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Richard Lee Mills 1838 – 1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1838

Birth Location: Pulaski, GA

Death Date: 17 Jul 1925

Death Location: Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Richard Mills

Mother: Eveline Gilstrap

Spouse(s): Arcenia Ryland, Elizabeth Coleman

Children(s): Evaline Mills, Anna Mills, Alvin Mills, Willie Mills

In 1838, Richard Lee Mills entered the world in Pulaski, GA, born to Richard Mills and Eveline SELLERS Gilstrap. Richard Lee Mills married Arcenia MILLS Ryland, Elizabeth J. Coleman, and had children including Evaline Susan BRACKIN Mills, Anna Penolope FLEMING Mills, Alvin Monroe "Cap" Mills, Willie Mae BULLOCK Mills. Richard Lee Mills passed away in 1925 in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Richard Lee Mills entered the world in Pulaski, GA, born to Richard Mills and Eveline SELLERS Gilstrap.
  • Richard Lee Mills married Arcenia MILLS Ryland, Elizabeth J. Coleman, and had children including Evaline Susan BRACKIN Mills, Anna Penolope FLEMING Mills, Alvin Monroe "Cap" Mills, Willie Mae BULLOCK Mills.
  • Richard Lee Mills passed away in 1925 in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Mills
1799 – 1840
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Eveline Gilstrap
1814 – 1889
Birth Location: Hawkinsville, GA
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Spouses(s)

Arcenia Ryland
1839 – 1917
Birth Location: Georgia
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Elizabeth Coleman
1841 –
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Evaline Mills
1867 – 1901
Birth Location: Geneva County, Alabama, USA
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Anna Mills
1870 – 1942
Birth Location: Geneva County, Alabama, USA
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Alvin Mills
1872 – 1939
Birth Location: Geneva County, Alabama, USA
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Willie Mills
1879 – 1952
Birth Location: Geneva County, Alabama, USA
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Richard Mills's Ancestors

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Richard Mills
1838 – 1925
Birth Place: Pulaski, GA
Parents
Richard Mills
1799 – 1840
Georgia, USA
Eveline (SELLERS) Gilstrap
1814 – 1889
Hawkinsville, GA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Gilstrap
1783 – 1818
North Carolina, United States
Ann (GILSTRAP) Hampilton
1775 – 1822
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Mills's Descendants

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Richard (Lee) Mills (24 Mar 1838 – 17 Jul 1925) m. Arcenia (MILLS) Ryland (19 Feb 1839 – 1917) m. Elizabeth (J.) Coleman (1841 – )
  1. 1. Evaline (Susan BRACKIN) Mills (20 Nov 1867 – 17 Sep 1901)
  2. 2. Anna (Penolope FLEMING) Mills (21 July 1870 – 31 Dec 1942) m. Oscar (Harris) Fleming (18 October 1868 – 21 January 1931)
    1. 1. Corine Fleming (abt 1892 – )
    2. 2. Aubrey (Harris) Fleming (29 Sep 1904 – 13 Aug 1983)
  3. 3. Alvin (Monroe "Cap") Mills (10 Jul 1872 – 20 Jan 1939) m. Emma (Lavonia Livonia MILLS) Coleman (10 Feb 1879 – 05 Aug 1944) m. Lura (B. CUMBAA) Watson (08 Nov 1874 – 15 Sep 1900)
    1. 1. Joseph (Richard "Joe") Mills (1901 – 17 Oct 1967) m. Marie (MILLS) Mcintosh (13 Feb 1921 – 25 Dec 1998)
      1. 1. James (Monroe) Mills (Nov 1942 – )
        1. 1. James (Monroe) Mills (1962 – ) m. Vicky MILLS (1962 – )
      2. 2. Ado (L) Mills (abt 1948 – )
    2. 2. Thelma (L. CUMBAA) Mills (30 May 1903 – 3 Aug 1944) m. Mace Cumbaa (20 JUN 1893 – 18 Jul 1961)
    3. 3. Alvin (Leroy) Mills (27 Nov 1905 – 4 June 1946) m. Minnie (Jane MILLS) Dunn (20 Jun 1915 – 27 Sep 1988)
    4. 4. William (Earl) Mills (17 Sep 1907 – 21 Sep 1988) m. Flora (Lee MILLS MCEACHIN) Clark (21 November 1911 – 5 September 1985) m. Flora (Belle MILLS DEESE) Carithers (13 May 1909 – 4 Feb 2003)
      1. 1. William (Earl "Bill") Mills (2 May 1933 – 15 Mar 2012) m. Eloise (Sylvia MILLS) Baumer (30 Jan 1938 – )
        1. 1. William (Earl) Mills (13 Aug 1961 – )
        2. 2. Martin (Scott) Mills (24 Jan 1964 – ) m. Klmberly (Kay MILLS) Heifer
    5. 5. Donna (Maurine BAKER ADAIR) Mills (abt 1910 – 17 Sep 1933) m. Rex (W) Adair (13 June 1907 – 31 March 1987)
    6. 6. Katherine\Catherine ("Kate" Arsinia MAULDIN) Mills (5 Oct 1914 – 27 JAN 1965) m. Talbert (Delier "Tee") Mauldin (1 May 1914 – 27 January 1994)
      1. 1. Monroe Mauldin (abt 1941 – ) m. Margaret (Jean) Ley
      2. 2. Carolyn (Levonia BURTON MATTHEWS) Maudlin (17 February 1944 – 2 February 2017) m. Frazer Matthews (19 January 1946 – 14 November 2013) m. unknown Burton (1940 – )
        1. 1. Richard (Burton) Matthews (29 Apr 1964 – ) m. Dorothy (Anne MATHEWS) Blevins
        2. 2. Rodney (Glenn) Matthews (5 May 1965 – )
        3. 3. Robert Matthews (abt 1971 – )
        4. 4. Dean (Frazer) Matthews (1975 – ) m. Tammy m. Tammy m. Tammy m. Jennifer (Belinda MATTHEWS) Wesnofske m. Holly (Marie MATTHEWS COULTAS RENEW) Hearn (19 Dec 1974 – 7 Nov 2016)
    7. 7. Evelyn (BAKER) Mills (11 Feb 1916 – 18 Aug 1990) m. Mildren ("Bill") Baker (31 Dec 1912 – 17 Mar 2010)
      1. 1. Gary (Lamer) Baker (6 Apr 1938 – 7 Jan 2011)
      2. 2. Windel (W) Baker (abt 1942 – )
      3. 3. Glenda Baker (25 Oct 1943 – 25 Oct 1943)
      4. 4. Linda (LEAVINS) Baker (25 October 1943 – 19 July 2020)
      5. 5. Tanya (E) Baker (abt 1946 – )
    8. 8. Emma (Will COLLINS) Mills (About 1916 – 7 Jan 2008) m. Francis (Alexander "Alex") Collins (6 Mar 1916 – 20 January 1984)
      1. 1. Sharon (TURNER) Collins (Dec 1940 – ) m. Charles (Clancy) Turner (25 Jun 1941 – 1 Sep 2018)
        1. 1. Charles (C) Turner
        2. 2. James (Daniel) Turner m. Janice (Marie) Farmer
      2. 2. Francis (Alexander) Collins (14 Jan 1946 – 25 Oct 2013) m. Anne (Pamela COLLINS) Shostrom
        1. 1. Leigh (Anne) Collins
        2. 2. Francis (Alexander) Collins m. Robyn (Nicole) Blaikie
      3. 3. Joseph (Frank) Collins (abt 1947 – )
    9. 9. Gwendolyn Mills ( – 5 Mar 1958)
  4. 4. Willie (Mae BULLOCK) Mills (29 Mar 1879 – 11 Sep 1952) m. John (R.) Bullock (25 November 1871 – 24 Mar 1917)
    1. 1. Claris (R) Bullock (abt 1889 – )
    2. 2. Effie (Mae) Bullock (abt 1903 – 01 May 2004)
    3. 3. Buford (Pinckney) Bullock (abt 1906 – 25 Dec 1981)
    4. 4. Reba (Clarice) Holloway (2 March 1908 – 26 April 1983)
    5. 5. Ernie (Beatrice) Bullock (23 Jan 1909 – 27 Sep 1987)
    6. 6. John (Reddict) Bullock (11 Jan 1913 – 30 April 1986)
    7. 7. Richard ("Dick" Haywood) Bullock (25 Oct 1915 – 4 April 1957)

Richard Mills's Timeline

12 Records

1837
24 Mar 1837
Birth of Richard Lee Mills in Pulaski County, Georgia, USA
Pulaski County, Georgia, USA
1838
24 Mar 1838
Birth of Richard Lee Mills in Pulaski, Georgia
Pulaski, Georgia
1838
24 Mar 1838
Birth of Richard Lee Mills in Pulaski County, Georgia, USA
Pulaski County, Georgia, USA
1838
24 Mar 1838
Birth of Richard Lee Mills in Pulaski, GA
Pulaski, GA
1870
1870
Age 32
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Geneva. Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva. Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1907
1907
Age 69
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Geneva County
Geneva County
1910
1910
Age 72
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1911
6 Jul 1911
Age 73
Richard Lee Mills resided here in Geneva County, Alabama, USA
Geneva County, Alabama, USA
1925
17 Jul 1925
Age 87
Death of Richard Lee Mills in Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America
Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America
1925
18 Jul 1925
Age 87
Burial of Richard Lee Mills in Friendship Cemetery, Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Friendship Cemetery, Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Miller, E. M. - Mills, S. E.
    [2] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Geneva County #31); Roll Number: 195
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Family History Film: 1254013; Page: 641B; Enumeration District: 078
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 571B; Family History Library Film: 545516
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240017
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: T624_14; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374027
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Alabama, Civil War Soldiers, 1860-1865

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1838
    Event Place: Pulaski, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1838
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1838
    Event Place: Pulaski, GA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Geneva. Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 571B; Family History Library Film: 545516

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Family History Film: 1254013; Page: 641B; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240017

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Geneva County
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Geneva County #31); Roll Number: 195

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver Dam, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: T624_14; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374027

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1911
    Event Place: Geneva County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Miller, E. M. - Mills, S. E.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Samson, Geneva County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Friendship Cemetery, Samson, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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