George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS 1831–1914

George (Gory-Gary) GADDISAge: 82 years1831–1914

Name: George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS

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Birth	March 1831 31 Ohio
Birth of a brother	John GADDIS March 26, 1836 (Age 5 years) Indiana or Penn. or Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio Note: The most likely state of his birth is Indiana. His draft record in 1863 states he was born in Indiana
Birth of a brother	William GADDIS January 16, 1840 (Age 8 years) Indiana William Gaddis Military Tombstone
Birth of a brother	Samuel GADDIS August 14, 1840 (Age 9 years) Indiana
Birth of a brother	Edward or Edwin GADDIS May 16, 1844 (Age 13 years) Indiana, probably Evansville. Note: 1850 census lists him as being born in Indiana. Death certificate says he was born in Evansville, Ma… 1850 census lists him as being born in Indiana. Death certificate says he was born in Evansville, May 16, 1944. Also, it states his father was from Penn. 1900 Census, Vol22, ED18, Sheet7, L39-Gibson Co.,White River TWP, Hazelton IN
Death of a father	John? GADDIS about 1849 (Age 17 years)
Marriage	Julia A. BRILLHART — View this family March 12, 1857 (Age 26 years) Richland Co. IL
Birth of a son #1	George E. GADDIS about 1858 (Age 26 years)
Birth of a son #2	John William GADDIS December 2, 1858 (Age 27 years) Richland Co, IL
Occupation	Carpenter and Builder Olney, Richland Co. IL History of Richland Mentions Gory as Builder
Residence	1858 (Age 26 years) Olney, Richland Co, IL Note: Newspaper advertisements as early as July 25, 1858 show G. Gaddis was already in Olney IL working as a house carpenter and joiner. Gaddis and Gallagher Carpenters in Olney IL, 1858 Gory Gaddis Bought Old Courthouse in Olney IL Note: St Louis newspaper reported that Gory Gaddis bought the old Richland County courthouse in 1874, probably to salvage the lumber.
Birth of a daughter #3	Mary L GADDIS about 1862 (Age 30 years)
Birth of a daughter #4	Catharine GADDIS March 1863 (Age 32 years)
Birth of a son #5	Alonzo G GADDIS about 1866 (Age 34 years)
Birth of a son #6	Charles G. GADDIS February 2, 1868 (Age 36 years) pos IL
Religion	Congregational Church 1873 (Age 41 years) Olney, Richland Co. IL Note: From THE HISTORY OF RICHLAND COUNTY ILLINOIS: From THE HISTORY OF RICHLAND COUNTY ILLINOIS: First Congregational Church This church was organized in June, 1873, by Rev. Robert West, of Alton, Ill., with a membership of twenty-six persons. The first pastor was Rev. Edward Anderson, of Boston, Mass. The first officials of the church were G. W. Frithey and Prof. David Edmiston, deacons; Horace Howard, president, Andrew Darling, J. M. Wilson, Gary Gaddis (Robert Byers, secretary), trustees.....
Birth of a daughter #7	Elnora H GADDIS December 1873 (Age 42 years)
Marriage of a child	John William GADDIS — Ella Elizabeth LOTEN — View this family November 26, 1885 (Age 54 years) Knox Co, IN Note: Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 about John W Gaddis Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 about John W Gaddis Name: John W Gaddis Spouse Name: E E Loten Marriage Date: 26 Nov 1885 Marriage County: Knox Source Title 1: Knox County, Indiana Source Title 2: Index to Marriage Record 1854 - 1920 Inclusive Vol Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O Book: C-11 OS Page: 324
Marriage of a child	Alonzo G GADDIS — Margery BERREY or BARNEY — View this family May 21, 1889 (Age 58 years) Richland Co. IL
Marriage of a child	Will H. NESBITT — Elnora H GADDIS — View this family February 8, 1893 (Age 61 years) Richland Co. IL
Marriage of a child	Charles G. GADDIS — Ida B MITCHELL — View this family March 14, 1894 (Age 63 years) Richland Co. IL
Death of a wife	Julia A. BRILLHART 1894 (Age 62 years) Richland Co, IL Note: Julia Gaddis' estate was probated starting Dec 1894 in Richland Co.
Death of a brother	William GADDIS March 7, 1904 (Age 73 years) Olney, Richland Co. IL Note: Wiliam GADDIS was born Jan 16, 1840 in Vicksburg, SC, died March 6, 1904. He was married first to M… Wiliam GADDIS was born Jan 16, 1840 in Vicksburg, SC, died March 6, 1904. He was married first to Miss Ricketts. Three children were born of whom Harry survives. In 1880 he was married to Miss Dora Skaggs, one son Gary was born. He leaves his wife, two sons, four brothers, Gary of Olney, John of Fairfield, Samuel of Nevada MO, and Edward of Hazelton, IN. William was a Civil War Vet.
Death	February 22, 1914 (Age 82 years) Richland Co. IL

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father	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS John GADDIS Mary GADDIS William GADDIS Samuel GADDIS Edward or Edwin GADDIS John? GADDIS Birth: about 1800 Death: about 1849
himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Julia A. BRILLHART George E. GADDIS John William GADDIS Mary L GADDIS Catharine GADDIS Alonzo G GADDIS Charles G. GADDIS Elnora H GADDIS George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS Birth: March 1831 31 — Ohio Death: February 22, 1914 — Richland Co. IL
5 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mandana WALTON Mary Olive GADDIS Family with spouse Ann Priscilla STILL John E. GADDIS William Alfred GADDIS Jacob Henderson GADDIS Walter Chalmers GADDIS Priscilla Mae GADDIS Elam Frederick GADDIS Robert Uriah GADDIS Fannie C GADDIS Frank E GADDIS Bert N. GADDIS John GADDIS Birth: March 26, 1836 36 — Indiana or Penn. or Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio Death: May 12, 1915 — Fairfield, Wayne Co., Illinois
sister	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary GADDIS
younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Cherisda “Duck” RICKETTS Harry L GADDIS Family with spouse Dora SKAGGS Gary M GADDIS William GADDIS Birth: January 16, 1840 40 — Indiana Death: March 7, 1904 — Olney, Richland Co. IL
7 months younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Addie V HUNTER Grace GADDIS Lulu GADDIS Sarah GADDIS Samuel GADDIS Birth: August 14, 1840 40 — Indiana Death: January 6, 1918 — St Louis, MO
4 years younger brother	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lillie C STORCH Edward or Edwin GADDIS Birth: May 16, 1844 44 — Indiana, probably Evansville. Death: November 10, 1933 — Rogers, Benton Co., AR

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himself	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Julia A. BRILLHART George E. GADDIS John William GADDIS Mary L GADDIS Catharine GADDIS Alonzo G GADDIS Charles G. GADDIS Elnora H GADDIS George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS Birth: March 1831 31 — Ohio Death: February 22, 1914 — Richland Co. IL
wife	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS George E. GADDIS John William GADDIS Mary L GADDIS Catharine GADDIS Alonzo G GADDIS Charles G. GADDIS Elnora H GADDIS Julia A. BRILLHART Birth: PA. Death: 1894 — Richland Co, IL
	Marriage: March 12, 1857 — Richland Co. IL
22 months son	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships George E. GADDIS Birth: about 1858 26
11 months son	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ella Elizabeth LOTEN William Gory GADDIS Irene B GADDIS John William GADDIS Birth: December 2, 1858 27 — Richland Co, IL Death: September 5, 1931 — Vincennes IN
4 years daughter	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary L GADDIS Birth: about 1862 30
15 months daughter	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Catharine GADDIS Birth: March 1863 32
4 years son	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margery BERREY or BARNEY Alonzo G GADDIS Birth: about 1866 34 Death: 1941 — poss Olney, Richland Co. IL
2 years son	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ida B MITCHELL John W. GADDIS Charles G. GADDIS Birth: February 2, 1868 36 — pos IL Death: October 28, 1936 — poss Olney, Richland Co. IL
6 years daughter	Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Will H. NESBITT Catherine NESBITT Elnora H GADDIS Birth: December 1873 42

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Residence	Newspaper advertisements as early as July 25, 1858 show G. Gaddis was already in Olney IL working as a house carpenter and joiner.
Religion	From THE HISTORY OF RICHLAND COUNTY ILLINOIS: First Congregational Church This church was organized in June, 1873, by Rev. Robert West, of Alton, Ill., with a membership of twenty-six persons. The first pastor was Rev. Edward Anderson, of Boston, Mass. The first officials of the church were G. W. Frithey and Prof. David Edmiston, deacons; Horace Howard, president, Andrew Darling, J. M. Wilson, Gary Gaddis (Robert Byers, secretary), trustees.....
Note	George (Gory) was trained as a carpenter in Indiana; he came to Olney, ILL before the Civil War. He and a partner started a carpenter shop and soon also began to manufacture furniture. Gory's brothers joined him in Olney after the war.

Occupation	History of Richland Mentions Gory as Builder Format: application/pdf File size: 854 KB Type: Newspaper Highlighted image: no
Residence	Gaddis and Gallagher Carpenters in Olney IL, 1858 Format: image/png Image dimensions: 490 × 469 pixels File size: 215 KB Type: Newspaper
Residence	Gory Gaddis Bought Old Courthouse in Olney IL Format: image/png Image dimensions: 572 × 367 pixels File size: 78 KB Type: Photo Note: St Louis newspaper reported that Gory Gaddis bought the old Richland County courthouse in 1874, probably to salvage the lumber.
Media object	Gory Gaddis of Olney IL Format: image/jpeg Image dimensions: 1,172 × 1,405 pixels File size: 305 KB Type: Photo Highlighted image: yes
Media object	History of Richland Mentions Gory as Builder Format: application/pdf File size: 854 KB Type: Newspaper Highlighted image: no

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father Parents (unknown)	John? GADDIS 1800–1849
himself Family Julia A. BRILLHART George E. GADDIS John William GADDIS Mary L GADDIS Catharine GADDIS Alonzo G GADDIS Charles G. GADDIS Elnora H GADDIS	George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS 1831–1914
younger brother Family Mandana WALTON Mary Olive GADDIS Ann Priscilla STILL John E. GADDIS William Alfred GADDIS Jacob Henderson GADDIS Walter Chalmers GADDIS Priscilla Mae GADDIS Elam Frederick GADDIS Robert Uriah GADDIS Fannie C GADDIS Frank E GADDIS Bert N. GADDIS	John GADDIS 1836–1915
sister Family Private	Mary GADDIS –
younger brother Family Cherisda “Duck” RICKETTS Harry L GADDIS Dora SKAGGS Gary M GADDIS	William GADDIS 1840–1904
younger brother Family Addie V HUNTER Grace GADDIS Lulu GADDIS Sarah GADDIS	Samuel GADDIS 1840–1918
younger brother Family Lillie C STORCH	Edward or Edwin GADDIS 1844–1933
Family with Julia A. BRILLHART
himself Parents John? GADDIS	George (Gory-Gary) GADDIS 1831–1914
wife Parents (unknown)	Julia A. BRILLHART –1894
son Family (none)	George E. GADDIS 1858–
son Family Ella Elizabeth LOTEN William Gory GADDIS Irene B GADDIS	John William GADDIS 1858–1931
daughter Family (none)	Mary L GADDIS 1862–
daughter Family (none)	Catharine GADDIS 1863–
son Family Margery BERREY or BARNEY	Alonzo G GADDIS 1866–1941
son Family Ida B MITCHELL John W. GADDIS	Charles G. GADDIS 1868–1936
daughter Family Will H. NESBITT Catherine NESBITT	Elnora H GADDIS 1873–

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George (Gory-Gary) GADDISAge: 82 years1831–1914

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