Milligan - Samuel Joseph - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

S.J. MILLIGAN, farmer, Waveland, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana 1841 and is the son of John Milligan, who is one of the prominent and respected pioneers of the county. The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, which has been his continued occupation. He has long since been a member of the Presbyterian church, and moves in the best society and is respected by all who know him. He is a half owner of 280 acres of fine land adjoining the village of Waveland. In 1876 he married Miss Sarah LITTLE, daughter of Alexander Little. - typed by kbz

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Source: History of Montgomery County, Indiana. Indianapolis: AW Bowen, 1913 p 1137

It is a pleasure to talk to Samuel Joseph Milligan and get his story of the pioneer conditions of Brown Township, Montgomery Co, IN where his long, successful and useful life has been spent, for he was a pioneer child, growing up when the country was little improved, when homes were widely separated, when there were no bridges across the dangerous streams and indeed, practically no roads. It was the period before the coming of the "iron trail," no shrill whistle of the locomotive being heard in the vast stretches of wildwood, and it was a time when such lads as he had plenty of hard work to do in helping clear and develop the land. Mr. MILLIGAN has always been a farmer and stock raiser and he has been successful, so that he is now enabled to live retired, enjoying the fruits of the former years of toil and good management. Mr. MILLIGAN was born in Brown Twp, this county Nov. 18, 1841, and he is the son of John and Lucinda (ELMORE) MILLIGAN, the father a native of Pa and mother of Montgomery County., Ind, her family originally coming from SC and were early settlers of Crawfordsville and were well known for many decades here, being active in the early civilization of the county. John Milligan, mentioned above, was a young man when he left his Pa. home and came to Cass Co, a young man when he left his Pa. home and came to Cass Co, IN, and from there later removed to Montgomery Co, establishing his future home at Crawfordsville, where he taught school for several terms, becoming one of the popular early teacher sin this section. Later he moved to Brown Twp, settling east of the village of Waveland, which had at that time, however, not been founded. Later he had the honor of laying out that town and here he became a prosperous merchant, his store being patronized by the inhabitants for miles around and he did much, in fact, more than anyone else in the early development of Waveland did. He continued to follow merchandising until he retired from active life. He was a man of large public spirit, he was largely instrumental in putting the first railroad through this locality, and he did many other things for which he will always be honored. The family of John Milligan consisted of nine children: Edward M; Matilda J; Sarah E; Thomas E; John W; Mary Jane; Samuel Joseph (our subject) James B. and William. They are all now deceased with the exception of the subject of this review and William, the youngest of the family. John W. was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War serving 3 years in the 38th Ind Vol. infantry. Samuel J. Milligan had the advantages of a good common school education, later attending the Presbyterian Academy at Waveland. He then took up farming and has continued actively as a general farmer and stock raiser to the present time, where he has met with a large degree of success with the advancing years, as a result of his close application and good management. He owns a farm of about 200 acres. Mr. MILLIGAN was married on Sept 17, 1878 to Sarah E. LITTLE, daughter of Alec and Anna (BOWEN) Little, these parents being natives of Pennsylvania. The family originally came from Scotland and Wales. The family of Alec Little and wife consisted of five children: James W, was the eldest; Susan is the wife of Dr. J. E. STERRETT a practicing physician of Los Angeles, Calif; Sarah E (Or Sally as she is familiarly called) is the wife of our subject; Anna and Angelina are the two youngest. These children are all living. The union of Mr. & Mrs. Milligan has been without issue. Politically, he is a republican and religiously, a Presbyterian. - typed by kbz

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Source: Waveland Independent newspaper Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Jan 19, 1923

 

 

The American Legion has bought the SJ Milligan block, the old  Bank hall at the corner of Main & Cross. It is proposed to  clear out the upper floor and make it into one room, with two  stairways. As soon as the fire marshall says how, work will begin  on it.

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Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, September 23, 1927

Samuel J. Milligan died at his home on East Greene street at four on Friday afternoon after a long illness, he having been confined to his bed for over three years. Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church at half past two on Sunday afternoon, were in charge of the pastor, Rev. Herbert Hugo, assisted by Rev. W.F. Smith, pastor of the Rockville Presbyterian Church. Howard Stoutemyer, a nephew of Mrs. Milligan, sang, "O Love That Will Not Let Me Fall." The pallbearers were nephews of Mr. Milligan. Burial in the Presbyterian Cemetery. The following obituary was read: "Samuel Joseph Milligan was born November 11, 1841 and died September 16, 1927 at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 5 days. For a number of years his health had been failing. During the last three long years that he was bedfast he was a patient sufferer. He was the seventh child of John and Lucinda Elnora Milligan. He was born on a farm where Waveland now stands. He followed the occupation of a farmer until old age forced retirement. At an early age, he joined the Presbyterian Church. Throughout his entire life, he devoted his time, means, and energy to the work of his Church. In 1878, he was elected to succeed his father as ruling elder. For forty-five years he filled this sacred office with reverence and dignity. He also served as clerk of the Session and Superintendent of the Sabbath School for many years. Every Wednesday evening, his familiar voice was heard in prayer at the mid-week service. His faithful life and his ready response to all calls for Sympathy and aid have been recognized by all who knew him. In 1876, he was united in marriage with Sallie E. Little. As this was the Centennial year, the honeymoon included a trip to Philadelphia. Their family life was happy and cordial. The home was always open to children in need of care and love. Among those who most enjoyed its hospitality were Nellie Greenwood, Otho Glover and Jessie Willhite. He was very fond of his friends and his home was always open for their visits or for social functions, of the Church. Having lived in this vicinity for three generations, and served well them in many ways, he became Uncle Sam and she Aunt Sallie to every one in the community. He leaves to mourn his decease, a widow, a brother, a large number of relatives and a host of friends. Our loss is his gain, for in the fullness of time God has called him home where there is neither pain nor sorrow nor parting any more from loved ones gone before." Those present from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. O.W. Robinson, Mrs. Charles Gross, A.M. Rankin, of Logansport; Mrs. Laura Hooke, Miss May Hooke, or Orlando, Fla; Dr. Sam Hooke, Noblesville; Mr. and Mrs. I.N. Mulliken, of Ladoga; Mrs. Kate Milligan and Stewart Milligan, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lear, of Russellville; Rev. and Mrs. William Smith, of Rockville; Howard Stoutemyer, of Franklin; Miss Grace Milligan, Dr. and Mrs. T.Z. Ball and son, Junior, Mrs. Tillie Crabbs and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Allen, of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Lewis McGaughey, of Russellville; Alex Strong, of Guion; Mr. Cannon and Walter McMurtry, of Marshall. - typed by kbz