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Barbara,
Thank you for posting this information!
Though the Gilliams of Goochland married into the Cocke line, this John Gilliam appears to be the John Gilliam of Maiden's Adventure Farm, Powhatan County, that married Mary James, the daughter of Col. Richard James.
Robert E. Lee in a letter to his son refers to these Gilliams, and the Cockes and Kennons. (A daughter of John Gilliam of Maiden's Adventure married William U. Kennon.)
Near Cartersville, VA, July 22, 1865
My Dear Rob,
. . . I saw several of your comrades, Cockes, Kennons and Gilliams, who inquired after you all. Give my love to F. and Johnny, in which all here unite, and believe me most truly and affectionately
Your father,
R. E. Lee
Lexington, VA, December 18, 1869
My Dear Fitzhugh,
. . . I have received a letter from your Uncle Carter telling me of his pleasant visit to you and of his agreeable impression of his nephew and new niece. He was taken very sick in Richmond and delayed there so long that he could not be present at Wm. Kennon’s wedding, and missed the festivities at his neighbor Gilliam’s and at Norwood. . .
Your affectionate father,
R. E. Lee
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