William Milam

Brief Life History of William

When William Milam was born on 18 March 1799, in Spencer, Kentucky, United States, his father, George Milam, was 27 and his mother, Jane Crafton, was 20. He married Elizabeth Case on 29 November 1829, in Greene, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States in 1839. He died on 24 February 1853, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 53, and was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Milam
1799–1853
Elizabeth Case
1815–1891
Marriage: 29 November 1829
Sarah Jane Milam
1831–1847
Francis Alma Milam
1833–1910
Joseph S Milam
1835–1904
Mary Emma Milam
1837–1913
William J. Milam
1839–
Enoch L. Milam
1842–1843
Elizabeth Milam
1844–1852
George Bennett Milam
1847–1904
Martha Ellen Milam
1850–1924

Sources (31)

  • 1850 U.S. Census, population schedule: William Milam
  • Legacy NFS Source: William Milam - Published information: birth: 1799; Spencer, Kentucky, United States
  • William Mitam, "Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1849-1949"

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World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1801 · Cane Ridge Revival

The Cane Ridge Revival took place for six days in Cane Ridge, Kentucky. From August 6, 1801- August 12 or 13, 1801, around 20 thousand people gathered together for what was called the Second Great Awakening.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English (southern): variant of Milham .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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