Clifford Bronson Woodward

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• Residence: 1930, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• Residence: 1954, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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• Social Security Number: 058-01-5356
• Residence: 1930, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, New York, USA
• Residence: 1976, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• Death: 27 Sep 1976, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

James + Mildred Bronson. Mildred was born on 25 Mar 1901 in Connecticut, USA; died on 29 Dec 1997 in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mildred B Woodward
• Residence: 1930, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
• Residence: 1997, Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

William married Julia Idella Milton on 18 Aug 1891. Julia (daughter of William Riley Milton and Mary Miller) was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 10 Feb 1934 in New Smyrna, Volusia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Julia I Woodward
• Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1924, De Land, Volusia, Florida, USA

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• tng Album: 31
• Residence: 1850, Militia District 456, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1860, Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA
• Residence: 5 Mar 1864, Sumter County, Florida, USA
• Military: 5 Mar 1864, Madison, Madison, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1900, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA

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From the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Pvt. Wm. Riley Milton, Camp 741,Florida Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans, Tavares, FL. website:

William Riley Milton, was born on December 5, 1845, in Appling, Georgia.

His sister, Ann, married John Turner on Christmas Day, 1845, and moved to the Umatilla, Florida area.

The family history states that William Riley moved to Florida in 1855. While we are not certain whether William Riley was residing in the Umatilla area or the Madison area during the War Between the States, we do know from the Confederate Archives that he was enlisted by Lieutenant Hart at Madison, Florida, as a Private in Company B, Fifth Regiment, Florida Infantry, on May 3, 1864: his enlistment was for a period of three years. His military records indicate that he was injured during military service and spent time in the hospital.

He was captured at Farmville, Virginia, on April 6, 1865, and was paroled at Newport News, Virginia, on June 25, 1865, after taking an oath of allegiance to the United States. The Confederate records indicate that at the time he was paroled, his place of residence was listed as Sumter County, Florida.

With regard to his injury, he stated that it was as a result of "being thrown from my horse the year of surrender." Later medical examinations revealed that he suffered from a hernia and from a fracture of the right thigh bone which was poorly set. He did qualify for a veteran's pension from the State of Florida which was granted in 1902.

It appears that William Riley Milton was a part of Finagans' Brigade and the famous "Whirlwind Brigade." This Brigade was involved in most of the major battles throughout Virginia during the last years of the war.

After the war, William Riley Milton returned to what is now Lake County, Florida, and was married in Leesburg, Sumter County, Florida, on January 3, 1869, to Mary Miller. He made Homestead Entry no. 2394 on November 13, 1875, and on February 13, 1884, received a grant of 169 acres in Orange County, Florida.

William Riley and Mary Milton had six children: all born in Umatilla, Florida. Their son, William Andrew, was the father of W. A. Milton, Sr., and grandfather of W. A. Milton, Jr.; both born in Grand Island, Lake County, Florida.

William Riley and Mary Milton were charter members of the Live Oak Baptist Church, which was located near what is now Dona Vista, Florida.

William Riley Milton was typical of the other young men his age at the time. He entered the Army during the closing days of the war when the outlook was bleak for the South. He was fighting because his State was being invaded. He and the other men like him paid a terrible price and set examples of courage and self-sacrifice which we should continue to hold dear in their memory. William Riley Milton suffered the rest of his life from the injury sustained during the war: that did not prevent him from being a contributing member in his community and setting a good example for those around him. He died in 1907 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Daytona Beach, Florida.

"Whirlwind Brigade"

The following was obtained from an article titled "They Charged the Enemy Like a Whirlwind" by J. Mark Akerman, published in the Confederate Veteran (November - December 1992 Issue).

After several battles and other engagements, the original Perry's Brigade (the Florida 2nd, 5th and 8th) were down to approximately 250 men. A new brigade was formed out of the remnants of six Florida regiments: the 2nd, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th and the 11th. The average effective strength of each regiment was, at this time, about 200 men.

Due to their noted performance at various battles such as Cold Harbor in June 1864, the noted correspondent (P. W. Alexander) with a Savannah newspaper explained the will and eagerness of the Florida Brigade to respond to its orders and said "They charged the enemy like a whirlwind". Thus giving the Florida unit the nickname of the "Whirlwind Brigade".

The Whirlwind Brigade gave distinguished service with bravery, several charges and endured exhaustive marches at places such as Weldon Rail Road, Belfield, Virginia., and Hatcher's Run.

By April 2, 1865, General Lee's lines begun to break and there were no reserves to fill the gaps. A few days later, Federal Gen. Custer captured what was left of the 5th, 8th and 11th Florida regiments. Many of the Floridians were without shoes and most had only a few rounds of ammunition.

The remaining members of the Florida Brigade marched to Farmville, a little village near Appomattox, where a sharp encounter ensued. However, the war was over for them. They finally had to yield to "overwhelming numbers and resources".

There is no question that Lee held a special charity for the members of his Florida Brigade.

There were few military units, from either side, that distinguished themselves more nobly or sacrificed more willingly during this Great War, than the Florida Brigade that came to be known fondly as the "Whirlwind Brigade".

William Riley was living with his sister Ann, her husband John Turner, and their children, in Leesburg, Marion County, Florida per the 1860 Census.

William Riley, Mary, and their children (Julia, William, Rufus, Thomas, & Jennie) lived in Precinct 1, Orange County, Florida per the 1880 Census.

William Riley, Mary, and their child (Minnie) lived in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida per the 1900 Census.

William married Mary Miller on 3 Jan 1869 in Sumter, Florida, USA. Mary was born on 1 Apr 1845 in Georgia, USA; died on 6 Apr 1906 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Mary Milton
• Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1900, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA

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Family legend has that Mary was an orphan and that her parents died whilehiding in the Okefenokee Swamp (South Georgia) from Federal troops during the American Civil War.

Although unknown, both of her parents were born in Georgia.