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Gilham, George Cameron
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| LAST: Gilham
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FIRST: George
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MID: Cameron
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| GENDER: M
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| BORN: 30 Jan 1859
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DIED: 14 Nov 1932
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BURIED: 16 Nov 1932
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OCCUPATION: Farmer
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| BIRTH PLACE: Croydon, Morgan Co., Indiana
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| DEATH PLACE: Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
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NOTES:
OSBH DC (Marion County 1932) #814 - George C. Gilham, male, married (Lilly), occupation farmer, b. 30 Jan 1859 in Croyden [sic], Indiana at the age of 73 y's 9 m's 14 'ds, name of father James Gilham (b. Indiana), maiden name of mother Polly Ann Kinter (b. Indiana), interment 16 Nov, undertaker Salem Mortuary, informant Mrs. J. Jasmer of Rt. 6, Salem;
1st MARRIAGE - George C. Gilham m Louisa Turner 2 Jul 1882 in Knox Co., Indiana;
1900 WA CENSUS - George Gilham, age 40, b. Jan 1840 [sic], occupation farmer, b. Indiana, is enumerated with his wife of 7 years, Lilly, age 30, mother of 4 children, b. Jul 1869 in Illinois, along with Iowa, age 4, b. Nov 1895 in Missouri, James, age 2, b. Dec 1898 in Nebraska, Martha, age 1, b. Jan 1899 in Washington, and Alta, age 2 months, b. Mar 1900 in Washington;
1910 OR CENSUS - George C. Gilham, age 51, second marriage, occupation farmer, b. Indiana, is enumerated with his wife of 16 years, Lillie, age 40, first marriage, mother of 8 children, 6 of whom are living at the time of the census, b. Missouri, along with James W., age 12, b. Nebraska, Martha E., age 11, b. Washington, Alta, M., age 10, b. Washington, Lela, age 8, b. Washington, and Hazel, age 4, b. Oregon;
1930 OR CENSUS - George C. Gilham, age 71, first married at age 34, b. Indiana, is enumerated with his wife Lillie, age 60, first married at age 24, b. Illinois, along with James. W., age 32, single, b. Nebraska, Dorothy, age 17, b. Oregon, and George Jr., age 14, b. Oregon
BIOGRAPHICAL: "George Cameron Gilham along with his brother-in-law, Matt Smith, the husband of Mary Ellen Parton, left Nebraska by covered wagon in 1899. They stopped at Pomeroy, Washington and bought a ½ section of land there. They left Pomeroy in 1903 and stopped again about 1½ miles east of Crabtree, Oregon. The family home there is still inhabited as of this date (1996). From there George Cameron Gilham and family moved to the Waldo Hills in 1905 onto part of the Theophilus Powell donation land claim, the home being located at the southwest corner of State Street and 119th. The home was remodeled in 1935-36 by James. W. Gilham and looks much as it does to this day. Daniel James Gilham was born there during the remodeling. James Gilham married Helena Christensen, a schoolteacher from Wisconsin, who was teaching grade school at The Dalles, Oregon, and had been staying with Martha Means, a married sister of James. In 1942 James and Helena bought 10 acres from George and Charles Cawrse. Lilly Gilham had remained living on the home place until her death in 1946. Also in 1946 the home place, 154 acres, was sold and a new home built on the 10 acres. Helena died December 2, 1947, James died October 12, 1987. Daniel Gilham is still living there". (Information supplied by Daniel Gilham for Hellie, Mader & Rickey, pg 112).
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OBITUARY:
On route 6, Monday, November 14, George C. Gilham, aged 73 years. Resident of Macleay. Husband of Mrs. Lilly Gilham; father of Mrs. J. Jasmer, Mrs. Leslie Keuscher, Mrs. John Hasche, all of Salem, Mrs. Charles Means of The Dalles, Mrs. Arthur Gilbertson, of Portland, Mrs. Oliver Becken of Silverton; sons, James W. and George C. Jr., of Macleay; sisters, Mrs. Belle Eager of Linton, Ind., Mrs. Alice Marvel of Camerilla, Cal. Funeral services Wednesday, November 16, at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the Salem Mortuary, 545 North Capitol Street. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Dr. Livingston of Silverton will officiate.
Oregon Statesman 16 Nov 1932 5:2.
Victor Point – Funeral services for the late George Gilham Sr. held in Salem Wednesday, were attended by so many local residents. Gilham was well known in the adjoining community, McAlpin. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, near the Gilham home.
Capital Journal 17 Nov 1932 11:17.
George C. Gilham, aged 73, passed away Monday at the home of a daughter near Salem. Mr. Gilham underwent a major operation in August from which he was recovering nicely when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. For some weeks he was in a semi-conscious state and for the past six weeks he has known no one. In October he was removed from the Deaconess Hospital to his daughter’s home. He was born in Croydon, Indiana, Jan. 30, 1859.
Mr. Gilham had made his home in the Hills for 27 years, coming here from Indiana in 1905, well known and respected by his neighbors. He leaves his wife, six daughters, and two sons, and two sisters, one in Indiana and one in California, the latter has been at her brother’s bedside since September.
His two sons, James and George, reside at home. One daughter, Mrs. Hazel Becken, resides in Silverton.
He was a member of the Christian church, joining 57 years ago. The Rev. Dr. Livingstone preached the funeral sermon.
Funeral services were held in Salem Wednesday afternoon and he was laid to rest in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, across the road from his home.
(uncited newspaper clipping)
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INSCRIPTION:
Gilham
George C.
1859 - 1932
[shares marker with Lillie]
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SOURCES:
Hellie, Mader & Rickey
Saucy
OSBH DC (Marion County 1932) #814
Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920
1900 WA CENSUS (Garfield Co., Tucannon, ED 22, sheet 1A)
OS 16 Nov 1932 5:2
CJ 17 Nov 1932 11:17
1910 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., S. Silverton, ED 232, pg 291A)
1930 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Victor Point, ED 88, pg 1A)
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