William Beckham Esham
1936 - 2017 (80 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. William Beckham Esham was born on 27 Sep 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky (son of William Beckham Esham and Fanny Estep); died on 22 Jul 2017 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Plank Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Mr. Beckham Esham Jr., 81, of Morehead, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 22, 2017 after an extended illness with cancer with his family by his side.
Known as J.R. to his family and many friends, he was born on September 27, 1935 in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Beckham and Fanny Estep Esham.
Beckham was united in marriage to Norlene Plank Esham on March 24,1958. He loved his wife and family dearly.
Mr. Esham worked at Ray L. White and Sons Lumber Company. He was also a mechanic on weekends and drilled water wells for eleven years.
He enjoyed farming, fishing, current events in the world, state, and local, was a avid John Wayne fan, and agriculture was his passion.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Eloise Dummitt, and one brother Larry Esham.
Survivors include his wife, Norlene Plank Esham, one son Mark Allen Esham, one daughter Peggy Esham Taylor and husband Willis, a sister Mildred Evans and husband Lester, a niece Connie Evans Proudfoot and husband Richard, three grandchildren, Stephany Stone (Dale), Amber Justice (John), and Cody Esham, also eight great-grandchildren, Gracie, Waylon, Levi, Caeyden, Paxton, Kash, Bella Rose, and Jace whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the chapel of the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead with Rev. Butch Kelsey and Rev. Don Rivers officiating.
Burial will follow in the Plank Cemetery.
Visitation is after 6:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Willis Taylor, Joe Esham, Vernon Estep, Woodie Estep, Dale Stone, John Justice, and Cody Esham.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181657775/william-beckham-esham
2. William Beckham Esham was born on 5 May 1907 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 19 Aug 1993 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128276773/william-beckham-eshamWilliam married Fanny Estep on 17 Jun 1927 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. Fanny (daughter of Ira Peyton Estep and Myrtie Amelia Vivian Gilkison) was born on 14 Feb 1911 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Oct 2000 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Fanny Estep was born on 14 Feb 1911 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of Ira Peyton Estep and Myrtie Amelia Vivian Gilkison); died on 17 Oct 2000 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Morehead – Fanny Estep Esham, 89, 9510 Cranston Road, died Tuesday. Services 1 pm. Friday, Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation 4 p.m. today.
Lexington Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky. Thursday, 19 October 2000.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128276994/fanny-eshamChildren:
- Eloise June Esham was born on 21 Jul 1933 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died in 1951; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- 1. William Beckham Esham was born on 27 Sep 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 22 Jul 2017 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Plank Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Larry Wayne Esham was born on 13 Mar 1949 in Kinniconick, Lewis County, Kentucky; died on 16 Mar 1949 in Kinniconick, Lewis County, Kentucky; was buried on 17 Mar 1949 in McEldowney Cemetery, Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky.
Generation: 3
6. Ira Peyton Estep was born on 12 Nov 1886 in Boone County, West Virginia (son of Lewis C. Estep and Louisa Stollings); died on 30 Nov 1976 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1920, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1930, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1940, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
MHR note: "Peyton was a preacher and operated a country store.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143635131/ira-peyton-estepIra married Myrtie Amelia Vivian Gilkison on 7 Oct 1906 in Rock Fork, Rowan County, Kentucky. Myrtie (daughter of Albert Gilkison and Mary Samantha Jane "Mollie" Cassity) was born on 2 Aug 1887 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 8 Mar 1976 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Myrtie Amelia Vivian Gilkison was born on 2 Aug 1887 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of Albert Gilkison and Mary Samantha Jane "Mollie" Cassity); died on 8 Mar 1976 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143635206/myrtie-v.-estepChildren:
- Homer Mitchell Estep was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 May 1990 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Evans Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- 3. Fanny Estep was born on 14 Feb 1911 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 17 Oct 2000 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Howard Estep was born on 14 May 1913 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 27 Mar 1996 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Ora Lester Estep was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 3 Apr 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 7 Apr 1990 in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
- Cleva Lorn Estep was born on 15 Apr 1919 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 5 Apr 2012 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Shiloh, Richland County, Ohio.
- Vada Estep was born on 30 Aug 1920 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 2019 in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois; was buried in Diamond Lake Cemetery, Diamond Lake, Lake County, Illinois.
- Eunice Elma Estep was born on 7 Jan 1924 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Mar 2001 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana; was buried on 15 Mar 2001 in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
Generation: 4
12. Lewis C. Estep was born on 30 Sep 1849 in Boone County, West Virginia; died on 23 Apr 1935 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Washington, Boone County, West Virginia
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143617208/lewis-c.-estepLewis married Louisa Stollings on 4 Mar 1869 in Washington, Boone County, West Virginia. Louisa was born on 21 Feb 1853 in West Virginia; died on 3 Jun 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Louisa Stollings was born on 21 Feb 1853 in West Virginia; died on 3 Jun 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143617311/louisa-estepChildren:
- 6. Ira Peyton Estep was born on 12 Nov 1886 in Boone County, West Virginia; died on 30 Nov 1976 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
14. Albert Gilkison was born on 22 Aug 1848 in Island Fork, Triplett Creek, Fleming County, Kentucky (son of William Gilkison and Sarah Hedges); died on 28 Dec 1932 in Rock Fork, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried on 30 Dec 1932 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1900, Pine Grove, Rowan County, Kentucky
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23932707/albert-gilkisonAlbert married Mary Samantha Jane "Mollie" Cassity on 30 Nov 1876 in Fleming County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of Albert Russell Cassity and Vianna Jane Hedges) was born on 2 Dec 1856 in Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 23 Mar 1933 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Mary Samantha Jane "Mollie" Cassity was born on 2 Dec 1856 in Rowan County, Kentucky (daughter of Albert Russell Cassity and Vianna Jane Hedges); died on 23 Mar 1933 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Cranston, Rowan County, Kentucky. Notes:
MHR note: Mollie (Cassity) Gilkison went to live with P.T. Hedges and family from October 1874 to September 1875.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23932733/mary-s_-gilkisonNotes:
Married:
Kentucky marriage records, 1852-1914 lists marrige date as 24 Nov 1876Children:
- Benoie Gilkison was born on 10 Mar 1878 in Pine Springs, Kentucky; died on 10 Mar 1878 in Pine Springs, Kentucky.
- Clarence Edgar Leonard Gilkison was born on 25 May 1880 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Nov 1923 in Pilot, Vermilion County, illinois; was buried in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Bertha Gilkison was born on 15 Oct 1885 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 15 Oct 1885 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- 7. Myrtie Amelia Vivian Gilkison was born on 2 Aug 1887 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 8 Mar 1976 in Rowan County, Kentucky; was buried in Estep Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Thaddeus Morton Gilkison was born on 29 Apr 1889 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died in Jun 1975; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois.
- Ora "Russell" Gilkison was born on 17 Nov 1890 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Feb 1980 in Ladoga, Montgmery County, Indiana; was buried on 16 Feb 1980 in Evans Cemetery, Rowan County, Kentucky.
- Gertrude Frances Gilkison was born on 7 Jul 1896 in Triplett, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 31 May 1974 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Losantville, Randolph County, Indiana.