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Benjamin K. Milam 1781–1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1781

Birth Location: Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 11 Nov 1866

Death Location: Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Milam

Mother: Sarah Kemp

Spouse(s): Charity Campbell

Children(s): Jane Milam, Elizabeth Milam, Jarvis Milam, William Milam, Pettis Milam, Jesse Milam, Nancy Milam, Lucy Milam, Lewis Milam, Bartlett Milam, Dudley Milam, Nancy Milam, Elizabeth Milam, Calvin Milam, Polly Milam, Jordan Milam, Benjamin Milam

In 1781, Benjamin K. Milam entered the world in Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to Samuel Milam And Sarah Kemp. Benjamin K. Milam married Charity Campbell, and had children including Bartlett Milam, Benjamin Jr Milam, Calvin W Milam, Dudley Jourden Milam, Elizabeth Betty Betsy Milam, Elizabeth Milam, Jane Milam, Jarvis Milam, Jesse Milam, Jordan Wright Milam, Lewis Milam, Lucy Milam, Nancy Milam, Pettis C Milam, Polly Mary Milam, William Milam. Benjamin K. Milam passed away in 1866 in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Benjamin K. Milam entered the world in Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to Samuel Milam And Sarah Kemp.
  • Benjamin K. Milam married Charity Campbell, and had children including Bartlett Milam, Benjamin Jr Milam, Calvin W Milam, Dudley Jourden Milam, Elizabeth Betty Betsy Milam, Elizabeth Milam, Jane Milam, Jarvis Milam, Jesse Milam, Jordan Wright Milam, Lewis Milam, Lucy Milam, Nancy Milam, Pettis C Milam, Polly Mary Milam, William Milam.
  • Benjamin K. Milam passed away in 1866 in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Milam
1742–1822
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Kemp
1749–1764
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
SK

Spouses(s)

Charity Campbell
1784–1831
Birth Location: Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Jane Milam
1803–1866
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Milam
1811–1835
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
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Jarvis Milam
1805–1878
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JM
William Milam
1813–1894
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
WM
Pettis Milam
1808–1886
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
PM
Jesse Milam
1815–1853
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
JM
Nancy Milam
1817–1891
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
NM
Lucy Milam
1819–
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
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Lewis Milam
1798–1864
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Bartlett Milam
1810–1842
Birth Location: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
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Dudley Milam
1792–1875
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Nancy Milam
1803–1831
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
NM
Elizabeth Milam
1802–1826
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
EM
Calvin Milam
1808–1879
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
CM
Polly Milam
1805–1835
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
PM
Jordan Milam
1795–1855
Birth Location: South Carolina
JM
Benjamin Milam
1808–1863
Birth Location: Jasper, Georgia, USA
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Benjamin Milam's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Milam
1781–1866
Birth Place: Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
Samuel Milam
1742–1822
Brunswick, Virginia, USA
Sarah Kemp
1749–1764
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (B Milam) Sr
1725–1800
Louisa, VA, USA
Judith (Bartlett) Coles
1726–1775
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Milam
1700–1728
Martha Gardner
1708–1765
Thomas Bartlett
1695–1771
Hannah Moody
1698–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Twin
1651–1732
HANNAH King
1665–1731
Vincent Garner
1666–1710
MARTHA Courtney
1690–1757
Richard III
1648–1724
Hannah Emery
1654–1705
Cutting Moody
1674–1747
Judith Moody)
1678–1761

Benjamin Milam's Descendants

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Benjamin (K.) Milam (27 Jan 1781–11 Nov 1866) m. Charity Campbell (1784–12 Mar 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
        1. 1. Ollie (Jane) Milam 1885–1967
        2. 2. Rena Milam 1889–1965 m. Sam (D) Bailey 1893–1957
        3. 3. Cordie Milam 1891–1968
        4. 4. Bessie Milam 1896–1973
        5. 5. Dolphie Milam 1899–1971
        6. 6. Ophelia (L) Milam 1905–
        7. 7. Anna (Maude) Milam 1884–1968
        8. 8. Lona (Emma) Hall 1871–
      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
        1. 1. Finis (Jerome) Milam 1909–1976 m. Avis (Voleta) Taylor 1913–1993
        2. 2. Opal (Ellen) Milam 1911–1998
        3. 3. Claude (Thomas) Milam 1917–1995
  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
        1. 1. James (Marion Owen) Smith 1897–1975 m. Ada (Lee) Church 1901–1988 m. Zora (Mae) Wingo 1901–1956
        2. 2. Nellie (C) Smith 1895–1933
        3. 3. Howard (Owen) Smith 1892–1970
        4. 4. Gracie (Dora Lee) Smith 1896–1982
      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
        1. 1. James (William Young) Milam 1875–1945 m. Emily (Rosanna) Pope 1882–1926
    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–

Benjamin Milam's Timeline

14 Records

1767
1767
Birth of Benjamin K. Milam in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1767
1767
Birth of Benjamin K. Milam in Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Culpepper, Virginia, United States
1767
1767
Birth of Benjamin K. Milam in Culpepper, VA, USA
Culpepper, VA, USA
1781
27 Jan 1781
Birth of Benjamin K. Milam in Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
1781
27 Jan 1781
Birth of Benjamin K. Milam in Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bedford, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 9
Benjamin K. Milam was married
None
1802
16 December 1802
Age 21
Benjamin K. Milam was married
None
1832
April 1832
Age 51
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States
Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States
1832
19 Apr 1832
Age 51
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States
Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States
1832
April 1832
Age 51
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Harris, Georgia, United States
Harris, Georgia, United States
1832
Apr 1832
Age 51
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Harris, GA, USA
Harris, GA, USA
1832
25 Jan 1832
Age 51
Benjamin K. Milam - Probate in Harris, Georgia, USA
Harris, Georgia, USA
1845
5 Feb 1845
Age 64
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Logan County, Kentucky, USA
Logan County, Kentucky, USA
1866
11 Nov 1866
Age 85
Death of Benjamin K. Milam in Logan County, Kentucky
Logan County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Culpepper, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1781
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Culpepper, VA, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1781
    Event Place: Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1790

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 December 1802
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1832
    Event Place: Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1832
    Event Place: Georgia, USA, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1832
    Event Place: Harris, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1832
    Event Place: Harris, GA, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1866
    Event Place: Logan County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1832
    Event Place: Harris, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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