Citizenship Application for Juliette Bernardon Carrara

 Below is the citizenship application for Juliette Bernardon Carrara, becoming a citizen of the United States formerly a citizen of France.  

Sellwood, Oregon, Carrara and Bernardon Residence and Neighborhood.

 At the time of this posting, the Black Cat Tavern is no longer around in Sellwood, Portland, Oregon at the intersection of SE Umatilla St., and SE 13th Ave.  

This was George Albert Carrara's "watering hole" - where he would go enjoy a drink after work.  At the time he could take my mother, his youngest daughter, Arlene Francis Carrara with him to enjoy a Shirley Temple drink at the bar next to him. 

 

 

Here is a webpage from the "Bee" newspaper regarding the tearing down of the Black Cat Tavern in 2013 and a bit of its history (Hopefully the link is intact after being posted as of the date of this entry). 

 

This is the residence of George Albert and Juliette Bernardon Carrara at 1325 SE Sherrett Street, in Sellwood, Portland, Oregon.  Both photographs were taken circa 2012.

 

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History of the name "Millican" - "The Surnames of Scotland" - George Fraser Black (1943) PDF

What follows is transcribed from "The Surnames of Scotland" (1943) by George Fraser Black, under the heading for the surname "Millican".  

I've expanded out the references as they were included in the text and referenced by Black, so that I included the original text as written, with his original sources in paranthesis so as to not require the reader to refer to a bibliography or references for this entry.

The PDF for this book was obtained off Familysearch.org and a link to download a copy of the book is available HERE.

MILLIGAN, MILLILKEN, MILLIKIN, MILLICAN, MULLIKIN.

These names are in Gealic Maolagain, Old Irish Maelecan, a double diminutive of mael (-oc-an), 'the little bald or shaven one,' probably in allusion to the ancient Gaelic tonsure. 

The first form is common in Galloway.  Macrath ap Molegan of Wyggetone, who rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, P. 198 - Calendar of documents relating to Scotland preserved in Public Record Office.  Edited by Joseph Bain.  Edinburgh, 1881-84. 4 v. referred to by ) is apparently the first of the name recorded in Scotland. 

As Makerathe Molgan he had his lands restored to him in the same year (ibid., p. 218).  Cymric 'ap,' aftwerards reduced to 'A,' is possibly due to Cymric influence.  

Thomas Ameligane, a witness in Dumfries, 1744 (Edgar, P.227 - An introduction to the history of Dumrfries by Robert Edgar.  Dumfries, 1915.  Written c.1746) may be Thomas Amuligane, chaplain and notary public at Wigtown, 1485 (RMS, II, 1624 - Reistrum magni sigilli regnum Scotorum.  The register of the great seal of Scotland. v. 1-11 (1306-1668). Edinburgh, 1882-1914.  Cited by volume and number of document.)

The name also appears in Perth in 1468 as Milikyn (Milne, p. 58 - The Blackfriars of Perth; the chartulary and papers of their house, edited with introduction by Robert Milne.  Edinburgh, 1893).

George Amuligane was burgess of Dumfries, 1810 (RMS, II, 3513 - Reistrum magni sigilli regnum Scotorum.  The register of the great seal of Scotland. v. 1-11 (1306-1668). Edinburgh, 1882-1914.  Cited by volume and number of document) and a Schir William Amuligan, a cleric, is mentioned in the same year (Bucc. MSS., P. 14 - The manuscripts of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, preserved at Drumlanrig Castl. Londn, 1897 - 1903. 2 v).

Thomas Amuligane, a follower of the Earl of Cassilis, had a respite for murder committed by him in 1526 (RSS., I, 3388 - Registrum secreti sigillum regnum Scotorum.  The register of the privy seal of Scotland. v. 1-2 (1488-1542).  Edinburgh, 1908-21), Cuthbert Amullekyne of Dempstartoune was "dilaitit of the cryme of adulterie" in 1578 (Trials, I, P. 78 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624.  Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Amiligane witnessed a sasine in Dumfries, 1595 (RRM., III, P. 394 - Selections from the records of the regality of Melrose and from the manuscripts of the Earl of Haddington.  Edinburgh, 1914-17. 3 v.)

John Myllikin, a 'vabster ald and puir,' was buried in Dysart, Fife, at public expense, 1593 (Dysart, p. 41 - Notices from local records of Dysart., Glasgow, 1853) another Johnne Amulliekin was hanged in 1612 (Trials, III, p. 223 - Criminal trials of Scotland, from A.D. 1487 to 1624.  Edited by Robert Pitcairn. Edinburg, 1833. 3 v.), and John Mulligane, polentarius (i.e. maltster), burgess of Dumfries, was retoured heir in lands in regality of Lynchludedn, 1630 (Retours, Kircudbright, 183 - Inquvisitionvum ad capellam dominni regis retornatarvm, qvae in pvblicics archivis Scotiae adhve servantver, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3 v.).

James Myllighame of Blakmyre was retoured heir of his father in lands in parish of Balmaclellane and Dalry, 1633 (ibi., 200).

Robert Mulligane, 'ludimagister' (i.e. master of the play), burgess of Edinburgh, 1649 (Inquis., 3556 - Inqvisitionvm ad capellam domini regis reornatarvm, qvae in publicis archivis Scotiae adhve servantvr, abbreviatio. 1811-16. 3v) is most probably Robert Muligin designated vulgar (i.e. public) schoolmaster who was married in 1656 (Edinb. Marr. - The register of marriages for the parish of Edinburgh. 1595-1750. Edinburgh, 1908-10.).

Thomas Mulliken in Cargat was charged with hamesucken in 1672 (Just. Rec., II, p. 84 - Records of the proceedings of the Judsticiary Court from 1661 to 1678.  Edinburgh, 1905. 2 v.).

Major James Milliken purchased part of the ancient barony of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, in 1733, and gave the estate the name of Milliken (Stodart, II, p. 260 - Scottish arms, being a collection of armorial bearings A.D. 1370-1678, reproduced in facsimie from contemporary manuscripts.  With heraldic and genealogical notes.  By Robert Riddle Stoard.  Edinburgh, 1881. 2 v.).

Robert Andrews Milliken, the American scientist, is of Scottish descent.   Millagain 1684, Milligain 1694, Mulikyn 1480, Mulligine 1668, Mullikine 1662.  There is a name (Mulekyn) in the Exchequer Rolls which might be thought a variant of this.  The bearers of it, however were Italians.  In 1364 there is an entry of payment to Donatus Mulekyn for ornaments for the king (ER., II, P. 160 - The Exchequer rolls of Scotland. v. 1-23 (1264-1600).  Edinburgh, 1878-1908.), and in the thirty-second year of David II (1361-62) James or Jacobus Mulekyn "of Florence," probably a relative, was master moneyer (monetarius) in Edinburgh (ibid., II, p. xciii).

A History of Ireland: Foras Feasa ar Éireann le Seathrún Céitinn - by Geoffrey Keating (PDF)

Below is a PDF link to the book "A History of Ireland" by Geoffrey Keating, published around 1634 A.D.

Of interest to me is that there is an index of names in the back of the book allowing you to look up Irish surnames, names and places that were familiar in the 1600's and known back then giving a more direct-account of some history that's since been forgotten or lost. .

You can view the PDF: HERE: 

A hard copy of the text (which appears to be very lovely) can be purchased online from the Irish Texts Society - here:

Millicans, Clarks, Freemonts, Oregon Pioneers

Below is a link to a PDF which is an account given by William S. Clark, son of Ransom Clark and Lettice Jane Millican, and grandson of Elijah Ellison and Lucinda Wilson Crisp, Spencer Clark and Betsy Slack, of his father's (Ransom Clark) settling in the Oregon Territory. 

It is taken from this link HERE.

And the PDF is HERE. 

Further information obtained from here reprinted below:

Reminiscences of Charles Webster Clark, oldest son of Ransom Clark and Lettice Jane Millican Clark, later Mrs. Almos H. Reynolds. Written about 1920.

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Millican family came west in wagon train of 1843, led by the Applegate brothers and piloted by Dr. Marcus Whitman.
Children:

• Lettice Jane Clark Reynolds, born 1830
• Melvina Hembree, born 1832 (?, not clean in MS)
• Mary Hill (grandmother of Dorsey Hill) born 1834
• Louisa Dixon, born 1836
• Margaret Millican, born 1838
• Elizabeth Baker (3d wife of Dr. Dorsey Baker), born 1840
• Married 1st, Robert Horton
• Married 2nd, J.W. McCullough
• Married 3d, Dr. Dorsey Baker
• Andrew J. Millican (dates of these births not given, many have followed spacing of other children, 2 years apart)
• born 1842?

Children below not on wagon train:

• William M. Millican, born 1844?
• James Millican, born 1846?
• John Millican, born 1848?

MELVINA married James Hembree about 1847, Lafayette, Oregon

• Children:
• Jim, who dies young.
• John, married Miss Berry. Their children, Dorsey Hill and Bertha Brackett
• Six other children not named

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"I do not remember the year the J.W. McCullough worked for Father Reynolds but think it was in '63 and '64. (His wife was left here and he went to the mines.) Mr. McCullough worked for Mr. Reynolds in the mill here. Robert Horton died in '62 or '63. McCullough then married the widow, but he also died soon.
The Millicans crossed the plains in 1843, starting from Missouri. They came into the Wallla Walla Valley by way of Weston Hill, down to the Walla Walla River. I imagine they crossed Meacham Creek into Thorne Hollow, then to Weston and down to the mission at Whitman. Left there and went to Wallula, having some great experiences going down the Columbia in flatboats. From The Dalles, they went over the mountains by way of Barlow Road. Went directly to Lafayette, taking the first wagon into Oregon. There they took up a Donation claim.
Ransom Clark came also in 1843, but with Lt. John Fremont. John G. Campbell and my father came as partners from Vermont and joined Fremont in Missouri. (From another account: "Most of he company were French and Canadian frontiersmen. At The Dalles he, with two other Americans, left the command and joined the American immigrant train of '43, guided by Dr. Marcus Whitman. Among those in the train was the Millican family, whose oldest child was Lettice, age 13.")
Clark and Lettice Millican were married in Lafayette in 1845. She was 15 years old. They moved to his farm, a mile from her parents. Twins were born on August 12, 1846. Charlie lived, the other died.
Ransom joined the California gold rush and while he was gone, another child, Harry, died at the age of four.
When father came home, the moved to Linn City, Oregon, where he ran a hotel, as a sawmill was being built there. (1853) Later, they moved to Portland. In '55 and '56, he went to the Colville Mines but did not stay long. On his way back, he stopped to look around the Walla Walla Valley, which he had first crossed in '43 with Fremont. He located a Donation claim on Yellow Hawk and Russell Creeks but cecause of Indian troubles, white people were all ordered out of the country. So he went back to Portland where he started in the hotel business again, on the corner of Front and Washington Streets, the name being the Columbia Hotel. A Mr. J.J. Jarvis was in business with him. Part of the time the family lived at the hotel and part of the time in a private home. Will was born there. At that time Charlie was in school at Oswego. He often went to Lafayette to visit his grandparents.
Clark could not get up to his claim until the fall of 1858, after a treaty had been made with the Indians. He hired a man named John Haley to make some fences. Clark went back to Portland until March, '59, then brought Charlie up with him. They came by boat to Lower Cascades, bringing six horses. There they went over the side of mountain to the first station where a transportation line was operating between Portland and the Dalles at that place. (Confused) They portaged from Lower to Upper Cascades. Rode on the steamer Ohio, the captain's name being Smith. At the Dalles they had to wait a week for delivery of fruit trees, etc. Uncle Jack brought down two horses from here and with the horses they were bringing up (6) and these two horses, they finished the trip.
Below Pendleton they stopped at a place run by Mr. Mason. There they ate horse meat, thinking it was elk meat. The first night out, they stayed at Fulton's. Crossed the toll bridge over Des Chutes River. The next camping place was at John Day's, then on Spring Creek, Butler Creek, Umatilla, Wild Horse Creek, then at Pambrun's place on the Walla Walla River. Here Charlie was injured in a fall from a horse. The horse stepped in a badger hole and he was thrown, his foot caught in the stirrup and he was dragged some distance. One joint in his back was knocked out of place. From then on he was called lazy becase he could not rise quickly out of place. (Twenty-five years later he was cured by an osteopath.)
From Pambrun's they came to the claim where John Haley was then living, March 27, 1859.
In May, Clark was called back to Portland because Jarvis was mis-managing the hotel. Charlie received a letter from his father saying he had reached home but nine days later he died of pneumonia. Mr. Jarvis got away with some $3000 of Mrs. Clark's money. Mother left the hotel and went to her parents' home in Lafayette, later came to Walla Walla since Charlie was there alone. She had been warned about danger from Indians but came with the Dent family on the boat. Also rode in the government ambulance. Captain Dent was a brother of Mrs. U.S. Grant. He was commander of Fort Walla Walla and Mother stayed there over night.
When Charlie first received notice of his father's death he could not believe it. At the time he was riding a horse in a four-mile race conducted by Tom Hughes. John Shauns had given Charlie $2.50 to bet on a horse. Robert Horton came to Charlie and told him not to go hoome. A.H. Robie got off the boat at Umatilla and rode horseback to Walla Walla and beat the boat, while Charlie's mother came on the boat. (Evidently her brother William came up the river with her.) Uncle Bill came from the fort next morning to the tent and told Charlie of his father's death.
Mother stayed two weeks. Father had hired Horton at The Dalles and brought him up here. Uncle Bill stayed with us after Mother went back to Portland. Mother went to Lafayette where Lizzie was born and when Lizzie was six weeks old, Mother came up here. From The Dalles she came with John Abbott in his stagecoach. She paid the freight on Abbott's coach from Portland to the Dalles. Abbott later had the goods brought up to Walla Walla on the first stagecoach in 1859. (This seems confused since she came in the stagecoach herself.)

MARY married Henry Hill

LOUISA married Jesse Dixon, 3 children

ELIZABETH maried first, Robert Horton, a Canadian who came to Walla Walla with Ransom Clark in March, 1859, Mr. Clark having employed him in the Dalles. Stayed on Clark Donation claim until fall of '59, went back to Oregon, met Elizabeth Millican whom he married in 1861. In spring of 1860, he rented and farmed the Ransom Clark claim between Springfield Creek (Spring branch, now Colwell Creek?) and Russell Creek. In 1861, bought a farm and married Elizabeth. Double wedding noted elsewhere. Mr. Horton died on this farm (when?). Then Elizabeth married J.W. McCullough who was working for A.H. Reynolds (her sister's new husband) as a millwright. A short time later Mr. Reynolds sent him to run a mill he and D.S. Baker had set up in Uniontown, Oregon. McCullough's health turned bad and in a short time he returned and died. About two years later, Elizabeth married D.S. Baker, whose first wife, Caroline Tibbitts of Portland had died, also his second wife. Miss Tibbitts had a sister, Mrs. Kennedy (Earl's grandmother?) who lived on Park St. (So Henrietta's grandmother and Earl's grandmother were sisters?) I am not sure of this relationship. (N.L.F.)

MARGARET blinded by measles in childhood. Never married.

ANDREW J. (Uncle Jack) left home in 1858 and came up to the Umatilla River, bringing his father's stock. Stayed a year. Had two horses that belonged to Ransom Clark, his brother-in-la, who wished them sent to the Dalles. In 1859, he brought them up to his sister, then a widow. Was always interested in mining. (Later at Thunder Mt., Idaho.)

WILLIAM came to Walla Walla about June 1, 1859 with his sister on their first visit, soon after the death of her husband, Ransom Clark.

JAMES and JOHN both married. No other facts about them.

Irish Millicans, 1800's

I found this on www.irishtimes.com about the Millican name in Ireland.  I thought I would just post this here for now for future reference.

Henri Bernardon, Birth Registration, Mesves-Sur-Loire, Burgundy, France

This is a birth registration for Henri Bernardon from the French Genealogical Records at Mesves Sur Loire, Burgundy, France:

The translation I have received (from someone who speaks French better than I) is as follows:

Year 1870, the 18 September at noon, before me, mayor, officer of the Public Records Office of the commune of Mesves, canton of Pouilly le Pieire appeared Bernardore Jean age of 43, an employee at the train station of Mesves; who presented a child to us of masculine sex born at his home yesterday at 7:00 in the evening as declared by him and from Catherine Paslot, his wife, and who he wanted to give the first name of Henri.