Gizum was born on a poor farm in (1649), he lived with just him and his parents. He was very satisfied with his life in till (1667) when the battle of Huckery Hills begain. Barony of Arbor declared war on Reivers with plans to kill every last one of the kin. At the time Gizum was living in Reivers with his dog, upon hearing this Gizum went to get drafted and he was accepted. (1667, July, 14) Gizum along with 1,203 other men marched on Huckery Hills. The battle lasted for two weeks till finally Barony of Arbor was defeated!