Freeborn Garretson Milks 1797–1878
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Biography
The story of Freeborn Garretson Milks began in 1797 in Pittstown, Rensselaer County, New York, USA. In 1810, Freeborn Garretson Milks resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA. In 1820, Freeborn Garretson Milks resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA. Freeborn Garretson Milks married elisabeth h garretson, sarah m moore, and had children including almira milks, ambrose milks, benjamin milks, catherine kate milks, charles milks, david milks, freeborn garretson, hector milks, john milks, lydia milks, malissee newmarch, mary milks, nelson milks, peter milks, richard milks, robert l garretson. Freeborn Garretson Milks passed away in 1878 in Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan.
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1Census 1810 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1820 United States Federal Census
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3Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929
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4Census New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
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5School/Education U.S., High School Student Lists
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