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William Riley Milton

Male 1845 - 1907  (61 years)


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  1. 1.  William Riley Milton was born on 5 Dec 1845 in Appling, Georgia, USA; died on 20 Jul 1907 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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

    Notes:

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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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Julia Idella Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 10 Feb 1934 in New Smyrna, Volusia, Florida, USA.
    2. 3. William Andrew Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1870 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    3. 4. James Rufus Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1872 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died after 1880.
    4. 5. Thomas Oscar Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1874 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 6 Oct 1937 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA; was buried in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA.
    5. 6. Mary Jane (Jennie) Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1878 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 3 Mar 1944 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried on 10 Mar 1944 in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    6. 7. Minnie Pauline Milton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1881 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Julia Idella Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 27 Nov 1867 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 10 Feb 1934 in New Smyrna, Volusia, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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

    Julia married William Bryant Woodward on 18 Aug 1891. William was born on 6 Jul 1865; died on 27 Aug 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. James William Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1896 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA; died on 27 Sep 1976 in Naugatuck, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

  2. 3.  William Andrew Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 16 Nov 1870 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Fort Mason, Lake, Florida


  3. 4.  James Rufus Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Jun 1872 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died after 1880.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA


  4. 5.  Thomas Oscar Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 23 Dec 1874 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 6 Oct 1937 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA; was buried in Pinewood Cemetery, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA


  5. 6.  Mary Jane (Jennie) Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 2 May 1878 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 3 Mar 1944 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried on 10 Mar 1944 in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Jennie Register
    • Residence: 1880, Precinct 1, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA

    Mary married Timothy Register on 15 Oct 1895 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA. Timothy was born on 3 Nov 1861 in North Carolina, USA; died on 19 Nov 1937 in Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried on 20 Nov 1937 in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Gracie Jane Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1896 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 20 Jan 1898 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    2. 10. John Riley Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1898 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 17 May 1953 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    3. 11. Edward Noah Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1902 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 1 Jan 1975 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA.
    4. 12. Hilda Mary Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1904 in St Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 9 Dec 1904 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida.
    5. 13. Lena Gertrude Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1906 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died in May 1979 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA.
    6. 14. Thomas Abner Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1909 in Saint Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 16 Jan 1979 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    7. 15. Francis Marion Register  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1914 in Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 20 Jun 1978 in Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1978 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA.

  6. 7.  Minnie Pauline Milton Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 30 Mar 1881 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1885, District 13, Orange, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  James William Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (2.Julia2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Oct 1896 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, USA; died on 27 Sep 1976 in Naugatuck, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 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

    Family/Spouse: 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]

    Children:
    1. 16. Clifford Bronson Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1925 in Connecticut, USA; died on 31 Jul 1954 in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
    2. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 9.  Gracie Jane Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 8 Aug 1896 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 20 Jan 1898 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

  3. 10.  John Riley Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 26 May 1898 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 17 May 1953 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA


  4. 11.  Edward Noah Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Jan 1902 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 1 Jan 1975 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: Florida, USA
    • Social Security Number: 261-10-7132
    • Residence: 1910, Fort Mason, Lake, Florida
    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA
    • Death: Jan 1975, Fruitland Park, Lake, Florida, USA

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 12.  Hilda Mary Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Jun 1904 in St Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 9 Dec 1904 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida.

  6. 13.  Lena Gertrude Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Jun 1906 in St. Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died in May 1979 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA


  7. 14.  Thomas Abner Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Jul 1909 in Saint Johns, Florida or Fort Mason, Lake, Florida; died on 16 Jan 1979 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: Florida, USA
    • Social Security Number: 262-12-1635
    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA


  8. 15.  Francis Marion Register Descendancy chart to this point (6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Aug 1914 in Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 20 Jun 1978 in Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 1978 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • SSN issued: Florida, USA
    • Name: Francis Marion Sandefur
    • Social Security Number: 262-36-2982
    • Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA

    Francis married Edker Lee Sandefur on 24 Dec 1931 in Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA. Edker (son of Willliam R Sandefur and Sarah Sanders Hancock) was born on 17 Jun 1909 in Arabi, Crisp, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Mar 1997 in Sumter, Florida, USA; was buried on 13 Mar 1997 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Elsie Marie Sandefur  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1941 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 14 Apr 2000 in Sumter, Florida, USA.
    2. 19. William Timothy Sandefur  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Nov 1934 in Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.
    3. 20. Margaret Louise Sandefur  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1941 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 14 Apr 2000 in Lady Lake, Sumter, Florida, USA; was buried on 17 Apr 2000 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA.
    4. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Clifford Bronson Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 2.Julia2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Jan 1925 in Connecticut, USA; died on 31 Jul 1954 in Beacon Falls, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

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


  2. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 2.Julia2, 1.William1)

  3. 18.  Elsie Marie Sandefur Descendancy chart to this point (15.Francis3, 6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Aug 1941 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 14 Apr 2000 in Sumter, Florida, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Henry James Tremblay. Henry was born on 12 Nov 1929 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Sep 1976 in Albany, Dougherty, Georgia, USA; was buried in 1976 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Elsie married Jim Burns Diamond on 16 Feb 1981 in Marion, Florida, USA. Jim was born on 21 Nov 1914 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA; died on 15 Apr 1996 in Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  William Timothy Sandefur Descendancy chart to this point (15.Francis3, 6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Nov 1934 in Lisbon, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA; was buried in Umatilla Cemetery, Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA.

  5. 20.  Margaret Louise Sandefur Descendancy chart to this point (15.Francis3, 6.Mary2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Aug 1941 in Leesburg, Lake, Florida, USA; died on 14 Apr 2000 in Lady Lake, Sumter, Florida, USA; was buried on 17 Apr 2000 in Lady Lake Cemetery, Lady Lake, Lake, Florida, USA.

    Notes:

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    Obituary from the Daily Commercial (Leesburg, FL) - "Margaret L. Mills, 58, of Lady Lake, FL. died Friday (April 14, 2000). Born in Leesburg, she moved to Lady Lake from Lake Panasoffkee in 1999. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was a avid gardener and co-owner of an antique shop. Survivors include her husband James S., sons Timothy L. of Kapolei, Hawaii, and James S. Jr. of Baltimore; daughter Mary F. Crenshaw of Douglasville, Georgia; sisters, Lena J. Possee and Elsie M. Diamond, both of Lady Lake; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter.

    Funeral services for Margaret L. Mills will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, April 17, 2000 at Beyers Funeral Chapel, Lady Lake with the Rev. Bill Stennet and the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3PM to 5PM. Interment will be at Lady Lake Cemetery."

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Francis3, 6.Mary2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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