The Mexican War
(1846-1848)
 

Between 1846 and 1848, the United States and Mexico went to war. It was an event that transformed a
continent.  By end of the war, Mexico had lost most of its territory from Texas to California.
 

Benjamin C. Milam

Captain Ben C. Milam's Company C, First Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Volunteers of Franklin County, Kentucky, Capt. 

(This is Benjamin Cave Milam, who later manufactured the well-known fine quality fishing reels.)

Dudley Milam

Capt. Whitfield's Company, Pvt. 
(Later wounded, leg amputated, in CSA during Civil War)

F. M. Milam

Captain Ben C. Milam's Company C, First Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Volunteers of Franklin County, Kentucky, Pvt.

Moses S. Milam

Company B, Second Regiment, Kentucky Foot Volunteers, Pvt.

Thomas J. Milam

Company B, Second Regiment, Kentucky Foot Volunteers, Pvt.