Just to keep it simple,
John Lilly from NC, father of
Nathaniel Lilly from NC, TN, father of
William Gaston Lilly TN, TX and brother Thomas Manton LIlly.
William Married Susan Simmons and had 4 childern
Seth Thomas lilly
Manton Filmore Lilly
Francis Jane Lilly
Lula bell Lilly
If any of these lilly's run in your family please write me at rdit200@yahoo.com