STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, 25 Nov 1891 P.5, C.4

EVE ANN (BLANKLEY) MILNES, 02 JAN 1815 - 19 NOV 1891

   At her home in Fremont, Ind., Nov. 19, 1891, Mrs. G. 
A. Milnes, aged 76 years, 10 months and 17 days.
   She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and was married to 
G. A. Milnes, Nov. 8, 1835.  To them were born 5 sons 
and 4 daughters.  Three sons, one daughter and her 
husband have been dead several years.  Early in life she 
united with the Baptist church, but in later life became 
a Universalist.  She was held in high esteem for her 
excellent qualities and genuine goodness.  Her funeral   
was held on Sunday, Nov. 22, at her late residence, Rev. 
C. A. Gleason officiating.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Eva Ann (Blankley) Milnes, 02 Jan 1815 - 19 Nov 1891, 
on 08 Nov 1835, married George A. Milnes, 16 Dec 1813 - 
30 Jan 1877.  He was the son of Joseph Milnes, 1791 - 
1852, and Dorcas (______) Milnes, 1791 - 1865.  They are 
all buried at Jamestown Cemetery, Steuben County, In.
Audree Seibel Lewis noted in the Cemetery Books that a 
special train was run from Ft.Wayne, Indiana, for George 
Milnes' funeral.
CHILDREN OF THE MARRIAGE OF EVA ANN AND GEORGE:

   Mary A. (Milnes) Moffett, 01 Sep 1836 - 06 Dec 1919, 
who married Thomas R. Moffett, 1834 - 1913.  They are 
buried at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, 
In.
   Joseph Milnes, 09 Jul 1838 - 17 Mar 1866, died from 
exposure during military service.  He is buried at 
Jamestown Cemetery.
   Emma (Milnes) Beck, 19 Oct 1840 - 05 Aug 1879, on 05 
Jan 1865, married Abner W. Beck.  Emma is buried at 
Jamestown Cemetery.  Abner's burial place is unknown.
   Josephine (Lucy J. on marriage license) (Milnes) 
Heller, 08 Apr 1843 - 25 Jun 1901, on 30 Apr 1867, 
married George Heller, 1841 - 1893.  They are buried at 
Jamestown Cemetery.
   Antionette (Nettie on marriage license) (Milnes) 
Kimsey, on 03 Oct 1869, married Moses Kimsey.
   Atwood E. Milnes married Estella (Dutcher) Milnes.
   James P. B. Milner, 16 Nov 1848 - 28 Aug 1850.  He is 
buried at Jamestown Cemetery.
   Edgar J. Milnes, 21 Oct 1850 - 26 Jul 1853.
   James B. Milnes, born 1857. 
   Dora Milnes.
   Calvin Milnes.

SOURCES:

"Marriage Records, Steuben County, Indiana, 1837-1899."
"History of Steuben County, Indiana, 1885," pages 571, 
572, biography of George A. Milnes.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, 24 Aug 1892, "Old Settlers" death 
list-Eve Ann Milnes.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, 15 Aug 1901, "Old Settlers" death 
list-Josephine Heller.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, 31 Jan 1877, p.3, c.4, obit for 
George A. Milnes.
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree 
Seibel Lewis, Vol. 1, pages 116, 872; Vol. 2, pages 
1284, 1285, 1290, 1291.

Submitted by Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net