Gill Family

From the notes of Tom McGaughy, written in 1998

Delia said:

The first time they came to Oklahoma, came in covered wagon, with "big old oxen". They lived 1/4 mile west of the bridge on Cache creek, east of Cache, OK. We went up, the house is still standing, more built on, and in use. Quannah Parker lived 1/2 mile North. Ike and some more kids made the Indians mad peeking at the Indian women who bathed nude in Cache Creek. They went broke - went back to Kentucky - Bardwell, and J.T. made good money farming there. Came back to Oklahoma on a train - wagons, "real good work horses" and a boxcar of furniture. Lived at Wilson - had a two story hotel in NW part of town, foundation still there about 10 years ago.  Bootlegged, ran gambling room and probably 2 whores. Lived in Ragtown in tent - oil boom days, bootlegging and other shady stuff, according to Delia. Want to put this in family history?

He taught Dick and Ike to drink at Wilson, thought it was funny. Owned several good properties over the years, always sold at a loss so he could move to "a better place".

Tom said:

Had a very bad temper, always quick to fight, as when he broke his cane over [Nerdox's] head when he, J.T., and [Nerdox] were in their late 80's - this over a checker game. Tried to fight me at age 90, because I told him he was [running] Jud crazy having to move him every six months.

Quit work at 65 because he said that he was too old to work any more. Enjoyed excellent health up to age 90. Real nice guy?

Tom

Payton was a first name in Gill family - traced back to Payton Brown of the Mayflower - Wylie Cook's kid's tracing.