August 7: Rev. James Milligan [1785-1862]

James Milligan, a son of John and Margaret Milligan, was born in Dalmellington, Ayrshire,  Scotland,   August 7, 1785.    His early tendencies  were  decidedly religious and, at the age of fourteen,…

July 26: Maria Fearing

        Background material for our post--https://karenangelaellis.com/2017/02/28/ancestors-on-mission-maria-fearing-1838-1937/  : On July 26, 1838, Maria (Ma-rye-ah) Fearing was born a slave near Gainesville, Alabama. As a house servant, she spent much…

July 19: Thomas Cary Johnson

Greenbrier County, West Virginia Biography of Thomas Cary JOHNSON JOHNSON, Thomas Cary, educator, was born at Fishbok Hill, Monroe county, Va., July 19, 1859; son of Thomas and Alinerva. (Hinchman) Johnson;…