Martha DUNCAN Married Arthur McMILLAN on 28 DEC 1795 in Washington, New York, USA.
Arthur McMillan
from McMillan Family History and Genealogy and History by C.E. McMillan & W.F. McMillan 1908
Arthur, the fourth child of John McMillan and Mary his wife, was married Dec. 28, 1795, to Martha Duncan whose family, like the McMillans was of Scotch-Irish descent. He grew up a strong sturdy lad. When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and in other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Ft Covington NY, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball. During the Indian Wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812 he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence River and entering the British camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. This offer has never been withdrawn. Arthur had many desperate encounters with the Indian allies of the British and hair-breath escapes. His bravery and great strength stood him in good stead in those trying times. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy proved himself a brave fearless soldier. About 1838 Arthur and his family moved to Kane Co. Ill. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur McMillan died May 24 1845, aged 76 years, two months and seven days. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his axe, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught be the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered only a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He was buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
Martha, his widow, lived with her sons, James E. and Duncan, still plying her trade of tailoress until her death , which occurred at the home of James Enos, June 26, 1852. She was buried beside her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
"When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Fort Covington, New York, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball.
During the Indian wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy. proved himself a brave, fearless soldier.
About 1838, Arthur and his family moved to Kane County, Illinois. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur died May 24, 1845. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his ax, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught by the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He is buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois."
Martha died on the 26 Jun 1852 and was buried besides her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois.
Military:
In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural.
Arthur McMillan
from McMillan Family History and Genealogy and History by C.E. McMillan & W.F. McMillan 1908
Arthur, the fourth child of John McMillan and Mary his wife, was married Dec. 28, 1795, to Martha Duncan whose family, like the McMillans was of Scotch-Irish descent. He grew up a strong sturdy lad. When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and in other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Ft Covington NY, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball. During the Indian Wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812 he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence River and entering the British camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. This offer has never been withdrawn. Arthur had many desperate encounters with the Indian allies of the British and hair-breath escapes. His bravery and great strength stood him in good stead in those trying times. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy proved himself a brave fearless soldier. About 1838 Arthur and his family moved to Kane Co. Ill. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur McMillan died May 24 1845, aged 76 years, two months and seven days. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his axe, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught be the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered only a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He was buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
Martha, his widow, lived with her sons, James E. and Duncan, still plying her trade of tailoress until her death , which occurred at the home of James Enos, June 26, 1852. She was buried beside her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
"When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Fort Covington, New York, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball.
During the Indian wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy. proved himself a brave, fearless soldier.
About 1838, Arthur and his family moved to Kane County, Illinois. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur died May 24, 1845. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his ax, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught by the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He is buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois."
Martha died on the 26 Jun 1852 and was buried besides her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois.
Military:
In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural.
Martha DUNCAN Married Arthur McMILLAN on 28 DEC 1795 in Washington, New York, USA.
Arthur McMillan
from McMillan Family History and Genealogy and History by C.E. McMillan & W.F. McMillan 1908
Arthur, the fourth child of John McMillan and Mary his wife, was married Dec. 28, 1795, to Martha Duncan whose family, like the McMillans was of Scotch-Irish descent. He grew up a strong sturdy lad. When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and in other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Ft Covington NY, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball. During the Indian Wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812 he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence River and entering the British camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. This offer has never been withdrawn. Arthur had many desperate encounters with the Indian allies of the British and hair-breath escapes. His bravery and great strength stood him in good stead in those trying times. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy proved himself a brave fearless soldier. About 1838 Arthur and his family moved to Kane Co. Ill. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur McMillan died May 24 1845, aged 76 years, two months and seven days. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his axe, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught be the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered only a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He was buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
Martha, his widow, lived with her sons, James E. and Duncan, still plying her trade of tailoress until her death , which occurred at the home of James Enos, June 26, 1852. She was buried beside her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
"When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Fort Covington, New York, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball.
During the Indian wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy. proved himself a brave, fearless soldier.
About 1838, Arthur and his family moved to Kane County, Illinois. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur died May 24, 1845. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his ax, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught by the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He is buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois."
Martha died on the 26 Jun 1852 and was buried besides her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois.
Military:
In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural.
Arthur McMillan
from McMillan Family History and Genealogy and History by C.E. McMillan & W.F. McMillan 1908
Arthur, the fourth child of John McMillan and Mary his wife, was married Dec. 28, 1795, to Martha Duncan whose family, like the McMillans was of Scotch-Irish descent. He grew up a strong sturdy lad. When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and in other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Ft Covington NY, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball. During the Indian Wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812 he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence River and entering the British camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. This offer has never been withdrawn. Arthur had many desperate encounters with the Indian allies of the British and hair-breath escapes. His bravery and great strength stood him in good stead in those trying times. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy proved himself a brave fearless soldier. About 1838 Arthur and his family moved to Kane Co. Ill. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur McMillan died May 24 1845, aged 76 years, two months and seven days. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his axe, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught be the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered only a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He was buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
Martha, his widow, lived with her sons, James E. and Duncan, still plying her trade of tailoress until her death , which occurred at the home of James Enos, June 26, 1852. She was buried beside her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Ill.
"When the Revolutionary War began, although too young to enter the service, he used to assist the soldiers in molding bullets and other preparation for conflict. Arriving at manhood, Arthur became a miller and followed that business much of his life, though in his later years he moved to the west and engaged in farming. In early manhood he was a very powerful man with an iron jaw. It is related of him that in his grist mill in Fort Covington, New York, where he lived many years, he often lifted large sacks of flour with his teeth. Finally, in an exhibition of his strength, he ruined the sight of one eye, actually bursting the eyeball.
During the Indian wars along the border Arthur was an active participant. In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural. So valiant were his services in his country's cause that a reward of five hundred dollars was offered by the British commander for his capture dead or alive. Beside him in the ranks as a scout and as a soldier marched his young son, James Enos, who, though but a boy. proved himself a brave, fearless soldier.
About 1838, Arthur and his family moved to Kane County, Illinois. where he took up a farm in Pidgeon Woods Township, but still engaged in milling. As old age came on and he was no longer able to carry on his farm, he and his wife went to live with their son, James Enos, in the same town, an addition being built to the house to accommodate the old couple.
Arthur died May 24, 1845. On that day, his grandson Alexander being on a visit, Arthur, to show his strength and activity, took his ax, went into the adjoining woods and proceeded to fell a large tree. He succeeded, but by some mischance he ran in the way of the falling monarch and was caught by the spreading branches and was crushed to the ground, unconscious. He lingered a few hours and died the same day without recovering consciousness. He is buried in the village cemetery in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois."
Martha died on the 26 Jun 1852 and was buried besides her husband in Pidgeon Woods, Illinois.
Military:
In the War of 1812, he became a scout and spy for the United States Government, often crossing the St. Lawrence river and entering the British Camp. The Indians called him "One Eye" and feared him as something supernatural.
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Lived to the Age: 76 years, 2 months and 7 days.
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