Benjamin N. Milam (1816-1894) (photo c. 1890)

Mary Elizabeth Leeper (1836-1926) wife of Benjamin N. Milam (photo c. 1905/10) Photos submitted by: Phyllis Thomas

Home of Benjamin N. Milam in High Hill, Missouri l-r: Unknown (Arthelus?), Z. Cortez Milam, Charlie L. Milam, Mary E. Milam (seated), Millie Dean (standing), and Deanie's 2 sons. (Photo c. 1895)

BENJAMIN NAHEM/NEHEM⁵ MILAM

(JOHN KELLY⁴, ZACHARIAH³, THOMAS MILAM OF BEDFORD² COUNTY, UNK FATHER OF VIRGINIA¹ MILAMS) was born September 08, 1816 in Bedford County, Virginia, and died November 10, 1894 in High Hill, Montgomery Co., Missouri.

He married MARY ELIZABETH LEEPER December 04, 1864 in Pike County, Missouri. She was born July 14, 1836 in Pike County, Missouri, and died March 30, 1926 in Monterey Park, Los Angeles Co., California.

Notes for BENJAMIN NAHEM/NEHEM MILAM:
The 1870 Missouri census lists Benjamin Milan in Johnson County, Post Oak Township, post office in Warrensburg, page 27, sheet 571 A, dwelling no. 186, family no. 178. He is listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $1200, and personal property valued at $550.

1880 Missouri soundex lists Benjamin N. Milam in Montgomery County, Town of Danville.

Notes for MARY ELIZABETH LEEPER:
P. Rankin: My mother was almost 17 when Mary E. (Granny) died, and remembered her well, She was a little 'pistol' of a woman and always full of complaints!