Julius Millican SR of Kentucky and Tennessee

Julius Millican Sr of
Kentucky and Tennessee

(Last updated 15 March 2022)

Father
Julius Millican was probably born in the early to mid 1770s in North Carolina. This date is ascertained from the 1830 census that says he was 50-59 years old meaning he was born 1771-1780 and that he was more likely born in the earlier part of that range because of possible older sons. There is no evidence known by this writer that he was born closer to 1777 or 1778 as some family trees say. Julius Millican's birthplace of North Carolina is taken from his son John's reply on the 1880 Illinois census.

Julius Millican died after 1830 probably in Anderson county, Tennessee.

2019 update: Some limited online research into the Hart and Starnes families points to the possibility that BOTH those lines may in fact be descendants of the Goldman family. Catherine Hart and Mary "Polly" Starnes may have been cousins. DNA matches to this writer suggests a genetic connection to the Starnes family. Other Millican descendants need to do similar research. The results are posted at bottom of this page.

The conclusions below are mostly based on circumstantial evidence and Ancestry tree "information" has been avoided. There is no actual record of the children of Julius Millican. These family groups are speculative at the moment. Census Records:

1830 TN, Anderson Co., p.

[census notes]

Mother?
Unknown wife.

Julius Millican may have been married before the documented marriage to Catherine (Caterena) Hart in 1798. They would have been married about the mid 1790s. She either died young or they divorced. Julius Millican was either married multiples times or there were TWO Julius Millicans about the same age living in the same area but this is speculation by some. This writer has yet to see any evidence of two adult similar-aged Julius Millicans in the same area.

The following children may be by a still unknown first wife or are nephews: Census Records:

1791-1800 James Millican was born 1791-1800 probably in Kentucky or North Carolina. He died after 1831. Nothing more is known.

1793 Hugh Millican was born about 1793 in Kentucky or North Carolina. He died after 1860 probably in Texas. 1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll

Mother
Catherine (Katherine) Hart was born about 1781 in Kentucky. Her parents were David Hart Sr & Margaret (unknown). She had a sister Elizabeth Hart that married Nathaniel Elkins and an older brother David Hart (1768-1812+) that married Margaret "Peggy" Black (Blackwelder?).

Julius Millican and Catherine Hart were married on or about 14 June 1798 (license 31 May) in Green county, Kentucky.

In 1850 "Katherine Milligan" was living with her likely grandson Samuel H Milligan in Blount county, Tennessee.
Census Records:

1840 TN, Anderson Co.,
(living with ??)

1850 TN, Blount Co., p. 49a
(living with grandson
   Samuel H Milligan)

Son John A Millican was born about 1799 in Green county, Kentucky. He married Rhoda Norman. John lived in Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois. John died after 1885 probably in Saline county, Illinois.  In the 1880s John applied for a War of 1812 pension and in the application he states his father was Julius Millican and that he was born in Green county, Kentucky. This is the only proven child of Julius Millican.

1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. (8)
1850 MO, St Francois Co., p. (202)

1860 MO, St Francois Co., p. 79

1870 Illinois, Hardin Co., p. 12 (29)

1880 Illinois, Hardin Co., p. 34 (396)

Son Julius Millican Jr was born 1800/1801 in Green county, Kentucky. He was often in trouble with the law. He married Malinda Scarborough. Julius died after 1840 probably in Blount county, Tennessee. Children below are assumed.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Millican was born 1819/1820 in Tennessee. She married Alexander M Lewallen by 1844. Elizabeth died after 1880 possibly in Knox County, Tennessee. Some children went by the surname Allen.
Barton (Bartley) Milligan was born 1821/1823 in Tennessee. Barton died after 1880 possibly in Knox County, Tennessee.
Minott Milligan was born about 1825 (1826, 1827) in Tennessee. He married Charlotte.
Samuel Houston Milligan was born about 1829 in Tennessee. He married Mary J. "Polly" Loftis on 23 Oct 1849 in Blount county, Tennessee. A Samuel Milligan appears on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule in Knox county, Tennessee.
Talitha Cumi Milligan was born 1831 in Tennessee. She married John Moore on 27 Dec 1848 in Roane county, Tennessee.
Sarah Isabella Milligan was born 1837/1840 in Tennessee. She married George W Frost.
Martha E Milligan was born 1837/1838 in Tennessee. She married Stephen Bowling.
Pleasant Milligan was born 1839 in Tennessee. No more info.
Melvina Catherine Milligan was born 1840 in Tennessee. She married Stephen Carroll Mathis on 23 March 1856 in Roane county, Tennessee. She married Calvin Alexander Devers on 26 Oct 1864 in Knox county, Tennessee.

Also:
Elizabeth J "Betsy" Milligan was born about 1826/1828 in Tennessee. She married Henry Louis Deaver on 30 Jan 1851 in Roane county, Tennessee.
1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 183

1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll

1840 TN, Blount Co., p. 92a

Son Moses Millican was born either about 1794, 1795 or 1803 (census records vary) in Anderson County, Tennessee according to census records. He died after 1870 probably in Texas. The birthplace of Tennessee maybe evidence he was born closer to 1803 given that is about when Julius Millican moved to Tennessee.

John Millican was born about 1820-23 in Tennessee.
Charles Hart Millican was born about 1822 in Tennessee. Charles died after 1880 possibly in San Saba county, Texas. Middle name unverified as of writing.
William Emery Millican was born 24 Dec 1824 in Tennessee. William died 23 June 1886 in Collin county, Texas.
Possible unknown daughter born about 1826 per 1830 census.
James Washington Millican was born about 1827 in Tennessee. James died after 1885 possibly in Red River county, Texas.
Robert Millican was born about 1831 in Tennessee.
Possible unknown daughter born about 1836 per 1840 census.
Possible unknown daughter born about 1838 per 1840 census.
1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 175

1840 MO, Pulaski Co., p. 210

1850 MO, Texas Co., p. 11a

1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 206

1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 3 (318)

Son Harve Millican was born about 1804 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Harve's birthplace of Tennessee is stated in four consecutive census records. Most family trees on Ancestry list him as being born in Virginia with no evidence.

Harve married Permelia "Millie" Hicks (d/o Nancy Starnes Hix). According to a Bible record Harve and Permelia were first cousins. Harve died after 1880 probably in White county, Tennessee.
Several children.

Son William Millican was born 11 Oct 1810 in Anderson County, Tennessee. He married Rebecca ???? in "August 1834" probably in Anderson county, Tennessee. Rebecca died in 1862 in Collin county, Texas and William remarried to Mary Amanda Boren Bybee. William died 22 March 1871 possibly in Collin county, Texas but some stories say he died in Dallas. [More]

Several children.

1830 MO, Anderson Co., p. 175
(with brother Moses Millican)
1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll
1840 MO, Pulaski Co., p. 214
1850 AR, Crawford Co., p. 344a
1860 TX, Collin Co., (not recorded)
1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 54 (398a)

Dau. Lucinda Millican was born about 1810/1814 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

Dau. Celia Frances Millican was born about 1812/1813 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married Benjamin Goodman Stout before 1832 probably in Anderson county, Tennessee (record lost). Celia died after 1882 in Texas.

Margaret A Stout was born 1832 in Tennessee. She married John W Mannin and Coly Shiflett.

Benjamin F Stout was born about 1835 in Arkansas. He married Martha E Stephens and Tennessee Josephine Boren.

Evelyn Stout was born about 1839 in Arkansas.

Joseph Stout was born about 1841 Arkansas.

Elizabeth Jane "Betsey" Stout was born 9 January 1843 in Washington county, Arkansas. She married Andrew J Mahan. Elizabeth died 6 June 1930 in Johnson county, Texas.

Mary L Stout was born about 1845 in Arkansas. She married William Henry Snow. Mary died in 1911 possibly in Jack county, Texas.

Wiley Madison Stout was born 1847 in Washington county, Arkansas. He married Cynthia Raines.

Martha Stout was born 1850 in Arkansas.

William C Stout was born 1852 in Arkansas.

George Washington Stout was born 1855 in Arkansas. He married Martha A Wilson. George died in 1937 in Sweetwater, Texas.

1840 AR, Madison Co., p. 36
1850 AR, Crawford Co., p. 344
1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 204 (80b)
1870 TX, Hamilton Co., p. 2
1880 TX, Johnson Co., p. ED 84, p. 4
1880 TX, Hamilton Co., tax roll
1884 TX, Lampasas Co., tax roll

Son? Robert Millican was born about 1813 in Anderson County, Tennessee. He married Melinda Messimore on 17 Feb 1835 in Anderson county, Tennessee. He married Rebecca Sweet after 1850. Robert's presumed mother Mary Starnes Millican was living with him in 1850 and then 3 households away on 1860.

Many children.

1840 TN, Cannon Co., p. 114 ?
(next to James and John)

1850 TN, Anderson Co., p. 6b.
1860 TN, Anderson Co., p. 94 (47b)
1870 TN, Anderson Co., p. 14 (33a)
1880 TN, Anderson Co., p. ED 137, p. 9

Dau? Lucinda Millican was born 1810/1814/1815 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married Jesse Shelton (1801-1853). Lucinda died after 1880. 1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 174
(next to Mary Millican)

1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. 19

Dau? Edith Millican was born about 1815 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

Dau? Anna Millican was born about 1818 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married William M Levi. Anna died after 1870 possibly in Missouri. 1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. 16a
1850 TN, Anderson Co., p. 28

1860 MO, Gasconade Co., p. 70

1870 MO, Gasconade Co., p. 241

Son? Thomas Millican was born about 1819 in Anderson County, Tennessee.

Probably many more children currently unknown. Many other children are listed in Ancestry trees but given their birth years it's more likely they are grandchildren not children.

Mary "Polly" Starnes (1777-1861) maybe a second or third wife of Julius Millican. This marriage is supposedly from a Bible or later written family record but this has yet to be seen by this writer. The record supposedly states that Mary was a sister of a General Starnes. Researchers believe Mary was a sister of Nancy Starnes Hix (mother of Permelia Hix that married Harve Millican).

Mary was born in September 1777 in Virginia. Mary was living with Robert Millican in 1850. Mary died about 1861 in Anderson county, Tennessee. [Find-a-Grave]

Who has this record or a copy of? Census Records:

1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 174

1850 TN, Anderson Co., p. 6b.
(with Robert Millican)

1860 TN, Anderson Co., p. 94 (47b)
(near Robert Millican)

Notes:

Julius Millican's age - Despite most Ancestry users repeating an approximate birth year for Julius Millican of 1777 there is no document that indicates this. What is the source document or method used to determine this approximate birth year?

If the method to determine approximate age is the fact he first appears in the Green county, Kentucky tax rolls in 1798 (or about) and with the fact that KY residents can only appear on those rolls when you reach 21 years that is ONLY an indicator of minimum age NOT maximum age. This supposed approximate birth year is used as evidence there were TWO Julius Millicans because the older group of Hugh, Moses and James.

The KY tax rolls only list people who actually HAD taxable property either land or horses or cattle. It is a TAX roll not a census. So if Julius Milligan was at least 21 years old in 1797, 1796, 1795, 1794, 1793, 1792... but had no taxable property he would not be on the tax rolls anyways. So, this leaves it possible for Julius Millican to be many years older than previously assumed.

"Free males 21 years of age or older are enumerated (and named) on tax lists if they own one horse."
Genetic evidence - Recent Y-DNA analysis matches descendants of William Millican (1810-1871) with other descendants of Julius Millican.

Records matrix

Date Julius MiIlican Sr
(1770s) Julius Millican Jr John Millican Moses Millican James Millican Hugh Millican
(1793) Harvey Millican William Millican
(1810-1871) Hugh Barton

April 14, 1812 Appt. juror Appt. juror

Sep.-Dec. 1813 Capt. Barton's
company Capt. Hugh
Barton

April 14, 1817 Appt.
Constable

Oct. 12, 1820 State vs Julius
Millican, assault

Jan. 9, 1821 State vs Julius
Millican

Jan / April / July
1822 Eliz Shepherd vs.
Julius Millican

July 11, 1825 Appt.
Constable

July 12, 1826 State vs. Julius
Millican, liquor

Oct. 12, 1829
Paid $3 in case. Paid $3 in case.

1830 Census, TN
Anderson county. Page 183
Age 50-59 Page 183
Age 20-29 Page 177
Age 30-39 Page 175
Age 30-39 Clinton Twp
Age 20-29 Clinton Twp
Age 20-29 Likely 20-29 male
with Moses Millican

April 10, 1831
List of notes from
estate Martin Hill List of notes from
estate Martin Hill List of notes from
estate Martin Hill

Oct. 29-30, 1831
Bought from estate
of John Shepherd. Bought from estate
of John Shepherd. Bought from estate
of John Shepherd.

1840 Missouri
Pulaski county Moses Millican William Millican

Y-DNA evidence proving the genetic
connection to Julius Millican/Milligan:

Tax Rolls

1805 Tennessee, Grainger county

Line Person

611 William Milligan

691 Solomon Milligan

692 David Milligan

signature

Mother?	Unknown wife. Julius Millican may have been married before the documented marriage to Catherine (Caterena) Hart in 1798. They would have been married about the mid 1790s. She either died young or they divorced. Julius Millican was either married multiples times or there were TWO Julius Millicans about the same age living in the same area but this is speculation by some. This writer has yet to see any evidence of two adult similar-aged Julius Millicans in the same area. The following children may be by a still unknown first wife or are nephews:	Census Records:
1791-1800	James Millican was born 1791-1800 probably in Kentucky or North Carolina. He died after 1831. Nothing more is known.
1793	Hugh Millican was born about 1793 in Kentucky or North Carolina. He died after 1860 probably in Texas.	1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll

Mother	Catherine (Katherine) Hart was born about 1781 in Kentucky. Her parents were David Hart Sr & Margaret (unknown). She had a sister Elizabeth Hart that married Nathaniel Elkins and an older brother David Hart (1768-1812+) that married Margaret "Peggy" Black (Blackwelder?). Julius Millican and Catherine Hart were married on or about 14 June 1798 (license 31 May) in Green county, Kentucky. In 1850 "Katherine Milligan" was living with her likely grandson Samuel H Milligan in Blount county, Tennessee.	Census Records: 1840 TN, Anderson Co., (living with ??) 1850 TN, Blount Co., p. 49a (living with grandson Samuel H Milligan)
Son	John A Millican was born about 1799 in Green county, Kentucky. He married Rhoda Norman. John lived in Tennessee, Missouri and Illinois. John died after 1885 probably in Saline county, Illinois. In the 1880s John applied for a War of 1812 pension and in the application he states his father was Julius Millican and that he was born in Green county, Kentucky. This is the only proven child of Julius Millican.	1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. (8) 1850 MO, St Francois Co., p. (202) 1860 MO, St Francois Co., p. 79 1870 Illinois, Hardin Co., p. 12 (29) 1880 Illinois, Hardin Co., p. 34 (396)
Son	Julius Millican Jr was born 1800/1801 in Green county, Kentucky. He was often in trouble with the law. He married Malinda Scarborough. Julius died after 1840 probably in Blount county, Tennessee. Children below are assumed. Elizabeth "Betsy" Millican was born 1819/1820 in Tennessee. She married Alexander M Lewallen by 1844. Elizabeth died after 1880 possibly in Knox County, Tennessee. Some children went by the surname Allen. Barton (Bartley) Milligan was born 1821/1823 in Tennessee. Barton died after 1880 possibly in Knox County, Tennessee. Minott Milligan was born about 1825 (1826, 1827) in Tennessee. He married Charlotte. Samuel Houston Milligan was born about 1829 in Tennessee. He married Mary J. "Polly" Loftis on 23 Oct 1849 in Blount county, Tennessee. A Samuel Milligan appears on the 1890 Veteran's Schedule in Knox county, Tennessee. Talitha Cumi Milligan was born 1831 in Tennessee. She married John Moore on 27 Dec 1848 in Roane county, Tennessee. Sarah Isabella Milligan was born 1837/1840 in Tennessee. She married George W Frost. Martha E Milligan was born 1837/1838 in Tennessee. She married Stephen Bowling. Pleasant Milligan was born 1839 in Tennessee. No more info. Melvina Catherine Milligan was born 1840 in Tennessee. She married Stephen Carroll Mathis on 23 March 1856 in Roane county, Tennessee. She married Calvin Alexander Devers on 26 Oct 1864 in Knox county, Tennessee. Also: Elizabeth J "Betsy" Milligan was born about 1826/1828 in Tennessee. She married Henry Louis Deaver on 30 Jan 1851 in Roane county, Tennessee.	1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 183 1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll 1840 TN, Blount Co., p. 92a
Son	Moses Millican was born either about 1794, 1795 or 1803 (census records vary) in Anderson County, Tennessee according to census records. He died after 1870 probably in Texas. The birthplace of Tennessee maybe evidence he was born closer to 1803 given that is about when Julius Millican moved to Tennessee. John Millican was born about 1820-23 in Tennessee. Charles Hart Millican was born about 1822 in Tennessee. Charles died after 1880 possibly in San Saba county, Texas. Middle name unverified as of writing. William Emery Millican was born 24 Dec 1824 in Tennessee. William died 23 June 1886 in Collin county, Texas. Possible unknown daughter born about 1826 per 1830 census. James Washington Millican was born about 1827 in Tennessee. James died after 1885 possibly in Red River county, Texas. Robert Millican was born about 1831 in Tennessee. Possible unknown daughter born about 1836 per 1840 census. Possible unknown daughter born about 1838 per 1840 census.	1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 175 1840 MO, Pulaski Co., p. 210 1850 MO, Texas Co., p. 11a 1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 206 1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 3 (318)
Son	Harve Millican was born about 1804 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Harve's birthplace of Tennessee is stated in four consecutive census records. Most family trees on Ancestry list him as being born in Virginia with no evidence. Harve married Permelia "Millie" Hicks (d/o Nancy Starnes Hix). According to a Bible record Harve and Permelia were first cousins. Harve died after 1880 probably in White county, Tennessee. Several children.
Son	William Millican was born 11 Oct 1810 in Anderson County, Tennessee. He married Rebecca ???? in "August 1834" probably in Anderson county, Tennessee. Rebecca died in 1862 in Collin county, Texas and William remarried to Mary Amanda Boren Bybee. William died 22 March 1871 possibly in Collin county, Texas but some stories say he died in Dallas. [More] Several children.	1830 MO, Anderson Co., p. 175 (with brother Moses Millican) 1833 KY, Whitley Co., tax roll 1840 MO, Pulaski Co., p. 214 1850 AR, Crawford Co., p. 344a 1860 TX, Collin Co., (not recorded) 1870 TX, Collin Co., p. 54 (398a)
Dau.	Lucinda Millican was born about 1810/1814 in Anderson County, Tennessee.
Dau.	Celia Frances Millican was born about 1812/1813 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married Benjamin Goodman Stout before 1832 probably in Anderson county, Tennessee (record lost). Celia died after 1882 in Texas. Margaret A Stout was born 1832 in Tennessee. She married John W Mannin and Coly Shiflett. Benjamin F Stout was born about 1835 in Arkansas. He married Martha E Stephens and Tennessee Josephine Boren. Evelyn Stout was born about 1839 in Arkansas. Joseph Stout was born about 1841 Arkansas. Elizabeth Jane "Betsey" Stout was born 9 January 1843 in Washington county, Arkansas. She married Andrew J Mahan. Elizabeth died 6 June 1930 in Johnson county, Texas. Mary L Stout was born about 1845 in Arkansas. She married William Henry Snow. Mary died in 1911 possibly in Jack county, Texas. Wiley Madison Stout was born 1847 in Washington county, Arkansas. He married Cynthia Raines. Martha Stout was born 1850 in Arkansas. William C Stout was born 1852 in Arkansas. George Washington Stout was born 1855 in Arkansas. He married Martha A Wilson. George died in 1937 in Sweetwater, Texas.	1840 AR, Madison Co., p. 36 1850 AR, Crawford Co., p. 344 1860 TX, Collin Co., p. 204 (80b) 1870 TX, Hamilton Co., p. 2 1880 TX, Johnson Co., p. ED 84, p. 4 1880 TX, Hamilton Co., tax roll 1884 TX, Lampasas Co., tax roll
Son?	Robert Millican was born about 1813 in Anderson County, Tennessee. He married Melinda Messimore on 17 Feb 1835 in Anderson county, Tennessee. He married Rebecca Sweet after 1850. Robert's presumed mother Mary Starnes Millican was living with him in 1850 and then 3 households away on 1860. Many children.	1840 TN, Cannon Co., p. 114 ? (next to James and John) 1850 TN, Anderson Co., p. 6b. 1860 TN, Anderson Co., p. 94 (47b) 1870 TN, Anderson Co., p. 14 (33a) 1880 TN, Anderson Co., p. ED 137, p. 9
Dau?	Lucinda Millican was born 1810/1814/1815 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married Jesse Shelton (1801-1853). Lucinda died after 1880.	1830 TN, Anderson Co., p. 174 (next to Mary Millican) 1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. 19
Dau?	Edith Millican was born about 1815 in Anderson County, Tennessee.
Dau?	Anna Millican was born about 1818 in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married William M Levi. Anna died after 1870 possibly in Missouri.	1840 TN, Anderson Co., p. 16a 1850 TN, Anderson Co., p. 28 1860 MO, Gasconade Co., p. 70 1870 MO, Gasconade Co., p. 241
Son?	Thomas Millican was born about 1819 in Anderson County, Tennessee.
	Probably many more children currently unknown. Many other children are listed in Ancestry trees but given their birth years it's more likely they are grandchildren not children.

Date	Julius MiIlican Sr (1770s)	Julius Millican Jr	John Millican	Moses Millican	James Millican	Hugh Millican (1793)	Harvey Millican	William Millican (1810-1871)	Hugh Barton
April 14, 1812	Appt. juror					Appt. juror
Sep.-Dec. 1813	Capt. Barton's company								Capt. Hugh Barton
April 14, 1817			Appt. Constable
Oct. 12, 1820		State vs Julius Millican, assault
Jan. 9, 1821		State vs Julius Millican
Jan / April / July 1822		Eliz Shepherd vs. Julius Millican
July 11, 1825					Appt. Constable
July 12, 1826		State vs. Julius Millican, liquor
Oct. 12, 1829		Paid $3 in case.			Paid $3 in case.
1830 Census, TN Anderson county.	Page 183 Age 50-59	Page 183 Age 20-29	Page 177 Age 30-39	Page 175 Age 30-39	Clinton Twp Age 20-29		Clinton Twp Age 20-29	Likely 20-29 male with Moses Millican
April 10, 1831				List of notes from estate Martin Hill			List of notes from estate Martin Hill	List of notes from estate Martin Hill
Oct. 29-30, 1831			Bought from estate of John Shepherd.			Bought from estate of John Shepherd.		Bought from estate of John Shepherd.

1840 Missouri Pulaski county				Moses Millican				William Millican

1805 Tennessee, Grainger county
Line	Person
611	William Milligan
691	Solomon Milligan
692	David Milligan