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Here you will find information on the ancestors and descendents of Chester Carson and Kathleen Rogers. Articles are listed newest to oldest. Start by reading the oldest articles first, then work your way back to the newest. I have also included links to their Online Family Trees. Please provide your own stories, additions, corrections, or feedback by clicking on the word "Comments" at the end of any article, or by e-mailing me. Enjoy!

Friday, October 28, 2005

John and Delilah Mills thru 1860

John H Mills was born on the 6th of February in 1821, somewhere in North Carolina. His future wife, Delilah A Robbins, was also born in North Carolina on the 4th of March in 1823. The date of their marriage is not known.

In 1860, John and Delilah’s young family lived in Town Creek. The enumerator listed their home in early June of that year. John was 39 years old, and worked as a Shoe Maker. His wife was 36. They had five children in their home: Antoinette (12), William W (10), Mary E, Ann M (later called Mariah or Myra, age 6), and Benjamin (4/12th). The value of their personal estate was listed as $91.


An extract from the 1860 US Census from Town Creek, N.C.

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