The Six McMillin Brothers West Vigrinia.

There was been a lot written about the McMillin Brothers, so I well not write what has already been written, “Well maybe a little”. What I noticed on other sites was their pictures which were all washed out and you couldn't not get a good look at them. Now I like old ink drawings that's why I decided to put their pictures here. Sometimes a ink drawing can be more interesting then the real picture.
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The following was taken from the pages of the history of the Second West Virginia Cavalry.

Page. 133.

On June 21, 1864, a wagon of enemy powder was captured. On June 22, the powder was ordered to be destroy by throwing it in a creek, with in a few minutes there came a fearful explosion which was on the grand, then a few seconds later the powder in the wagon exploded, killing and wounding half the guard. One of those killed was Marion McMillin the youngest of the McMillin brothers. He was of company C., and was on duty with company H.

Page. 213.

Lieutenant Emerson McMillin said: “Boys this won't do, let's go over.” When putting spurs to his horse, the ditch was cleared, and at the same time the rest of the regiment boldly want over and fell onto the rebel horsemen with sabre.

From the Records of Civil War Researcher, Billee H. Schlaudt, of Houston, Texas:

Marion McMillin - 19 years old, recruit, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Mustered in 12/1/1863, Co. C, 2nd WV Cav., at Charleston, WV. Killed 6/23/1864, in an accidental explosion of a caisson near Cove Gap, VA.

Emerson McMillin - 18 years old, farmer, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. H, 2nd WV Cav., at Parkersburg, WV. Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer 11/22/1863, under General Order #191, War Department Series of 1863; transferred to Co. C. Sergeant. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, and transferred to Non-Commissioned Staff. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, 1/7/1865, and transferred to Co. A. Mustered out 6/30/1865. Address in 1892:40 Wall Street, New York City, New York.

Murray McMillin - 19 years old, farmer, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. H, 2nd WV Cav., at Parkersburg, WV. Re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer 11/22/1863, under General Order #191, War Department Series of 1863; transferred to Co. C. Private. Mustered out 6/30/1865. Address in 1892: Marietta, Ohio.

James Harvey McMillin - 28 years old, recruit, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Resident of/or enrolled at Parkersburg, WV, and mustered in 9/9/1864, Co. G, at Wheeling, WV; mustered out under General Order #83, AGO., 5/5/1865 (or 6/7/1865). 1st Sergeant. Died July 23, 1873.

Milton McMillin - 31 years old, born in Gallia Co., Ohio. Recruit, promoted from 1st Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant, Co. G. Commission dated 11/2/1864; mustered out 6/30/1865. Died August 28th, 1865.

Andrew McMillin - 21 years old. Resident of/or enrolled at Jackson, Ohio. Mustered in 11/8/1861, Co. G, at Parkersburg, WV. Mustered out 11/29/1864, at expiration of term of service. Address in 1892: Jackson, Ohio.