Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - Capt. J. K. Milam
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MILAM, J . K. - An old citizen of Sulphur Springs, died on Saturday night at 9
o'clock after a lingering illness. Capt. Milam was a prominent citizen, jurist
and soldier. He lost a limb in the Confederate service and was greatly beloved
by the camp and chapter of this place. He has filled many positions of trust
in the county; was Justice of the Peace when he died. He was a devoted member
of the Episcopal church. His daughters, Mrs. Charlie Duvall of Mt. Vernon,
Mrs. Nonnie Hines of Greenville, and Mrs. Mollie Hocker of San Antonio; and
Mrs. Milam's sisters, Mrs. R.W. Bonner of Weatherford and Mrs. T.K. Proctor of
San Angelo were in attendance at his last illness. He leaves a widow, five
daughters and two sons. Interment in the City cemetery, laid to rest by his
Masonic brethren.

Sulphur Lodge No. 221 A.F. and A.M. - John Kelly Milam died July 10, 1909, at
his home in this city. This brother was born in Tennessee, March 1, 1833, and
carried as a child to Sebastian County, Arkansas, in 1836. Grew to manhood in
said county and entered the military service of the Confederate State Army
therein in November 1861, having first become a Master Mason in some lodge in
Sebastian County. He became captain of his company and made an excellent
record until the loss of nearly his whole leg at the siege of Port Hudson, and
his imprisonment by the Federals prevented any further service as a soldier.
He was sent from Port Hudson as a prisoner to New Orleans to the hospital
there, and was in a sad plight when he reached the city, as he was unconscious
from shock and loss of blood, but a Masonic pin on his coat attracted the
attention of some wounded Union officers convalescing at this hospital, who at
once had him kindly cared for him. Our deceased brother came to Texas in 1865
locating at Old Tarrant, then the county seat of Hopkins County. Commenced the
practice of law at that place, continuing at Sulphur Springs, to which place
he moved when it became the county seat. Judge Milam was the tutor or
preceptor of John W. Cranford, J. M. Melson, R. D.Allen, C. O. James, Wm.
Charlton, and W. C. Zeigler, as law students. He was married in July 1873, to
Miss Blanche Green, a daughter of Gen. T. L. Green, a lawyer of repute, Nester
of the Hopkins County bar and member of an excellent family in Tennessee. To
this marriage was born seven loving children, five daughters and two sons, all
of whom survive. Committee: H.W. King, J.R. Ferguson, M.G. Miller.

Matt Ashcroft Camp, U.C.V. - Comrade Milam, Capt. Co. F, 17th Reg. Ark. Vol.
C.S.A., on the night of July 10, 1909, in his 76th year of age, at his home in
this city, surrounded by his loved ones, obeyed the last command of the Great
General and crossed over the river and now rests quietly on the other shore.
Early in the contest between the North and South he volunteered in the ranks
of the Southern army and rose to the rank of captain. At Fort Hudson, amid the
roar of cannon, he lost his leg and was captured. During his captivity he
suffered much cruel treatment, being deprived of both comforts and food, all
of which, though maimed for life, he survived to display those same manly
virtues in time of peace. That marked his career as a soldier. When the war
closed, maimed and impoverished but not discouraged, he set about with that
same unconquerable courage to build up his shattered fortune and to aid his
country. To his bereaved wife, sons and daughters we extend our deepest
sympathy. Committee: Jno. R. Ferguson, M. G. Miller, B. W. Foster. (S.S.
Gazette)