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William Howard Milam 1911–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1911

Birth Location: Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 4 Jun 1947

Death Location: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Sr

Mother: Martha Ingle

Spouse(s): Gladys Belcher

Children(s): Pauline Milam

The story of William Howard Milam began in 1911 in Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, William Howard Milam resided in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1935, William Howard Milam resided in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. William Howard Milam married Gladys Belcher, and had children including Beulah Lee Milam, Henry Marion Milam, Pauline Gladys Milam. William Howard Milam passed away in 1947 in Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Howard Milam began in 1911 in Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, William Howard Milam resided in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, William Howard Milam resided in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • William Howard Milam married Gladys Belcher, and had children including Beulah Lee Milam, Henry Marion Milam, Pauline Gladys Milam.
  • William Howard Milam passed away in 1947 in Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr
1873–1953
Birth Location: Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
JS
Martha Ingle
1881–1971
Birth Location: Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
MI

Spouses(s)

Gladys Belcher
1918–
Birth Location: West Virginia
GB

Children(s)

Pauline Milam
1938–1977
Birth Location: West Virginia
PM

William Milam's Ancestors

Self
William Milam
1911–1947
Birth Place: Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James Floyd Milam Sr
1873–1953
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Martha Ingle
1881–1971
Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (J) Milam
1851–
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Marinda Burks
1857–
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Roland Burks
1827–1889
Rebecca Mullins
1824–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Burks
1806–1879
Westina Rice
1809–1880
Sarah Waltrip
1801–1870
Willliam Mullins
1803–1870

William Milam's Descendants

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William (Howard) Milam (6 May 1911–4 Jun 1947) m. Gladys Belcher (abt 1918–)
  1. 1. Pauline (Gladys) Milam 1938–1977 m. Eugene (Alta) Coleman 1931–1997

William Milam's Timeline

5 Records

1911
6 May 1911
Birth of William Howard Milam in Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
William Howard Milam resided here in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
William Howard Milam resided here in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
William Howard Milam resided here in Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1947
4 Jun 1947
Age 36
Death of William Howard Milam in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1911
    Event Place: Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 329
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04422; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-33
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2342279
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2342279

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04422; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-33

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maitland, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 329
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04422; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1947
    Event Place: McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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