Milum - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

I know I am part of this family

anotherMilan — 2009-05-11 16:56:59Z

I know I AM part of this family, it just seems that while everyone did their research, I was looking everywhere and not finding this site. My father IS Enlow Milan, jr. (with a nickname, more fitting to his nature of Tomcat. Milum got changed in the 1900's to Milan? Not sure that it went all that far from Milam either, by what I have seen. Anyhow, my father is more or less terminal, and I am DESPARATELY searching for answers for his GRANDDAUGHTER, Nikkole, Who seems just as interested in this as me, as her other great grandmother, now deceased, was a historian, and ALL of their family heritage, right back to covered wagons was documented. Anyhow, I know I am going on about this. I have a couple of questions. First, my father has told me that we have Cherokee blood in us. This makes no difference how much, I would like to know for the sake of my daughter and myself. I have heard those "wild Milan" stories of "who know's what we are, there is probably some african american blood in us too." To which I have to ponder, because my father, being the youngest of 11, most of y'all's parents left home and just he and Doris were there, with Enlow sr, and Grandma Annie Mae. (yes, it does say on Enlow srs, tombstone, Gus Milan (my father said his name was Gustav, then I hear him mentioning it was also Enlow, and that he was supposed to have Enlow jr, on his birth certificate but didn't because Mama, Annie Mae birth her babies at home, with a midwife. I have lots of stories to carry from my father. Unfortunately, all we have in common are the stories. We DO NOT get along like family.
I am going to loose this man one day, you only get really one biological father. And we have never had a relationship. My mother was pregnant by him when she was 15, and they got married when she was 16, to give me a name. My father married again, after the 2 year rocky divorce, and had another daughter, Alicia. Alicia, I am told is not involved with her father's roots, or her southern heritage, as I am. She is more in tune with her mother's Russian heritage.

Now that I have got to talking, I feel sorry I took your time. I just want some one in this family to please reach out to me and let me know what our family was like. To fill in the blanks. I also really want to know who the Canady family is, since it has my grandfather in a sitting for a family type picture. Could these people be Annie Mae's people. I am told her people came out of Texas. Please understand, my mother's family in California is dwindling down. I need to know as much about my father as I do about my mother. All that time my father and I lost, cannot be recovered, and he is not long for this world. And as I said before, we don't speak. Thankfully, he has a granddaughter that maintains a relationship with him.

If we are of indian blood, then I more than anyone are proud to have it. If we don't then I will say that I am proud to have learned and lived with the idea for years, after all, my father did tell me some stories. We are NOT on the Dawes rolls. And from what I can see are farmers/sharecroppers. As my father said, We weren't just poor, we were 'po! So, anyone know who this Canady family is? And please, spare me the Bobby Milan stories of "royal english blood, complete with a family crest", because I know we are not that kind of folks. LOL, anyone that knows the name Milan, automatically thinks I am italian. I could lie and say I am, but I know we are not. ANYONE have any hard copy proof? Also there is supposed to be a book somewhere in print??? About us? I would like to have one. I didn't make it to any of the Missippi family reunions. Thank you.

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

anotherMilan — 2009-05-11 15:42:00Z

Gus and Annie Mae Milan had 11 children. My father, Enlow, jr. (aka) Tom was the youngest. These people were my grandparents. If anyone likes, I have the name of all the children these 2 bore. What I want to find out about is further beyond Ophelia and George, and certainly Annie Mae.
Does anyone know Annie Mae's maiden name? It would be a start, and would help so much. Thank you.

Hello?

anotherMilan — 2009-05-11 15:34:57Z

I have searched the net, and finally found what looks like the family on my father's side, and no one is posting any longer? I suppose I am going to have to dig deeper.

Re: Getting Started - Milum

anotherMilan — 2009-05-08 18:37:23Z

Hi Bill. My name at Birth was Dena Milan. My Grandfather was Enlow Milan. Yep, there was a name change. It went from Milum to Milam, and I even saw a site online somewhere (can't find it now), where it had the actual pictures of the gravesites of Ophelia and, there is a question whether it was George Washington, or just George, But, it says George W. Milam. I also saw a very old tombstone, ancient, that just said Milam (also either a Washington or a George), could not read it. Anyhow, My grandfather Enlow, took his wife, Annie Mae Foster to Mississippi, where they had 11 children. My father is Enlow Milan, jr.
His children were Clara or (MayBelle or Mable), still alive in Mississippi, Roy Allen, Robert, Ludie, Elbert, Delvine, Buddy, Bertha, Vernon, Doris and Enlow, jr. (goes by Tom to friends). Only MayBelle and Doris and Enlow are still living. I have pictures of Ophelia, and alot her children, And the names Cora, Pierce, Cleve and Ada really stood out, because they are named on the copy. Ophelia has been said to be 100% Cherokee. Annie Mae was also Native American. I could not tell you what my Grandfather, Enlow looked like, because I don't have a picture. I have been looking and looking online for something, and I can't believe I found kin. Opelia, and her husband are burried in Milan Cemetary, Hickman County, TN. Most of the Milan decendants from Enlow Sr. moved to Mississippi, some of the older ones moved back to Tn, or to Florida. Anyhow, they are all in the south, and it's quite a large group. Sad to say, I don't really know any of them, as I live in California. I have a sister, Alicia who lives in Washington St. And, needless to say, my father and I do not speak. I hope this helps you in your search. Keep in mind, that people from so far back didn't keep good census records, and my father SWEARS the family name was once Milum. Until his father changed it, when he was grown, and moved away. But, it has also been Milam too.

Re: Milum decendent

JAMESDMILUM — 2009-03-09 06:41:26Z

HI-MY NAME IS JAMES D MILUM. THE MAN (ED) YOU SPEAK OF IS JAMES (EDWARD) MILUM MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER.HE WAS BORN IN TENNESSEE AND LIVED IN KANSAS CITY. HOPE THAT CLEARS IT UP FOR YOU.OH AND YES HE HAD A DAUGHTER NAMED FRANCIS,MY AUNT WHO PASSED AWAY IN THE 90,S.ALSO 11 OTHER CHILDERN INCLUDING MY DAD,JAMES EDGAR MILUM.MY DAD DIDNT FIND OUT UNTIL HE WAS IN HIS LATE 70,S THAT HIS MIDDLE NAME WAS NOT EDWARD JR,BUT AUCTALLY EDGAR. SINCERLEY,JAMES MILUM

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

JimBreece — 2008-12-31 04:31:03Z

She was a Davidson and the mother of eight including Washington W. Milum.

George Milum, VA

cyborgh81 — 2008-09-25 19:44:52Z

Found record for a George Milum who married a Jensay Grafton on Nov 18, 1795 in Charlotte County, VA...does any one know about this family???

Milum Family website

2002-04-05 21:44:43Z

Hey Milums,
Guess who's website is now located at: http://www.Milam.com ? YOURS! Pass it on!

Re: Always a Milum

OliverMilam1943 — 2006-09-28 22:49:23Z

I assume you have tried: www.milam.com ? Much Milum info there. Both England & USA. Good luck.

DNA testing for genealogy

OliverMilam1943 — 2006-09-28 22:49:23Z

Hello everyone,
There is a new game in town!: the Milam Family DNA Project which includes surnames Mileham, Mylam, Milum, Millam. If you are like me, you want to answer the age old question of how our ancestries are connected. Undoubtedly, they are.

Think about joining in and having a male family member's DNA tested and then compared to our database of DNA test results. Who knows, you just might find some cousins you didn't know you have.

The group's goal is to advance the knowledge of our history & genealogy through DNA testing and analysis. We aim to breakdown old brick walls and solve old questions & old mysteries in our family genealogy. Y-chromosome DNA testing offers exciting new possibilities. Be part of this new quest! Want to know more? Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MilamFamilyDNAProject/

There is also a link at: http://www.milam.com Also, for more on benefits of DNA testing see: www.familytreedna.com

Don't miss out. Posterity will thank you! And be sure to pass the word!

Thanks,
Oliver

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2004-01-25 03:19:46Z

Thanks for the reply. I saw a family photo with Preslay as a Young Man this past summer. I ordered the whole book of information. John

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2004-01-24 23:59:52Z

>>My Gr.Granparents were Washington & Ophilia Milum <<

They are mine as well.

Their child Presley had my dad Harold, then me of course.

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2003-10-15 13:24:17Z

1850 census Hickman Co, Tn

Milam Charles 21 Tn
Permelia 23 Tn
Sarah 02 Tn
John Davidson 19 Tn.

anyone know anything about this Charles and Permelia Milam. what was her last name and who is this John Davidson that is in the household.? could he be a brother.? appreciate what you can tell me.
Thanks
Nancy

Milum/Milam- Wilkes County, NC

jackiepeters11 — 2003-05-22 17:02:26Z

I am looking for information on the ancestry of Sarah Milum Bunton who was born in 1808. She is listed on the 1850 Wilkes County census. She may have married Wiley Bunton, at least they had children, one of which was my great-grandmother Sarah Ann Bunton Potter. Sarah Milum Bunton died at her daughter, Sarah Ann's home in Carter County, TN about 1890. Also need information on Wiley Bunton.

Re: Another Milum

2003-01-28 16:20:24Z

I'm a Milum !! Check out WWW. PaulieMilum.com

Re: Always a Milum

virgiekitten — 2002-10-03 17:30:49Z

oh boy, such a long way off. yes, i would imagine some of my milum's came from devon. i am trying to find when the milum's first came to america and where they originally landed- so to speak. they are really a hard batch to follow. would appreciate any info you could route me or where to go to, ha ha.

Re: Another Milum

virgiekitten — 2002-10-03 17:22:03Z

hi, where are you located?

Re: Always a Milum

2002-07-03 21:34:22Z

Did you get any luck, i've just started looking through web sites now for anyone with our name.
Do you have any English conections, i live in Exeter Devon.

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2002-06-27 10:56:49Z

Hi; Yes I Know were Washington and Ophilia are buried at the Milan cemetary in centerville Tenn. at route 100 and route 48. the grave stone says Washington Milum and Ophilia Milum the cemetary changed their name from Milum to Milan. My Father would like yo Know if your Mother in Law had ever worked at centerville years ago he thinks he knows her. Bless you all. thank you for your time. Linda Sue.

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2002-06-23 17:12:43Z

Hi,
Please send your Milum/Milam family tree info. I don't think I have anything on your ancestors. Look for more at: WWW.Milam.com if you haven't already.

Thanks, Oliver.
(AllMilams@msn.com)

Another Milum

2002-07-03 21:29:13Z

Would like to speak with any other Milum's out there, where ever they may be.

Josie MILUM THOMAS MURRY

2002-02-03 18:48:58Z

John W. MURRY m. Josie THOMAS 9 December, 1896 in Tippah Co, MS.
My grandmother, Laura Alice MURRAY/GRIFFIN told us her mother Elizabeth (Bettie) Milum died about 1878 and her father John Wm MURRY later married Bettie's sister.
Can anybody confirm that Josie THOMAS was originally a MILUM?

*note the spelling of MILUM later changes to MILAM in family docs. And the spelling of MURRY changes to MURRAY.

Thanks
Phyllis

MURRY, J.W. m MILUM, Bettie Ripley Tippah Co. MS

2002-01-07 03:05:39Z

http://www.rootsweb.com/~mstippah/

I found the marriage record of

MURRY, J. W. to MILUM, Bettie
6 Aug, 1873
Ripley, Tippah Co. MS
Marriage Book 1 pg.110

When their Daughter Laura A. married C.M. Griffin
4, July 1897
Marshall Springs, Titus Co Tx

the spelling of Murry changes to Murray

Can anybody tie this Milum to their tree?
I believe Bettie is short for Elizabeth.
Approximately 5 yrs after this marriage Bettie died and J.W. Murry married her sister.
Was the sister still a Milum or had she married before? I've never been able to locate a second marriage. Though Laura said she had a half sister named Mary and many brothers. I think one brother may have been named Charles.
If anyone can add to my info it will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Phyllis

Thomas K Milum---Kentucky 1846-Washington 1932

2001-11-14 18:08:03Z

Buried in a pauoer's grave near that of my greatuncle, is one Thomas K. Milum, b. 6 Jan 1846 in Kentucky, the son of James (Jim) and Fanny Milum, both also born Kentucky. Thomas was a widower, but his wife's name is "unknown". He "worked on woods"; was probably a logger. He died of heart disease in the Spokane County Hospital on 19 Feb 1932 and was buried on the 21st in Marshall Cemetery.

It is my intention to place simple markers on the graves of all of the hardworking men who, like my greatuncle, died poor at the height of the Depression and are buried in this same piece of soil. This is not a plea for any help, I'm just also trying to relink these "lost" men with their families.

If Thomas is part of your family, I would be pleased to hear from you.

Jim Boyce
Geneva, Switzerland

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2001-08-26 08:11:50Z

>>If there is somthing you would like to know just ask.<<

I think I already did. I asked that everyone place their Milum family tree data here so we all can learn and get the big picture. You know..... ancestors. You know.... things like date and places of birth, marriage and death, and spouses and children data too.

Everything I know about Milums, Milams, etc. is already posted at: http://www.Steelpenny.net. Take a look.

Thanks, Oliver.

Re: Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

2001-08-13 14:51:30Z

Hi,
Can you guys put your family tree data on here, so the rest of us can learn more about Milums? We're all here because we're interested in reading about all Milums. Thanks, Oliver.

Milum family

2001-08-04 15:31:30Z

read your message about your grandfather, I believe he was my grandmothers brother. My grandmother was Ada and was bourn in hickman county.

james lyda milum

2000-11-26 07:12:36Z

Lisa,
I believe we are distant relatives. James Edgar Milum was my great uncle. I will try to email you. I am having trouble with my msn. I think I am going to switch to something else, but I have your email will contact you at a later date. I am glad to have found someone from Uncle Ed's family. My grandfather was Uncle Ed's brother. His name was John L Milum. I knew Aunt Alpha Aunt Annie also. I was young when Aunt Annie died, but her daughter Edna looks just like her lives in Alco Tennessee w/ her sister Frances.
sally

great grand parents

2000-11-22 17:57:43Z

I believe you are talking about my great grandparent. My grandfather is James Edward Milum. His mothers name was Lyda Milum
and I believe his father was Ed. they were from missouri.
you can contact me at tennhnddog@aol.com

james milum

2000-11-22 17:53:56Z

if you want to e-mail me you can at tennhnddog@aol.com

thank you Lisa Peters ( Milum )

family

2000-11-22 17:50:44Z

my great grandmothers name was lyda louise milum. in fact my little sister was named after her. if we are talking about the same person, this is so neat.
lyda would of died in the mid 70's i know this because we drove 16 hrs to make it to her funeral in missouri.

francis milum

2000-11-22 17:34:26Z

I had a great uncle Ed from Independence Missouri. He had several children. I know some of the boys, Stevie, Bud, Jimmy,Francis was one of his daughters, but there were several more. My grandfather was Ed's brother. Uncle Ed use to come to Indianapolis a couple of times a year. Is this your granfather? His wife's name was Lyda, I believe.
Thanks, Sally (Amber is my daughter, you probably had talked w/ her.

francis milum

2000-11-22 14:07:13Z

My maiden name is milum. My grandfathers name is James Milum he is from Kansas City Missouri. His sisters name is Francis. Im not sure if this is who you are looking for but, she lives in San Francisco.

Dallas Clark

ahillcoat — 2002-03-26 18:38:34Z

I am trying to find any information concerning
the parents of Dallas CLARK born Dec 1884 in
Arkansas?? In the 1900 census he is living with
Bird Milum a store owner in Lead Hill,Boone.Arkansas
He may have had sisters named Willie and Ada.
They both lived with other families in Lead Hill.
Willie with Anson Tilton and Ada with J.P.Cooley
a doctor.

Milum / Milam - Hickman County TN

BillMilum — 2001-07-07 19:42:04Z

Just getting started!

Below is all the known information I have on my family on my father's side. If you can provide any additional information on the names listed as well as linking previous generations I would appreciated it.

All I know regarding location is Hickman County TN. I know my father was born there for a fact.

Thank you in advance for any help or advice you may send my way!

==Great Grand Parents===================
Washington Whithorne Milum
Born- 08/08/1856 Died- ??/??/1923
Ophelia Milum
Born- 01/12/1869 Died- 04/27/1943

==Grandfather=========================
Presley Milum
Born- 07/31/1887 Died- ??/??/????

His Brothers & Sisters

Cora Milum
Born- 04/08/1884 Died- ??/??/????
John Thomas Milum
Born- ??/??/1885 Died- At Birth
Pierce Milum
Born- 03/08/1886 Died- ??/??/????
Enlow Milum
Born- 11/08/1891 Died- ??/??/????
Cleve Milum
Born- 06/11/1893 Died- ??/??/????
Ada Milum
Born- 04/10/1895 Died- ??/??/????
Amy Milum
Born- 10/09/1899 Died- ??/??/????
Lessie Milum
Born- 05/28/1902 Died- ??/??/????
Mettie Milum
Born- 12/28/1906 Died- ??/??/????
Robert Lee Milum
Born- 07/02/1909 Died- ??/??/????

Best of my knowledge all born in / around Hickman County Tennessee

Getting Started - Milum

BillMilum — 2001-07-07 06:41:20Z

Re: Getting Started - Milum