Born in Georgia and orphaned when young. He was a Baptist minister. He was a 1st Lt. in Co. K, Gen. Greer's regiment, 3rd Cavalry, Smith Co, TX, during the Civil War.
He was married (1) Prucy Yarbrough (2) Mary Ann Leticia Seale. 6 children born with Prucy and 11 children with Mary Ann.
OBITUARY.
DIED at 12 o'clock January 13th, 1863, in Starrville, Smith County, Texas, Elder Williamson Milburn, aged 54 years, 9 months and 14 days.
The deceased was born in the State of Georgia, emigrated to Alabama, thence to Louisiana, and was a citizen of Texas twelve years prior to his death. A great and good man has fallen. Truly we may say death comes on every breeze, and manifests himself in many a horrible way. It was not the privilege of our brother to die in his own house, surrounded by friends and family-to enjoy their words of comfort and sympathizing tears, and to express to them his dying wishes. But at a moment when he did not expect to die, a well-aimed shot took effect in his head and he died without a word.
Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church, and for thirty years was a minister of the Gospel. It was not his fortune to enjoy the benefits of an early education, but being a man of great natural powers, he acquired a large store of information, principally drawn from the Bible, and eloquently did he tell the story of the cross; often have congregations remained spell-bound at his burning words and felt as they went away that surely "he had been with Jesus." But they will hear him no more; his spirit rests with the Savior he loved.
At the commencement of our difficulties he took the ground that secession was the south's only hope and was strong and uncompromising in his opinions. A purer patriot we believe has never lived nor died. He not only spoke but acted for his country, and his country's honor. Though at an advanced age in life, he firmly took his stand in one of the first regiments that left the state, committing his wife and children to the mercies of God, and leaving for Arkansas and Missouri with the brave members of the 3rd Texas cavalry, who can tell the tale of his devotion to his country. For twelve months he bravely stood between the enemy and his home. Four sons in the meantime had entered the service, and duty called him home to provide for his family. When he fell, society lost a good citizen, the country a brave soldier and the church a useful minister. A wife and nine children mourn his loss. Though he cannot come to them, they can go to him. While we say farewell, we feel that it is not forever. His grave to-night is a lonely spot, visited only by the mournful winds. But when Jesus comes the jewel will not be forgotten. M.
Starrville, July 22nd, 1863
[note: It is believed he was buried in the Starrville Cemetery, but no gravemarker has been found.]
He was married (1) Prucy Yarbrough (2) Mary Ann Leticia Seale. 6 children born with Prucy and 11 children with Mary Ann.
OBITUARY.
DIED at 12 o'clock January 13th, 1863, in Starrville, Smith County, Texas, Elder Williamson Milburn, aged 54 years, 9 months and 14 days.
The deceased was born in the State of Georgia, emigrated to Alabama, thence to Louisiana, and was a citizen of Texas twelve years prior to his death. A great and good man has fallen. Truly we may say death comes on every breeze, and manifests himself in many a horrible way. It was not the privilege of our brother to die in his own house, surrounded by friends and family-to enjoy their words of comfort and sympathizing tears, and to express to them his dying wishes. But at a moment when he did not expect to die, a well-aimed shot took effect in his head and he died without a word.
Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church, and for thirty years was a minister of the Gospel. It was not his fortune to enjoy the benefits of an early education, but being a man of great natural powers, he acquired a large store of information, principally drawn from the Bible, and eloquently did he tell the story of the cross; often have congregations remained spell-bound at his burning words and felt as they went away that surely "he had been with Jesus." But they will hear him no more; his spirit rests with the Savior he loved.
At the commencement of our difficulties he took the ground that secession was the south's only hope and was strong and uncompromising in his opinions. A purer patriot we believe has never lived nor died. He not only spoke but acted for his country, and his country's honor. Though at an advanced age in life, he firmly took his stand in one of the first regiments that left the state, committing his wife and children to the mercies of God, and leaving for Arkansas and Missouri with the brave members of the 3rd Texas cavalry, who can tell the tale of his devotion to his country. For twelve months he bravely stood between the enemy and his home. Four sons in the meantime had entered the service, and duty called him home to provide for his family. When he fell, society lost a good citizen, the country a brave soldier and the church a useful minister. A wife and nine children mourn his loss. Though he cannot come to them, they can go to him. While we say farewell, we feel that it is not forever. His grave to-night is a lonely spot, visited only by the mournful winds. But when Jesus comes the jewel will not be forgotten. M.
Starrville, July 22nd, 1863
[note: It is believed he was buried in the Starrville Cemetery, but no gravemarker has been found.]
Born in Georgia and orphaned when young. He was a Baptist minister. He was a 1st Lt. in Co. K, Gen. Greer's regiment, 3rd Cavalry, Smith Co, TX, during the Civil War.
He was married (1) Prucy Yarbrough (2) Mary Ann Leticia Seale. 6 children born with Prucy and 11 children with Mary Ann.
OBITUARY.
DIED at 12 o'clock January 13th, 1863, in Starrville, Smith County, Texas, Elder Williamson Milburn, aged 54 years, 9 months and 14 days.
The deceased was born in the State of Georgia, emigrated to Alabama, thence to Louisiana, and was a citizen of Texas twelve years prior to his death. A great and good man has fallen. Truly we may say death comes on every breeze, and manifests himself in many a horrible way. It was not the privilege of our brother to die in his own house, surrounded by friends and family-to enjoy their words of comfort and sympathizing tears, and to express to them his dying wishes. But at a moment when he did not expect to die, a well-aimed shot took effect in his head and he died without a word.
Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church, and for thirty years was a minister of the Gospel. It was not his fortune to enjoy the benefits of an early education, but being a man of great natural powers, he acquired a large store of information, principally drawn from the Bible, and eloquently did he tell the story of the cross; often have congregations remained spell-bound at his burning words and felt as they went away that surely "he had been with Jesus." But they will hear him no more; his spirit rests with the Savior he loved.
At the commencement of our difficulties he took the ground that secession was the south's only hope and was strong and uncompromising in his opinions. A purer patriot we believe has never lived nor died. He not only spoke but acted for his country, and his country's honor. Though at an advanced age in life, he firmly took his stand in one of the first regiments that left the state, committing his wife and children to the mercies of God, and leaving for Arkansas and Missouri with the brave members of the 3rd Texas cavalry, who can tell the tale of his devotion to his country. For twelve months he bravely stood between the enemy and his home. Four sons in the meantime had entered the service, and duty called him home to provide for his family. When he fell, society lost a good citizen, the country a brave soldier and the church a useful minister. A wife and nine children mourn his loss. Though he cannot come to them, they can go to him. While we say farewell, we feel that it is not forever. His grave to-night is a lonely spot, visited only by the mournful winds. But when Jesus comes the jewel will not be forgotten. M.
Starrville, July 22nd, 1863
[note: It is believed he was buried in the Starrville Cemetery, but no gravemarker has been found.]
He was married (1) Prucy Yarbrough (2) Mary Ann Leticia Seale. 6 children born with Prucy and 11 children with Mary Ann.
OBITUARY.
DIED at 12 o'clock January 13th, 1863, in Starrville, Smith County, Texas, Elder Williamson Milburn, aged 54 years, 9 months and 14 days.
The deceased was born in the State of Georgia, emigrated to Alabama, thence to Louisiana, and was a citizen of Texas twelve years prior to his death. A great and good man has fallen. Truly we may say death comes on every breeze, and manifests himself in many a horrible way. It was not the privilege of our brother to die in his own house, surrounded by friends and family-to enjoy their words of comfort and sympathizing tears, and to express to them his dying wishes. But at a moment when he did not expect to die, a well-aimed shot took effect in his head and he died without a word.
Early in life he became a member of the Baptist church, and for thirty years was a minister of the Gospel. It was not his fortune to enjoy the benefits of an early education, but being a man of great natural powers, he acquired a large store of information, principally drawn from the Bible, and eloquently did he tell the story of the cross; often have congregations remained spell-bound at his burning words and felt as they went away that surely "he had been with Jesus." But they will hear him no more; his spirit rests with the Savior he loved.
At the commencement of our difficulties he took the ground that secession was the south's only hope and was strong and uncompromising in his opinions. A purer patriot we believe has never lived nor died. He not only spoke but acted for his country, and his country's honor. Though at an advanced age in life, he firmly took his stand in one of the first regiments that left the state, committing his wife and children to the mercies of God, and leaving for Arkansas and Missouri with the brave members of the 3rd Texas cavalry, who can tell the tale of his devotion to his country. For twelve months he bravely stood between the enemy and his home. Four sons in the meantime had entered the service, and duty called him home to provide for his family. When he fell, society lost a good citizen, the country a brave soldier and the church a useful minister. A wife and nine children mourn his loss. Though he cannot come to them, they can go to him. While we say farewell, we feel that it is not forever. His grave to-night is a lonely spot, visited only by the mournful winds. But when Jesus comes the jewel will not be forgotten. M.
Starrville, July 22nd, 1863
[note: It is believed he was buried in the Starrville Cemetery, but no gravemarker has been found.]
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