City: Nashville
GILLILAND, Eugene, educator; born Stephensport, Ky., March 23, 1872; Irish-German descent; son of Joseph H. and Barine Frances (Brashear) GILLILAND; father’s occupation, contractor; paternal grandparents Adam and Elizabeth (Springer) GILLILAND, maternal grandparents Jabez and Eva (Frymire) BRASHEAR; educated in Brekenridge County, Ky., Normal College, and State University of Kentucky; graduated from Normal College 1900 and University of Kentucky with degree of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in 1904; student at Columbia University, New York, 1909-1910; in early life was Inspector of Electric Engineering and teacher; married Hettie M. AUSPACH, July 3, 1907; member F. & A. M.; was Corporal, Sergeant, Quartermaster Sergeant, Quartermaster Lieutenant and Captain at State University of Kentucky; Director Manual Training Nashville public schools.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
