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Title: James Millham New Jersey Nationality Native
Post by: punch on Saturday 09 February 19 19:59 GMT (UK)

One of my ancestors, James Millham, is listed in the New Jersey State Census, 1875. He was born abt. 1809 in Andover, Sussex Co., New Jersey. In 1875 he is still living in Andover. His nationality is listed as "native" as are his parents. My question is does "native" mean Native American Indian? His race is listed as "white". Thank you in advance.

Title: Re: James Millham New Jersey Nationality Native
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 09 February 19 20:23 GMT (UK)

1870 says born New Jersey - I don't think this means he was a native american indian.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN6Z-YKM

The 1875 lists most of the people as native.

Sandra

Title: Re: James Millham New Jersey Nationality Native
Post by: punch on Saturday 09 February 19 20:30 GMT (UK)

Thank you Sandra for clearing this up for me.

Title: Re: James Millham New Jersey Nationality Native
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 09 February 19 20:45 GMT (UK)

No prob.

Millham , James late of Andover who died intestate 9 April 1879.  (Ref - A-141)  Petitioner:  John Miller of Andover. Petition:  Letter of Adminstration be granted to Luther Hill. Filed:  14 Oct 1879
Kindred: Mary Stickle– Andover, NJ    -  Sarah Louise Anderson– Anderson, NJ
Daniel Anderson – Newton, NJ   - Mary Utter – Indiana.

http://www.sussexhistory.org/annals/petitions-renunciations-a/m-2/

Sandra

Title: Re: James Millham New Jersey Nationality Native
Post by: shellyesq on Saturday 09 February 19 22:06 GMT (UK)

This has the questions asked on the 1875 NJ census, and it says native or foreign-born.  http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/nj-census-questions.htm