George K. Tillman, the son of Haden Tillman, was born on October 5, 1802 in Georgia (1). He was the great grandfather of Elmer Tillman (George-John -Oscar-Elmer). It is believed he moved with his parents to Claiborne County, Mississippi and then later settled in Copiah County, Mississippi. He married Sarah Hollingsworth, born June 18, 1805. George and Sarah had at least nine children: Melissa A., Joel M., James A., Narcissus A., Raymond L., Isaac L., Pernicy M., George L., and John Francis Haden, who was Elmer Tillman's grandfather. (1), (2) George is listed in the 1850 census as being a planter.

New:  5/26/01- Hollingsworth surname just identified as Sarah's last name. See the Hollingsworth site where I found it. And here is the main page which has links to many other sites which I have not checked into yet. This line is traced back further; however some is not documented yet.

George Tillman Cemetery

Location - About 5 miles east of Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi. T2N R1W

Copied by - Frances A. Cook, December 6, 1953.

In Memory of Sarah/ Wife of George K. Tillman/ b. June 18, 1805/ d. June 30,1865.

In memory of George K. Tillman/ b. Oct. 5, 1802/ d. Oct. 6, 1864.

R. L. Tillman, b. Oct. 9, 1840/ d. Sept. 12, 1860.

Pernecy M. Paul/ b. Jan. 8, 1826/ d. Sept. 18, 1881.

(There are 2 graves in this cemetery with unfinished sandstone markers with no data on them.)(3)

Sources:

1. 1850 US Census image

2. Tillman/Tilghman Book

3. Rootsweb.com Copiah County Website information