Millikins of Drumduff
Millican, Milligan, Millikan, Milliken, Millikin, Mullican, Mulliken, Mullikin etc.



The Millikins of Counties Leitrim and Sligo


Emanuel Millikin is said to have been the head of this old family and with his four sons, Emanuel, John, David and James, tradition says, he came from one of the �southern countries of Scotland�, and Gideon T. Ridlon surmised they came from either Ayrshire or Dumfriesshire. It is also claimed they came with William of Orange as soldiers into Ireland and fought at the battle of the Boyne on 12 July, 1690. He goes to say that in consequence of their noble service they received a grant of land in the civil parish of Killanumery in the old barony of Dromahaire in County Leitrim. The land they settled was in the townland of Drumduff in Killanumery, about three miles from the town of Dromahair. That they received a grant must be questioned, as the family only ever appear to have been tenants on the property they leased. The name of his wife is unknown nor the date of his death in Ireland.

There is a family tradition preserved by Ridlon that accounts of the name Emanuel. An unnamed mother is said to have lost several of her sons by death in infancy, and dreamed that if she would name the baby then sleeping at her side Emanuel, it would be spared and grow to manhood. This she did, and the son became an honour to his parents. This name was considered so sacred that it has been handed down over eight generations by the Millikins from Drumduff, where they became members of the established Church of Ireland. During the Methodist reformation in Ireland, many of the Millikins became members of this church, and the families descended from them in Canada and America were nearly all of this faith.

In his biography on the Millikins of Ontairo and Ohio, Ridlon notes he relied mainly the pedigree compiled by John Millikin of Ohio, who in 1860 had visited Ireland as administrator of the estate of his kinsman, Charles Millikin. He had a search made of the parish registers of Killanumery, Killerry, Coolony, Ballysummition, Drumnahair and Ballintogher, but found no vital records of an early date. In his time, the records for Killanumery parish Church of Ireland dated from about 1810, but regrettably all the pre-1884 records were destroyed by fire at the Public Office of Ireland in Dublin in 1922. The only inscribed memorial to a Millikin was found in the graveyard, which was dedicated to the memory of Emanuel Millikin, who died 17 March, 1798, aged 74 years. The graveyard is now over grown with grass, weeds and brambles, and on my first visit to the church and its cemetery, we could only find two headstones of a more recent date. Ridlon had tried in vain to gather more information by writing letters with the return postage enclosed and, in his notes, he says they had persistently declined to furnish any information and for him he could only apologies for the imperfect condition of the record.

There is good reason to believe there are early generations missing in the Millikin genealogy and these occurred prior to the names of the four brothers, Emanuel, John, David and James Millikin, whose offspring emigrated to America in the first half of the 1800s. They were almost certainly born in the 1700s and not in the 1600s. As already noted, family tradition traces the origins of Emanuel Millikin and his four sons back to the year 1690, when they said to have arrived from Scotland in the army of William of Orange. Part of this story cannot be correct, and it seems more likely, Emanuel was born in Ireland and descended from a Millikin who originated from Scotland. The earliest traces of the name Emanuel Millikin first appear in Dublin, where on 28 September 1749, Ann Millikin daughter of Emanuel and Martha Millikin was baptised the parish church of St. Peter and St. Kevin. The couple may well have been staying in Dublin for a short period, as there is no evidence to place them as living in Dublin before and after the year 1749. If correct, he might well be the same Emanuel, who died in Co. Leitrim in 1798.

    Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. at Drumduff, Co. Leitrim, and in the American pedigree, he is represented as being the father of Thomas, Richard and Roger, whose families emigrated to Canada and Unites States. Ridlon highlights the obvious fact these three brothers were born to late to have been the sons of a man, who claimed to have been born in Scotland sometime before 1690. He thought Emanuel was probably the same Emanuel Millikin whose gravestone stands in Killenumery church of Ireland burial ground, and died 17 March 1798 aged 74 years. He is said to have had four sons, John, Thomas, Roger and Richard Millikin:

      John MILLIKIN, eldest son of Emanuel, b. in Co. Leitrim; m. Jane Walker and moved to Castlebar, Co. Mayo, where he became a farmer. The family emigrated to Canada when John was advanced in years, his wife died at sea, and settled in South Sherbrook, Co. Lanark, Ontario. He had six children:

      1. Rebecca MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo, m. Simon Costello and raised six children before emigrating to Canada.
      2. Jane MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo, m. William Chester, an English army surgeon in Ireland and emigrated before her sister Rebecca.
      3. Margery MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo, m. Robert Hanna son of John Hanna who owned an estate at Castlebar, where he also had several tenants. They emigrated to Portland, where Margery died age 80 years Nov. 1, 1856 and Robert July 10, 1856 aged 75 years. They had six children, Caroline, Jane, James R., Lucinda, John and Ann Hanna.
      4. John MILLIKIN, b. 1797 in Co. Mayo, emigrated to Canada where he m. Mary Jones, daughter of Richard Jones, an officer in the British army during the American Revolution. They had five children, John died in 1854.
      5. Ann MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Mayo, emigrated with her father and m. someone by the surname of Springer. She died young.
      6. Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. Co. Mayo and emigrated to Canada with his father when a young man aged 21 years. He had married in Ireland, Mary Maloye, and went back for her in 1831. Returning to Canada he settled on a farm in South Sherbrooke where he died. He had five children, William, Wesley, George, Jane and Lousia.

      Thomas MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim as early as 1785, m. Mary Boon and lived on a farm in that county. He died in Ireland, and his widow and children emigrated to Ohio, USA.

      1. Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. March 17, 1809, in Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother to Ohio, USA, about 1831 and settled first in Johnston Township and later in Mecca in the same county of Trumbull. He marred Margaret Love on Feb. 15, 1839 and by this marriage had ten children called Sarah (b. Mar. 1840), Thomas S. (b. Aug. 25, 1841), Benjamin L. (b. Apr. 3, 1843), Mary Jane (b. Sept. 1844), Rebecca (b. Apr. 16, 1846), Florella (b. May 10, 1848), George (b. July 11, 1849), Milton L. (b. May 10, 1851), James E. (b. Feb. 28, 1853) and Walston A. (b. Aug. 14, 1858). Emanuel died July 16, 1889; his wife died Mar. 10, 1875.
      2. Mary MILLIKIN, b. in 1810, in Co. Leitrim and emigrated to North America in 1829 with her brother John B. Millikin and kinsman Christopher son of John Millikin and Sarah Johnston who she later married.
      3. John B. MILLIKIN, b. in Ireland, Co. Leitrim, near Drumdaugh, 1813. He emigrated to America with his mother, brothers and sisters in 1828-29, and settled in Gustavus, Trumbull Co, Ohio, where he subsequently owned a large farm. His wife Margaret Boon d. Dec 21, 1857, and June 13, 1859, he m. Sarah Dennison Sterret in Mecca Co., to which place he had removed, and he died in Dec 1882. By his first wife there were four children; by his second, one child.
      4. Jane MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, emigrated to America with her mother in 1828-29; was m. to Edmund A. Walstein Hunter and lived in Bloomfield, Trumbull Co., Ohio, but afterwards removed to Philadelphia, where she d. in 1883. She had two children, Dr. Charles T. Hunter, and Elizabeth Rebecca Hunter.
      5. Thomas MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, May 16, 1816; emigrated with his mother and brothers and sisters to America in 1831 (1828-29), and settled in Ohio. He m. Tamar Clark, daughter of John Clark, a soldier in the war of 1812, and his wife Mary Truesdale, of Beayr Falls, Penn., who parents were David Clark, a soldier of the Revolution, and wife, by surname Jeffords, all of English descent. Thomas and Tamar lived in a large farm in Johnston Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, the homestead being situated on a State road four miles from the village of Courtland, and thirteen miles from Warren, Ohio. He d. Dec 19, 1875, and his wife d. Jan 6, 1889. Thomas Millikin was possessed of a singularly sweet disposition and was a great lover of books. He was a man of sterling integrity, and much respected in his community, was a true type of the early settlers who made Ohio what it is. Mrs. Millikin was a woman of rare strength of character, of magnificent physical development, and sunny temperament. They were both generous and broadminded, and the homestead was a rendezvous for all in need. They kept open house and hearth with the prodigal hospitality characteristic of the pioneers, but left their large family all in comfortable circumstances. To be �just plain farmers� with them means now a good deal of thrift, comfort, and somewhat of luxuries. They had eight children.
      6. Rebecca MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, emigrated with her mother and family to Ohio, in 1831. She was m. to Richard Millikin, son of Roger Millikin, and lived at Bloomfield, Ohio, where she d. Dec 13, 1874. Richard d. Oct 24, 1890, at the age of 75 years. The had two sons.
      7. Roger MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, d. in infancy.
      8. George MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, emigrated with her mother and d. unmarried.
      9. Eliza MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, emigrated to Ohio with her mother in 1931, lived in Trumbull Co., Ohio, unmarried.
      10. Roger MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, d. unmarried in Ohio, where had come with his mother.

      Roger MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo as early as 1780, m. Mary Jackson, daughter of John and Catherine (Anderson) Jackson, who was b. in 1782 and d. in 1878 at Smiths Falls, Ontario aged 94 years. Roger died in Ireland, �in the prime of his life�, while his children were small, his youngest was George, being only three months old. They lived in near the village of Drumnahaire in the parish of Drumlease, Co. Leitrim. The family emigrated to Canada in 1831, sailing from Sligo on a five week voyage. Mrs Millikin settled near Smith�s Falls.

      1. Thomas MILLIKIN, b. near the village of Drumahaire in the parish of Drumlease, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831, and later moved to Bloomfield, Ohio.
      2. John MILLIKIN, b. March 26, 1813, near Drumahaire, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831, m. Aug. 22, 1838, Eliza Thomlinson and settled on a farm south of Smith�s Falls. They had eight children.
      3. Richard MILLIKIN, b. near Drumahaire, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831, later settled in Bloomfield, Ohio, where he m. Rebecca Millikin daughter of Thomas and Mary (Boon) Millikin, who died Dec. 13, 1894. He died Oct. 24, 1890, leaving two sons Richard and Edmond of north Bloomfield.
      4. Alexander MILLIKIN, b. Oct. 31, 1816, near Drumahaire, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831. He m. Mary Millar Jan. 25, 1844 in Smith�s Falls and by this marriage had ten children. They later settled in Bloomfield Ohio.
      5. Roger MILLIKIN, b. 1818 near Drumahaire, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831, Jane Taylor, daughter of George and Rebecca (Millikin) Taylor at South Sherbrooke. They later moved to Bay City Mich. where she died July 4, 1872 and he in 1879. They had six children.
      6. George MILLIKIN, b. near Drumahaire, Co. Leitrim, emigrated with his mother in 1831, later moved to Ohio, had two children by marriage.

      Richard Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. 1777 in Killargy, Co. Leitrim; m. in 1815 Mary Stuart and lived in Drumduff, where his sons and a daughter were born. He died March 2, 1863 aged 86 years at Drumduff.

      1. James MILLIKIN, b. 1816, in Drumduff; m. Rebecca Stuart had one son Richard Emanuel. Rebecca died July 10, 1880 and James died Dec. 27, 1891 aged 78 years.

        1. Richard Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. b. May 8, 1871 and died Nov. 15, 1892.

      2. John MILLIKIN, b. 1818, in Drumduff, m. Sarah Alexander Oct. 31, 1864, and went to live in Rusheen in Co. Sligo where he died March 25, 1895, his wife died July 20, 1894. They had four son and one daughter:

        1. Richard MILLIKIN, b. Nov. 4, 1866 and died July 27, 1896.
        2. James MILLIKIN, b. July 11, 1868, died Feb. 8, 1879, aged 10 years.
        3. John MILLIKIN, b. Apr.8, 1870, living in Rusheen, d. unmarried July 31, 1950, aged 81 years. The Rev. Ridlon personally visited John during his trip to Ireland. See photograph of John Millikin of Rusheen.
        4. Mary Jane MILLIKIN, b. May 11, 1872, unmarried in 1907.
        5. Thomas Alexander MILLIKIN, b. Oct 31, 1876, died Sept. 30, 1893, aged 16 years.

    John MILLIKIN, said to be the second son of Emanuel, a farmer who lived at Drumduff on the land granted to his ancestors. He had three known sons:

      Thomas MILLIKIN, died in Ireland without leaving any family.
      Christopher MILLIKIN, lived at Drumduff, but later moved to Drumnahare; he m. Ann Charleton in Ireland.
      John MILLIKIN, b. in 1767 and lived at Drumduff, m. Sarah Johnston and with the consent of his eldest son, sold out his land and emigrated with his family to Ohio, USA, in 1829 where he d. Nov. 25, 1837.

      1. Thomas MILLIKIN, b. in Drumduff, emigrated to Mecca, Ohio, USA, and m. Mary Ann Grove.
      2. Christopher MILLIKIN, b. July 15, 1805 in Drumduff, emigrated to Ohio in 1829 with his parents by way of New York, m. Mary Millikin daughter of Thomas Millikin and Mary Boon and by this marriage had six children George W. (b. Aug. 11, 1837), Eliza J. (b. Aug. 23, 1839), Thomas John (b. 1842) , Percy C. (b. June 17, 1848), Benjamin L. (b. Dec. 24, 1851) and Martha Rebecca (b. Oct. 24, 1853).
      3. Ann MILLIKIN b. 1806 in Drumduff, emigrated to Ohio, and married Thomas Sadler.
      4. Mary MILLIKIN b. in Drumduff, emigrated to Ohio and married Jonathan Salder brother of Thomas Salder.
      5. John MILLIKIN b. May 5, 1813 in Drumduff, emigrated to Ohio and married Mary Lewis on Dec. 28, 1842.
      6. Ellen MILLIKIN.
      7. Susan MILLIKIN.
      8. Margaret MILLIKIN.
      9. Elizabeth MILLIKIN.
      10. Jane MILLIKIN.

      Andrew MILLIKIN, said to have been a brother of Thomas and Christopher, was living in Drumduff in 1780.

    David MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo, probably near the town of Ballinatogher in the parish of Killerry, married and had three known sons, Patrick, David and Emanuel. Of the latter, little is known, except that he settled at Castle Taylor where his family later emigrated in America. The children of Patrick and David are:

      Patrick MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Sligo, m. there, a farmer, and died in Ireland. His sons:

      1. Thomas MILLIKIN, b. Co. Leitrim; married and died at (Drumceron) in Co. Leitrim. His widow and children emigrated to Australia.
      2. Patrick MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim; died in the parish of Killenumery.
      3. Charles MILLIKIN, b. in Co. Leitrim; emigrated to Warren, Ohio, in 1832 where he died about 1875 aged 70 years.

      David MILLIKIN, b. as early as 1770-72 in Co. Sligo, m. secondly Jane Bowles and lived on the farm where his ancestors domiciled. He and his wife died when their youngest son �Emanuel was aged about eighteen months old� and the care of the family devolved upon Rebecca, who afterwards m. George Taylor. There were five children all of whom emigrated to Canada. Although raised as members of the Church of Ireland, the family became Methodist in Canada.

      1. John MILLIKIN, b. Co. Sligo, emigrated to Canada in 1822 and settled in Sherbrooke, Co. Lanark, m. Eleanor Young and had ten children.
      2. Rebecca MILLIKIN, b. May 21, 1794 in Co. Sligo, m. George Taylor who was a soldier at the 1798 Rebellion, member of the Methodist church, emigrated to Canada in 1822. She died Sept. 17, 1856 aged 62 years. She had eight children.
      3. Richard MILLIKIN, b. Co. Sligo, emigrated to Canada in 1822 with his brothers and sisters, died unmarried.
      4. Margaret MILLIKIN, b. 1793? in the parish of Ballytogan (Ballintogher), Co. Sligo; m. Thomas Conboy of the adjoining parish of Ballysumaghan who died in 1840. The widow and children remained in Ireland until 1850, when they followed their kindred to Canada. She died April. 10, 1883 aged 90 years at Plymouth, Ontario, and had eleven children.
      5. David MILLIKIN, b. 1798 in Co. Sligo, emigrated with his brothers and sister to Canada in 1822 and settled in South Sherbrooke. He m. Margaret Bowles of Brockton, Leeds, who was also born in Co. Sligo in 1808 and died Oct 13, 1894. He died with cholera Sept. 14, 1856. He had six children.
      6. Thomas MILLIKIN, b. 1809 in Co. Sligo, emigrated to Canada in 1822 and settled in South Sherbrooke, he sailed in the �Lazy Jane� of Maryport, Ireland: m. Sarah A. Hughes who was born near Belfast. She died Dec. 17, 1886 and he died Apr. 27 1872. They had nine children.
      7. Emanuel MILLIKIN, b. 1811 in Co. Sligo, emigrated with his brothers and sisters in 1822 and settled in South Sherbrooke, m. Ann Hanna daughter of Robert and Margery (Millikin) Hanna. He also died of cholera Oct. 3, 1856 aged 45 years. She was still living in 1907 and had one son called Isaac.

    James MILLIKIN, went from the Lowlands of Scotland with his father and brothers when young, and fought with them in King William�s army at the battle of Boyne: and after the war settled somewhere in the north of Ireland. His family emigrated to the United States, and may have been identical with the Millikins of Washington and Greene Counties, Penn., who came from near Dromore, County Down, Ireland.




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