Milligan - William
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana June 23, 1933
William Milligan, one of our oldest citizens, and the youngest and last survivor of the nine children of John and Lucinda Elmore Milligan, died at his home on East Green Street on Wednesday evening, after illness of many months following a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian church at two this Friday afternoon, in charge of Rev. H. Ray Sigler. The body will lie in state from one o'clock until two.
Transcribed by Diane Killion, May 29, 2002
Source: Waveland Independent, June 30, 1933
William Milligan, one of our oldest citizens, died at his home on E. Green on Wednesday afternoon after being ill for many months following a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services at the Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon in charge of Rev. H. Ray Sigler, assisted by Rev. William Smith of Rockville. A quartet, Corta Dooley, Claude Lydick, Mrs. Sigler and Mrs. Galloway sang, with Mr. Walker at the piano. The pallbearers were: Ronald, Richard, Lawrence, Harry and Max Milligan and Lawrence McKinney. The honorary pallbearers, members of the Session, Edward McClelland, OE Stansbury, AC Deere, Edwin Peck and CB Taylor. The flowers were carried by John & Kenneth Milligan, Mrs. JM Milligan, Misses Frances Milligan and Lucille McKinney. Burial in the Presbyterian Church Cem.
The following obituary was read: William Milligan was the youngest and last survivor of the 9 children of John & Lucinda ELMORE Milligan, and was born on the farm now owned by Rushton LaFollette, the premises then extending to Cross St. on the No. side of Green. The old Milligan home where he was born, August 12, 1849, was a log house above what is known as the Milligan Spring. His parents were members of the Presbyterian Church and he was brought up in his faith and at an early age he took membership with his parents, brothers and sisters. He attended the common schools, the Waveland Collegiate Institute and was a student at Wabash College for two years. On the death of his father he made a home for his mother until her death. Jan 5, 1887 he married Eva McKINNEY and to this union were born 5 children, one dying in infancy. Mrs. Milligan died in 1912. With the four children he continued to maintain the home, the elder daughter, Mary, who preceded him, assuming the responsibility that had been the wife's and mother's until her death in Feb, 1931. Since that time he has remained in his home, looked after by his children with some capable person to do the necessary tasks. Mr. Milligan always took an interest in community affairs. He served as a town trustee for a number of years and was one of the early members of the township advisory board. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years and a member of the Sessions at the time of his death. He was an earnest and conscientious citizen and could always be counted on to be on the right side of any moral issue. His last act in a public wayw as having himself brought downtown to vote against the repeal of the 18th amendment. He was interested in the progress of the community and advocated better roads, the new school building and the public library. He was a good neighbor and enjoyed entertaining guests in his home and was a gracious host. Those surviving him are his four children: Clarence Milligan of Waveland; Mrs. Mable Semler of Benton Harbor, MI; and Elton Milligan of New Castle; (sic -- there were only 3 listed); 7 grandchildren: Dwight Lee and Mary Beth Milligan; Dorothy Jane; Robert, Philip and Constance Semler and Ralph Milligan and numerous relatives and friends. Of his immedediate group the only survivors are: Mrs. Samuel J. Milligan Sr. and Mrs. Josephine Milligan kbz
Source: Waveland, June 21, 1933 --
William Milligan, 83, one of this town's best known residents, died at his home Wednesday night after being bedfast since June 13. Death was caused by infirmities of old age. Mr. Milligan was born here Aug 12,1849 the son of John and Lucinda Milligan, pioneer residents of this vicinity. He was the last of a family of 8 children. In 1877, he was married to Eva L. McKinney, of Newtown. He was prominent in affairs of the town and for 50 years had been an elder of the local Presbyterian church. Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Charles Semlar of Benton Harbor, MI; and two sons, Clarence of Waveland and Elton of New Castle; 8 grandchildren. His wife and a daughter preceded him in death. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church in Waveland. The body will lie in state for an hour preceding the service. - kbz