2996. Claude Chalmer GILLHAM
(1) was born on 14 Oct 1884. He died
on 11 Mar 1978. From the microfilmed records of the "Alton Telegraph":
Oct. 24, 1924.
Marriage of Claud C. Gillham - Alton friends will be interested to learn of
the marriage of Claud C. Gillham, son of W.R. Gillham of Twelfth Street, and
member of a well known Alton family. Mr. Gillham has made his home in the west
for a numbe
r of years, being assistant superintendent of a Chicago gold mining company
at Jarbridge, Nevada.
The marriage of Mr. Gillham to Miss Gladys Eleanor Barrington took place in
Fayette, Idaho. Mrs. Gillham is a member of a prominent Fayette family.
The young couple are enjoying a honeymoon trip at Salt Lake City, Utah, and
other western points. They will be "at home" to their friends at Jarbridge,
Nevada, after November. 1.
Claude was divorced from Gladys.
Claude was buried in the family plot with his parents, sister and brother in
law at the City Cemetery, Alton, Madison County, Illinois.