Hilda Mary Register

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900, Precinct 7, St Johns, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1910, Fort Mason, Lake, Florida
• Residence: 1920, Eustis, Lake, Florida, USA

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Timothy was probably born in Sampson County, North Carolina near the city of Dunn.

Timothy lived with Lewis & Joanna Jernigan and their children in Mingo, Sampson County, North Carolina per the 1880 Census.

Timothy, Mary Jane, and their child (John Riley) lived in Precinct 7 of St. Johns County, Florida per the 1900 Census.

Timothy, Mary Jane, and their children (John Riley, Edward, Lena, and Abner) lived in Fort Mason, Lake County, Florida per the 1910 Census.

Timothy, Jennie, and their children (John, Edward, Lena, Abner, and Marion) lived in Eustis Precinct 6, Lake County, Florida per the 1920 Census.

Timothy, Jennie, and their children (Abner & Marion) lived in Lisbon, Lake County, Florida per the 1930 Census. Son Edward, his wife Ruby, and their daughter Dorothy also lived in the household.

Timothy married Mary Jane (Jennie) Milton on 15 Oct 1895 in Umatilla, Lake, Florida, USA. Mary (daughter of William Riley Milton and Mary Miller) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 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.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Race: Dark
• Name: A. S. R. Milton
• Name: Solomon Melton
• Military: MilitaryUnit: 1 Regiment (Milton's) Georgia Militia.; Rank: 1 Lieutenant; War: Seminole War
• Residence: 1830, Tattnall, Georgia, USA
• Military: 1839, Richmond, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 1840, District 584, Ware, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 20 Dec 1845, Appling, Georgia, USA; Age: 48
• Residence: 24 Oct 1846, Appling, Georgia, USA; Age: 48
• Residence: 15 Aug 1850, Militia District 456, Appling, Georgia, USA
• Residence: 27 Jun 1860, Southern District, Appling, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Family legend has that Solomon fought in the American Civil War and died from wounds received at the Battle of Olustee on February 20, 1864. No known records exist for this claim.

Algernon married Jane Hardin about 1825 in Appling, Georgia, USA. Jane (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1807 in Tattnall, Georgia, USA; died between 15 Aug 1850 and 27 Jun 1860 in Appling, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Jane Milton
• Residence: 15 Aug 1850, Militia District 456, Appling, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Jane's last name was either Stanley/Standley or Hardin. Sources exist that give both surnames.
In Folks Huxford's notes he says she was the daughter of Robert Stanley of Tattnall County, Georgia