Major MILLIKEN James Patten b. 16 Oct 1803 Stetson, Lincoln, Massachusetts Maine, United States d. 23 May 1863 Walnut Hills, Warren, Mississippi, United States: Noyes Family Genealogy

1803 - 1863 (59 years)

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Name	MILLIKEN James Patten
Prefix	Major
Born	16 Oct 1803	Stetson, Lincoln, Massachusetts Maine, United States [1, 2, 3]
Gender	Male
Census	30 Oct 1850	Manchester Township, Dearborn, Indiana, United States [4]
	(age 47; farmer; value of real estate $5,000.)
Census	21 Jun 1860	Benton, Adair, Missouri [5]
	(enumerated as Jas. P.; age 56; farmer; value of real estate $6,000, value of personal estate $3,400.)
Residence	1862	Drakesville, Davis, Iowa, United States [6]
Military	Between 9 Aug 1862 and 23 May 1863	Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, United States [6]
	(Major; 30th Regt. Iowa Voluntary Infantry, Co. B; KIA at the Battle of Vicksburg)
_UID	88670D38EB9ED5118A064445535400006383
Died	23 May 1863	Walnut Hills, Warren, Mississippi, United States [3, 6, 7, 8]
	(wounded at the battle of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863 and died the next day from wounds in Walnut Hills, Mississippi. 59 yrs 7 ms. 7 dys.)
Buried	Aft 23 May 1863	Raritan, Henderson, Illinois, United States [2, 3, 7]
	Address: Raritan Cemetery
		Milliken monument James P. Milliken
		2LT James P. Milliken (Full Major - not mustered)
Notes	He was a state representative and state senator from Dearborn County, Indiana. He ran on the "Free Soil" Party for Lt. Governor. James emigrated to Indiana with his parents when he was fourteen. He engaged in farming and later in merchandising while still holding his farm. He took an active part in political affairs and became an ardent advocate of the cause of temperance. He was elected twice as a Representative in the State Legislature in 1841-1842 and twice as a Senator serving six years from 1846-1852, representing Dearborn County, Indiana. He served with distinction in these honorable positions and was presented with a silver cup by the ladies of Lawrenceburg for his bold advocacy of temperance legislation. James was one of the founders of the Manchester Universalist Church together with Israel Noyes Jr. and Gilbert Platt. James sold his farm in Dearborn County, Indiana in 1858 and moved to near Kirksville, Missouri. He and Guy Chandler cast the first two votes for Abraham Lincoln at Kirksville in 1860. As an outspoken anti-slavery man, he was soon marked by the pro-slavery party and his life was threatened. He was compelled to go constantly armed. His friends of both parties advised him to leave the State. He disposed of his farm and settled in Davis County, Iowa in 1861. Always a warm patriotic citizen, he chafed under the rebellious acts of the South until he entered the Union Army at age 59. Enlisting in Capt. Clark's Company (Company B, 30th Iowa Volunteer Infantry) of Drakesville, Iowa, he was appointed Second Lieutenant August 9, 1862 and mustered into service September 23, 1862. The 30th Iowa Infantry went to the front in October and was at the attack on Hayne's Bluff in the rear of Vicksburg, December 27 and 28, 1862. Also in the battle of Arkansas Post, January 11, 1863. Lt. Milliken was promoted to Full Major of the 30th Iowa over all the other line officers of the regiment for gallantry in battles, his commission dating April 19, 1863. Although promoted to Major, he was not mustered. This is understandable given his age at that time would have been 60. This was likely an honorary commission to Major in that (1) he was not mustered, (2) he remained assigned to Company B, which was still commanded by a Captain and (3) his gravestone in Raritan Cemetery, Raritan, Illinois depicts his rank as 2LT. The rank of Major was used as the basis of a pension granted to his wife, Priscilla, 2 Sep 1863. This, too, was often the case for widows of deceased officers who had been promoted even though not mustered. He was with the 30th Iowa on the memorable Vicksburg campaign which began on April 20, 1863. He was in the famous crossing of the Mississippi at Brumsburg and Hardtimes; at the Battles of Port Gibson, Edward's Ferry, Raymond, Clinton, and at the capture of Jackson, the capital of the State of Mississippi. He also took part in the battles of Champion Hills and Black Hills as the rebels were driven back into Vicksburg. James was mortally wounded at Vicksburg on May 22, 1863 while gallantly leading the 30th Iowa in the great charge. He died of his wounds on May 23, 1863 at Walnut Hills, Mississippi at age 60. He was loved and respected by his command, and his death was lamented by all who knew him.
Person ID	I3448	Noyes Family Genealogy
Last Modified	9 May 2015

Father	MILLIKEN Elias, Sr., b. 24 Aug 1765, Trenton, Hancock, Massachusetts Maine, United States , d. 22 Jun 1846, Manchester, Dearborn, Indiana, United States (Age 80 years)
Mother	PATTEN Mary, b. Abt 1769, Union Riverellsworth, Lincoln, Massachusetts Maine, United States , d. 19 May 1835, Dearborn, Indiana, United States (Age ~ 66 years)
Married	1786	Ellsworth, Lincoln, Massachusetts Maine, United States [2, 9, 10]
	Based on birth of son, James.
Family ID	F1197	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family NOYES Priscilla Prince, b. 1 Oct 1807, North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Massachusetts Maine, United States , d. 30 Oct 1896, Stronghurst, Henderson, Illinois, United States (Age 89 years)

Married 12 Apr 1827 Dearborn, Indiana, United States [2, 11, 12, 13, 14]

James & Priscilla (Noyes) Milliken's marriage documents

Children

	1. MILLIKEN Wesley, b. 21 Oct 1827, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 18 Dec 1901, Stronghurst, Henderson, Illinois, United States (Age 74 years)
	2. MILLIKEN Orville Webster, b. 11 Feb 1829, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 2 Jun 1873 (Age 44 years)
	3. MILLIKEN Flavius J., b. 28 Jun 1830, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 22 Aug 1832, Dearborn, Indiana, United States (Age 2 years)
	4. Lt. MILLIKEN James M., b. 20 Oct 1832, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 6 Aug 1917, Saint Joseph, Indiana, United States (Age 84 years)
	5. MILLIKEN Martha N., b. 19 Sep 1834, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. Stiles, Davis, Iowa, United States
	6. MILLIKEN Robert, b. 29 Jun 1836, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 28 Apr 1867, Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States (Age 30 years)
	7. MILLIKEN Noyes, b. 15 Apr 1838, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. McPherson, McPherson, Kansas, United States
	8. MILLIKEN Mary E., b. 1 May 1840, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 1915 (Age 74 years)
	9. Captain MILLIKEN Ethan A.B., b. 21 Apr 1842, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 13 Mar 1871, Stronghurst, Henderson, Illinois, United States (Age 28 years)
	10. MILLIKEN Thomas W.D., b. 26 Mar 1844, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 2 Jul 1900, Raritan, Henderson, Illinois, United States (Age 56 years)
	11. MILLIKEN Abigail "Abby", b. 1 Jul 1846, Manchester Township, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 1 Feb 1850, Manchester Township, Dearborn, Indiana, United States (Age 3 years)
	12. MILLIKEN Percilla Emma, b. 2 Apr 1849, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. Yes, date unknown
	13. MILLIKEN Indiana Stella Blanche, b. 13 Jul 1851, Dearborn, Indiana, United States , d. 20 Jan 1873, Raritan, Henderson, Illinois, United States (Age 21 years)

Last Modified 10 Jun 2022

Family ID F990 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Photos
James P. Milliken

Documents
Major James Patten Milliken Civil War Pension Index Card
Major James Patten Milliken

Sources

[S3003] Book-MULLIKEN-History of the Families of Millingas and Millanges of Saxony and Normandy, p.82.
[S193] Book-Posterity of Edward Milliken.
[S3808] Internet-Find A Grave, Find a Grave Memorial #31805857 11/28/2008.
[S975] Census-1850-IN-Dearborn-Manchester Twp., oll: M432_141; Page: 358; Image: 288.
[S3495] Census-1860-MO-Adair-Benton, Roll: M653_605; Page: 0; Image: 55.
[S84] Death-legal record, Iowa Dept. of Veterans Affairs February 27, 1990.
[S86] Death-gravestone, Raritan Cemetery, Raritan, IL.
[S3003] Book-MULLIKEN-History of the Families of Millingas and Millanges of Saxony and Normandy, p.83.
[S3004] Book-Family Genealogies, The Milliken Lineage p.9.
[S3003] Book-MULLIKEN-History of the Families of Millingas and Millanges of Saxony and Normandy, p.64.
[S191] Book-Ross Book, p.16.
[S392] Internet-Index of Indiana Marriages.
[S36] Marriage Certificate, State of Indiana, Dearborn County (provided by Robert Hurrie 12 Nov 2008.
[S51] Marriage License, State of Indiana, Dearborn County (provided by Robert Hurrie 12 Nov 2008.

Major MILLIKEN James Patten[1]

Major MILLIKEN James Patten^[1]