The Genealogy of the Millslagle Family

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Samuel Milslagel
b. circa 1810, d. 9 March 1875
Last Edited=12 May 2004

     Samuel Milslagel was born circa 1810 in Virginia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Andrew Milslagel and _____ (?) (wife of Andrew Millslagel).⁴ He may have been enumerated on the 1810 census for Hampshire County, Virginia in the household of his father as a male aged from newborn to ten years old.⁵ Follow the link to see the census image. He may have been enumerated on the 1820 census for Noble Township, Morgan County, Ohio in the household of his father as a male aged from newborn to ten years old.⁶ Follow the link to see the census image. He may have been enumerated on the 1830 census for Noble Twp in the household of his father as a male aged twenty to thirty years old.⁷ Follow the link to see the census image.
          Samuel married Julia Ackley, daughter of Daniel Ackley and Asenith (?), between 1832 and 1833 in Morgan County, Ohio.⁸ Samuel and Julia had at least 6 children. These children are Robert, Thomas, Asenath, Samuel Moses, Jackson and Andrew. I wonder if Jacob Millslagle is another child of Samuel and Julia (Ackley) Millslagle. Samuel and his second wife, Hannah, lived in Ohio and moved to Iowa. They are reported to have left some children behind in Ohio.
          Samuel was enumerated on the 1840 census for Monroe County, Ohio as Samuel Millslagle, aged between 30 and 39. Based on ages, it is possible that the following were also living in the household: Julia, his wife, aged between 20 and 29; Jackson and Robert, aged newborn to five years old; Andrew, aged five to ten years old. I have not been able to identify these people that were also enumerated with him: one female aged between 5 and 9. Enumerated nearby are Andrew Millslagle (Samuel's father), Lewis Ackley, and Anson Wickham. This group moves toghether.⁹ Follow the link to see the census image. Julia died in 1846, leaving Samuel a widower.¹⁰
          Samuel married Hannah Wickham, daughter of (?) Wickham, circa 1848. He was about 36 and she was about 22.¹¹ Samuel and Hannah had 8 children. These children are Julia Ann, J., Rachel Elizabeth, Carrie, Samuel Adelbert, Martha, William and Catharine.
          Samuel, age 40, and Hannah, age 24, were enumerated on the 1850 Federal Census in Pioneer Township, Cedar County, Iowa. Also enumerated in this household were several children: Andrew (age 15), Jackson (age 13), Robert (age 11), Thomas (age 8), Sena (age 6), Moses (age 4), and Julia A. (age 1). One child that is not enumerated with them that is living with them in 1860 is Jacob. He would be about 10. I wonder if he is not a son but a nephew or cousin. Samuel and Hannah are not able to read or write.¹² Samuel worked as a farmer. I believe that Samuel may have not owned land because the entry on the 1850 census for value of real estate is blank.¹² Follow the link to see the census image.
          Samuel, age 52, and Hannah, age 36, were enumerated on the 1860 Federal Census in Lithopolis, Hardin County, Iowa. Also enumerated in this household were several children: Robert (age 20), Thomas (age 18), Asenath (age 16), Julia Ann (age 11), J. (male age 8), Rachel (age 5), Samuel Adelbert (age 3). Four of Samuel's children were not enumerated with him: Andrew (about 25 years old, probably born in Ohio), Jackson (about 23 years old , probably born in Ohio), Jacob (about 20 years old, probably born in Ohio), and Samuel Moses (about 14, born in either Ohio or Iowa). The enumerator only listed initials of the residents' names but all of the initials match with this family's known children. But, there is a conflict with the children's ages as given by Garner. Also, Samuel's birthplace looks like it might be given as New York and not Virginia as expected.¹³ His occupation was given as a farmer. His real estate was worth $1000 and his personal property was worth $210.¹³ Follow the link to see the census image.
          Samuel, age 60, and Hannah, age 44, were enumerated on the 1870 Federal Census for the Eldora Post Office in Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa. Also enumerated in this household were their children: Rachel (age 15), Catharine (age 10), Martha (age 7), Carrie (age 3), William (age 1). Samuel's farm is valued at $2640 and his personal property was worth $200.¹⁴ Follow the link to see the census image.
          Samuel died on 9 March 1875 in Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa.¹⁰ He was 65 years old.
          He is the great-grandson of Johann Andreas Mühlschlägel, original immigrant.

Children of Samuel Milslagel and Julia Ackley:: Andrew Milslagel   b. c 1835
Jackson Milslagel   b. c 1837
Jacob Millslagle+   b. Apr 1838, d. b 1900
Robert Millslagle   b. c 1839, d. 17 Dec 1864
Thomas Millslagle+   b. c 1842, d. b 1880
Asenath Milslagel   b. c 1844
Samuel Moses Millslagle   b. c 1846, d. 17 Feb 1861

Children of Samuel Milslagel and Hannah Wickham:: Julia Ann Millslagle+   b. 31 Dec 1848, d. 21 Oct 1916
J. Millslagle   b. c 1852
Rachel Elizabeth Millslagle+   b. Jan 1856, d. 11 Feb 1919
Samuel Adelbert Millslagle   b. c 1858
Catharine Milslagel   b. c 1860
Martha Milslagel   b. Aug 1863
Carrie Millslagle   b. c 1867, d. a 1880
William Milslagel   b. c 1869

[S3] Grace Kelso Garner, compiler, Earliest Settlers of Western Frederick - Eastern Hampshire Counties (n.p.: self, 1974), pages 176 and 177.
[S32] Samuel Millslagel household, 1870 U.S. Census, Eldora, Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa, population schedule, page 33, dwelling #279, family #271; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 394, viewed on Ancestry.com Oct 2001. PDN: Millslagle-IA-0003. Gives age as 60.
[S129] S. Millslagle household, 1860 U.S. Census, Clay Township, Lithopolis post office, Hardin County, Iowa, population schedule, page 56, dwelling #405, family #387; National Archives micropublication M653, roll 323, viewed on Ancestry.com 2001. PDN: Millslagle-IA-0008. Gives age as 52.
[S3] Grace Kelso Garner, Earliest Settlers, page 176.
[S609] Andrew Milslagle, 1810 U.S. Census, Hampshire County, Virginia, page #791, line #8; National Archives micropublication M252, roll 69, viewed on Ancestry.com (image 32 of 79) December 12, 2002. PDN: Millslagle-VA-0018.
[S6] Andrew Millslagle, 1820 U.S. Census, Noble, Ohio, Morgan County, page (unknown page number), line #25; National Archives micropublication M33, roll 92, viewed on Ancestry.com July 2001. PDN: Millslagle-OH-0001.
[S127] Andrew Milslagle, 1830 U.S. Census, Noble Township, Morgan County, Ohio, page 48, line #11; National Archives micropublication M19, roll 137, viewed on Ancestry.com September 2001. PDN: Millslagle-OH-0002.
[S3] Grace Kelso Garner, Earliest Settlers, page 177.
[S695] Samuel Millslagle, 1840 U.S. Census, Union Township, Monroe County, Ohio, page 79, line #24; National Archives micropublication M704, roll 416, downloaded from Ancestry.com (images 1 and 2 of 16) January 16, 2003. PDN: Millslagle-OH-0008 & b.
[S3] Grace Kelso Garner, Earliest Settlers, page 179.
[S3] Grace Kelso Garner, Earliest Settlers, pages 177 and 179.
[S98] Samuel Millslagel household, 1850 U.S. Census, Pioneer Township, Cedar County, Iowa, population schedule, page 124[b] (86), dwelling #625, family #625; National Archives micropublication M432-182, viewed on Ancestry.com January 2002. PDN: Millslagle-IA-0010.
[S129] 1860 U.S. Census, Clay Township, Lithopolis post office, Hardin County, Iowa, population schedule, p. 56, dwelling #405, family #387. PDN: Millslagle-IA-0008.
[S32] 1870 U.S. Census, Eldora, Clay Township, Hardin County, Iowa, population schedule, p. 33, dwelling #279, family #271. PDN: Millslagle-IA-0003. Note: The post office is just where they were able to pick up their mail, they did not necessarily live close to the post office. This is just given as a general reference.