Malenis Gillam

Brief Life History of Malenis

When Malenis Gillam was born in 1815, in Scott, Virginia, United States, her father, William G Gilliam, was 28 and her mother, Ephiah Foard, was 29. She married George F Head ll in January 1837, in Scott, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 6 daughters. She lived in Powell District, Scott, Virginia, United States for about 10 years.

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Family Time Line

George F Head ll
1815–
Malenis Gillam
1815–
Marriage: January 1837
Talitha Gilliam
1833–1890
Zachriah Head
1844–
Mary H Head
1845–
Lydia Head
1849–
Levi Head
1838–1904
Malinda Head
1842–1927
Hezekiah Patton Head
1843–1912
Mary C Head
1854–
Lydia Head
1856–
Aaron Head
1856–

Sources (12)

  • Malenis Head in household of George Head, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Head, "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900"
  • L Head in entry for Isaach H. Peters, "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935"

World Events (8)

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1824 · """Mary Randolph Publishes """"The Virginia Housewife"""""""

“The Virginia Housewife” was published by Mary Randolph. It was the first cookbook published in America. 

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Gilliam .

Welsh: Anglicized form of Gwilliam .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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