 'Fate' Gilreath
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Fate living in District 7, Fentress County, Tennessee with his mother, stepfather and family.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Fate and his family living in District 5, DeKalb County, TN and that he and Savannah had married in 1888. The household includes: William L. (32); Savannah (31); Porter (8); Mozier (7); Alvie (3) and Lotie (1). Fate is shown as a farmer.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Fate and his family living in District 5, DeKalb County, TN and that he and Savannah had married in 1888. The household includes: William L. (32); Savannah (31); Porter (8); Mozier (7); Alvie (3) and Lotie (1). Fate is shown as a farmer.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Fate living in District 60, Civil District 9 of Dekalb County, Tennessee. He is listed as doing general farming. His household includes: himself, his wife, Ehtel, and children: Nettie, Paster, Mosun, Alva, Lattie, Frannie, Maude, Willie & Clara., son of William Wesley, was born on November 15, 1775 in Granville County, North Carolina.
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The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Fate and his family living in District 60, Civil District 9, of Dekalb County, Tennessee. He is listed as doing general farming. His household includes: himself, wife, Ethel, their children: Maude, Willie, Clara and Homer, along with Ethel’s daughter, Nettie Spurlock.
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Fate and Savanah (1st wife) had four children: Porter Lee, Mosier, Alvie & Lotie
Fate and Ethel Patterson (2nd wife) had the following children: Homer Ferman, Clara, Maudie & Willie
He died in December 1921 and is buried in the Jacobs Pillar Community, Smithville, Dekalb County, Tennessee beside his wife, Ethel and his son, Willie.
The ‘rumors’ being referred to in the article below, is that it is believed by his family that the Hibdon brothers and Erby Vaught murdered Fate Gilreath. They were returning from a trip where Fate had sold crops and had a large sum of money on his person at the time of his death. No money was found on his person or in his belongings.
Fate and Ethel Patterson (2nd wife) had the following children: Homer Ferman, Clara, Maudie & Willie
He died in December 1921 and is buried in the Jacobs Pillar Community, Smithville, Dekalb County, Tennessee beside his wife, Ethel and his son, Willie.
The ‘rumors’ being referred to in the article below, is that it is believed by his family that the Hibdon brothers and Erby Vaught murdered Fate Gilreath. They were returning from a trip where Fate had sold crops and had a large sum of money on his person at the time of his death. No money was found on his person or in his belongings.
Newspaper Account:
W. L. (Fate) Gilreath, a prominent farmer and well known citizen of Short Mountain Road, was instantly killed at 10:50 o’clock, Thursday night on Wet Main Street in front of Dr. G.M. Allison’s Residence.
He had just returned from Lebanon in a high-powered car (a Hudson Speedster) in company with George Hibdon, driver and owner of the car, his brother, Dewey Hibdon and Erby Vaught when he is said to have remarked to the men in the car "Here’s where I leave you." And to have stepped off, evidently not realizing how fast the car was running. he was thrown to the ground with such force as to crush his skull, causing instant death. Passers by discovered the body immediately after the accident and summoned nearby physicians. A jury of inquest was impaneled and the body moved to the courhouse where a short session was held after which the body was turned over to the undertaker and prepared for burial, later being removed to his home.
The jury convened again Friday morning at 10 o’clock, and after a session lasting several hours rendered a verdict of accidental death, and this article is written in accordance with their verdict and without reference to any rumors to the contrary.
Funeral services were held over the remains of Mr. Gilreath at Jacob’s Pillar Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock and conducted by Reverend Fred Amacher, followed by interment at the Jacob’s Pillar Cememtery.
Mr. Gilreath is survived by his wife and several children who with a lot of friends mourn his untimely death.
Elvina Gilreath
Mother of Fate Gilreath
3G Grandmother of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1853
Died:
Parents: William A. Gilreath
Married: Unknown
3G Grandmother of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1853
Died:
Parents: William A. Gilreath
Married: Unknown
She had a son that she named William Lafayette when she was 16.
Elvina later married Sampson Fowler and had four children: Martha, John, James and Minna.
On the 1860 United States Federal Census, she is living with her father and family in Fentress County, Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Elvina living in District 6, Fentress County, Tennessee. Post office of Jamestown. She is living with her grandparents. A.M. & Clina Allen, along with her son, William L., who was 1.
Alice E. Fowler is listed on the 1880 United States Federal Census living in District 7, Fentress County, Tennessee. She is keeping house and her husband, Sampson, is farming. Their household members include: Fayette, Martha, John, James and Minna.
On the 1900 United States Federal Census, at 44, Alice is living in District 7, Pickett County, Tennessee. She is listed as married and the head of household, stating that she has a total of 6 children. She is a day laborer. Jasper Gilreath and his family live next door. Her household includes: herself, Martha, Minnie, Lena, Ethel A. (granddaughter) and Oscar (grandson).
The 1906 Cities Directory shows Alice E. Fowler living at 1005 Scott Street, Nashville, TN. She is also shown as the widow of Sampson Fowler.
As of now, no further information has been found on her.
Elvina later married Sampson Fowler and had four children: Martha, John, James and Minna.
On the 1860 United States Federal Census, she is living with her father and family in Fentress County, Tennessee.
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Elvina living in District 6, Fentress County, Tennessee. Post office of Jamestown. She is living with her grandparents. A.M. & Clina Allen, along with her son, William L., who was 1.
Alice E. Fowler is listed on the 1880 United States Federal Census living in District 7, Fentress County, Tennessee. She is keeping house and her husband, Sampson, is farming. Their household members include: Fayette, Martha, John, James and Minna.
On the 1900 United States Federal Census, at 44, Alice is living in District 7, Pickett County, Tennessee. She is listed as married and the head of household, stating that she has a total of 6 children. She is a day laborer. Jasper Gilreath and his family live next door. Her household includes: herself, Martha, Minnie, Lena, Ethel A. (granddaughter) and Oscar (grandson).
The 1906 Cities Directory shows Alice E. Fowler living at 1005 Scott Street, Nashville, TN. She is also shown as the widow of Sampson Fowler.
As of now, no further information has been found on her.
William A. Gilreath
William married Mary Allen. Mary was born on August 31, 1823 in North Carolina and died in March of 1867.
William and Mary Allen moved from North Carolina to Tennessee right after Martha was born around 1849.
He was a Grist Mill Operator and farmer.
He became Deputy Sheriff of Fentress CO. in 1856. Then Sheriff of Fentress Co. from 1859 to 1860.
He also served as Justice of the Peace in 1891.
William and Mary Adeline Allen (1st wife) had the following children: Martha E., Elvina Alice & Melissa Adeline
William and Rhoda Moody Crouch (2nd wife) had the following children: John, Nancy, Evedue (Ebb) & Leander
William and Nease Upchurch (3rd wife) had the following children: Luther &Vanah
On the 1860 United States Federal Census he is listed as living in District 7 of Fentress County, Tennessee. Post office of Travisville. His household members include his wife, Mary A., and their children: Martha E., Elina A. and Melissa A. On the census, Gilreath is spelled Gilnaith. His real estate value is listed as $1500 and his personal property value is listed as $990. He is doing general farming.
On the 1870 United States Federal Census William and his family are living in District 7 of Fentress County, Tennessee, using the Jamestown post office. He is listed as a farmer and his property value is listed as $1200 and his personal property value is listed as $605. His household members include: Martha, Melissa E. and James.
He died on December 16, 1901 in Fentress County, Tennessee and is buried in the Gilreath Cemetery.
William and Mary Allen moved from North Carolina to Tennessee right after Martha was born around 1849.
He was a Grist Mill Operator and farmer.
He became Deputy Sheriff of Fentress CO. in 1856. Then Sheriff of Fentress Co. from 1859 to 1860.
He also served as Justice of the Peace in 1891.
William and Mary Adeline Allen (1st wife) had the following children: Martha E., Elvina Alice & Melissa Adeline
William and Rhoda Moody Crouch (2nd wife) had the following children: John, Nancy, Evedue (Ebb) & Leander
William and Nease Upchurch (3rd wife) had the following children: Luther &Vanah
On the 1860 United States Federal Census he is listed as living in District 7 of Fentress County, Tennessee. Post office of Travisville. His household members include his wife, Mary A., and their children: Martha E., Elina A. and Melissa A. On the census, Gilreath is spelled Gilnaith. His real estate value is listed as $1500 and his personal property value is listed as $990. He is doing general farming.
On the 1870 United States Federal Census William and his family are living in District 7 of Fentress County, Tennessee, using the Jamestown post office. He is listed as a farmer and his property value is listed as $1200 and his personal property value is listed as $605. His household members include: Martha, Melissa E. and James.
He died on December 16, 1901 in Fentress County, Tennessee and is buried in the Gilreath Cemetery.
Noah Gilreath
Father of Alexander Gilreath
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1801 in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Died: 1854
Parents:
Married: Elizabeth Allen in 1826 in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
They had nine children as follows:
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1801 in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Died: 1854
Parents:
Married: Elizabeth Allen in 1826 in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
They had nine children as follows:
William A.
born: February 12, 1829 - Wilkes Co., NC married: see next section children: see next section died: December 16, 1901 Rhoda Louisa born: married: Jonathon W. Parleir children: married: Mr. Doss died: Mary Ellen born: married: John F. Parleir children: died: Capt. George Allen born: 1834 married: children: died: 1863 Gettysburg |
Note: He commanded the 55th NC Troops during the famous charge at Gettysburg where he died. The men of the 55th, according to the Gettysburg Commission, had advanced the farthest during Pickett's Charge. At this point is where the high tide of the Southern Confederacy surged and receded. This bold feat went to establish North Carolina’s most cherished tradition during the Civil War: First at Bethel, Farthest at Gettysburg and last at Appomattox. |
Martha J.
born: married: Allen H. Hicks children: died: Burrel Collier Gilreath, 1st Sgt. born: 1831 married: children: died: December 5, 1861 Fredricksburg, VA 2nd Lt. Leander Gilreath born: 1838 married: children: died: 1878 Arkansas 4th Serg Noah Jr. born: 1842 married: Aly Nance children: died: 1864 - POW City Point, VA |
The 1830 United States Federal Census shows Noah living in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There were a total of 6 people living in the household, including 2 slaves.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows Noah living in the Township of Gilreath’s District, Wilkes County, North Carolina. He has a total of 10 people living in his household, including 1 slave. He is farming.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Noah living in Wilkes County, North Carolina with his wife, Elizabeth and eight of their children. He is 49 years old and listed as a farmer who’s property value is $1000.
The U.S. Civil War Soldiers lists Noah as fighting for the Confederacy, 55th Regiment North Carolina Infantry as a Sergeant. (M230 - Roll 15)
On the 1850 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules, he is listed as owning 8 slaves.
Noah died in February of 1854.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows Noah living in the Township of Gilreath’s District, Wilkes County, North Carolina. He has a total of 10 people living in his household, including 1 slave. He is farming.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Noah living in Wilkes County, North Carolina with his wife, Elizabeth and eight of their children. He is 49 years old and listed as a farmer who’s property value is $1000.
The U.S. Civil War Soldiers lists Noah as fighting for the Confederacy, 55th Regiment North Carolina Infantry as a Sergeant. (M230 - Roll 15)
On the 1850 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules, he is listed as owning 8 slaves.
Noah died in February of 1854.
Alexander Gilreath
Father of Noah Gilreath
6G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1755 in Bute County, North Carolina
Died: November 11, 1853
Parents:
Married: Elizabeth Souther on June 17, 1781 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Richard Allen is listed as bondsman. Go Wheatley, C. is listed as witness.
Elizabeth was born on March 11, 1762 and died in 1850.
Alex and Elizabeth had the following children:
George
born: 1786
married: Sarah "Salley" A. Wallin on August 7, 1807
children: Elvira, John, Elizabeth, Alexander Jr., Agnes, Joseph, John, Barnabas, George, David, Sarah, Dow & Huew
died:
note: He fought in the War of 1812 in the NC 5th Regiment - 4 of George’s sons fought with the Confederacy
Noah
born: 1801
married: Elizabeth Allen in 1826
children: William A., Rhoda Louise, Burrell C., Mary Ellen, George A., Martha J., Leander, Noah Jr.
died: 1853
note: Noah had 4 sons fight for the Confederacy. Leander, Burrell C., George A. and Noah Jr.
Lucy
born: November 13, 1793
married: Robert G. Martin on December 16, 1815
children:
died: July 3, 1877
Mary Polly
born: 1782
married: James Marlowe on July 30, 1834
children:
died:
Jeremiah
born: 1784
married: Mary in 1807 in Wilkes County, NC
children: Grean A., John, Lewis, Rebecca & Emily
died: 1862
note: All 3 sons fought for the Confederacy
Rhoda
born: 1787
married: Richard Cook on November 8, 1806
children:
died:
Larkin W.
born: 1796
married: Sarah
children: Alexander, Noah, Mary Jane, James W.
died: 1858 Missouri
James Harvey
born: 1798
married: Kizziah
children: Elizabeth, William A., Margaret, Dementious & Euphranus
died: August 1860
Elizabeth
born: 1806
married: Abraham Sudderth II on April 20, 1843
children: Mary
died:
On the 1787 North Carolina Census (state or colonial), Alexander is listed as living in the Gordons District of Wilkes County.
On the 1800 United States Federal Census, he is living in the township of Morgan in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are 10 members in the household.
On the 1810 United States Federal Census he is living in the township of Wilkesborough, Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are nine members in his household.
The 1830 United States Federal Census shows that he is living in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are a total of 8 members in his household, with 4 being black.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows the township of Gilreath’s District in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It states that he is a veteran and 85 years old.
At 76 he filed his Revolutionary War Pension Application (#S8564), filed in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on October 30, 1832, he states the following (partial):
In 1779 a call was made for a company of militia from the county of Wilkes and a company was immediately raised. He volunteered and was placed under the command of Captain Richard Allen. They set out of the march the early part of January 1780 to Charleston, South Carolina, where they were attached to the regiment of Col. Hampton. He served as an Orderly Sergeant for three months.
In July of the same year, he volunteered and joined Col. Cleveland after Captain Luke Lea raised a company of Tories in the County of Wilkes. He returned home after about 3 to 4 weeks.
About the last of August or first of September the same year, he again volunteered himself and rendezvoused at Wilkes Court House under Col. Cleveland to go against the Tories and Major Ferguson, who was said to be advancing from South Carolina. He served for about 2 months.
In February 1781, when lord Cornwallis was marching through North Carolina, he volunteered again at the Wilkes Court House where he joined a company commanded by Captain Richard Allen. He served for 4 to 5 weeks.
6G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1755 in Bute County, North Carolina
Died: November 11, 1853
Parents:
Married: Elizabeth Souther on June 17, 1781 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Richard Allen is listed as bondsman. Go Wheatley, C. is listed as witness.
Elizabeth was born on March 11, 1762 and died in 1850.
Alex and Elizabeth had the following children:
George
born: 1786
married: Sarah "Salley" A. Wallin on August 7, 1807
children: Elvira, John, Elizabeth, Alexander Jr., Agnes, Joseph, John, Barnabas, George, David, Sarah, Dow & Huew
died:
note: He fought in the War of 1812 in the NC 5th Regiment - 4 of George’s sons fought with the Confederacy
Noah
born: 1801
married: Elizabeth Allen in 1826
children: William A., Rhoda Louise, Burrell C., Mary Ellen, George A., Martha J., Leander, Noah Jr.
died: 1853
note: Noah had 4 sons fight for the Confederacy. Leander, Burrell C., George A. and Noah Jr.
Lucy
born: November 13, 1793
married: Robert G. Martin on December 16, 1815
children:
died: July 3, 1877
Mary Polly
born: 1782
married: James Marlowe on July 30, 1834
children:
died:
Jeremiah
born: 1784
married: Mary in 1807 in Wilkes County, NC
children: Grean A., John, Lewis, Rebecca & Emily
died: 1862
note: All 3 sons fought for the Confederacy
Rhoda
born: 1787
married: Richard Cook on November 8, 1806
children:
died:
Larkin W.
born: 1796
married: Sarah
children: Alexander, Noah, Mary Jane, James W.
died: 1858 Missouri
James Harvey
born: 1798
married: Kizziah
children: Elizabeth, William A., Margaret, Dementious & Euphranus
died: August 1860
Elizabeth
born: 1806
married: Abraham Sudderth II on April 20, 1843
children: Mary
died:
On the 1787 North Carolina Census (state or colonial), Alexander is listed as living in the Gordons District of Wilkes County.
On the 1800 United States Federal Census, he is living in the township of Morgan in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are 10 members in the household.
On the 1810 United States Federal Census he is living in the township of Wilkesborough, Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are nine members in his household.
The 1830 United States Federal Census shows that he is living in Wilkes County, North Carolina. There are a total of 8 members in his household, with 4 being black.
The 1840 United States Federal Census shows the township of Gilreath’s District in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It states that he is a veteran and 85 years old.
At 76 he filed his Revolutionary War Pension Application (#S8564), filed in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on October 30, 1832, he states the following (partial):
In 1779 a call was made for a company of militia from the county of Wilkes and a company was immediately raised. He volunteered and was placed under the command of Captain Richard Allen. They set out of the march the early part of January 1780 to Charleston, South Carolina, where they were attached to the regiment of Col. Hampton. He served as an Orderly Sergeant for three months.
In July of the same year, he volunteered and joined Col. Cleveland after Captain Luke Lea raised a company of Tories in the County of Wilkes. He returned home after about 3 to 4 weeks.
About the last of August or first of September the same year, he again volunteered himself and rendezvoused at Wilkes Court House under Col. Cleveland to go against the Tories and Major Ferguson, who was said to be advancing from South Carolina. He served for about 2 months.
In February 1781, when lord Cornwallis was marching through North Carolina, he volunteered again at the Wilkes Court House where he joined a company commanded by Captain Richard Allen. He served for 4 to 5 weeks.
He also fought in the Battle of King's Mountain. King’s Mountain is unique in America’s history: This battle - fought by 1,000 plus militiamen - without orders, formal military training, uniforms or provisions, and with no promise of pay - against the supposedly "superior forces" (1) of noted English Col. Patrick Ferguson - is credited by most early historians with having changed the course of the Revolution in the South, and may have even insured that the original number of colonies in these United States of America would be thirteen, not ten. (2) In only one hour and five minutes, the American Whigs (Patriots, Rebels) totally decimated Ferguson’s American Tories (Loyalists,Royalists), with every last man of them either dead or taken prisoner, and the Colonel himself left dead on the battlefield.
He was a farmer with large land holdings and numerous slaves. He operated a Griss Mill and a Blacksmith shop. He was an elected Justice of the Court, a Constable, and the Post Master of the 1st post office in the section. The post office was called ‘Gilreath.’
In 1818, he deeded an acre of land for a meeting house, for public worship of Almighty God...to be free for preaching by any Christian denomination (Wilkes Deed Book K:306) The church was called Liberty Meeting House in 1847 and stood on the site of the present day New Hope Baptist Church.
On the 1850 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules, he is listed as owning 2 slaves.
He died on November 11, 1853 in Wilkes County, North Carolina at the age of 98. He is buried in Wilkesburg, North Carolina.
His plantation was purchased by John F. Farleir, the husband of Alex’s granddaughter, Mary Ellen Gilreath.
In 1818, he deeded an acre of land for a meeting house, for public worship of Almighty God...to be free for preaching by any Christian denomination (Wilkes Deed Book K:306) The church was called Liberty Meeting House in 1847 and stood on the site of the present day New Hope Baptist Church.
On the 1850 United States Federal Census - Slave Schedules, he is listed as owning 2 slaves.
He died on November 11, 1853 in Wilkes County, North Carolina at the age of 98. He is buried in Wilkesburg, North Carolina.
His plantation was purchased by John F. Farleir, the husband of Alex’s granddaughter, Mary Ellen Gilreath.
William Wesley Gilreath
Father of Alexander Gilreath
7G Grandfather to Kim & Kellie
Born: 1730 Pennsylvania
Died: May 6, 1795
Parents: George Gilreath & Mary Murray Gilreath
Married: Mary Arrington in 1751 in North Carolina
William and Mary had the following children:
John (1751-1802)
Alexander (1755-1853)
Nancy (1757-1821)
Sarah (1761-)
George (1765-1840)
Mary (1767-)
Nathaniel (1769-)
Henry (1779-)
He is listed in the Daughters of the American Revolution Index, Volume II and his 3 oldest sons in Volume I.
7G Grandfather to Kim & Kellie
Born: 1730 Pennsylvania
Died: May 6, 1795
Parents: George Gilreath & Mary Murray Gilreath
Married: Mary Arrington in 1751 in North Carolina
William and Mary had the following children:
John (1751-1802)
Alexander (1755-1853)
Nancy (1757-1821)
Sarah (1761-)
George (1765-1840)
Mary (1767-)
Nathaniel (1769-)
Henry (1779-)
He is listed in the Daughters of the American Revolution Index, Volume II and his 3 oldest sons in Volume I.
The 1755 North Carolina Census shows William living in Granville County, North Carolina.
On November 27, 1760, he purchased 680 acres from the Earl of Granville.
The 1771 North Carolina Census shows William living in Bute County, North Carolina.
He was a wagoneer during the American Revolution.
December 15, 1788 he received a land grant #24 for 150 acres on the Little Fork of Cub Creek.
On November 27, 1760, he purchased 680 acres from the Earl of Granville.
The 1771 North Carolina Census shows William living in Bute County, North Carolina.
He was a wagoneer during the American Revolution.
December 15, 1788 he received a land grant #24 for 150 acres on the Little Fork of Cub Creek.
On October 2, 1794, he made his Will in Bush River, Newberry County, South Carolina.
He died on May 6, 1795 in Newberry, South Carolina.
Note: In the Summer Issue (2008) of the official Clan Galbraith Red Tower Newsletter there was a long article abut the New Gilreath DNA test of a descendant of William Gilreath Jr. (13793), John Gilreath (111478), and Alexander Gilreath, Sr. (111976) was released. We know these 3 men were all brothers and sons of William Gilreath, Sr. (1730-1795), the first known American with the Gilreath spelling.