Frank David Milligan was born September 28, 1875,
in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA,
and died April 9, 1942, in Greene Co., IA, at age 66. He
is
the son of David
Milligan of Scotland and Adaline Reynolds "Addie" King of New York.
Iris T. Toliver
was born April 22, 1877, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA,
and died
July 2, 1957, in the City of
Jefferson, Jefferson Twp.,
Greene Co., IA, at age 80. She
is the daughter of
Gillum Solon
Toliver of Bolingreen, Owen Co., IN, and Belle Salome
Blake of Pennsylvania.
Frank David Milligan and Iris T. Toliver
were married July 22, 1903, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp.,
Greene Co., IA.
Frank David Milligan and Iris T. (Toliver) Milligan
had two children:
- Frank Toliver Milligan: Born
October 17, 1907,
in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA;
Died July 20, 2001, in Boulder, Boulder Co., CO (age 93). Married
April 29, 1936, in
the City of Bayard,
IA, to Ruth Ann Thompson:
Born July 15, 1910, in Iowa; Died November 15, 1990, in Unknown (age 80).
Father was Dr. William L.; Mother was Ella; brother was Dr. Harold, LA, CA.
- Robert Paul "Bob" Milligan:
Born May 25, 1910,
in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA;
Died after 1993 in Unknown. Married.
TIMELINE
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on
June 11, 1870, shows Charles T. Blake (age 35) born in Pennsylvania with real
estate of $5,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Hotel Keeper living in
Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah A. Blake (age 37)
born in Pennsylvania. Also living with them are their children, all born in
Pennsylvania: Mazy Blake (age 12); Salome Blake (age 11); Harriet Blake (age 9); Berdine Blake (age 7); and Loretta Blake (age 5).
Frank David Milligan was born September 28, 1875, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA.
Iris T. Toliver was born April 22, 1877, in the City
of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on
June 7, 1880, shows Gillum S. Tolliver (age 40) born in Indiana to North
Carolina-born parents is an Attorney at Law living in the Town of Jefferson,
Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Bell Tolliver (age 23)
born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also
living there is his daughter, Iris Tolliver (age 3) born in Iowa to Indiana and
Iowa-born parents. A boarder also lives in the household.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on
June 8, 1880, shows Charles T. Blake (age 45) born in Pennsylvania of
Maryland-born parents is a Hotel Keeper and is living in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
Living with him is his wife Sarah A. Blake (age 47) who is a Landlady born in
Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Their unmarried children are also
there: Birtie H. Blake (age 14) born in Pennsylvania; Ettie Blake (age 12) born
in Pennsylvania; James Blake (age 9) born in Iowa; and Charles Blake (age 7)
born in Iowa. Also living there is their married daughter; Hattie Mahaney (age
18) born in Pennsylvania and her husband, Hilary Mahanay (age 26) a blacksmith
born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Two servants and one boarder
also live there.
The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 52) born in Indiana
is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Also living there
are: Belle Toliver (age 38) born in Pennsylvania; Iris Toliver (age 17) born in
Greene Co., IA; and Partia Toliver (age 5) born in Greene Co., IA.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Gillum S. Toliver (age
60) born February 1840
in Indiana to North Carolina-born
parents and first married at age 27 is an Attorney at Law owning his home free
of a mortgage and living at 506 N. Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson,
Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Bell Toliver (age
43) born June 1865 in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and first
married at age 29, with both of the children born to her still living. Also
living there are his unmarried daughters, both born in Iowa to Indiana and
Pennsylvania-born parents: Iris Toliver (age 23) born April 1877; and Portia A. Toliver (age 11) born April 1889.
Frank David Milligan and Iris T. Toliver were married July 22, 1903, in the
City of
Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA.
Belle Salome
(Blake) Toliver died 1908 in the City of
Jefferson, Jefferson Twp.,
Greene Co., IA at about age 52.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on
April 16, 1910, shows Frank D. Milligan (age 34) born in Iowa to Scottish and
New York-born parents is a Retail Dealer of Lumber and Grain who
owns his home free of a mortgage
and is living at 203 W. State Street, 3rd Ward, City of Jefferson, Jefferson
Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 6 years, Iris Milligan (age
32) born in Iowa to United States and Pennsylvania-born parents, with the only
child born to her still alive. Also living there is his son, Frank T. Milligan
(age 2) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents.
Leigh Larson note: Frank's parents and sister live next door.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on
April 29, 1910, shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 70) born in Indiana to North
Carolina-born parents is a widowed General Law Practice Attorney
owning his home free of a mortgage
and living at 506 N. Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Jefferson
Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his unmarried daughter: Portia A.
Toliver (age 21) born in Iowa to Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 27, 1920, shows
Frank D. Melligan (age 44) born in Iowa to Scottish and New York-born parents is a
Lumberman with his Own Yards who
owns his home free of a mortgage
and is living at 203 W. State Street, 3rd Ward, City of Jefferson, Jefferson
Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Iris T. Melligan (age 42) born in Iowa to
Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living there is his sons, both born
in Iowa to Iowa-born parents: Frank T. Melligan (age 12); and Robert P. Melligan
(age 9).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on
January 20, 1920, shows Gilum S. Toliver (age 79) born in Indiana to North
Carolina-born parents is a widowed General Practice Lawyer
owning his home free of a mortgage
and living at 506 N. Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Grant Twp.,
Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his unmarried daughter: Portia A. Toliver
(age 30) born in Iowa to Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows
Frank D. Milligan (age 54) born in Iowa to Scottish and New York-born parents
and first married at age 27 is the owner of Lumber and Grain who
owns his home free valued at $8,000
and is living at 201 W. State Street, 3rd Ward, City of Jefferson, Jefferson
Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Iris T. Milligan (age 52) born in Iowa to
Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 25. Also living
there is his unmarried sons, both born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents: Frank T.
Milligan (age 22); and Robert P. Milligan (age 19).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on
April 22, 1930, shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 90) born in Indiana to North
Carolina and South Carolina-born parents and first married at age 32 is a widowed
Retired Lawyer
owning his home valued at $6,500
and living on Chestnut Street, City of Jefferson, Grant Twp.,
Greene Co., IA. Living with him is a widowed Private Home Nurse, age 78.
Gillum Solon
Toliver died October 24, 1933,
in the City of
Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA
at age 93.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Iowa;
Tuesday, July 9, 1957
Mrs. Iris Milligan Is Laid To Rest Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Iris T. Milligan, 80, were
held at the Slininger chapel at 10 a. m. Saturday, July 6, with the Rev. Dick
Harberts, minister of the First Presbyterian church, Jefferson, officiating.
Mrs.. William Wallace accompanied Dr. J. K. Johnson who sane "End of a Perfect
Day" and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought". Pallbearers were Dave Kirk, Ira Robinson,
Wayne Brody, Lloyd Woods, Ted Walker and Glen Dobson. Interment was in the
Jefferson cemetery. Iris T. Milligan, daughter of G. .S. Toliver and Belle Blake
Toliver, was born Apr. 22, 1877 at Jefferson and passed away July 2, 1957. Iris
grew up in Jefferson with her sister Portia; now Mrs. Alvin Goke, and graduated
as valedictorian of her class. She later attended St. Mary's school at
Faribault, Minn. While at St. Mary's she became a member of the Episcopal
church. In later years she has supported the Presbyterian church in Jefferson.
After her schooling she worked in her father's law office. Iris was united in
marriage to Frank D. Milligan July 22, 1903. They had two sons, Frank and Robert
of Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her husband on Apr. 9, 1942. Iris was
a charter member of the Ingleside club and she, along with her husband, were
charter members of the Jefferson Country club. When more active, she took a part
in community and social affairs. The immediate family includes her
brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Goke; her sons and their families,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milligan, Tom and Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milligan, Ann
and John, all of Jefferson, and Mrs. James Fletcher of St. Paul, Minn., also a
daughter of the Robert Milligans. Also surviving are other relatives and many
friends.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Iowa;
Tuesday, July 8, 1958
Thursday Service Set for Alvin Goke
Funeral services for Alvin Goke, well-known
Jefferson farmer, will be held at Slininger chapel at 2 p. m. Thursday, with the
Rev. Dick Harberts in charge. Burial will be in the Jefferson cemetery. Mr. Goke
died at the Greene county hospital at 11:15 a. m. Monday.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Iowa;
Tuesday, July 15, 1958
Alvin Goke Laid To Rest Here Thursday
Funeral services for Alvin W. Goke, 61, were held at
2 p. m. Thursday, July 10, in the Slininger chapel here, with the Rev. Dick
Harberts, minister of First Presbyterian church, officiating. "The Lords Prayer"
was sung by Eugene Melson, accompanied by Mrs. P. W. Thompson. Casket bearers
were Ben Jochims, Virgel Kiefer, Charles Fields, Albert Laufner, Keith Thornburg
and Charles Powell. Burial was in Jefferson Cemetery.
Alvin William Goke, son of Fred J, Goke and Rosine
Bruggeman Goke, was born April 6, 1894 at Waco, Neb. and passed away July 7,
1958, at Jefferson. Alvin grew up and attended public school at Waco,
Monroe and Pierce, Neb. After graduation from Pierce High school in 1914, he
taught school for two years in Pierce county. Alvin then became a student at the
University of Nebraska and graduated in 1920; he also took graduate work at Iowa
State college. Upon completion of his formal training Alvin joined the U. S.
Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seals. His was the pioneering work in
analyzing, testing and mapping of our soils. He covered assignments in Alabama,,
Iowa, Nebraska, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and
Kansas, as a soil scientist. The soil map of Greene county is the result of his
work. Alvin represented the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils au the International
Soils meeting in 1935 at Oxford, England. Upon his retirement he was awarded a
Certificate of Recognition for his 27 years of excellent service with the
Department. Alvin was married to Portia Adell Toliver, Oct. 29, 1924. The Goke's
longest sojourn away from Jefferson was at Salina, Kan., where they spent 10
years. Alvin was baptized as an infant into the Lutheran church at Waco and
joined the Presbyterian church at Jefferson Oct. 3, 1948. He was a trustee and
elder and was very interested in the new addition now begun. On the Sunday
before his death he served the element of Communion. In 1935 Alvin joined the
Rotary Club and has kept an active interest in this organization ever since. He
has always taken an interest in church and social functions of the community and
was a past president of the Jefferson Country club. They were also members of
the Mid-Winter club. They enjoyed travel and made many trips which Alvin was
able to share with his friends by means of his hobby, photography. Besides his
wife, Portia, the immediate family includes his brothers, Fred and William of
Pierce, Neb., and George of Ogden, with their families. Also surviving are
other relatives and many friends.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Iowa;
Tuesday, October 6, 1964
GOKE - Portia A. Goke of 506 N. Wilson Ave.,
Jefferson. Aunt of Robert Milligan of Jefferson and Frank Milligan of Boulder,
Colo. Services: Slininger Chapel, Jefferson, Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. Interment:
Jefferson Cemetery.
The Daily Camera,
Boulder, CO, August 1, 2001
Frank T. Milligan
Oct. 17, 1907 - July 20,
2001
Frank T. Milligan of
Boulder died Friday, July 20, 2001, of natural causes. He
was 93. The son of Frank D. Milligan and Iris Toliver
Milligan, he was born Oct. 17, 1907, in Jefferson, Iowa. He
married Ruth Thompson on April 29, 1936, in Jefferson. She
preceded him in death. He graduated from the University of
Iowa. Mr. Milligan was president of the Iowa Library
Association in 1956 and the American Association of Library
Trustees from 1956 to 1958. He was appointed by the governor
to the board of the Iowa State Library and was editor of the
Iowa Library Trustee for Iowa. The city of Jefferson gave
him the official title "Mr. Jefferson." He served as
president of the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Public
Library, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson
Development Bureau. He also was director of the Iowa Rose
Society and was a Presbyterian elder and trustee. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge, the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
and the Chi Phi Pi and Alpha Kappa Psi national honor
societies. Mr. Milligan moved to Boulder from Jefferson 40
years ago and had various business interests throughout the
Rocky Mountain region. Survivors include a daughter, Jane
Hildreth of Boulder; a son, Tom Milligan of Las Vegas; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Robert Milligan. Memorial services
are pending. Contributions may be made to the Boulder Public
Library Homebound Services, Frank Milligan Memorial, P.O.
Drawer H, Boulder, CO 80306. Howe Mortuary of Boulder is in
charger of arrangements.
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