Milliman - James
Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Aug 8, 1913
James Miliman was born Aug 16, 1839 and died July 28, 1913, aged 73 Y 11M 13D. "Uncle Jim" as he was commonly known was the youngest of 12 children, the family of John and Eliza Milliman, all of whom have preceded him to the "Great Beyond." He was one of the Boys in Blue, in the great struggle of '61 to '65. First as a member of Co. D 78th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was with the regiment on its campaign in to KY in the summer of '62 at the skirmish of Uniontown where Captain Tilghman met his tragic death. He was captured, paroled and sent home. Later when Lincoln issued his call for volunteers he answered with that great army of voices, "We are coming Father Abraham. Three hundred thousand more!" And again he marched as a member of Co H 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery. He served his country until the close of the war, being mustered out in January 1866. On Jan 13, 1867, he was married to Rachel C. Smock, and to them were born 5 children 2 of whom with the mother are dead. He was a member of the Guion Presbyterian Church having united with his entire family about 25 years ago. He leaves one son, WD Milliman of Logansport and two daughters, Mrs. E.D. Hawkins of Jessup and Mrs. James Moody of Waveland, besides grandchildren and other relatives and friends who will miss him sadly. Funeral services were conducted by Rev JD Uley of Montezuma. - transcribed by kbz