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James A. Miller

James A. Miller



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  1. 1.  James A. MillerJames A. Miller was born about 1812 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self

    Family/Spouse: Annie Hicks. Annie was born about 1810 in Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James H. Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1840 in Maryland, USA; died on 16 May 1918 in 1338 Mayflower street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Thomas J Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Oct 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James H. MillerJames H. Miller Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 14 May 1840 in Maryland, USA; died on 16 May 1918 in 1338 Mayflower street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: James Miller
    • Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Unmarried
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
    • Residence: 1900, 510 Spruce street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Boarder
    • Residence: 1918, 1338 Mayflower street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Mary A. Miller. Mary was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Frances Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 5. Mary C. Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 6. Henrietta Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1873 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Thomas J MillerThomas J Miller Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Maryland, USA; died on 14 Oct 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Thomas Miller
    • Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Race: Black Marital Status: Unmarried (Single)
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 11, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    "Thomas J. Miller
    Service: 5th Regt., Massachusetts Vol. Cavalry, Company G
    Date of Death: October 14, 1912

    Enlistment information:
    Enlisted at Boston, Massachusetts, February 26, 1864, credited to Boston, Massachusetts.
    Unit information:
    He was mustered in at Camp Meigs, Readville, Massachusetts, March 4, 1864, as Private, Company "G".
    Born: Baltimore, Maryland;
    Age: 21; Single; Occupation: Tinsmith; Height 5' 6"; Complexion: Black; Eyes: Black; Hair: Black.
    He was appointed the rank of Corporal, April 28, 1864.
    He was mustered out with the regiment at Clarksville, Texas, October 31, 1865.

    Comments: After the war Thomas settled in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He filed for his pension April 30, 189x, residing in Pennsylvania.
    Spouse (widow's pension application): Emily D. Miller Oct. 17, 1912."
    Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75930971/thomas-j-miller : accessed 25 January 2022), memorial page for Corp Thomas J. Miller (unknown–14 Oct 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 75930971, citing Lincoln Cemetery, Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by LostGeneration (contributor 47096186) .

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Thomas married Emma D Miller in 1865. Emma was born in Apr 1845 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frances MillerFrances Miller Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1864 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  2. 5.  Mary C. MillerMary C. Miller Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  3. 6.  Henrietta MillerHenrietta Miller Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.James1) was born about 1873 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter




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