Obituaries: S. G. Milam, 1908, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 27, 1908 Winnfield News-American or Winn Parish Enterprise

S. G. Milam Dead

Died in this city at the residence of his son, T. G.Milam, on November 23,
1908, Mr. S. G. Milam, aged 74 years.

The deceased was born in Alabama February 25, 1835, and came to Louisiana in
1858 and has resided in Winn Parish ever since.  He was married to Miss Lelia
K. Griffin of Winn, December 22n, 1859.  When the call to arms aroused the
Southern people in 1861, he responded and was enrolled in Company K, 28th
Louisiana Infantry.  He served with the regiment during the war.  After the
close of the war he returned to take up the pursuits of peace, and spent an
active life in caring for his family.  He leaves two sons and a married
daughter, besides other relatives to mourn his death at a ripe old age.

Mr. S. G. Milam was numbered among the substantial and useful citizens of
Winn.  He possessed those sterling traits of head an heart that leave their
impression on those with whom he was associated.  Called away after a life
devoted to the betterment of his fellowmen, his death is deeply regretted
by this community, and a sincere sympathy is expressed for his bereaved
family.

The funeral took place at the home of his son, Mr. T. G. Milam, on Tuesday
morning, the services being conducted by Rev. Geo. A. Kelly.  The remains
were interred in the family burial ground, 4 miles west of Winnfield, and were
followed by a large number of the friends of the family.