Person:Michael McMillin (1)

The following information was compiled by doreenmc@sbcglobal.net. Please do not use WITHOUT citation. Michael S. McMillin (1831-1892)

1840 US Census, Middleton Twp, Columbiana Co, OH: Michael is counted in census of his father, Henry McMillen, age 40-49.

1850 US Census, Huntington Township, Gallia Co, OHIO: Henry "McMillon" age 51, moves to Gallia County about 1845. Michael is age 18 on this census.

About 1856-1857 Michael McMillin moved to Crawford County, Wisconsin with his father Henry McMillin, and his sister Eve Copus with husband, John Copus. They traveled by the Ohio River, and then up the Mississippi River. This is where he met his future wife, Susan Dobbs. His sister, Barbara Ann McMillin married Susan Dobbs' brother, Stephen Dobbs that same year, in Nov. 1857.

Marriage Records, Richland County Courthouse, Richland Center, WI, Vol A,Page 140. Michael "McMelon", parentage not given; residence AkanTwp., Richland County, WI, birthplace not given; married Susan Dobbs on 24 May 1857, in Twp. of Akan; her parentage not given, birthplace not given;ceremony was by Justice of Peace, Horace Wait, at his residence in AkanTwp., certificate was signed by A. Mathes and Jonas Chitwood, 24th May 1857. Susan was the daughter of William Dobbs and Mary Helms.

1860 US CENSUS, Akan, Richland Co, Wisc. Household #1111, Michael "McMillon" age 28, Farmer, Born Ohio; Wife Susan age 18, born Wisc.; Children born in Wisc: Arelda age 2, Josephine age 10 months. Household #1110 is Susan's mother, Mary Dobbs (without her husband), and her siblings: Jackson, Naomi, William, Alexander, and Lewis Dobbs.

Civil War Draft Registration, July 1, 1863: Clayton, Crawford County, Wisconsin McMillin, M. S. Age 31, Farmer, Married, born Ohio,

Service of 6th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment in 1865: Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. Lewis Farm, near Gravelly Run, March 29. Boydton and White Oak Roads March 30-31. Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. March to Washington, D.C., May. Grand Review May 23. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 17. Mustered out July 2, 1865.

Roster of Wisconsin volunteers, War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865: McMillin, Michael S. Res: Clayton Drafted: Mar. 20, 1865 - absence without leave on M.O. of regiment.

Civil War Pension Index - Michael S. McMillin

 State Filed: Wisconsin  Widow: Susan McMillin  Residence: Clayton, Wisconsin
 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 March 1865
 Drafted in Company D, 6th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 20 March 1865
 Discharged Company D, 6th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 14 July 1865

1870 US CENSUS, Akan, Richland Co, Wisc. Household #25: Michael McMillin Age 38, Farmer born in Ohio. Wife Susan is age 30, born in Wisc. Children all born in Wisconsin: Erilda age 12, Josephine age 10, Arminta age 8, Harriet age 7, Bell age 5, Jackson E. age 2, Mary is age 4, Lewis F. is age 8 mos. NEXT HOUSEHOLD #26: is her brother, Stephen Dobbs (ex-husband of Barbara McMillin) and her brothers William Dobbs, age 24 and Lewis Dobbs, age 20.

HISTORY OF RICHLAND COUNTY - Akan Township: In 1873 the Christians organized a church in the school house of district No. 3, under the management of Revs. Jacob Felton and Lewis Himes. Among the first members of this church were Albert S. Bailey and wife, Mrs. Amanda Ross, Michael McMillan and wife, Isaac Ferguson, William Fosnow and wife, John Beaman and Wilson Slayback and wife. John Beaman was elected the first class leader. This class met at the school house for about two years, and then merged with the Harmony Church. Revs. Himes, Felton and Pucket were among the pastors of the church. A Sabbath school was organized at the same time as this church, with John Beaman as superintendent.

Michael is found on the 1874 Land Map of Akan Township, Richland County, Wisconsin: Twp 10N - Range 2W - 4th PM, Sec 5, M. S. McMillen, 40 acres.

1880 Household Record:

Michael  Self 	Male   48 OHIO 	Farmer 	      PENN   PENN
Susan 	  Wife 	Female 45 WISC 	Keeping House TENN   TENN
Arminta  Dau 	Female 18 WISC  At Home       OHIO   WISC
Harriet  Dau 	Female 17 WISC 	At School     OHIO    WISC
Belle	  Dau 	Female 15 WISC 	At School     OHIO    WISC
Mary	  Dau 	Female 13 WISC 	At School     OHIO    WISC
Edgar	  Son 	Male   12 WISC 	At School     OHIO    WISC
Franklin Son 	Male   10 WISC 	At School     OHIO    WISC
Fred	  Son 	Male 	7 WISC 		      OHIO    WISC
Purlie	  Son 	Male 	4 WISC 		      OHIO    WISC

Census Place Akan, Richland, Wisc, FHL Film NA Film # T9-1445 Page No 5A

From Tales the Tombstones Tell - Richland County - Sylvan Cemetery: As stated in the beginning of this story that numerous Boys in Blue sleep in this cemetery, we can now take note of the truth of that statement. Michael S. McMillin is to be counted as a Civil War veteran. He was a member of Co. D, 6th Infantry. He enlisted March 20, 1865, giving his residence as Clayton, Crawford county. Mr. McMillin was born in 1831 and passed away in 1892. Near him are laid to rest other members of his family.

Civil War Pension Index: Michael S. McMillin, Co. D., 6th Wisc. Infantry, Widow filed for pension on 15 Aug 1892: Susan McMillin.

Sylvan Cemetery - Sylvan Township, Richland County, Wisconsin MCMILLIN, Michael S. born 1831 died 1892 01-18-1892 Married Susan Dobbs on May 24, 1857. [See Susan GLICK]

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