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Benjamin Sr Milam 1748–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1748

Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1832

Death Location: Harris Co GA

Father: Thomas Milam

Mother: Mary Adams

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Jackson

Children(s): Reverent Milam, Anna Milam, Stephen Milam, Susan Milam, Benjamin Milam, Deborah Milam, Joseph Milam, Ruth Milam, Frances Milam, George Milam, Stephen Milam, Jarvis Sr., Ambrose Milam, Mary Milam, Eleanor Milam, Frances Milam, George Milam

The story of Benjamin Sr Milam began in 1748 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States. Benjamin Sr Milam married Elizabeth Jackson, and had children including Ambrose Milam, Anna Milam, Benjamin K Milam, Deborah Milam, Eleanor Milam, Frances Milam, George Milam, George Moses Milam, Jarvis Jackson Milam Sr, Joseph Milam, Mary Milam, Reverent Solomon Milam, Ruth Milam, Stephen J Milam, Stephen J Milam, Susan Sukey Milam. Benjamin Sr Milam passed away in 1832 in Harris Co GA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Sr Milam began in 1748 in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin Sr Milam married Elizabeth Jackson, and had children including Ambrose Milam, Anna Milam, Benjamin K Milam, Deborah Milam, Eleanor Milam, Frances Milam, George Milam, George Moses Milam, Jarvis Jackson Milam Sr, Joseph Milam, Mary Milam, Reverent Solomon Milam, Ruth Milam, Stephen J Milam, Stephen J Milam, Susan Sukey Milam.
  • Benjamin Sr Milam passed away in 1832 in Harris Co GA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Milam
1717–1775
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, United States
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Mary Adams
1728–1778
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Jackson
1755–1830
Birth Location: Goochland, Va
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Children(s)

Reverent Milam
1775–1853
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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Anna Milam
1779–
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Stephen Milam
1770–1828
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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Susan Milam
1773–
Birth Location: Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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Benjamin Milam
1781–1866
Birth Location: Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Deborah Milam
1772–1830
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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Joseph Milam
1779–1849
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Ruth Milam
1777–1840
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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Frances Milam
1767–
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
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George Milam
1770–1847
Birth Location: Bedford County, Va
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Stephen Milam
1775–1822
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Jarvis Sr.
1779–1849
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Ambrose Milam
1772–1856
Birth Location: VA
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Mary Milam
1767–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Eleanor Milam
1774–1794
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, Birtish Colonies of North America
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Frances Milam
1767–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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George Milam
1765–1828
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Milam's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Milam
1748–1832
Birth Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Milam
1717–1775
Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Mary (Rush) Adams
1728–1778
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (Samuel) Milam
1700–1728
Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Martha Gardner
1708–1765
Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Robert (Adams) Sr
1690–1740
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mourning Lewis
1694–1765
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Twin
1651–1732
HANNAH King
1665–1731
Vincent Garner
1666–1710
MARTHA Courtney
1690–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John (Maylem)
1611–1662
Christian Doe
1620–1652
Marke King
1600–1731
Marie Mothier
1641–1691
John Sr
1633–1702
Susannah Keene
1634–1737
James Courtney
1640–1698
Mary Jenkins
1640–

Benjamin Milam's Descendants

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Benjamin (Sr) Milam (1748–1832) m. Elizabeth Jackson (1755–1830)
  1. 1. Reverent (Solomon) Milam 1775–1853 m. Nancy Everette 1774–1803 m. Nancy Harmon 1788–1821
    1. 1. Thomas (J) Milam 1795–1876 m. Elizabeth Bradshaw 1814– m. Nancy Luna 1795–1883
      1. 1. Martha ("Patsy") Milam 1814–1898 m. James (Stephens) Jr. 1812–1883
        1. 1. Lutitia (Stephens) (Rodgers) 1849–1884 m. John (Marshall) Pendergrass 1822–1870
    2. 2. Thomas Milam 1806–
    3. 3. Solomon, (Judge Milam) Jr 1815–1879 m. Hannah Richardson 1832–1907 m. Hannah Richardson 1832–1907 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Baker 1811–1880 m. Matilda (Louthan) Baker 1817–1880
      1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Milam 1850–1916 m. Mary (Emma) Hardgrove 1851–1934
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Milam –1950 m. Pearl (Ellen) McWhirt 1890–1917 m. Jossie (M) Milam 1883–
        2. 2. Annie Milam 1872–
        3. 3. Mattie (P.) Milam 1874–1910
        4. 4. Minnie Milam 1874–1910
        5. 5. Laura Milam 1876–1900
        6. 6. Walter (Lee) Milam 1894–1965
        7. 7. Bertha (Lula) Milam 1891–
      2. 2. Benj (Jonson) Milam 1849–1923
      3. 3. Nancy Milam 1841–1844
      4. 4. Mary (Jane) Milam 1843–1844
      5. 5. Joseph (Boughton) Milam 1845–1910
      6. 6. Soloman (Harmon, Rev.) Milam 1847–1927
      7. 7. Martha (Elizabeth "Mattie") Milam 1852–1929
      8. 8. John (Humphrey) Milam 1854–1923
      9. 9. Virginia (Ruth) Milam 1856–1908
      10. 10. George (Lee) Milam 1861–
      11. 11. James (Boughton) Milam 1860–
    4. 4. Louvicy Milam 1806–1866
    5. 5. Daniel (Harmon) Milam 1807–1884
    6. 6. Benjamin Milam 1809–1881
    7. 7. Joseph Milam 1811–1821
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Jackson) Milam 1811–1858
    9. 9. Nancy Milam 1813–1894
    10. 10. Buise (Harmon) Milam 1818–1893
    11. 11. Myrinda Milam 1820–1890
  2. 2. Anna Milam 1779–
  3. 3. Stephen (J) Milam 1770–1828
  4. 4. Susan ((Sukey)) Milam 1773–
  5. 5. Benjamin (K.) Milam 1781–1866 m. Charity Campbell 1784–1831
    1. 1. Jane Milam 1803–1866
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Betty (Betsy)) Milam 1811–1835
    3. 3. Jarvis Milam 1805–1878
    4. 4. William Milam 1813–1894
    5. 5. Pettis (C) Milam 1808–1886
    6. 6. Jesse Milam 1815–1853
    7. 7. Nancy Milam 1817–1891
    8. 8. Lucy Milam 1819–
    9. 9. Lewis Milam 1798–1864
    10. 10. Bartlett Milam 1810–1842
    11. 11. Dudley (Jourden) Milam 1792–1875 m. Catherine (Barbara) Belcher 1798–
      1. 1. Wiley (J) Milam 1825–1910 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Coker 1827–1907
        1. 1. George (W) Milam 1859–1922 m. Loula Milam 1860–1942
        2. 2. Martha (Jane) Milam 1854–1930
      2. 2. Jane (L.) Milam 1820–1905
      3. 3. Henry Milam 1836–
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Milam 1817–
    12. 12. Nancy Milam 1803–1831 m. Jonathan Clyatt 1776–1838
      1. 1. Elijah (W.) Clyatt 1840–1863
      2. 2. Florence (Lafayette) Clyatt 1833–1901
    13. 13. Elizabeth Milam 1802–1826
    14. 14. Calvin (W) Milam 1808–1879 m. Mary (E.) Sadler 1821–
      1. 1. John (Jarvis) Milam 1849–1929 m. Susan (Elizabeth) Grainger 1861–1933
        1. 1. Benjamin (Proctor) Milam 1885–1961 m. Ora (Mae) Nunn 1888–1976
    15. 15. Polly (Mary) Milam 1805–1835 m. James Smith 1793–1850
      1. 1. Joseph (Barton) Smith 1824–1899 m. Leah (Caroline) Scroggins 1832–1901
        1. 1. Alexander (C) Smith 1859–1941 m. Lula (Hortinzy) Harris 1873–1910
        2. 2. Robert (Anderson) Smith 1853–1939
        3. 3. Ellen (Elizabeth "Betty") Smith 1867–
        4. 4. James (Abner) Smith 1861–1933
        5. 5. Nancy (Caroline) Smith 1864–1901
        6. 6. Sarah (E) Smith 1868–
        7. 7. Lucy (Ann) Smith 1870–1953
        8. 8. Mary (T) Smith 1855–
        9. 9. Lucinda (Johnny) Smith 1873–1952
        10. 10. Mattie (Mary) Smith 1853–1907
        11. 11. Mariah (J) SMITH 1860–1870
      2. 2. Martha Smith 1826–
      3. 3. Margaret Smith 1829–
      4. 4. John Smith 1831–
      5. 5. Mary Smith 1833–
      6. 6. Thomas Smith 1835–
      7. 7. James (Edmond) Smith 1837–
      8. 8. William (Barlow) Smith 1839–1903
      9. 9. Eli (L) Smith 1841–
      10. 10. Samuel (L Smith) DNA 1844–1884
      11. 11. Elisha Smith 1846–
    16. 16. Jordan (Wright) Milam 1795–1855 m. Elizabeth Bearden 1800–1863
      1. 1. William (Young) Milam 1828–1881 m. Elizabeth Fruland 1816–1899
        1. 1. Joseph (John Lewis) Milam 1847–1930 m. Samantha (Jane) Barnes 1846–1931
      2. 2. Sarah (A) Milam 1835–1881
      3. 3. Mary (Ann Curtis) Milam 1822–1876
      4. 4. James (W) Milam 1840–1863
      5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Milam 1829–1881
      6. 6. Francis (Marrion) Milam 1833–1907
      7. 7. John (Henry) Milam 1823–1875
      8. 8. Willoughby (M.) MILAM 1825–1901
      9. 9. Martha (A) Milam 1841–1863
    17. 17. Benjamin (JR) Milam 1808–1863 m. Louisianna (Lucinda "Lucy") Pendleton 1818–1870
      1. 1. Mary (Ann 'Polly') Milam 1846–1929
      2. 2. Benjamin (Harrison) Milam 1841–1864
      3. 3. William (A.) Milam 1843–1865
      4. 4. James (Lafayette) Milam 1833–1915
      5. 5. Caroline (C.) Milam 1835–1906
      6. 6. Franklin (Monroe) Milam 1839–1862
      7. 7. Lucinda (E) Milam 1848–1872
      8. 8. Elizabeth ("Eliza" Jane) Milam 1852–1878
      9. 9. Elijah (J.) Milam 1852–1883
      10. 10. Ellen (A "Elson") Milam 1850–1878
      11. 11. Elizabeth (A.) Milam 1837–1878
      12. 12. Henry (J.) Milam 1862–1870
      13. 13. John (Thomas) Milam 1854–1937
      14. 14. Arra (A) Milam 1860–1878
      15. 15. Sarah (Rebecca) Milam 1856–1880
      16. 16. Emily (A) Milam 1858–1895
      17. 17. Elizer Milam 1852–
  6. 6. Deborah Milam 1772–1830 m. James Williamson 1774–1836
    1. 1. Nancy Williamson 1810–1858
    2. 2. Amelia Williamson 1807–
    3. 3. Betsy Williamson 1797–
    4. 4. John Williamson 1807–1854
    5. 5. Benjamin Williamson 1795–1876
    6. 6. Solomon Williamson 1808–1894
    7. 7. Lucy Williamson 1803–1866
    8. 8. Mahlon Williamson 1801–1871
  7. 7. Joseph Milam 1779–1849
  8. 8. Ruth Milam 1777–1840 m. John (R) Murphy 1772–1840
    1. 1. Priscilla (Margaret) Murphy 1789–1880
  9. 9. Frances Milam 1767–
  10. 10. George (Moses) Milam 1770–1847 m. Edith FUQUA 1768–1850
    1. 1. William Milam –1847
    2. 2. John MILAM 1793–1850 m. Margaret BASHAM 1798–1850
      1. 1. Jane Milam 1844–
      2. 2. Margaret Milam 1842–
      3. 3. Theodosia Milam 1835–
      4. 4. Bartlett Milam 1831–
      5. 5. Barbara (Elvira) Milam 1839–1885
      6. 6. Eliza (J.) Milam 1833–
      7. 7. Polly (Ann) Milam 1825–1911
        1. 1. Celia Smith 1847–1926
        2. 2. Mary Smith 1852–
        3. 3. Theodosia Smith 1850–1918
        4. 4. Jeremiah Smith 1862–
        5. 5. John (H.) Smith 1853–
        6. 6. Sarah Smith 1856–
        7. 7. Solomon Smith 1860–
      8. 8. William (H) MILAM 1818–1891 m. Julia (A) Graham 1821–
        1. 1. Margaret (E) MILAM 1843–1921 m. Leroy CONDER 1839–1919
        2. 2. Charles (Anderson) Milam 1845–1872
        3. 3. John (M) Milam 1850–1899
        4. 4. Obediah Milam 1843–1863
        5. 5. James Milam 1860–
        6. 6. Mary (Eliza) Milam 1848–
        7. 7. Stephen Milam 1853–1945
        8. 8. Godfrey Milam 1856–
        9. 9. Celia (Frances) Milam 1853–1920
  11. 11. Stephen (J.) Milam 1775–1822
  12. 12. Jarvis (Jackson Milam) Sr. 1779–1849 m. Susannah (Abigail) Woods 1784–1867
    1. 1. Jarvis (Jackson) Milam 1821–1889 m. Mary (Caroline Jane) Suggs 1824–1894
      1. 1. Adrian (Howard Milam) Sr 1856–1920 m. Sarah (Abigail) Rogers 1860–1944
        1. 1. Jarvis (Brantley) Milam 1881–1943 m. Frances (Alma) Chalfant 1884–1937
        2. 2. Frank (Cutter) Milam 1902–1961
        3. 3. Warren (Eugene) Milam 1883–1940
        4. 4. Ned (Washington) Milam 1886–1957
        5. 5. Edmond Milam 1886–
        6. 6. James (Scott) Milam 1888–1962
        7. 7. Mittie Milam 1890–1968
        8. 8. Adrian (Howard Jr) Milam 1893–1943
        9. 9. Joseph (Wheeler) Milam 1899–1986
        10. 10. John (Oden) Milam 1903–1966
      2. 2. Della ((Ella) P.) Milam 1863–
      3. 3. Joseph Milam 1855–
      4. 4. Mollie Milam 1858–
      5. 5. Lavinia Milam 1846–
      6. 6. Jefferson (Davis) Milam 1847–1925
      7. 7. James (B) Milam 1849–
      8. 8. Sarah (A) MILAM 1853–
      9. 9. Mary (B) Milam 1859–
    2. 2. Susannah (D) Milam 1806–1845
    3. 3. John MILAM 1802–1838
    4. 4. Mahala Milam 1803–
    5. 5. James (W) Milam 1805–1841
    6. 6. Abigail Milam 1808–1864
    7. 7. Nancy (Jane) MILAM 1810–1840
    8. 8. Sarah Milam 1814–
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Milam 1817–1879
    10. 10. Isaac Milam 1823–
    11. 11. Benjamin (Lee) Milam 1826–1905
    12. 12. Joseph (Rush) Milam 1811–1862
    13. 13. Frances (E.) Milam 1817–
  13. 13. Ambrose Milam 1772–1856
  14. 14. Mary Milam 1767–1850
  15. 15. Eleanor Milam 1774–1794 m. James Spence 1770–
  16. 16. Frances Milam 1767–
  17. 17. George Milam 1765–1828

Benjamin Milam's Timeline

13 Records

1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America
1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford Co VA
Bedford Co VA
1748
1748
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1750
1750
Age 2
Birth of Benjamin Sr Milam in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1781
19 Jun 1781
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1781
19 June 1781
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC
In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC
1781
19 Jun 1781
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in Carolina
Carolina
1781
19 Jun 1781
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC
In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC
1781
19 Jun 1781
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1832
1832
Age 84
Death of Benjamin Sr Milam in Harris Co GA
Harris Co GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, British Colonies of North America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Bedford Co VA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1781
    Event Place: Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1781
    Event Place: In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1781
    Event Place: Carolina

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1781
    Event Place: In Captivity, Guilford Courthouse, Revolutionary War, NC

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1781
    Event Place: Revolutionary War, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Harris Co GA
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