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Giles “Gills” Gant Jr.

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Giles “Gills” Gant Jr.

Birth
Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Death
2 Mar 1869 (aged 42)
Fayette County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
Row 19, Lot 10, Plot 03
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Giles Gant, Jr. was born July 1, 1826 in Cedar Grove Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was the son of Judge Giles Gant, Sr. and Nancy Smith Gant. Giles was the fifth of fourteen children. His father was a judge in Franklin County, Indiana as well as a state senator from Franklin County.

Giles Gant, Jr. married Harriet Eliza McGoughey, May 4, 1847 in Decatur County, Indiana. In 1860, Giles and Harriet were living in Jennings County, Indiana. By 1865, the family had moved to Fayette County, Illinois.

Giles and Harriet had at least seven children: Lewis (1848-1882); Mary C. (1852-); Nancy (1856-); James Willard (1857-1904); Ella (1859-); Eppa (1865-); and William (1867-1938).

Giles Gant, Jr. died March 2, 1869 in Fayette County, Illinois. He was 42 years old. (bio by Darlene Hightower)
Giles Gant, Jr. was born July 1, 1826 in Cedar Grove Township, Franklin County, Indiana. He was the son of Judge Giles Gant, Sr. and Nancy Smith Gant. Giles was the fifth of fourteen children. His father was a judge in Franklin County, Indiana as well as a state senator from Franklin County.

Giles Gant, Jr. married Harriet Eliza McGoughey, May 4, 1847 in Decatur County, Indiana. In 1860, Giles and Harriet were living in Jennings County, Indiana. By 1865, the family had moved to Fayette County, Illinois.

Giles and Harriet had at least seven children: Lewis (1848-1882); Mary C. (1852-); Nancy (1856-); James Willard (1857-1904); Ella (1859-); Eppa (1865-); and William (1867-1938).

Giles Gant, Jr. died March 2, 1869 in Fayette County, Illinois. He was 42 years old. (bio by Darlene Hightower)

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