 Note from Joe Gillum: Here is a family picture of John Henry Gillum and all living children at the time, and some spouses. It was taken in Oakalla, TX, around 1908-1909. John Henry was the oldest son of Absalom Barton Gillum. He married Charity (Tobey) Bannister. The child held by Charity is her grand daughter through Avery Gillum and Anna Nettleship; they both died of Typhoid Fever in 1907, Notice Ira Lawson (Jack) Gillum standing behind John Wesley. He has a crutch, His leg was amputated (rattlesnake bite) by his uncle, Dr Luscius Hine, around 1903. He went on to become the Tax Collector for Williamson County for 42 years. |
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