He was a Catholic when he came to Georgia but afterwards joining the Baptist church. A remarkable thing about his life is that he never entered a courthouse, as he didn't believe in court, thinking it is not right but that everybody should obey the law. He married Elizabeth J. Tuggle in 1852. Their children: Samuel Thomas, Patrick H, Andrew J, Franklin D, Mary B. and Alexander Stephens.
The Gillen's have been connected with the business life of Maxeys and vicinity almost since the formation of the town. Andrew J. was one of the leading merchants up until his death in 1932. He served for a number of years on the county Board of Education.
He was a Catholic when he came to Georgia but afterwards joining the Baptist church. A remarkable thing about his life is that he never entered a courthouse, as he didn't believe in court, thinking it is not right but that everybody should obey the law. He married Elizabeth J. Tuggle in 1852. Their children: Samuel Thomas, Patrick H, Andrew J, Franklin D, Mary B. and Alexander Stephens.
The Gillen's have been connected with the business life of Maxeys and vicinity almost since the formation of the town. Andrew J. was one of the leading merchants up until his death in 1932. He served for a number of years on the county Board of Education.
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It seems to be some conflicting dates on his birth. He may actually be older than what shows on the gravestone.
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