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Benjamin Mills 1801–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 April 1801

Birth Location: Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 14 June 1859

Death Location: Friendsville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Sarah MAULSBY

Spouse(s): Naomi Lewis

Children(s): Julia *

The story of Benjamin Mills began in 1801 in Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA. In 1830, Benjamin Mills resided in Western Division, Blount, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Mills married Naomi Lewis, and had children including Julia Ann Annie Mills Bright. Benjamin Mills passed away in 1859 in Friendsville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Mills began in 1801 in Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Mills resided in Western Division, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Mills married Naomi Lewis, and had children including Julia Ann Annie Mills Bright.
  • Benjamin Mills passed away in 1859 in Friendsville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1770–1862
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
WS
Sarah MAULSBY
1776–1842
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Naomi Lewis
1804–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Julia *
1839–1898
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
J*

Benjamin Mills's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Mills
1801–1859
Birth Place: Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Mills Sr
1770–1862
Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah MAULSBY
1776–1842
York, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Maulsby
1745–1809
Lydia John
1745–1816
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Mills's Descendants

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Benjamin Mills (20 April 1801–14 June 1859) m. Naomi Lewis (8 August 1804–15 November 1875)
  1. 1. Julia (Ann (Annie) Mills (Bright)) * 1839–1898 m. Samuel (Bonham (Sam) Bright (Civil War Soldier)) *** 1835–1880
    1. 1. Charles (Gurney) Bright 1865–1929 m. Sarah (Eleanor (Sallie) Carter (Bright)) * 1874–1941
      1. 1. Frank (L) Bright 1900–1974 m. Harriet (E) Bright 1898–1981
        1. 1. Rossie (Thomas) Bright 1924–1979 m. Mae Lamott 1928–2014 m. Bright 1928–2014
        2. 2. Frank (L Bright) Jr. 1920–1982
        3. 3. Sarah (E) Bright 1924–
        4. 4. Jean Bright 1929–1985 m. Ernest (J) Zagiba 1920–
        5. 5. Ralph (C Bright) Sr 1922–2012 m. Ferne Clark 1915–
        6. 6. Dorothy (A) Bright 1926–1976 m. William (L) Horn 1925–1989
      2. 2. Ralph (Carter) Bright 1904– m. Flora Bright 1903–
      3. 3. Theodore (R) Bright 1908–1972
      4. 4. Carrie (M) Bright 1910–
      5. 5. Anna (H) Bright 1896–1973 m. Edgar (Newell Brogdon) Sr 1895–1972
        1. 1. Wallace Brogdon 1920–1999
        2. 2. Hugh Brogdon 1923–
        3. 3. Edgar (Newell Brogdon) Jr 1917–1985
        4. 4. Richard (Brogdon) Sr 1926–2002
        5. 5. James (Paul) Brogdon 1923–1930
      6. 6. Hazel Bright 1895–1973 m. Edger (N Brogdon) Sr 1894–1972
        1. 1. Noell (Brogdon) Jr 1918–
        2. 2. Hugh Brogdon 1923–
        3. 3. Richard (Brogdon) Sr 1926–2002
        4. 4. Wallace Brogdon 1920–1999
        5. 5. Paul Brogdon 1923–1930
        6. 6. Edgar (Newell Brogdon) Jr 1917–1985
      7. 7. Marguerite Bright 1916–1976 m. Francis (Elder) Hardy 1907–1973
        1. 1. Carrie Hamilton 1933–2008
        2. 2. Goebel (Selven) Hardy 1900–1937
    2. 2. Samuel Bright 1869–1936 m. Cyntha (Anna) Bright 1877–1924
      1. 1. Lester (Burnett) Bright 1899–1969 m. Gladys (M) Bright 1913–
      2. 2. Thelma Weeks 1914–1981 m. Sam Weeks 1906–
      3. 3. Margaret (Louise) Brown 1909–1972
      4. 4. Samuel (Edgar) Bright 1911–1982 m. Althea (Hodge) Metcalf 1913–1972
      5. 5. Lillian (M.) Bright 1900–1901
      6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Bright 1904–1904
      7. 7. Nell Bright 1906–
      8. 8. Mattie Bright 1910–1972 m. Julian (Clifford) Brown 1905–1970
    3. 3. Orlena (D) Bright 1860–1923 m. Powes (P C) Davis 1857– m. James (P.) Davis 1830–1910
    4. 4. Mahaska (Isabella) Bright 1862–1938 m. John (Brownlow) Davis 1862–1930
      1. 1. Blanche (Virginia) Anderson 1904–1997 m. William (Richard) Anderson 1896–1974
      2. 2. Charles (Ivan) Davis 1890–1947
      3. 3. Ramsey (Wilson) Davis 1883–1948 m. Blanch Dovis 1891–
        1. 1. Shirley Dovis 1913–
        2. 2. Ruth Dovis 1909–
        3. 3. John (G) Dovis 1918–
        4. 4. Frances Dovis 1916–
      4. 4. Nina (Edna) Cable 1900–1971 m. Clarence (C) Cable 1897– m. Cecil (P) Smith 1897–
        1. 1. Newman Smith 1922–
        2. 2. James (A) Smith 1918–
      5. 5. Rose Davis 1889–1986 m. Esco (W) Phelph 1891–1983
        1. 1. Darroll (L) Phelph 1922–2020
        2. 2. Edward Phelph 1917–
        3. 3. Genena Phelph 1913–2007
        4. 4. Januta Phelph 1924–2020
        5. 5. Annie Phelph 1920–
        6. 6. Edna Phelph 1915–
      6. 6. Edgar Davis 1896–1974 m. Luda Davis 1896–1970
        1. 1. Maryland Davis 1927–2002
        2. 2. Joys Davis 1921–
        3. 3. John (Marton) Davis 1919–1995
        4. 4. Jerldene Davis 1917–
        5. 5. Robert Davis 1924–
        6. 6. Gerardine Dovis 1917–2002
      7. 7. Annie Davis 1898–1971
      8. 8. Benj Davis 1894–1952 m. Marvie (Zena) Davis 1898–1980 m. Elsie (V) Davis 1899–
        1. 1. Mary (Lola) Gilliam 1915–1956
        2. 2. Yulah (Mae) Herrington 1913–1988
        3. 3. Earl (Conrad) Davis 1916–1988
        4. 4. Ula Davis 1914–
      9. 9. Clyde Davis 1885–1964

Benjamin Mills's Timeline

4 Records

1801
20 April 1801
Birth of Benjamin Mills in Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 29
Benjamin Mills resided here in Western Division, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Western Division, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1858
10 Jun 1858
Age 57
Benjamin Mills - Probate in Blount, Tennessee, USA
Blount, Tennessee, USA
1859
14 June 1859
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Mills in Blount, Tennessee, USA
Blount, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1801
    Event Place: Lost Creek, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Maulsby family for five generations, 1699-1902
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Western Division, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Western Division, Blount, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 0024536

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 June 1859
    Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1795-1869, 1896-1934; Index to Wills, 1795-1971; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Blount County); Probate Place: Blount, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Maulsby family for five generations, 1699-1902
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Friendsville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1858
    Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1795-1869, 1896-1934; Index to Wills, 1795-1971; Author: Tennessee. County Court (Blount County); Probate Place: Blount, Tennessee
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