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Thomas J Miller

Thomas J Miller



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  1. 1.  Thomas J MillerThomas J Miller 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]




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