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Milton Baptist Church Cemetery

Transcribed by John Paul DAR in 1941 it was transcribed again with additional stones by Lee, Randall, and Lynn Rogers in the 1980s and by Robert Scott in 2007 and 2009. Collated by Robert W. Scott

Editor's Note: The Milton Baptist Church was located on the East Fork of the Indian Kentuck Creek in Milton Twp., roughly two miles north of Manville. It had two periods of operation: 1829-1836 and 1840 to 1883. Aaron and Sarah Hankins sold the trustees land for the church, containing 63 rods in the NW1/4 Section 11 Twp. 4N Range 11E. on Oct. 8, 1844. The trustees at the time were Henry Hall, Jonathan D. Hall and Joseph Hankins (Jefferson Co. Deed Book W p. 96.) Aaron and Sarah deeded the Hankins graveyard, .66 acre in the same section, for use as a church cemetery on March 18, 1871 (Jefferson Co. Deed Book 36 p. 380.)

Some additional burials have been clearly identified from funeral home records. Others are likely, but it’s clear that sometimes when Milton is listed, Milton Township in general was meant. I noted stone on these for those who had dates transcribed by the DAR or me. I have found some of the stones found by the DAR.

Buchanan, David Apr. 3, 1810-Jan. 3, 1875, age 65 yrs
Buchanan, Edy A. , wife of D. Buchanan, born Aug. 25, 1814 died Aug. 20, 1891 aged 76 y. 11 m. 25 das. [Joint stone standing 2009]

Buchanan, Daniel Sept. 2, 1852-Mar. 28, 1883 [Stone standing 2009] His death and buried are also recorded in the Vail Undertaker records.

Craig, Eleanor, w James C. Craig 20 March 1784-12 Feb. 1854 [stone standing 2009] Not found by the DAR.

Craig? Foot stones, ABC and SEC.

Green Caroline Died 2 -18-1894 Buried Milton Grave Yard. Vail Undertaker Records. The transcription of this burial gave the name as Caroline Greese, but the original was probably Green and this was certainly Caroline Griffin Green, widow of Hezekiah Green, who was presumed to be buried here. No stone.

Griffin, Marietta, dau. of Mary Ann and James Griffin born Jan. 17, 1855 Died Mar. 16, 1866, 11 years 2 mos. And 25 das. [stone re-erected 2008]

Griffin Mr. Died 3-17-1883 buried Milton twp., by William Jackman. Vail Undertaker Records. Probably Milton. No stone. Jackman married Elizabeth Griffin, sister of Caroline Griffin Green. Mr. Griffin was probably their brother James.

Hall, Minasula, dau. Of David H. & Rebecca Hall 1868-1871. DAR found stone.

Hankins James Died 1-1-1913 buried Hankins Graveyard Vail Undertaker Records. No stone.

Hankins John, child of died 3-23-1888 Buried Milton Township Vail Undertaker Records. Likely Milton Cemetery. No stone.

Hankins Lewis Died 1-13-1908 Buried Hankins Graveyard. Vail Undertaker Records.
No stone.

Hankins, Nancy, w. of Joseph Hankins Nov. 16, 1867, age 54 yrs. [Stone legible, but lying down in 2009]

Hankins, Oliver M., s. of James & Sarah Hankins, d. Dec. 10, 1871 [stone standing 2009]

Hankins Samuel, wife of died 9-26-1887 Buried Milton Township Vail Undertaker Records. Likely Milton Cemetery. No stone.

Hankins Sarah, child of died 3-5-1900 Buried Milton Graveyard Vail Undertaker Records. No stone.

Hankins, William, born November 28, 1788, died October 21, 1864, age 76 years 10 months 24 days. [stone standing 2009]

Horton, Julia Ann d. Oct. 18, 1877, age 46 years.

Horton, Josiah son (J.W. & J.A.?) died 20 Apr. 1869 age 24 years? Stone.

Horton, Martha Y., daughter of J.W. and J.A. Horton, Died Dec. 16, 1851, aged 2 years and 8 das. Stone.

Jackson, Mathilda, consort of John Jackson July 7, 1801-Dec. 18, 1870. Stone

Jackson, Mary, dau. of Samuel & Elizabeth Jackson d. Mar. 4, 1870, age 14 years
Stone.

Jackson, Benjamin, s of John & Amanda Jackson d Feb. 21, 1866. Stone

Jackson, Elmer E., s. of H. & M.C. Jackson Dec. 265, 1865- Sept. 17, 1885 [read stone 2009, can’t remember if it was standing]

Jackson, Lizzie, dau. of H. & M.C. Jackson, June 27, 1875-Oct. 12, 1879 [read stone 2009, can’t remember if it was standing]

Quinn, Susan E. Feb. 1859-Apr. 1859. Stone

Quinn, Adaline, 22 Dec. 1835-23 May 1859 w John T. Quinn [Found by DAR. I added full date and husband’s name 2007]

Quinn, Edward, s/J&M 11 Sept 1860-13 Sept. 1860 [read 2009]

Quinn, William S., s& J&M Quinn [read names 2007, dates 2009] 11 June 1841-May 1855?

Quinn, John T. [did not copy, but think this was standing]

Rogers Levi C., child died 8-21-1895 buried Milton Graveyard Undertaker Records.
No stone.

Children of James and Martha Turner
Turner, Harry L. Apr. 25, 1876-Sept. 8, 1876
Turner, Elldora Aug. 2, 1887-1888 [stone standing 2009]

The DAR transcription has a note that the Turners were children of James & Martha Turner and that Martha Wilkins Turner was daughter of William Wilkins and wife, Ann Vernon. This note is in error. William A. Wilkins was married to Sarah A. Hankins.