William Lacy Millsap was born on September 8, 1803 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the son of Moses Taylor Millsap, who was born c. 1766 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap, who was born c. 1762. Moses is believed to be the son of Robert Millsap and Ellen/Ellender (King) Millsap. Moses Taylor Millsap and Jane Lacy/Lacey were married in 1795 in Randolph County, North Carolina
At the time of the 1830 census, Moses Taylor Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. He and Jane are both between the age of 60 and 69. Living on either side of him are two of his sons, Robert and William Lacy Milsaps. In the early or mid 1830's, the Milsaps moved west into Illinois, where they settled in the Schuyler County/McDonough County area. Moses Taylor Millsap is believed by some to have died c. 9 May 1838 in Schuyler County, Illinois and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap the following year, 1839, in Schuyler County. However, if the family all came at the same time, it must be noted that William Lacy Millsap's 6th child, Margaret, is believed to have been born in Indiana in September of 1838, so perhaps the family made the move to Illinois piecemeal. The mortal remains of Moses and Jane may very well lie in a small family cemetery somewhere in the Rushville area of Schuyler County, Illinois that has been long since lost and forgotten about.
As for Robert Millsap:
Robert Millsap
Born 18 Mar 1796 in Greene County, Tennessee
Husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Bunch) Millsaps — married 19 Nov 1819 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana
Descendants descendants
Father of Mary Jane (Milsaps) Williams
Died 13 Jan 1886 in Knox County, Missouri, USAmap
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Obituary: KNOX CITY NEWS.
Robert Millsap, father of Jas. H. Millsap, a much respected farmer living south of here died last Tuesday at the home of his son at the advanced age of 89 years. His remains were interred in the Bee Ridge cemetery.
J.B.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
MILSAP [sic]—Robert Milsap [sic] was born March 19th, 1796, and died Jan. 12th, 1886, at the residence of his son some seventeen miles southeast of Edina, aged 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. I know nothing of his history save that he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1814, and had remained a member of the same for more than 71 years. He had partially lost his sight, hearing and the use of his lower limbs so that he had no word of complaint but talked cheerfully of his past experience and future prospects of a home in heaven. He was a man of remarkable information on general topics and especially well versed in the Bible.
This is certainly a remarkable coincidence that 2 persons [ie: Robert Millsap and Mary Wiley] in the same pastoral charge each in their ninetieth year and for so long members of the same church should be called from labor to reward in the same week.
J. W. ANDERSON Pastor M.E. Church, Edina, Mo.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
During the past two weeks three persons have died in Knox county, whose respective ages aggregate 262 years—Robert Millsap, aged 89; Mrs. Mary Wiley, aged 89; Mrs. Ann Nicholson, aged 84.
The Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
Sources
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 September 2018), memorial page for Robert Millsap (18 Mar 1796–13 Jan 1886), Find A Grave Memorial no. 54819438, citing Bee Ridge Cemetery, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by NE MO (contributor 46863367) .
William Lacy Millsap was married 1st to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in either Washington County or Orange County, Indiana. Elizabeth Smith was born on 30 Dec 1810 in Kentucky.
At least 10 children are known to have been born to William and Elizabeth, including;
1. Joseph Smith Millsap, born December 29, 1828 in Putnam County, Indiana. See his bigraphy below.
2. Moses Madison Millsap, born December 31, 1830 in Indiana. Moses was married to Amanda Dustin, who was born on 3 Mar 1840 in Huntingburg, Dubois County, Indiana.
At least one son is known to have been born to Moses and Amanda;
A. Frank S. Millsap, born c. April of 1860 in Peoria County, Illinois.
B. Lee Millsap, born 1863/64 in Nebraska.
C. Ray W. Milsap, born 1866/67/68 in Colorado. Ray W Millsap died on ____________ __, 1895 and his mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
D. Nellie Milsap, born c. 1868/69 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1860 census, Moses and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois;
Moses M Millsapps M 29 Ind
Amanda J Millsapps F 20 Ind
Frank S Millsapps M 3/12 Ills
At the time of the 1870 census, Moses and his family are found in Denver, Arapahoe Township, Colorado Territory;
Madison M Milsap M 39 Illinois
Amanda Milsap F 29 Illinois
Frank Milsap M 10 Illinois
Lee Milsap M 6 Nebraska
Ray Milsap M 3 Colorado
Nellie Milsap F 1 Colorado
Moses and Amanda seperated and then divorced in the 1870's. M. M. Millsap, age 50, and again listed as having been born in Illinois, is found in an Insane Asylum in Precinct 2, Pueblo, Colorado. Nothing more is found of him after this.
Amanda was married 2nd to a _____________ Macken and she had at least one more child.
Amanda Jane (Dustin) Milsap Macken died on 19 Jun 1897 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado and her mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado next to those of her son, Ray W. Millsap.
3. Nancy Jane Millsap, born December 9, 1832 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
4. (TWINS) Elizabeth Ann Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
5. (TWINS) Sarah Ellin Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Sarah Ellin Millsap was married to Uriah Romingeron January 12, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. Sarah died on 14 Apr 1919 in Davis County, Iowa and her mortal remains were laid in the Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60791432.
6. Margaret Millsap, born September 24, 1838 in Bartholomew County, Indiana; died on May 18, 1882 probably in Illinois
7. Jason Lee Millsap, born March 22, 1841 in McDonough County, Illinois. Jason was married to Mahala Ann Collins on May 21, 1856. Jason died on 23 Feb 1920 in Davis County, Iowa at the age of 78.
8. Mary Elizabeth Millsap, born January 19, 1844 in Illinois; died as an infant
9. Susan Emaline Millsap, born January 18, 1847 in Illinois; died as an infant
10. Adaline Millsap, born June 26, 1849 in Illinois
Elizabeth (Smith) Millsaps died on 18 Oct 1851 in McDonough County, Illinois. Her mortal remains were laid in the Friendship Cemetery in Tennessee Township, McDonough County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #25692484.
William Lacy Millsap was married 2nd to Matilda E Jones on July 30, 1853 in Hancock County, Illinois. Matilda was born on 30 May 1819. Seven children were born to William and Matilda, including;
11. Mary Emily Millsap, born and died in 1854 in Illinois, probably in McDonough County.
12. Francis Asbury "Frank" Millsap, born August 24 1855 in Bladenville, Hancock County, Illinois. Frank was married to Marie E. "Mary" Wildman on April __, 1886 in Hamilton County. Frank died on August 27, 1931 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352428.
13. Harriett Mariah Millsap, born November 26, 1856 in either Iowa or Hancock County, Illinois. Harriett was married to Clayton Burgess on December 11, 1877 in Hamilton County, Nebraska; Harriet died on September 1, 1899 in Polk, York County, Nebraska. Clayton died on Mary 14, 1929. Their mortal remains were laid in the Arborville Rural Cemetery in Arborville, York County. See her Find A Grave Memorial #160330684.
14. John Moren/Moses Millsap, born May 14, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. John is found with the family in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records seen below. Nothing more can be found on John after that 1880 census.
15. Oscar Millsap, born April 8, 1860 in Davis County, Iowa. Oscar died on April 9, 1924 and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352328.
16.William Albert Millsap, born September 6, 1862 in Davis County, Iowa. William A. Millsap was married on October 19, 1890 in York County, Nebraska to Minnie B, Smith. William died on April 16, 1931 and his mortal remains were laid in the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado. See his Find A Grave Memorial #74109547.
17. Celina May "Lina" Millsap, born August 30, 1864 in Davis County, Iowa. Celina died om January 30, 1885 and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #66352369.
Now to continue with what we know about William Lacy Millsap/Millsaps and his family;
William Lacy Millsap was married to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in Orange County, Indiana.
At the time of the 1830 census, Wm L. Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. His father, Moses Milsaps lives next door. Here is the way William's household appears;
1 male 20 to 29 (William)
1 male 0 to 4 (Joseph)
1 female (Elizabeth)
At the time of the 1840 census, William has yet to be located.
At the time of the 1850 census William L. Millsapp is found in McDonough county, Illinois, where the family is farming;
William T Millsapp M 47 Tennessee
Elizabeth Millsapp F 39 Kentucky
Joseph Millsapp M 21 Indiana
Moses Millsapp M 19 Indiana
Nancy Millsapp F 17 Indiana
Sarah Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Elisabeth Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Margaret Millsapp F 11 Illinois
Jason Millsapp M 9 Illinois
Eliza Millsapp F 6 Illinois
Susan Millsapp F 4 Illinois
Adaline Millsapp F 1 Illinois
Sarah Beebe F 22 New York
At the time of the 1860 census, William L. Millsap/Millsaps and his family are found in Grove Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 56 Tenn
Matilda E Millsap F 41 Tenn
Margaret Millsap F 20 Ill
Mary E Millsap F 16 Ill
Jason L Millsap M 19 Ill
Francis A Millsap M 4 Ill
Harriett Millsap F 3 Iowa
John M Millsap M 2 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M Iowa
At the time of the 1870 census, William L. Millsap and his family are found in Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 66 Tennessee
Matilda E Millsap F 51 Tennessee
Francis A Millsap M 14 Illinois
Harriet M Millsap F 12 Iowa
John M Millsap M 12 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M 10 Iowa
William A Millsap M 7 Iowa
Salissa M Millsap F 5 Iowa
William Lacy Millsap and Matilda E. (Jones) Millsap moved to Hamilton County, Nebraska in October of 1872. At the time of the 1880 census, William Millsap and his family are found in Otis Township, Hamilton County, Nebraska, where the family is farming;
William Millsap Self M 76 Pennsylvania, United States
Matilda Millsap Wife F 61 Pennsylvania, United States
Frank Millsap Son M 24 Illinois, United States
John Millsap Son M 22 Iowa, United States
Oscar Millsap Son M 20 Iowa, United States
William Millsap Son M 17 Iowa, United States
Lina Millsap Daughter F 15 Iowa, United States
Matilda E. (Jones) Millsaps died on 4 May 1889 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60784660.
William Lacy Millsap died on ____________ __, 1892 at age 88 in ____________, Nebraska. His mortal remains were laid in the ____________________ Cemetery in _____________ County, Nebraska.
by Baxter B. Fite III
At the time of the 1830 census, Moses Taylor Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. He and Jane are both between the age of 60 and 69. Living on either side of him are two of his sons, Robert and William Lacy Milsaps. In the early or mid 1830's, the Milsaps moved west into Illinois, where they settled in the Schuyler County/McDonough County area. Moses Taylor Millsap is believed by some to have died c. 9 May 1838 in Schuyler County, Illinois and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap the following year, 1839, in Schuyler County. However, if the family all came at the same time, it must be noted that William Lacy Millsap's 6th child, Margaret, is believed to have been born in Indiana in September of 1838, so perhaps the family made the move to Illinois piecemeal. The mortal remains of Moses and Jane may very well lie in a small family cemetery somewhere in the Rushville area of Schuyler County, Illinois that has been long since lost and forgotten about.
As for Robert Millsap:
Robert Millsap
Born 18 Mar 1796 in Greene County, Tennessee
Husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Bunch) Millsaps — married 19 Nov 1819 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana
Descendants descendants
Father of Mary Jane (Milsaps) Williams
Died 13 Jan 1886 in Knox County, Missouri, USAmap
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Obituary: KNOX CITY NEWS.
Robert Millsap, father of Jas. H. Millsap, a much respected farmer living south of here died last Tuesday at the home of his son at the advanced age of 89 years. His remains were interred in the Bee Ridge cemetery.
J.B.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
MILSAP [sic]—Robert Milsap [sic] was born March 19th, 1796, and died Jan. 12th, 1886, at the residence of his son some seventeen miles southeast of Edina, aged 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. I know nothing of his history save that he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1814, and had remained a member of the same for more than 71 years. He had partially lost his sight, hearing and the use of his lower limbs so that he had no word of complaint but talked cheerfully of his past experience and future prospects of a home in heaven. He was a man of remarkable information on general topics and especially well versed in the Bible.
This is certainly a remarkable coincidence that 2 persons [ie: Robert Millsap and Mary Wiley] in the same pastoral charge each in their ninetieth year and for so long members of the same church should be called from labor to reward in the same week.
J. W. ANDERSON Pastor M.E. Church, Edina, Mo.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
During the past two weeks three persons have died in Knox county, whose respective ages aggregate 262 years—Robert Millsap, aged 89; Mrs. Mary Wiley, aged 89; Mrs. Ann Nicholson, aged 84.
The Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
Sources
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 September 2018), memorial page for Robert Millsap (18 Mar 1796–13 Jan 1886), Find A Grave Memorial no. 54819438, citing Bee Ridge Cemetery, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by NE MO (contributor 46863367) .
William Lacy Millsap was married 1st to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in either Washington County or Orange County, Indiana. Elizabeth Smith was born on 30 Dec 1810 in Kentucky.
At least 10 children are known to have been born to William and Elizabeth, including;
1. Joseph Smith Millsap, born December 29, 1828 in Putnam County, Indiana. See his bigraphy below.
2. Moses Madison Millsap, born December 31, 1830 in Indiana. Moses was married to Amanda Dustin, who was born on 3 Mar 1840 in Huntingburg, Dubois County, Indiana.
At least one son is known to have been born to Moses and Amanda;
A. Frank S. Millsap, born c. April of 1860 in Peoria County, Illinois.
B. Lee Millsap, born 1863/64 in Nebraska.
C. Ray W. Milsap, born 1866/67/68 in Colorado. Ray W Millsap died on ____________ __, 1895 and his mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
D. Nellie Milsap, born c. 1868/69 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1860 census, Moses and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois;
Moses M Millsapps M 29 Ind
Amanda J Millsapps F 20 Ind
Frank S Millsapps M 3/12 Ills
At the time of the 1870 census, Moses and his family are found in Denver, Arapahoe Township, Colorado Territory;
Madison M Milsap M 39 Illinois
Amanda Milsap F 29 Illinois
Frank Milsap M 10 Illinois
Lee Milsap M 6 Nebraska
Ray Milsap M 3 Colorado
Nellie Milsap F 1 Colorado
Moses and Amanda seperated and then divorced in the 1870's. M. M. Millsap, age 50, and again listed as having been born in Illinois, is found in an Insane Asylum in Precinct 2, Pueblo, Colorado. Nothing more is found of him after this.
Amanda was married 2nd to a _____________ Macken and she had at least one more child.
Amanda Jane (Dustin) Milsap Macken died on 19 Jun 1897 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado and her mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado next to those of her son, Ray W. Millsap.
3. Nancy Jane Millsap, born December 9, 1832 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
4. (TWINS) Elizabeth Ann Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
5. (TWINS) Sarah Ellin Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Sarah Ellin Millsap was married to Uriah Romingeron January 12, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. Sarah died on 14 Apr 1919 in Davis County, Iowa and her mortal remains were laid in the Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60791432.
6. Margaret Millsap, born September 24, 1838 in Bartholomew County, Indiana; died on May 18, 1882 probably in Illinois
7. Jason Lee Millsap, born March 22, 1841 in McDonough County, Illinois. Jason was married to Mahala Ann Collins on May 21, 1856. Jason died on 23 Feb 1920 in Davis County, Iowa at the age of 78.
8. Mary Elizabeth Millsap, born January 19, 1844 in Illinois; died as an infant
9. Susan Emaline Millsap, born January 18, 1847 in Illinois; died as an infant
10. Adaline Millsap, born June 26, 1849 in Illinois
Elizabeth (Smith) Millsaps died on 18 Oct 1851 in McDonough County, Illinois. Her mortal remains were laid in the Friendship Cemetery in Tennessee Township, McDonough County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #25692484.
William Lacy Millsap was married 2nd to Matilda E Jones on July 30, 1853 in Hancock County, Illinois. Matilda was born on 30 May 1819. Seven children were born to William and Matilda, including;
11. Mary Emily Millsap, born and died in 1854 in Illinois, probably in McDonough County.
12. Francis Asbury "Frank" Millsap, born August 24 1855 in Bladenville, Hancock County, Illinois. Frank was married to Marie E. "Mary" Wildman on April __, 1886 in Hamilton County. Frank died on August 27, 1931 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352428.
13. Harriett Mariah Millsap, born November 26, 1856 in either Iowa or Hancock County, Illinois. Harriett was married to Clayton Burgess on December 11, 1877 in Hamilton County, Nebraska; Harriet died on September 1, 1899 in Polk, York County, Nebraska. Clayton died on Mary 14, 1929. Their mortal remains were laid in the Arborville Rural Cemetery in Arborville, York County. See her Find A Grave Memorial #160330684.
14. John Moren/Moses Millsap, born May 14, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. John is found with the family in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records seen below. Nothing more can be found on John after that 1880 census.
15. Oscar Millsap, born April 8, 1860 in Davis County, Iowa. Oscar died on April 9, 1924 and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352328.
16.William Albert Millsap, born September 6, 1862 in Davis County, Iowa. William A. Millsap was married on October 19, 1890 in York County, Nebraska to Minnie B, Smith. William died on April 16, 1931 and his mortal remains were laid in the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado. See his Find A Grave Memorial #74109547.
17. Celina May "Lina" Millsap, born August 30, 1864 in Davis County, Iowa. Celina died om January 30, 1885 and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #66352369.
Now to continue with what we know about William Lacy Millsap/Millsaps and his family;
William Lacy Millsap was married to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in Orange County, Indiana.
At the time of the 1830 census, Wm L. Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. His father, Moses Milsaps lives next door. Here is the way William's household appears;
1 male 20 to 29 (William)
1 male 0 to 4 (Joseph)
1 female (Elizabeth)
At the time of the 1840 census, William has yet to be located.
At the time of the 1850 census William L. Millsapp is found in McDonough county, Illinois, where the family is farming;
William T Millsapp M 47 Tennessee
Elizabeth Millsapp F 39 Kentucky
Joseph Millsapp M 21 Indiana
Moses Millsapp M 19 Indiana
Nancy Millsapp F 17 Indiana
Sarah Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Elisabeth Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Margaret Millsapp F 11 Illinois
Jason Millsapp M 9 Illinois
Eliza Millsapp F 6 Illinois
Susan Millsapp F 4 Illinois
Adaline Millsapp F 1 Illinois
Sarah Beebe F 22 New York
At the time of the 1860 census, William L. Millsap/Millsaps and his family are found in Grove Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 56 Tenn
Matilda E Millsap F 41 Tenn
Margaret Millsap F 20 Ill
Mary E Millsap F 16 Ill
Jason L Millsap M 19 Ill
Francis A Millsap M 4 Ill
Harriett Millsap F 3 Iowa
John M Millsap M 2 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M Iowa
At the time of the 1870 census, William L. Millsap and his family are found in Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 66 Tennessee
Matilda E Millsap F 51 Tennessee
Francis A Millsap M 14 Illinois
Harriet M Millsap F 12 Iowa
John M Millsap M 12 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M 10 Iowa
William A Millsap M 7 Iowa
Salissa M Millsap F 5 Iowa
William Lacy Millsap and Matilda E. (Jones) Millsap moved to Hamilton County, Nebraska in October of 1872. At the time of the 1880 census, William Millsap and his family are found in Otis Township, Hamilton County, Nebraska, where the family is farming;
William Millsap Self M 76 Pennsylvania, United States
Matilda Millsap Wife F 61 Pennsylvania, United States
Frank Millsap Son M 24 Illinois, United States
John Millsap Son M 22 Iowa, United States
Oscar Millsap Son M 20 Iowa, United States
William Millsap Son M 17 Iowa, United States
Lina Millsap Daughter F 15 Iowa, United States
Matilda E. (Jones) Millsaps died on 4 May 1889 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60784660.
William Lacy Millsap died on ____________ __, 1892 at age 88 in ____________, Nebraska. His mortal remains were laid in the ____________________ Cemetery in _____________ County, Nebraska.
by Baxter B. Fite III
William Lacy Millsap was born on September 8, 1803 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, the son of Moses Taylor Millsap, who was born c. 1766 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap, who was born c. 1762. Moses is believed to be the son of Robert Millsap and Ellen/Ellender (King) Millsap. Moses Taylor Millsap and Jane Lacy/Lacey were married in 1795 in Randolph County, North Carolina
At the time of the 1830 census, Moses Taylor Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. He and Jane are both between the age of 60 and 69. Living on either side of him are two of his sons, Robert and William Lacy Milsaps. In the early or mid 1830's, the Milsaps moved west into Illinois, where they settled in the Schuyler County/McDonough County area. Moses Taylor Millsap is believed by some to have died c. 9 May 1838 in Schuyler County, Illinois and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap the following year, 1839, in Schuyler County. However, if the family all came at the same time, it must be noted that William Lacy Millsap's 6th child, Margaret, is believed to have been born in Indiana in September of 1838, so perhaps the family made the move to Illinois piecemeal. The mortal remains of Moses and Jane may very well lie in a small family cemetery somewhere in the Rushville area of Schuyler County, Illinois that has been long since lost and forgotten about.
As for Robert Millsap:
Robert Millsap
Born 18 Mar 1796 in Greene County, Tennessee
Husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Bunch) Millsaps — married 19 Nov 1819 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana
Descendants descendants
Father of Mary Jane (Milsaps) Williams
Died 13 Jan 1886 in Knox County, Missouri, USAmap
Profile manager: Bob Williams private message [send private message]
Profile last modified 23 Sep 2018
Obituary: KNOX CITY NEWS.
Robert Millsap, father of Jas. H. Millsap, a much respected farmer living south of here died last Tuesday at the home of his son at the advanced age of 89 years. His remains were interred in the Bee Ridge cemetery.
J.B.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
MILSAP [sic]—Robert Milsap [sic] was born March 19th, 1796, and died Jan. 12th, 1886, at the residence of his son some seventeen miles southeast of Edina, aged 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. I know nothing of his history save that he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1814, and had remained a member of the same for more than 71 years. He had partially lost his sight, hearing and the use of his lower limbs so that he had no word of complaint but talked cheerfully of his past experience and future prospects of a home in heaven. He was a man of remarkable information on general topics and especially well versed in the Bible.
This is certainly a remarkable coincidence that 2 persons [ie: Robert Millsap and Mary Wiley] in the same pastoral charge each in their ninetieth year and for so long members of the same church should be called from labor to reward in the same week.
J. W. ANDERSON Pastor M.E. Church, Edina, Mo.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
During the past two weeks three persons have died in Knox county, whose respective ages aggregate 262 years—Robert Millsap, aged 89; Mrs. Mary Wiley, aged 89; Mrs. Ann Nicholson, aged 84.
The Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
Sources
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 September 2018), memorial page for Robert Millsap (18 Mar 1796–13 Jan 1886), Find A Grave Memorial no. 54819438, citing Bee Ridge Cemetery, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by NE MO (contributor 46863367) .
William Lacy Millsap was married 1st to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in either Washington County or Orange County, Indiana. Elizabeth Smith was born on 30 Dec 1810 in Kentucky.
At least 10 children are known to have been born to William and Elizabeth, including;
1. Joseph Smith Millsap, born December 29, 1828 in Putnam County, Indiana. See his bigraphy below.
2. Moses Madison Millsap, born December 31, 1830 in Indiana. Moses was married to Amanda Dustin, who was born on 3 Mar 1840 in Huntingburg, Dubois County, Indiana.
At least one son is known to have been born to Moses and Amanda;
A. Frank S. Millsap, born c. April of 1860 in Peoria County, Illinois.
B. Lee Millsap, born 1863/64 in Nebraska.
C. Ray W. Milsap, born 1866/67/68 in Colorado. Ray W Millsap died on ____________ __, 1895 and his mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
D. Nellie Milsap, born c. 1868/69 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1860 census, Moses and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois;
Moses M Millsapps M 29 Ind
Amanda J Millsapps F 20 Ind
Frank S Millsapps M 3/12 Ills
At the time of the 1870 census, Moses and his family are found in Denver, Arapahoe Township, Colorado Territory;
Madison M Milsap M 39 Illinois
Amanda Milsap F 29 Illinois
Frank Milsap M 10 Illinois
Lee Milsap M 6 Nebraska
Ray Milsap M 3 Colorado
Nellie Milsap F 1 Colorado
Moses and Amanda seperated and then divorced in the 1870's. M. M. Millsap, age 50, and again listed as having been born in Illinois, is found in an Insane Asylum in Precinct 2, Pueblo, Colorado. Nothing more is found of him after this.
Amanda was married 2nd to a _____________ Macken and she had at least one more child.
Amanda Jane (Dustin) Milsap Macken died on 19 Jun 1897 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado and her mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado next to those of her son, Ray W. Millsap.
3. Nancy Jane Millsap, born December 9, 1832 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
4. (TWINS) Elizabeth Ann Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
5. (TWINS) Sarah Ellin Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Sarah Ellin Millsap was married to Uriah Romingeron January 12, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. Sarah died on 14 Apr 1919 in Davis County, Iowa and her mortal remains were laid in the Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60791432.
6. Margaret Millsap, born September 24, 1838 in Bartholomew County, Indiana; died on May 18, 1882 probably in Illinois
7. Jason Lee Millsap, born March 22, 1841 in McDonough County, Illinois. Jason was married to Mahala Ann Collins on May 21, 1856. Jason died on 23 Feb 1920 in Davis County, Iowa at the age of 78.
8. Mary Elizabeth Millsap, born January 19, 1844 in Illinois; died as an infant
9. Susan Emaline Millsap, born January 18, 1847 in Illinois; died as an infant
10. Adaline Millsap, born June 26, 1849 in Illinois
Elizabeth (Smith) Millsaps died on 18 Oct 1851 in McDonough County, Illinois. Her mortal remains were laid in the Friendship Cemetery in Tennessee Township, McDonough County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #25692484.
William Lacy Millsap was married 2nd to Matilda E Jones on July 30, 1853 in Hancock County, Illinois. Matilda was born on 30 May 1819. Seven children were born to William and Matilda, including;
11. Mary Emily Millsap, born and died in 1854 in Illinois, probably in McDonough County.
12. Francis Asbury "Frank" Millsap, born August 24 1855 in Bladenville, Hancock County, Illinois. Frank was married to Marie E. "Mary" Wildman on April __, 1886 in Hamilton County. Frank died on August 27, 1931 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352428.
13. Harriett Mariah Millsap, born November 26, 1856 in either Iowa or Hancock County, Illinois. Harriett was married to Clayton Burgess on December 11, 1877 in Hamilton County, Nebraska; Harriet died on September 1, 1899 in Polk, York County, Nebraska. Clayton died on Mary 14, 1929. Their mortal remains were laid in the Arborville Rural Cemetery in Arborville, York County. See her Find A Grave Memorial #160330684.
14. John Moren/Moses Millsap, born May 14, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. John is found with the family in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records seen below. Nothing more can be found on John after that 1880 census.
15. Oscar Millsap, born April 8, 1860 in Davis County, Iowa. Oscar died on April 9, 1924 and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352328.
16.William Albert Millsap, born September 6, 1862 in Davis County, Iowa. William A. Millsap was married on October 19, 1890 in York County, Nebraska to Minnie B, Smith. William died on April 16, 1931 and his mortal remains were laid in the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado. See his Find A Grave Memorial #74109547.
17. Celina May "Lina" Millsap, born August 30, 1864 in Davis County, Iowa. Celina died om January 30, 1885 and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #66352369.
Now to continue with what we know about William Lacy Millsap/Millsaps and his family;
William Lacy Millsap was married to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in Orange County, Indiana.
At the time of the 1830 census, Wm L. Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. His father, Moses Milsaps lives next door. Here is the way William's household appears;
1 male 20 to 29 (William)
1 male 0 to 4 (Joseph)
1 female (Elizabeth)
At the time of the 1840 census, William has yet to be located.
At the time of the 1850 census William L. Millsapp is found in McDonough county, Illinois, where the family is farming;
William T Millsapp M 47 Tennessee
Elizabeth Millsapp F 39 Kentucky
Joseph Millsapp M 21 Indiana
Moses Millsapp M 19 Indiana
Nancy Millsapp F 17 Indiana
Sarah Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Elisabeth Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Margaret Millsapp F 11 Illinois
Jason Millsapp M 9 Illinois
Eliza Millsapp F 6 Illinois
Susan Millsapp F 4 Illinois
Adaline Millsapp F 1 Illinois
Sarah Beebe F 22 New York
At the time of the 1860 census, William L. Millsap/Millsaps and his family are found in Grove Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 56 Tenn
Matilda E Millsap F 41 Tenn
Margaret Millsap F 20 Ill
Mary E Millsap F 16 Ill
Jason L Millsap M 19 Ill
Francis A Millsap M 4 Ill
Harriett Millsap F 3 Iowa
John M Millsap M 2 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M Iowa
At the time of the 1870 census, William L. Millsap and his family are found in Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 66 Tennessee
Matilda E Millsap F 51 Tennessee
Francis A Millsap M 14 Illinois
Harriet M Millsap F 12 Iowa
John M Millsap M 12 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M 10 Iowa
William A Millsap M 7 Iowa
Salissa M Millsap F 5 Iowa
William Lacy Millsap and Matilda E. (Jones) Millsap moved to Hamilton County, Nebraska in October of 1872. At the time of the 1880 census, William Millsap and his family are found in Otis Township, Hamilton County, Nebraska, where the family is farming;
William Millsap Self M 76 Pennsylvania, United States
Matilda Millsap Wife F 61 Pennsylvania, United States
Frank Millsap Son M 24 Illinois, United States
John Millsap Son M 22 Iowa, United States
Oscar Millsap Son M 20 Iowa, United States
William Millsap Son M 17 Iowa, United States
Lina Millsap Daughter F 15 Iowa, United States
Matilda E. (Jones) Millsaps died on 4 May 1889 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60784660.
William Lacy Millsap died on ____________ __, 1892 at age 88 in ____________, Nebraska. His mortal remains were laid in the ____________________ Cemetery in _____________ County, Nebraska.
by Baxter B. Fite III
At the time of the 1830 census, Moses Taylor Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. He and Jane are both between the age of 60 and 69. Living on either side of him are two of his sons, Robert and William Lacy Milsaps. In the early or mid 1830's, the Milsaps moved west into Illinois, where they settled in the Schuyler County/McDonough County area. Moses Taylor Millsap is believed by some to have died c. 9 May 1838 in Schuyler County, Illinois and Jane (Lacy/Lacey) Millsap the following year, 1839, in Schuyler County. However, if the family all came at the same time, it must be noted that William Lacy Millsap's 6th child, Margaret, is believed to have been born in Indiana in September of 1838, so perhaps the family made the move to Illinois piecemeal. The mortal remains of Moses and Jane may very well lie in a small family cemetery somewhere in the Rushville area of Schuyler County, Illinois that has been long since lost and forgotten about.
As for Robert Millsap:
Robert Millsap
Born 18 Mar 1796 in Greene County, Tennessee
Husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Bunch) Millsaps — married 19 Nov 1819 in Washington, Daviess, Indiana
Descendants descendants
Father of Mary Jane (Milsaps) Williams
Died 13 Jan 1886 in Knox County, Missouri, USAmap
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Obituary: KNOX CITY NEWS.
Robert Millsap, father of Jas. H. Millsap, a much respected farmer living south of here died last Tuesday at the home of his son at the advanced age of 89 years. His remains were interred in the Bee Ridge cemetery.
J.B.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
MILSAP [sic]—Robert Milsap [sic] was born March 19th, 1796, and died Jan. 12th, 1886, at the residence of his son some seventeen miles southeast of Edina, aged 89 years, 9 months and 3 days. I know nothing of his history save that he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1814, and had remained a member of the same for more than 71 years. He had partially lost his sight, hearing and the use of his lower limbs so that he had no word of complaint but talked cheerfully of his past experience and future prospects of a home in heaven. He was a man of remarkable information on general topics and especially well versed in the Bible.
This is certainly a remarkable coincidence that 2 persons [ie: Robert Millsap and Mary Wiley] in the same pastoral charge each in their ninetieth year and for so long members of the same church should be called from labor to reward in the same week.
J. W. ANDERSON Pastor M.E. Church, Edina, Mo.
Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
During the past two weeks three persons have died in Knox county, whose respective ages aggregate 262 years—Robert Millsap, aged 89; Mrs. Mary Wiley, aged 89; Mrs. Ann Nicholson, aged 84.
The Edina Sentinel Edina, Missouri January 21, 1886
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Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 September 2018), memorial page for Robert Millsap (18 Mar 1796–13 Jan 1886), Find A Grave Memorial no. 54819438, citing Bee Ridge Cemetery, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by NE MO (contributor 46863367) .
William Lacy Millsap was married 1st to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in either Washington County or Orange County, Indiana. Elizabeth Smith was born on 30 Dec 1810 in Kentucky.
At least 10 children are known to have been born to William and Elizabeth, including;
1. Joseph Smith Millsap, born December 29, 1828 in Putnam County, Indiana. See his bigraphy below.
2. Moses Madison Millsap, born December 31, 1830 in Indiana. Moses was married to Amanda Dustin, who was born on 3 Mar 1840 in Huntingburg, Dubois County, Indiana.
At least one son is known to have been born to Moses and Amanda;
A. Frank S. Millsap, born c. April of 1860 in Peoria County, Illinois.
B. Lee Millsap, born 1863/64 in Nebraska.
C. Ray W. Milsap, born 1866/67/68 in Colorado. Ray W Millsap died on ____________ __, 1895 and his mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
D. Nellie Milsap, born c. 1868/69 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1860 census, Moses and his family are found in Princeville Township, Peoria County, Illinois;
Moses M Millsapps M 29 Ind
Amanda J Millsapps F 20 Ind
Frank S Millsapps M 3/12 Ills
At the time of the 1870 census, Moses and his family are found in Denver, Arapahoe Township, Colorado Territory;
Madison M Milsap M 39 Illinois
Amanda Milsap F 29 Illinois
Frank Milsap M 10 Illinois
Lee Milsap M 6 Nebraska
Ray Milsap M 3 Colorado
Nellie Milsap F 1 Colorado
Moses and Amanda seperated and then divorced in the 1870's. M. M. Millsap, age 50, and again listed as having been born in Illinois, is found in an Insane Asylum in Precinct 2, Pueblo, Colorado. Nothing more is found of him after this.
Amanda was married 2nd to a _____________ Macken and she had at least one more child.
Amanda Jane (Dustin) Milsap Macken died on 19 Jun 1897 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado and her mortal remains were laid in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Denver County, Colorado next to those of her son, Ray W. Millsap.
3. Nancy Jane Millsap, born December 9, 1832 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
4. (TWINS) Elizabeth Ann Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana
5. (TWINS) Sarah Ellin Millsap, born March 25, 1835 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Sarah Ellin Millsap was married to Uriah Romingeron January 12, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. Sarah died on 14 Apr 1919 in Davis County, Iowa and her mortal remains were laid in the Bloomfield IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60791432.
6. Margaret Millsap, born September 24, 1838 in Bartholomew County, Indiana; died on May 18, 1882 probably in Illinois
7. Jason Lee Millsap, born March 22, 1841 in McDonough County, Illinois. Jason was married to Mahala Ann Collins on May 21, 1856. Jason died on 23 Feb 1920 in Davis County, Iowa at the age of 78.
8. Mary Elizabeth Millsap, born January 19, 1844 in Illinois; died as an infant
9. Susan Emaline Millsap, born January 18, 1847 in Illinois; died as an infant
10. Adaline Millsap, born June 26, 1849 in Illinois
Elizabeth (Smith) Millsaps died on 18 Oct 1851 in McDonough County, Illinois. Her mortal remains were laid in the Friendship Cemetery in Tennessee Township, McDonough County, Illinois. See her Find A Grave Memorial #25692484.
William Lacy Millsap was married 2nd to Matilda E Jones on July 30, 1853 in Hancock County, Illinois. Matilda was born on 30 May 1819. Seven children were born to William and Matilda, including;
11. Mary Emily Millsap, born and died in 1854 in Illinois, probably in McDonough County.
12. Francis Asbury "Frank" Millsap, born August 24 1855 in Bladenville, Hancock County, Illinois. Frank was married to Marie E. "Mary" Wildman on April __, 1886 in Hamilton County. Frank died on August 27, 1931 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352428.
13. Harriett Mariah Millsap, born November 26, 1856 in either Iowa or Hancock County, Illinois. Harriett was married to Clayton Burgess on December 11, 1877 in Hamilton County, Nebraska; Harriet died on September 1, 1899 in Polk, York County, Nebraska. Clayton died on Mary 14, 1929. Their mortal remains were laid in the Arborville Rural Cemetery in Arborville, York County. See her Find A Grave Memorial #160330684.
14. John Moren/Moses Millsap, born May 14, 1858 in Davis County, Iowa. John is found with the family in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records seen below. Nothing more can be found on John after that 1880 census.
15. Oscar Millsap, born April 8, 1860 in Davis County, Iowa. Oscar died on April 9, 1924 and his mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See his Find A Grave Memorial #66352328.
16.William Albert Millsap, born September 6, 1862 in Davis County, Iowa. William A. Millsap was married on October 19, 1890 in York County, Nebraska to Minnie B, Smith. William died on April 16, 1931 and his mortal remains were laid in the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg, Sedgwick County, Colorado. See his Find A Grave Memorial #74109547.
17. Celina May "Lina" Millsap, born August 30, 1864 in Davis County, Iowa. Celina died om January 30, 1885 and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #66352369.
Now to continue with what we know about William Lacy Millsap/Millsaps and his family;
William Lacy Millsap was married to Elizabeth Smith on April 10, 1828 in Orange County, Indiana.
At the time of the 1830 census, Wm L. Milsaps is found in Washington County, Indiana. His father, Moses Milsaps lives next door. Here is the way William's household appears;
1 male 20 to 29 (William)
1 male 0 to 4 (Joseph)
1 female (Elizabeth)
At the time of the 1840 census, William has yet to be located.
At the time of the 1850 census William L. Millsapp is found in McDonough county, Illinois, where the family is farming;
William T Millsapp M 47 Tennessee
Elizabeth Millsapp F 39 Kentucky
Joseph Millsapp M 21 Indiana
Moses Millsapp M 19 Indiana
Nancy Millsapp F 17 Indiana
Sarah Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Elisabeth Millsapp F 15 Indiana
Margaret Millsapp F 11 Illinois
Jason Millsapp M 9 Illinois
Eliza Millsapp F 6 Illinois
Susan Millsapp F 4 Illinois
Adaline Millsapp F 1 Illinois
Sarah Beebe F 22 New York
At the time of the 1860 census, William L. Millsap/Millsaps and his family are found in Grove Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 56 Tenn
Matilda E Millsap F 41 Tenn
Margaret Millsap F 20 Ill
Mary E Millsap F 16 Ill
Jason L Millsap M 19 Ill
Francis A Millsap M 4 Ill
Harriett Millsap F 3 Iowa
John M Millsap M 2 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M Iowa
At the time of the 1870 census, William L. Millsap and his family are found in Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa;
William L Millsap M 66 Tennessee
Matilda E Millsap F 51 Tennessee
Francis A Millsap M 14 Illinois
Harriet M Millsap F 12 Iowa
John M Millsap M 12 Iowa
Oscar Millsap M 10 Iowa
William A Millsap M 7 Iowa
Salissa M Millsap F 5 Iowa
William Lacy Millsap and Matilda E. (Jones) Millsap moved to Hamilton County, Nebraska in October of 1872. At the time of the 1880 census, William Millsap and his family are found in Otis Township, Hamilton County, Nebraska, where the family is farming;
William Millsap Self M 76 Pennsylvania, United States
Matilda Millsap Wife F 61 Pennsylvania, United States
Frank Millsap Son M 24 Illinois, United States
John Millsap Son M 22 Iowa, United States
Oscar Millsap Son M 20 Iowa, United States
William Millsap Son M 17 Iowa, United States
Lina Millsap Daughter F 15 Iowa, United States
Matilda E. (Jones) Millsaps died on 4 May 1889 in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska and her mortal remains were laid in the North Blue Cemetery in Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial #60784660.
William Lacy Millsap died on ____________ __, 1892 at age 88 in ____________, Nebraska. His mortal remains were laid in the ____________________ Cemetery in _____________ County, Nebraska.
by Baxter B. Fite III
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