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Columbus John Mills 1808–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1808

Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Dec 1882

Death Location: Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States

Father: Dr Mills

Mother: Sarah Robertson

Spouse(s): Susan Thompson

Children(s): John Mills

The story of Columbus John Mills began in 1808 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. In 1840, Columbus John Mills resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Columbus John Mills resided in Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina. Columbus John Mills married Susan Ann Thompson, and had children including John Mills. Columbus John Mills passed away in 1882 in Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Columbus John Mills began in 1808 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, Columbus John Mills resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Columbus John Mills resided in Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina.
  • Columbus John Mills married Susan Ann Thompson, and had children including John Mills.
  • Columbus John Mills passed away in 1882 in Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Mills
1766–1843
Birth Location: Columbus, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
DM
Sarah Robertson
1768–1830
Birth Location: Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
SR

Spouses(s)

Susan Thompson
1809–1901
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
ST

Children(s)

John Mills
1849–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JM

Columbus Mills's Ancestors

Self
Columbus Mills
1808–1882
Birth Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Dr John Columbus Mills
1766–1843
Columbus, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Sarah (Sally) Robertson
1768–1830
Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Mills
1745–1834
, , , England
Eleanor (Nelly) Morris
1746–1842
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Mills
1722–1780
Mourning Stone
1725–1755
William Morris
1709–1780
Esther Phalby
1713–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mills
1699–1766
Mary Walton
1703–1776
Thomas Stone
1699–1780
Alexandra Brown
1700–1780
Thomas Morris
1675–1741
Margaret Garton
1678–1773
Elizabeth Scott
1680–1759

Columbus Mills's Descendants

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Columbus (John) Mills (20 Jun 1808–10 Dec 1882) m. Susan (Ann) Thompson (1809–1901)
  1. 1. John Mills 1849– m. Catherine 1861–
    1. 1. Arthur Mills 1882–
    2. 2. Clarence (Stanley) Mills 1885–1956 m. Clara (Imelda) Hays 1890–1975
      1. 1. Clara (Amelia) Mills 1918–2007 m. Woodward (Graves Barnes) Sr 1912–2003
        1. 1. Woodward (Graves Barnes) Jr 1949–1997
      2. 2. Annie (Elmora) Mills 1911–
      3. 3. Sadie (Imelda) Mills 1914–2015
      4. 4. Clarence (Stanley Mills) Jr. 1925–1980
    3. 3. Irving Mills 1891–1935 m. Gladys 1901–
    4. 4. Charles (Herbert) Mills 1893– m. Florence (Amelia) McNally 1882–
      1. 1. Winifred (Millicent Mills) Gibb 1914–1982
    5. 5. Leone Mills 1897–
    6. 6. Washington Mills 1877– m. Nellie 1859–1937
      1. 1. Owen (Edgar) Mills 1899–1937 m. Minnie (Mae) Swindle 1906–1935
        1. 1. Eziabell Mill 1925–2014 m. Paul (Romaldus) Akin 1924–1998
        2. 2. Huey Mills 1923–2006
        3. 3. Hughie Mill 1924–
        4. 4. Otto Mills 1927–2002 m. Martha (Rae) Albritton 1929–2015
    7. 7. Samuel (John) Mills 1879–

Columbus Mills's Timeline

7 Records

1808
20 Jun 1808
Birth of Columbus John Mills in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 32
Columbus John Mills resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1850
19 Apr 1850
Age 42
Columbus John Mills resided here in Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina
Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 52
Columbus John Mills resided here in Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Columbus John Mills resided here in Township 2, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Township 2, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Columbus John Mills resided here in Poplar Tent, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Poplar Tent, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
1882
10 Dec 1882
Age 74
Death of Columbus John Mills in Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1808
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3177146
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Tent, Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Family History Film: 1254955; Page: 511C; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0292.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2, Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, Polk, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 96; Image: 197.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: M432_644; Page: 233B; Image: .
    [6] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [7] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 370; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 0018097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1850
    Event Place: Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Polk, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: M432_644; Page: 233B; Image: .
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Columbus, Polk, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 96; Image: 197.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2, Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Poplar Tent, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Poplar Tent, Cabarrus, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Family History Film: 1254955; Page: 511C; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0292.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk County, North Carolina
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: North Carolina; Enlistment date: 20 Apr 1861

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1882
    Event Place: Concord, Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3177146
    [2] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011
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