Milam Family, White Co, AR ************************************************************* Submitted by: Date: 31 Oct 1997 Copyright: All rights reserved. USGENWEB ARCHIVES DISCLAIMER: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. *************************************************************** JOHN MAYLAN(M) John and Humphrey Mylan(m) were brothers who landed in America (Boston, Mass.) probably in 1623. They were part of the first settlers on the New England Coast. This was 3 years after the Mayflower landed in Plymoth, Mass. They were part of the "other settlers that braved the dangerous trip within a few years of the Mayflower." A desription of a typical journey at that time is described as taking 7 weeks, even with the best winds, and people suffered seasickness, fever, boils, dysentary, scurvy and other such miseries, not to mention the stench and foul drinking water. Add to this the lack of food, freezing cold and sweltering heat, dampness and fear. Early records list the boys, John and Humphrey, as being from Berkshire, England (Warfield Parish). Both men were by trade "Coopers", builder of barrells. There were several reasons why people came to America from England. Some came looking for gold to get rich. Others came to get land and improve their living conditions. Only the oldest son in England could inherit land so younger sons usually had no chance of success there. This was probably the case with John and Humphrey since their training was in menial labor. Others came for reasons of religious freedom, although since they were both unmarried at the time and fairly young, this reason doesn't seem likely. Also, the "Great Migration" of Puritans (20,000 between 1629 and 1640) was after they had arrived. The land when they arrived was described as a "country full of woods and thickets that had a wild and savage look". They organized chopping bees to clear away land and haul away the boulders that dotted the rocky, infertile soil. Farming methods were crude so most people just grew enough food for their own needs. The climate was harsh with short growing seasons, and families usually worked from dawn to dusk in the fields and snow usually cut towns off from each other. Humphrey Mylan (Mylom) married Mary Gore, daughter of John Gore of Roxbury, Mass. in 1648. They lived in Boston, Mass. (Suffolk Co.) in 1648. They had 5 daughters. A will was filed by Humphrey on Feb.14, 1667. John Mylan (Milom) is thought to be the oldest, for on May 25, 1636 he was listed as a free man. John married a girl named Christian in 1635. He had recieved 14 acres of land on Muddy River from the town. He was indeed a poor man. They lived in Boston, Mass. (Suffolk Co.). They had nine children. John and wife Christian joined the First Church of Boston. By 1640 he had gained financially in wealth as a Cooper, Mill Creek Proprietor, and a speculator in town plots. On Sept.9, 1643, John was granted liberty to the Wharf (Boston Harbor) in front of his property. He had also made an agreement with William Franklin to pay certain tolls for vessels coming up the harbor for his use at the mill. In 1648 and 1650 John Milam sold several parcels of property to various individuals. By 1650 he owned six servants and 1/8 share in the ships Zebulon, John, and Supply. His trading activities abroad were sufficient to warrant hisinvesting with merchants William Tyng, Robert Keayne, and Thomas Fowe in an independent navel expedition against the "Turkish" pirates plaguing the shipping lanes around the Canaries. Other records show John buying a house on Oct. 14, 1651. John was active in the Cooper's trade, for he joined Thomas Venner and other Coopers of Boston and Charlestowne in forming a "Meete Together", an incorporation guild for mutual protection against trade abuses. In 1660, Parliment in England passed the Navigation Acts which said trade could only be carried on between England and the colonies, no one else. This caused some bitter feelings in the colonies because European goods had to be shipped first to England and taxed, then sent on to the colonies at a higher price. Smuggling hence became a way of life for the colonies. It makes you wonder how much of the shipping done by John was legal!! He had a son, Ebenzer (Eben) who witnessed a will in Maryland and Joseph, our ancester along with 7 others. (It seems that all the Milams are derived from John and Samuel ca 1725-however, in Pope's History of Northeast are 2 Myloms who came to Boston, Mass.-John and Humphrey (who had only girls). He gives Family Bible Records of these two men.- From records of? ___ who did some geneology research.) Born: In England (Maybe Berkshire, Warfield Parish) Married: May 25, 1636, to Christian Children: 1. Benjamin - born 1636 in Boston, Mass.. Died Dec. 15, 1639 at 3 years old. 2. Constance - born Sept. 16, 1638 in Boston, Mass. 3. John - born Sept. 13, 1640 in Boston, Mass. 4. Elizabeth - born Sept. 30, 1642 in Boston, Mass. 5. Samuel - born Oct. 18, 1644 in Boston, Mass. 6. Ebenezer (Eben) - born May 10, 1646 in Boston, Mass. 7. Samson - born August 12, 1649 *** 8. Joseph - born Feb. 26, 1652 in Boston, Mass. and married to Hannah King. Died 1732. Twin to Mary 9. Mary - born Feb. 26, 1652 - twin to Joseph JOSEPH MAYLEM Son of John and Christian Milam. Joseph and his wife, Hannah (Heriah) were members of the Old South Church of Boston, Mass.. Church services at this time used to last all day on Sundays with a one hour break for lunch. Women sat on one side men on the other. Children had their own sections. Women had to work hard, being expected to help clear fields, etc., in addition to their other chores. They also held jobs such as blacksmithing and tinmakers and weavers. The homes were wooden structures with steep roofs which were heated by only fireplaces in the cold winters. One gentleman complained of his ink freezing in the inkwell as he tried to write a letter when sitting right next to the fireplace. This was also at the time when people were put in stocks for crimes such as drunkeness or swearing. From this marriage were born three sons. After Hannah's death, he married Keziah Brackette of Rye, New Hampshiree. A will dated August 13, 1730 was left by Joseph who died in 1732 which named three sons and wife, with Mark and John as executors. Sons John and Joseph were both in Madison Co.,Va. around 1725 and using the name Milam(um) by that time. This is during the time of King Charles, then King James (of Bible fame) and finally, in 1688 when Joseph was 35 years old, when King James was overthrown in the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary. When Joseph was 12 years old, New Jersey colony was set up out of New York Colony. Then, when he was 30 years old, Pennsylvania was formed. Born: Feb. 26, 1652 in Boston, Mass. Married: Oct. 31, (Halloween!) 1688 to Hannah (Heriah) King -this is about 8 years before the Salem witch trials. Children: 1. Joseph Jr. - born June 22, 1689, in Boston, Mass. 2. Mark- born between 1689-1695 in Boston, Mass.. Married Elizabeth and died Mar 29, 1734. *** 3. John - born 1695 in Boston, Mass.. Married ann DeHane and died in 1742. JOHN MAYLEM John graduated from Harvard College in 1715 and married Ann DeHane. They had nine children although only 3 are listed. Joseph Jr., his brother, was the founder of the Milum Apple, its origin being near Milum's Gap, sometimes called Fisher's Gap in Madison Co., Va. Some data also indicates that Joseph Jr. had five daughters and no sons. Samuel Milam was living in Va. at this time also. (Some people claim that he is the father of Thomas, John and Archibald). In 1716, Samuel was living on the coast of Va. near Lancaster Co., Va. On Sept. 8, 1723, he married an English girl named Martha Gardner. They were married in Lancaster Co., Christ Church Parish. Their marriage was witnessed by Thomas Edward. Their license can be found in the courthouse there. ("It is not known if John and Samuel Mileham migrated southward from these regions or not. Some are of records in Maryland, I'm told." - Mrs. Vera Milam Ryker, Cecil, Ark.) Born: 1695 in Boston, Mass. Married: Ann DeHane Children: (Could be children of Samuel if research is wrong) ***1. John (Sr.) Mileham - born 1725 in Louisa Co., Virginia, died 1766 and married Judith Bartlett Cole. 2. Thomas Milam - born 1727 in Louisa Co., Va., married Mary Rush Adams*said to be distant relative of Pres. John Adams. Thomas, is said, died at Stockbridge, Ga, 1823(?). They left S.C. in 1819 or Coleman sold his 24 A. (Bk. K Pg. 238-39 Laurens Dist. S.C.) to Oswald Beavers March 9, 1819, after giving an option on Oct. 1, 1816 for $72.00 in hand, on waters of Duncan's Creek. Mitchell Smith and William Fullton witness, John Garlington, Clk., & I.2. 3. Archibald - born 1729 in Louisa Co., Va., married Mary Wilson. They are the parents of Moses Scott Milam- Revolutionary soldier, married to Elizabeth "Patty" Boyd. Moved to Kentucky ca. 1790, ****parents of Benjamin Milam of Alamo Fame*** Died: 1742 JOHN MILAM SR. John Milam Sr. was born in 1725 in Louisa Co., Virginia. He married in 1745 and settled in Brunswick Co., Virginia. He is known as the father of the Halifax Co. Milams. On Oct. 1, 1764, John bought 700 acres of land on Bradley Creek in Halifax Co. from John Stuart. It is beileved that John had moved to Halifax Co. in the mid 1750's. Bradley Creek is a stream with headwaters near Replican Grove and empties into the Bannister River in the Meadville District in Halifax Co. John and Judith had seven sons and two daughters. It is believed that many descendants of the Milam name in the United States came from these prolific bearing offspring. The best known of these lines is the Bartlett Milam line which has formed a Historic Society. John Milam was a well known man in the early days of Halifax County. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War with the Virginia Calvary. He also fought in the French and Indian War and was a poet. His works, poems and etc are available at Harvard University. His service records are in the National Archives. Prior to his death in 1788, he had divided and sold much of his farm to his sons. By 1750, Thomas, John and Archibald were allowing their name to be spelled Milam on official documents. They were approving the documents by marking an "X" above or below where their name was signed by the preparer of the document. (If he was a poet with works at Harvard, why did he have to use an "X"? Wasn't that reserved for illiterates?) Born:1725 in Louisa Co., Va. Married: Judith Bartlett (or Coles, possibly widow (born 1730) in 1745 in Halifax Co. Va Children: 1. Samuel - born 1747 in Brunswick Co., Va. Married Sarah Kemp. 2. Bartlett Ferrill - born 1750 in Brunswick Co., Va. Married Elizabeth Gwinn in 1770 in Lancaster, Va. Died Sept 11,1822. Revolutionary War soldier. 3. Benjamin - born 1752 in Brunswick Co., Va. Married Elizabeth Jackson in 1781. Died June 19, 1781. 4. John Jr. - born June 12, 1753 in Lynchburg,Brunswick. Co, Va. Married Nancy McClardy and died Oct.26, 1838. He served in the Revolutionary War. See pension record, Wash., D.C.. 5. James - born 1751 in Brunswick Co., Va. 6. Nancy - born about 1757 in Laurens, SC. *** 7. Thomas - born 1758 in Brunswick Co., Va. Married 1.____ 2. Elizabeth Talbert June 17, 1786 in Halifax, Va. May have been a twin with Madison. Died in 1810. 8. Madison - born 1758 in Brunswick, Va. May have been Thomas's twin. Was in the Revolutionary War. 9. Hanah - born 1760 in Laurens Co., SC Died: 1775 ***NOTE: John Milam married Mary Jackson (daughter of Jarvis Jackson) and died very wealthy-estate in pounds evaluation-over $2 million dollars. ???????- when? what? where? This note on the research is from someone who thinks we descended from Samuel Milam-his brother. This information came from Virginia Records from 1715-Mileham. THOMAS MILAM Moved from Virginia to Laurens Co., S.C. by 1790 (1787?). He and some of his brothers,Samuel, Bartlette,John Jr., James, Benjamin and Madison allowed their names to be spelled Milum and were also around Abbeville Co. in S. C. at the time. John Jr. served in the Revolutionary War as a private under Capt. Nathanial Cocke and James was listed as paying taxes to the queen of England in 1767. His father was John B. Milam and mother was Judith Bartlett Cole. Is listed on the 1790 (first census of the U.S.) with one white male living in the household and 2 males under 16, 3 females in the household and no slaves. There is also a John Milam there (2 yrs. after John Sr.'s death.) Most likely Jr. tho there are too many in the household. 1 adult male, 1 free male under 16, 6 females, 5 slaves. Benjamen is listed with 1 female and 1 slave and Samuel is listed with 2 free adult males and 2 females and no slaves. 1785-Thomas Milam- 3 white souls-0 dwelling-1 other building-Halifax Co., Va.. Born: in Virginia Married Elizabeth Talbert June 17,1786 in Halifax, Virginia. Was apparently widower, or was soon after marriage of Elizabeth. Children: *** 1. Coleman- born 1787 in Halifax Co., Bradley's Creek, Virginia. Married Elizabeth Leake 2. John - born 1795 in Laurens Co., S. C.. Married Polly Allison in 1813. 3.Thomas - born 1797 in Laurens Co., S. C. Married Rachel Bell James on Oct. 28, 1819 in Laurens Co. 4. Wiley G. Died: COLEMAN MILAM Served in the War of 1812 and also in the Indian War. After the latter, he relocated from Laurens Co., South Carolina to Hardin County, Tenn.and engaged in farming until his death in 1869 at the age of 98 years. Father was Thomas Milam and mother was Elizabeth Talbert. Had 15 kids!! Appears to be the father of the other Milams enumerated in the 6th Civil District of Hardin Co. in 1850. He probably lived in S. C. until 1820-check those census records- and came to Franklin, Tenn. about that time. The 1800 census for S.C. shows one group of Milams all living in Laurens Co. then. They were:Bartlett, Captain John, John Jr. and Thomas. However, Bartlett and others were enumerated in Halifax County, Va. in 1790. Born:1787 in Halifax, Va., Bradley's Creek Married: 1811, Laurens Co., S. Carolina, Duncan's Creek to Elizabeth Leake. He was also married to a woman named Jane ?. When Coleman passed away in 1854-55, Jane remarried Jesse Cope in White Co., Tenn. Children with Elizabeth: 1. Thomas Ferrill-born 1810 in Newberry, Duncan Creek, Grundy Co., S. C. Married Margaret Amanda Bell (maternal descendent of General John Montgomery from the French and Indian War) in 1831. Moved to Ark. in 1859 and was killed in the Civil War, Mar.,1862 in Van Buren, Ark. 2. William Allen-born 1815 in Laurens Co., S.C., married Caroline ? in 1838 in Wayne Co., Tenn. 3. Sarah - born in 1818 in Laurens Co., SC -Twin? 4. Elizabeth, also born in 1818 (other twin?) and married Clark C. Desun Nov. 28, 1844 in Tipton Co., Tenn. 5. Ashford B. - born 1820 in Franklin Co., Tenn. Married Rosa ? in 1843 in Hardin Co., Tenn. *** 6. James Morrow - Born June 24, 1821 in Hardin, Tenn. Married Dorcus Harris May 16, 1840 in Coffee Co., Tenn. Father of Joel Calhoun Milam. 7. Martha Louisa- born 1825 and married *Dorcus's brother William G. Harris* (He isn't on the list under John Harris, though) in 1841 in Coffee Co., Tenn. Family moved to Franklin Co., Ark. in 1880. Died Jan.,1922. Buried with the Milams in Louis Creek Cemetary. Given by Lucus Coleman Milam. 8. Albert G. - born 1829 in Franklin, Co., Tenn. and married Mahala J. James in Hardin Co., Tenn. in 1848. Was living with sister Martha in 1850. Children with Jane: 1. Sarah - born 1837 In Franklin Co., Tenn. She married Napoleon B. Arnold Mar 16, 1858 in White Co., Tenn. 2. Jesse Lorenzo - born 1843 in Franklin Co, Tenn. 3. Francis Jane - born 1846 in Franklin Co., Tenn. 4. Dicey Ann - born 1847 in Franklin Co., Tenn., married James Gilbert in1865 in Franklin Co. 5. Dorcus C. (Caroline?) - born 1850 in Franklin Co., married John Gladis Nov., 1869 in Franklin Co. 6. Amanda C. - born 1852 in Franklin Co.-Lived with Clarissa (Milam?) and Thomas Franks. 7. Rachel - born 1854 in Franklin Co., Tenn. and married W.L. Edwards on July 22, 1874 in Fayette Co., Tenn. JAMES MORROW (JIMMY) MILAM He was a farmer according to the 1850 Hardin Co., Tenn. Census.We have a photo of a photo of him. [[His father is Coleman Milam who was born in Laurens County, South Carolina in 1771, (father of Thomas F. Milam who came to Hardin, Tennessee in the same time period from Laurens, South Carolina and went to Arkansas at the same time, along with a different Coleman Milam who was born in Virginia in 1787). There was also a William Harris and family who lived next door who had a Albert Milam (age 21) living with them.]] John and Sarah Harris were also born in Laurens County, South Carolina. Also show that John's Father MIGHT have been John Milam and mother's name Mary. He was married two times, first to Dorcas C. Harris (Dark Eyes) May 16 1840 in Tenn. who died and with whom he had 13 children an then to Julia A. White on July 13, 1869 who had 3 children with him and was from Alabama. The Census records showed that James moved from Hardin County, in middle Tennessee to Searcy County, Calf Creek Township, Arkansas between 1850 and1870, probably after Dr. Franklin was born in1864. Recorded in a Deed Book N-245, February 16, 1866, James M. Milam gave a deed of Trust to A. W. Blevens on a Black Mare Mule, 4 years old, a Black Horse Mule, 3 years old, to secure a debt for $165.00, due 25th of December 1866. Witnesses: John D. White, Nancy White. (Future inlaws, maybe?) James M. Milam was shown by the tax records as being insolvent or being excused from paying taxes for some reason or the other for the years 1845 and 1852. Born: June 24, 1821 in Hardin County, Tennessee. Married: Dorcas C. Harris May 16, 1840 in Tennessee. Remarried: Julia A. White (born April 3, 1840) who was 19 years younger than him after Dorcus died on July 13, 1869. Children: (From Dorcus-in order)*Note* On the 1850 Hardin Co. Census, James,28, Dorcus,25, Telitha,7, William, 4, James M. 2, Sarah Ann, 9/12 mos. are listed. 1. Tabitah (Telitha) Jane Milam, born November 17, 1842 in Tenn. 2. John B. Milam, born December 10, 1844 in Tenn. died before 1850 in Tenn. 3. William M., born February 9, 1846 in Tenn, died before 1860 in Tenn. 4. James Morrow Jr. Milam, born April 7, 1848 in Hardin Co.,Tenn., Married Elizabeth _ca. 1863-64, possibly a widow older than he. They had two girls and a boy in 1870. Second family said his first wife died in Tenn. and her mother took the two children and moved to Kentucky. Second wife was Hugh Annie Berry, Oct. 8, 1875 in Searcy, White Co., Ark. She was born 1857 and died Aug., 1938 in Huntsville, Ark. and buried in McCord Cemetary, Durham, Ark.. Their children are: 1. Elizabeth-born 1876 2. Josephine-born 1878 3. Mollie-born July 1880, married M. Lewis Larkin Pool 4. Ferrill David-born 1882 5. Harvey N. 6. Riley Irvin 7. Sarah Canzada 8. Charlie 9. Ruthie Maebelle-born 1895 5. Sarah Ann, twin to Polly Ann, born Mar. 21, 1850 in Hardin Co., Tenn., married William Carlisle Phillips, died Feb. 22, 1892 in Searcy Co., Ark. and buried Feb. 1892 in Pleasant Grove Cem. in Searcy Co., Ark. 6. Pollay Ann (Polly), born March 21, 1850 in Tenn., died Apr. 1850 in Hardin Co., Tenn. at 1 month old. (1850 Tenn. Mortality schedule) 6. Cornelius C. (Neal) Milam, born July 13, 1852. Died February 20, 1929. His wife was Jerusha (Rushie) Ann McDonald or McDaniel around 1872 in Searcy Co., Ark. who was born November 15, 1847 and died April 4, 1897. 1. Mary Milam Smith, born August 18, 1872 in Snowball, Ark., Searcy Co., M. Mit. Milam, and died January 17, 1932. 2. William Henry Milam, born December 6, 1874, married _ Smith and died January 5, 1960 in Okla.. 3. Martha Fredona (Donniet) Milam Smith, born March 4,1876, married Done Milam Smith and died June 27, 1947. 4. Lizzy Milam Renfroe, born September 15, 1877 and died December 6, 1958. 5. Harriett Jane Milam Sarratt, born March 18, 1879, married Abslom Press Sarratt and died August 7, 1954. 6. James A. Milam, born September 16, 1881. Died November 21, 1964. 7. Viola Milam Moore, born October 6, 1884 and died October 29, 1963 in Oklahoma. 8. Alice Milam Stevens, born December 17, 1887 and died January 29, 1933. 9. ?Fayrel David Milam, born May 5, 1890. 10. Julia Sophronia (Frona) Milam Honeycutt, born May 25, 1892 and died May 28,1928. 11. Issac Milam, born December 13, 1893, married Arizona Cochran,1915. From his 2nd marriage to Martha Susan (Sudie) Gilliam (born June 8, 1878): His children were:(Named after the children of Joel C. Milam, is said by Johnnie Edgar.) 1. Vergie Ollie Milam Hamilton, born June 30, 1901, married Jerry Hamilton. 2. Victoria Wilma Milam Thorn, born March 19, 1903, married Milton Thorne. 3. Vina Clyde Milam Ruff, born April 3, 1905, married Bertie Ruff, died, Oct.29, 1963. 4. Clara (Claire Alma) Milam Polk, born October 22,1907, married Clayton Polk. 5. Monroe Marvin Milam, born October 19, 1910, married Maybelle Yancy. 6. Dolly Dell Milam Yancey, born March 24, 1913, married Earl Yancy. 7. Johnnie Edgar Milam, born December 12, 1915, married Murl Smithson. 8. Mertie Maybelle Milam, born February 8,1919, married Roy Yancy. 9. Vonnie Mae Milam Zuck, born April 5, 1922, married Dave Zuck. *** 7. Joel C. (Jowell Calvin) (Joe) Milam, born April 25, 1854 in Hardin Co., Tenn.. Married first, Sarah A. Woods May 13, 1875 in White Co., Ark., then second, Naomi Weaver Aug.,1911 in Searcy Co., Ark.. Died April 11, 1936 in Oklahoma.*Says Joseph on the marriage license to Sarah. 8. Rylay (Riley) Milam, born february 15, 1856 in Hardin Co., Tenn. 9. Leorenzay D. (Dow?) Milam, born November 4, 1858 in Hardin Co., Tenn. 10. Fayrell (Farel) D. (David Ferrill) Milam, born August 15, 1861 in Hardin Co., Tenn.. Died April 14, 1937. Married Francis (Dool) C. Shroder in about 1886 in Ark. who died May, 1949. Their children were: 1. Neal Milam, born January 20, 1887 and died August, 1938. 2. Lon Milam, born May 7, 1889. 3. Vada Milam, born March 27, 1891. 4. James Milam, born July 15, 1893 and died October 16, 1959. 5. Hearb Milam, born December 15, 1895. 6. Ivy Passau (Pas) Milam, born October 14, 1900. 7. Oscar Milam, born November 14, 1901 and died September 19, 1967. 8. Myrtle Milam, born May 15, 1905. 9. Leonard Milam, born January 3, 1907. 11. Thomas J. (Joseph) Milam, born September 1, 1862 in Hardin Co., Tenn.. 12. Dr. Frankling Milam, born July 13, 1864 in Hardin Co., Tenn. (Not on 1870 or 1880 Census?). Children of James and Julia (White) Milam: 1. Nancy E. Milam, born August 1, 1873. 2. Henry A. Milam, born April 10, 1877. 3. Permeli(Pamelia) E.(Elizabeth) Milam, born June 22, 1880, Married Nathan Carter Hargrove in 1898, died 1943 , Heber Springs, Ark. Died: 1901 Atkins, Pope Co., Arkansas. Note: James Morrow Milam Jr. had pneumonia-sick two weeks. Hugh Annie had a stroke-sick six days Early marriage records of Hardin Co.: Rufus K. Milam m. Martha Bower, Oct. 6, 1865 Rosannah Milam m. W.C. Kincanon, Feb. 21, 1866 James T. Milam m. Nancy I. Long, Nov.21, 1866 M.K. Milam m. Elizabeth ? Jan. 12, 1867 M.E. Milam m. John R. Kincanon, Feb.21, 1867 Mary A. Milam m. Pleasanton Smith, Jan. 19, 1869 M.E. Milam m. John Kenedy< Jan. 28, 1869 JOEL (JOE) C. MILAM Came to Arkansas in a covered wagon from Tennessee. His mother was Cherokee and her Indian name was "Dark Eyes". His father's name was James M. Milam and on the Tennessee census it shows both his mother and father as being born in Tennessee. His mother's father was the Cherokee Indian Chief who's English name was John Harris. He can be found on the Eastern Cherokee Rolls that date to the time of the Trail of Tears. This may be the relative that family stories describe as escaping from the Trail of Tears and down into Arkansas. (That is one of the reasons we are having a hard time tracking some Indian lines because once they escaped, they tended to not want to be noticed by anyone in authority.) The laws regarding Indians were very different then,also. Indians were not allowed to own land or vote or do many things that the white population took for granted. He (Joseph) was also referred to by Joe Tom by many family members which made it difficult to locate him! Born: April 25, 1954 in Hardin County, Tennessee. Married: Sarrah Ann Woods and there is a marriage license on file in White County, Arkansas (see under Sarah). Died: He died April 11, 1936 in Arkansas and I've heard two stories about where he is buried! One says that he is buried at Flatrock Cemetary next to Victoria (which there is an unmarked grave next to Victoria on one side - well, not completely unmarked! Victoria has a headstone and then her mom's grave is on the left hand side of her with a marker and the on the other side of her mom is an unmarked grave with a small metal plaque that contains the same information as Victoria's headstone. In other words, there was only 1 Victoria with that birthday and date of death and 2 graves! That could be his grave. Anyhow, the other story says that he was buried in an unmarked grave in Gravel Hill Cemetary in White County, Arkansas. I guess since both graves are supposedly unmarked it doesn't matter anyway!!! Children: 0. Mary Jane-1878-showed up on 1 piece of research.- born Dec. 5, 1877, married John Donahue *** 1: Victoria Vandoria Milam (Grandma Baker), born January 10,1880 in Waco, Ark., Married Samuel E. Baker Nov. 10, 1901. 2: Melvina (Melreena) Milam (Ferguson)- "Aunt Viney", born February13,1882 in Waco, Ark., married John Ferguson. 3: William C. Milam- born November 29,1884in Waco, Ark, married Evie Cargle. 4: Joe A.(Jo Ann) Milam (listed as a daughter?)- born September 17,1887 in Waco, Ark., married Doc Bradford. 0. Hewie D.- born Jan. 29, 1890 in Waco, Ark., Died as an infant. 5: Lantha(m) Lonzo Milam- born September 8,1892 in Waco, Ark., married Elizabeth Lester. 6: Jesse Lee Milam-(son) born April 9,1895 in Waco, Ark., married Etter Hopper. 7: Eulysses Grant (Alysis W.?) Milam- (son) born May 20,1898 in Waco, Ark. 8: Flora (Florrie Belle according to Bible) Milam (Webber)-born March 15, 1901 in Waco, Ark., married Jess Herrington. "Florie" married a no good "son of a bitch". She now lives in Claremont, Oklahoma. (10).Barnie O.-born March 28, 1905 in Waco, Ark., marrried Lula Lester. 2nd marriage: Naoma Weaver ca. 1912 (Searcy Co., Ark?) Children: 1. China- Ca 1914- Searcy Co., Ark. 2. Dean- ca. 1916-Searcy Co., Ark. 3. John- ca. 1919-Searcy Co., Ark. ***Note: Says all but Joel died in a house fire. I assume the last three children of the marriage of Naomi. VICTORIA V. MILAM Called "Vic" by her sister . Buried by her mother and father at Flatrock Cemetary, near Gravesville, Van Buren County, Arkansas. According to census information, she could read and write, spoke English, and was a farm laborer. Born: January 10, 1880 in Arkansas. (Searcy Co. maybe?) Married: 1902 (at 22 years old.) Died: April 10, 1955 in Floyd, Arkansas, White County. Children: (see Samuel Baker for list) Brothers and Sisters: (See Joel C. Milam) JOHN HARRIS Was a full blood Indian Cheif of the Eastern Cherokee group.He was born in South Carolina and moved to Tennessee before 1825. He was married to Sarah ____ who was also a full blood Cherokeeand als born in South Carolina. In the late 1790s the Cherokee ceeded a vast amount of land in South Carolina to the Federal Goverment. Many of them moved to Tennessee and Alabama. This is most likely what happened here. Hardin County, Tennessee was created in 1819 from Cherokee Indian land. John Harris is listed on the 1851 Siler Roll as: John Harris # 74. He is also on the 1852 Chapman Roll as John Harris # 41. These rolls are listed in the book, "Cherokee Roots" by Bob Blankenship, Copyright 1978. There is also a definate relationship between the Harris's and Milam's. Donna says they were related long before James married Dorcus (the way her name is spelled on the 1850 census). On the 1850 Hardin Co. Census, John was listed as 56 years old and a laborer and Sarah was listed as 53, from S. Carolina. Children at that time were Martin,22, Jonh, 23, Samuel 14, and Margaret,17. ## Tidbit from Pickens County, South Carolina Real Estate Books, Book A, Page 138: Richard Poe owned 250 acres in the Pickens District lying on Town Creek. He bequeathed the land to Lucenda Harris during her lifetime, and at her death to her children. She is now deceased. CHILDREN: John Harris, Dorcus Harris, Sarah Harris, Carter B. Harris, and Nathanial Harris. Dated March 1, 1852. This is the same John Harris who lived in Hardin Co., Tenn. He named his daughter, Dorcus, after his sister. This was the case of a White man, Richard Poe, and an Indian woman, Lucinda Harris. Were they his kids???? Or was he just holding the property in his name until she (being an Indian)was allowed to own property as was done quite frequently when the Indians got their property taken away and not allowed to own anything.? The 1833 Tax List for Hardin Co. shows a John Harris, a Nathaniel Harris and a Thomas Harris. John Harris is found insolvent and excused from paying taxes for the years 1842 and 1843. Also, in 1849, John Harris of the 8th Civil District and John Harris Sr. of the 6th Civil District and found insovent and excused from paying taxes. Then in 1858 John Harris is listed as being too young to pay taxes. In the 1850 census for Hardin County, John and William C. Harris are found living as neighbors with the Milams in the 6th Civil District of Hardin County. (Were Indians required to pay taxes?). Another interesting note: William C. Harris is listed on one ancester sheet as the oldest son of John and Docus. He wasn't listed under Lucinda's list of children in her will so I assume he isn't John's brother. Then he is listed on the 1850 Hardin Co., Tenn. census as being married (ca. 1840) to Martha (L.) who was Coleman's daughter. The family then moved to Franklin Co., Ark. 1880. She died Jan. 1922 and is buried with the Milam's in Louis Creek Cemetary. Census as follows: William C. Harris, 31, M, b. Tenn, farmer Martha (L.) Harris, 25, F, b. Tenn. Elizabeth A. Harris , 8, F, b. Tenn. Martha J. (Jane) Harris, 6, F, b. Tenn. Charles C. (Coleman) Harris, 3, M, b. Tenn. John M. Harris,1, M, b. Tenn. Albert G. Milam, 21, M, b. Tenn. Laborer (Cannot read or write-Martha's brother- died 1853. (Wouldn't this make William and Martha 1st cousins if he were John's?) Born: 1794 in Laurens County, South Carolina. Married Sarah ___ (ca 1797) around 1818 of North Carolina (Census info.- says he was from NC, also, though.) Children: (In order) 0. This one showed up on an obscure referrence - William C., born ca. 1819 in Tenn. This would be 6 years between children-rather rare in this family! He married Martha L. around 1840 in Tenn. (Other relative instead of son?) *** 1. Dorcus Caroline (called Rebecca Darcus in at least one referrence), born March 17, 1825 in Tennessee. She had left home before age 25. 2. John Harris, born 1827 in Tennessee. 3. Martin (Martha on census) Harris, born 1828 in Tennessee. 4. Margret (Margaret) A., born 1833 in Tennessee. 5. Samuel M., born 1836 in Tennessee. Died:---After 1850 In 1850, he lived next door to William C. Harris, 31,from Tenn., farmer Martha, 25, Tenn. Elizabeth A., 8, Tenn. Martha J.,^6, Tenn. Charles C., 3, Tenn. John M., 1, Tenn. Albert G. MILAM, 21, Tenn. Thomas F. Milam lived 2 houses down (next to Wm.) and James Milam lived a few more houses down. The only Harris listed on the 1790 census (1st U. S. census) in Laurens Co. is Wm. Harris, 2 adult males, 2 free under 16 y.o. males, 7 females, and 5 slaves in the household, __________________________________________________________ DORCUS CAROLINE HARRIS (MILAM) "DARK EYES" (INDIAN NAME) She was a full blood Cherokee Indian and was registered in Greesburg (Greenville?), South Carolina. Her father was the Eastern Cherokee Indian cheif, John Harris. Her mother was Sarah _______ . A photo of her exists with her dressed in buckskin dress. Also a photo of a photo. Her family left South Carolina and went to Hardin County, Tennessee near Savannah around 1800-1820. She had apparently left there by 1850 as she was no longer included on the census at that time. In the late 1790's the Cherokee had ceded a vast amount of land in S. Carolina to the Federal Government. Many of them moved to Tenn. and Alabama at that time. Tennessee was created in 1819 from Cherokee Indian Land. Born: March 17, 1825 in Hardin County, Tennessee. Married: James (Jimmy) Milam May 16, 1840 in Coffee Co.,Tenn. Children: (See James M. Milam) Died: Between1864 & 1869 in Hardin Co., Tenn. (or Searcy Co., Ark.) SARRAH ANN WOODS (MILAM) Born: July 11, 1861 Walnut Ridge,(?) Ark. Married: May 13, 1875 to Joel C. Milam Children: See Joel C. Milam Died: March 15, 1911, Prior Mountain, Ark., Buried Flat Rock Cemetary, Quitman, Cleburne Co., Ark. near Gravesville. ##Notes: The main thing we found her was off the census which says that she was born July, 1860(61) & the marriage license states she was 14 at marriage in 1875 so b. 1861 (the family bible says 1865) in Arkansas and died in 1911 (according to her tombstone). Our great uncle said she could read, but not write and spoke English. He also said she was full blood Choctaw. Her father was from North Carolina and her mother was from Georgia. She is buried beside Victoria Milam in Flatrock Cemetary near Gravesville, Van Buren, Arkansas. For children see Joel C. Milam. He also (our great uncle) had me underline North in Carolina and Georgia as being questionable for her parents. License and certificate of marriage- Printed and sold by the Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock. ***When J. C. Milam remarried, (Aug. 11, 1931) a gentleman by the name of J. P.(or could be C.) WOOD signed as security. ***Father b. NC, mother b. GA, according to census. ***Note: 1/8 Chocktaw Indian, is said. Information is from Bible of Lantha L. Milam of Apache Junction, Ariz. ## STATE OF ARKANSAS} COUNTY OF WHITE To any Person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage: You are hereby Commanded to solemize the rites and publish the bans of matrimony between Joseph Milam aged 21 years, and Miss Sarah Woods aged 14 years, according to law, and do you officially sign and return this license to the parties herein named. Witness my hand and official seal, this 13 th dat if May A.D., 1875 A.P. Saunders, County Clerk STATE OF ARKANSAS} COUNTY OF WHITE I, M. B. Pearson, do hereby certify, that on the 13 th day of May A.D., 1875, I did duly, and according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License, solemize the rite and publish the hans of matrimony between the parties therein named. Witness my hand, this Thirteenth day of May A. D., 1875 W. B. Pearson, J. P. *** NOTE: Joel is listed as "Joseph" in this document??? ##Census - 1870 - Searcy Co.*, Ark. *Note there is a Walnut Ridge? (check to make sure it wasn't a Bluff or something! This is from memory of a tidbit I read in a book on Searcy Co. history & I'll need to get the exact reference & quote before this is used) Community in Searcy Co. That's why I'm checking in this county! Also, the fact that the MILAM family was here. J?osiah Woods, 54, m, w, farmer, 0, 325, SC, pg. 4, 39-39 Elizer, 52, f, w, keeping house, SC (no read/write) Eliza, 18, m, w, farm lab., AL Elisha, 18, m, w, farm lab., AL Eliza J, 15, f, w, at home, AL (in school) Hannah, 11, f, w, farmer, AR (in school) James C. Woods, 20, m, w, works in blacksmith shop, AL, (no read/write), 112-112 Martha, 22, f, w, keeping house, TN Jess L., 1, m, w, AR RichardM.?(Rielewke?) Woods, 31, m, w, farmer, AR, pg. 10, 118-118 Eliz. P., 26, f, w, keeping house, AR (no write) Eliza M. L., 8, f, school, AR (in school) Wm. S., 3, m, AR Sarah D., 1, f, w, at home, AR Mary A., 4/12, f, w, AR (born in June) Catherine J. TRUCE, 52, f, w, keeping house, TN *This Sarah is way too young & diff. middle initial. Wm. N. Woods, 22, m, w, farmer, 0, 150, AL (no write), pg. 10, 117-117 (next door to Richard) Francis, 23, f, w, TN Ulisses J., 1, m, w, AR Samuel T. Woods, 22, m, w, farmer, MS, 119-119 (other side of Richard) Margaret J., 18, f, w, AR (no read/write) George L., 2, m, w, AR Amanda, 4/12, f, w, AR (born in June) P?(T?orF?) ecton or eetor W. THOMPKINS, 60, m, farm lab., GA, 138-138 Eliz., 45 (or 47), f, TN John H. WOODS, 14, MO Sarah C. WOODS, 13, AR Wm. WOODS, 10, AR Geo. LUMPKINS, 3, AR *This Sarah is too old, would have been born in ca 1857 & should have been b. 1861 & has wrong middle initial. #Census 1870 Lawerance Co., Ark. Reeds Creek Township (this is where Walnut Ridge, Ark. is) Robert T. Wood, 44, m, w, farm lab., AL Lolitia, 40, f, w, house keeper, TN Amanda E., 14, w, TN Lee Annie A., 10, f, w, TN Sarah J., 8, f, w, AR John W., 2, m, w, AR *This Sarah is approx. the right age (1 year off), but has a different middle initial & her parents places of birth do not match the ones she gives on later census. ##MORE SPECULATIVE INFORMATION (STILL DIGGING!!! THIS IS JUST TO BE USED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN TRYING TO LOCATE SARAH BY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION!) This is Wood information from Van Buren Co. where she was buried. Marriage license of John Woods: Bond for marriage license State of Ark., Co. of Van Buren Know all men by these presents: That we John Woods as principal, and J. F. Koone as surety, are held & firmly bound unto the State of Ark., for the use & benefit of the Common School Fund of Van Buren Co., in the penal sum of $100 for the payment of which, well & truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators firmly by these presents. Signed 28 day of Oct., 1907. The condition of the obligation is such that, whereas, the above bounden John Woods has this day applied to the clerk of the County Court of Van Buren Co. for License authorizing the solemnization of the Rite of Matrimony between the said John Woods & Miss Lillie (says Nellie later) Coleman... Signed John (X) Woods, principal & J. F. Koone, security Marriage Affidavit: State of Ark., Co. of Van Buren ss In the Office of the Clerk of the Co. Ct. of said Co.: John Woods of Montgomery, Alabama, being duly sworn, deposes & says that he is John Woods who has this day applied to me for license of Marriage & that Miss Lillie Coleman (I think this is supposed to say John Woods here!) has arrived at the age of 32 years, and that Miss Lillie Coleman has arrived at the age of 18 years; that they, the parties for whom said application is made, are now single & unmarried, and may lawfully contract & be joined in marriage. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 28 day of Oct., 1907. Signed John (X) Woods & J. A. Thomas, clerk of the Co. Ct. Marriage License: St. of Ark., Co. of Van Buren ss To any Person Authorized by Law to Solemize Marriage - Greeting: You are hereby commanded to solemize the Rite & publish the Bans of Matrimony between Mr. John Woods of Montgomery in the Co. of (blank) & St. of Alabama aged 32 years & Mill Nellie Coleman of Clinton in the Co. of Van Buren & St. of Ark. aged 19 years, according to law; and do you officially sign & return this License to the parties hereto named. Witness my hand & official seal this 28 day of Oct., 1907. Signed J. A. Thomas, county clerk. ##J. B. Wood Bond for Marriage License: State of Ark., Co. of Van Buren ss Know all men by these presents, That we, J. B. Wood & J. A. Boon as security, are held & firmly bound unto the State of Ark. for the use & benefit of the Common School Fund of Van Buren Co., in the penal sum of $100 for the payment of which, well & truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators firmly by these presents. Signed this 13 day of Dec., 1899. The condition of the above obligation is such that, Whereas the above bounded J. B. Wood has this day applied to the Clerk of the County Ct. of Van Buren Co. for a license authorizing the solemnization of the Rite of Matrimony between the said J. B. Wood & Sarah E. Pike... Signed J. B. Wood & J. A. Boon Marriage License To any person Authorized by Law to Solemnize Marriage - Greeting: You are hereby commanded to solemnize the Rite & publish the banns of Matrimony between Mr. J. B. Wood of Morganton in the Co. of Van Buren, & St. of Ark., aged 20 years, and Miss Sarah E. Pike of Morganton in the Co. of Van Buren, and St. of Ark., aged 18 years, according to law; and do you officially sign & return this License to the parties herein named. Witness my hand & official seal this 13 th day of Dec. A.D. 1899. G. G. Perkins, Co. Clerk. Certificate of Marriage: I, W. G. Davis do hereby certify that on the 14 th day of Dec. A.D. 1899, I did duly & according to law, as commanded in the foregoing License solemnize the Rite & publish the Banns of Matrimony between the parties therein named. Witness my hand this 14 th day of Dec. 1899. W. G. Davis, J. P. Certificate of Record: G. G. Perkins Clerk of the Circuit Ct. & ex-Official Clerk of the Co. Ct. & Recorder of said Co., certify that the above License for & certificate of the Marriage of J. B. Wood & Sarah E. Pike were, on the 8 th day of Jan., 1900, filed in my office; the same are now duly recorded on page 132 of Book 7 of Marriage Records. Witness my hand & seal of said Co., this 23 rd day of Jan. 1900. Signed G. G. Perkins, C.C. & J. S?. Galloway, D.C. #