Milligan - Sallie Little
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana —November 1, 1935
Mrs. Sallie Milligan died in the Crawford Home in Terre Haute on Thursday morning of last week. Funeral services at the Waveland Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon were in charge of Rev. H. Ray Sigler, assisted by Rev. W. F. Smith. Mrs. Fred McNutt and Miss Kelso sang, with Mrs. Frank Burrin at the piano. The casket was borne by Earl McNutt, Lawrence and John Milligan, Darwin McNutt and Richard and Roland Milligan. The flowers were carried by Mrs. Machledt, Mrs. Rusk, and Misses Mary Kritz and Frances Milligan. Burial in the Presbyterian cemetery. Sallie E. Little was born Jan. 25, 1844, six miles west of Logansport, on the south bank of the Wabash River on a farm of 22 acres which her father had purchased from the government in 1828, at which time there were very few white people in the territory. Her father’s name was Alexander Little and her mother’s name was Anne Bowen, who had 12 children of whom “Aunt Sallie” was one of the older, and the last to pass on. She began teaching school at age of 17 and taught in the schools of her own township, in schools of Burnettsville and several years in public schools of Delphi. She was of Scotch descent, her ancestors having lived near Glasgow, Scotland, and during some religious persecutions there migrated to County Armagh, Ireland, and later to Pennsylvania. Alexander Little and Enoch Bowen came to Cass Co. in 1828 and each purchased from the government 160 acres of land adjacent to each other, which land is still owned by their descendants. Alexander Little returned to Pennsylvania in 1832 and married Anne Bowen and their bridal trip west was made on horseback requiring 6 weeks time. Their home was established in a log cabin, which he had previously erected and in this cabin “Aunt Sallie” was born. Her father and mother were thrifty intellectual people and their six children, who reached maturity, were, for two or more years, schoolteachers. In her girlhood, she and a sister attended the Waveland Academy, during which time she formed many lasting friendships in and about Waveland. In the fall of 1876, she returned to the community as the bride of Samuel Joseph Milligan and her entire subsequent life was spent here. Mr. Milligan preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1927. After a brief honeymoon spent at the Centennial in Philadelphia, the happy couple came to the farm near Waveland. She at once identified herself with her husband’s church, entering into all of its lines of service, and especially into the Sabbath School and missionary work. In the Sabbath School it was her delight to sit with the children grouped about her and teach them The Way. How many of us who are here today, as youngsters, sat in her class at Sunday School and listened while she told us the lovely stories from the Bible, lingering most tenderly upon the story of her dear Lord Jesus whom she loved so well. And who can tell, “When He cometh to make up His Jewels, His loved and His own, will there not be a goodly number whom she led to Him in their childhood? In the missionary work she was a leading spirit both at home and abroad. She was a charter member of our Society when it was first organized, and until her age and declining health forced her into a period of inactivity, she was our counsel and inspiration. She gave liberally of her time, her means, her very self, until often it meant great sacrifice. She found that sweet peace which is the Christian’s greatest joy. She was a good steward. In their home life Aunt Sallie and Uncle Sam were most cordial and hospitable. Their doors swung open to all who cared to enter, especially to the ministers of their church. With “Aunt Sallie”, first things came first. She obtained a blessing from the stranger with their gates.
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Oct 25, 1935
Waveland, Oct. 24 Mrs. Sallie MILLIGAN, 91, former resident of Waveland, died at 11 o'clock this morning at the Clara Fairbanks home for aged women in Terre Haute. Her death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Milligan was born Jan 10, 1844 near Delphi. She was married in 1876 to Samuel J. Milligan in 1927. While a resident of Waveland, she was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and through her efforts the Waveland Missionary society was organized. She also taught a Sun. school class here for 42 years. Surviving are a nephew, Dr. John Little of Logansport and several nieces. Friends may view the body at the Machledt Funeral home until noon Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sun. afternoon at the Presbyt. Church in charge of Rev. HR Sigler. The body will be taken to the Church at 1 o'clock. Burial in the Presbyt. Cemetery