This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Milby, Marcum Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17988/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Harrison Milby was born near Gabe, Ky., April 24, 1909, departed this life in a Government hospital in Lexington, June 1, 1944. He spent most of his life in Summersville. He was the son of Antia and Katie Marcum Milby. He was a faithful son and brother, also a true friend to all who knew him. Two years ago April 2, his country needed him and he willingly answered the call. He served for a short while, then his health failed him. He was given treatment in an army hospital. At the time of his death he was in a Government hospital in Lexington. His death was the result of a third attack of pneumonia. James spoke many times during his illness of his belief in Christ and that he didn't want to do anything wrong. He made many requests that his people and friends live for Christ. He spoke frequently of his home above. He leaves a father, stepmother, six brothers, William, Robert, Carl, Howell, Clayton, and Dayton; four sisters, Nelly, Ola May, Florence and Cora Lillian. Also ! a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held by Rev. B. L. Despain and Rev. Rook at the Milby cemetery. His pallbearers were his brothers and flower girls his nieces, Marcella, Marie, Charlotte and Barbara Milby. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. 2, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 152 Father: Antia Antonia La Pas De Santa Milby (9 Aug 1873 - 25 Nov 1957) Mother: Katie Victoria Marcum (1 Mar 1882 - 15 Mar 1924) 1910 Green Co. Kentucky Mircode census index Antia Milby; ED: 0041; W; 36; Ky; Visit: 0320; Green; Relation: Husband; Relatives: Wife Katie V 28, Ky Son William C 05, Ky Son Robert L 03, Ky Son James H NR, Ky Father James R 62, Ky Cemeteries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 1, by Froggett and Houk, p. 37; N.C. Milby Cem. located on the farm of N.C. Milby near Gabe Pvt. James H. Milby 26 Apr 1909 - 1 Jun 1944 Milby Family Records, Vol., I: James Samuel Milby 1786 - 1856 and family compiledby Eunice Montogmery Wright, p. 327 never married Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953; Ancestry.com Name: James H Milby Death Date: 1 Jun 1944 Death Location: Fayette Residence Location: Fayette Age: 35 Gender: Male Ethnicity: White Birth Date: 26 Apr 1909 Birth Location: Gabe, Kentucky Father's Name: Antia Milby Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.