1798 - 1875 (77 years)
Generation: 1
1. | David Miller was born in 1798 in Watauga, North Carolina, USA; died in 1875 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Morning Star Cemetery, Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Notes:
This story came from the book "Stories from Haywood County" It was donated by Fannie Mae Miller Slade. Story number 471.
David Miller with his brother Jacob and his sister Kate, came to Haywood County bout 1815 to 1820. They were Dutch and came from Europe to America. Jacob married Matilda Justice, and although they had many children, only one lived to maturity. Her name was Mrs. Louisa Edwards and she died in West Ashville about 1925. Her parents died in Canton about 1901. Kate died as an aged woman, and she never married.
David Miller married Anne Fullbright just after he came to Haywood County. Twelve children were born to this union, all of whom lived to maturity. James died when a young man, but the other eleven reared families. David fought in the war of 1812, and died about 1875. His wife, Anne, died about 1852. They are buried at Morning Star Methodist Chruch in Canton which they helped to found, originally as a Lutheran Church but eventually changed to Methodist. Their graves are marked.
Their children were: James, died young; Elizabeth, married Jack Bolden; Jacob; Leander C.; Peter F.; Polly; Emeline; Eliza; Malinda; Mary Ann; Barbara; and Layfayette.
Leander C. married Celia L. Sharp on December 16, 1867. They lived in Dutch Cove where he farmed and dealt in lumber. He and his wife had 9 children. Ulysses G; Marion L; Gessa Rae; V. Melvin; Robert Lee; T. Eugene; Laura M. Tina C. and Edd Z....
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Family/Spouse: Annie Loranse Fulbright. Annie (daughter of Living and Elizabeth Lnu) was born in 1802; died in 1851; was buried in Morning Star Cemetery, Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Elizabeth Miller was born in 1825; died in 1912.
- 3. Jacob M Miller was born on 11 May 1826 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Oct 1901 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Piney Mountain Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
- 4. Eliza E Miller was born in 1828 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1896 in Dix Creek Chapel.
- 5. Mary Miller was born on 1 Jun 1830 in North Carolina, USA.
- 6. Sarah Miller was born in 1832.
- 7. Mary Ann Miller was born on 10 Jun 1833; died on 8 Jul 1878 in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
- 8. Barbara Ann Miller was born on 15 Jul 1835; died in Jul 1886 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
- 9. Melinda Miller was born in 1842.
- 10. Margaret Emaline Miller was born in 1842.
- 11. Leander Charles Miller was born on 15 Aug 1842 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Sep 1923 in Beaverdam, Haywood, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Morning Star Cemetery, Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
- 12. Peter Fulbright Miller was born in 1845.
- 13. James Miller was born in 1848 in North Carolina, USA.
- 14. Henry Lafayette Miller was born on 25 Dec 1851 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died in 1928 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
- 15. Living
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Generation: 2
3. | Jacob M Miller (1.David1) was born on 11 May 1826 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Oct 1901 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Piney Mountain Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Warren. Elizabeth (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 25 Nov 1825 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Aug 1871 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Jasper Miller was born in 1857 in North Carolina, USA.
- 17. John Miller was born in 1858 in North Carolina, USA.
- 18. Celia A Miller was born on 14 Feb 1859 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Mar 1942 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Hominy Baptist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
- 19. Lee Andrew Miller was born on 25 Oct 1864 in North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Feb 1897 in North Carolina, USA.
- 20. Andrew Miller was born in 1867 in North Carolina, USA.
- 21. William Henry Miller was born on 10 Aug 1849 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 10 Mar 1914 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
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Jacob married Catherine Lnu in 1885 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Catherine was born in Oct 1844 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Eliza E Miller (1.David1) was born in 1828 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1896 in Dix Creek Chapel. |
7. | Mary Ann Miller (1.David1) was born on 10 Jun 1833; died on 8 Jul 1878 in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. |
11. | Leander Charles Miller (1.David1) was born on 15 Aug 1842 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Sep 1923 in Beaverdam, Haywood, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Morning Star Cemetery, Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Lewis C Miller
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Celia Sharp. Celia was born in Apr 1846 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
16. | Jasper Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born in 1857 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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17. | John Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born in 1858 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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18. | Celia A Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 14 Feb 1859 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Mar 1942 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Hominy Baptist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Celia A Jackson
- Residence: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | Lee Andrew Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 25 Oct 1864 in North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Feb 1897 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Delila Pearson. Elizabeth (daughter of William D Pearson and Julia Ann Curtis) was born in 1867 in North Carolina, USA; died before 17 Jun 1900 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Elsie Mae Miller was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Aug 1993 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, USA; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.
- 29. Walter C Miller was born on 30 Oct 1889 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1947 in Volusia, Florida, USA.
- 30. Annie Lee Miller was born on 22 Sep 1893 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jul 1991 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
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20. | Andrew Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born in 1867 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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21. | William Henry Miller (3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 10 Aug 1849 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 10 Mar 1914 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. |
22. | Ulesses Miller (11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in Oct 1868 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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23. | Eugene Miller (11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in Jul 1878 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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24. | Laura Amanda Miller (11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in Jun 1880 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Laura Pearson
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: John B Pearson. John (son of William D Pearson and Julia Ann Curtis) was born in Nov 1879 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 29 May 1965 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Tiny Miller (11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in Oct 1885 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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26. | Eddie Miller (11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in Mar 1889 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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27. | Gene Western Miller (14.Henry2, 1.David1) was born on 7 Sep 1885 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Jan 1942 in Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Lucy Margaret Miller was born on 21 Dec 1920 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Mar 1965 in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA.
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Generation: 4
28. | Elsie Mae Miller (19.Lee3, 3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 19 Feb 1888 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 15 Aug 1993 in Punta Gorda, Charlotte, Florida, USA; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- SSN issued: Florida, USA
- Name: Elsie Mae Wiggins
- Social Security Number: 264-49-1629
- Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Occupation: 28 Apr 1910; Farm Manager
- Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 3 Jan 1920, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Waycross Ward 2
- Residence: 7 Apr 1930, 1616 Creswell Street, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1935, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; Age: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1945, Precinct 17, Duval, Florida, USA
Notes:
Member of El Bethel Christian Church, Waycross, GA
Elsie married Charles Clemon Wiggins on 4 Apr 1917 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA. Charles (son of William Early Wiggins and Margaret Elizabeth Harper) was born on 17 Jul 1895 in Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1949 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA; was buried in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Bessie Elizabeth Wiggins was born on 11 Sep 1916 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; was christened on 23 Nov 1947 in Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; died on 24 Sep 2001 in Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA; was buried on 26 Sep 2001 in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia, Florida, USA.
- 40. Ruby C Wiggins was born on 7 May 1922 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA.
- 41. Charles Hebron Wiggins was born on 5 Nov 1925 in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA; died on 7 Jun 2019 in Sebring, Highlands, Florida, USA; was buried on 22 Jun 2019 in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Avon Park, Highlands, Florida, USA.
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29. | Walter C Miller (19.Lee3, 3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 30 Oct 1889 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1947 in Volusia, Florida, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Volusia, Florida, USA
- Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1920, Seabreaze, Volusia, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1935, Precinct 8, Volusia, Florida, USA
- Residence: 1945, Precinct 8a, Volusia, Florida, USA
Family/Spouse: Anna Lnu. Anna was born in 1895 in North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Paul Miller was born in 1924 in Florida, USA.
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30. | Annie Lee Miller (19.Lee3, 3.Jacob2, 1.David1) was born on 22 Sep 1893 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 6 Jul 1991 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Race: White
- SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
- Name: Annie Lee Courtney
- Social Security Number: 241-06-5799
- Residence: 17 Jun 1900, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 26 Jan 1920, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 3 May 1930, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1935, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Upper Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; Age: 46; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
- Residence: 1991, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Family/Spouse: John Crawford Courtney. John (son of John Hamilton Courtney and Martha Jane Thrash) was born on 26 Jun 1893 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Apr 1974 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1974 in Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Johnnie Lee Courtney was born on 7 Feb 1919 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 20 Jun 1994 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
- 44. Dixie Elizabeth Courtney was born on 9 Jan 1923 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 23 May 2014 in John F Keever Hospice Solace Center, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Enka, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
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31. | Ethel L Pearson (24.Laura3, 11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in 1902 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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32. | William L Pearson (24.Laura3, 11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in 1905 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Known As: Willie
- Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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33. | Addie L Pearson (24.Laura3, 11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in 1902 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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34. | Alvid Pearson (24.Laura3, 11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born in 1909 in North Carolina, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Haw Creek, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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35. | Raymond Kenneth Pearson (24.Laura3, 11.Leander2, 1.David1) was born on 22 Sep 1912 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Apr 1957 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Family/Spouse: Hattie Lee Spivey. Hattie was born on 5 Jan 1913 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 18 Jan 2002 in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Gerald David Pearson was born on 6 Feb 1941 in Waynesville, Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 3 Jan 2005 in Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA; was buried in Glen Haven Memorial Garden, Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA.
- 46. Living
- 47. Living
- 48. Laura Grace Pearson was born on 5 Jun 1933 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 16 Sep 2016 in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Tracy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
- 49. Dennis Kenneth Pearson was born on 20 Oct 1934 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Dec 1981 in Hendersonville, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
- 50. Naomi Pearson was born on 5 Jul 1937 in Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Oct 2002 in Mountain Home, Henderson, North Carolina, USA.
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38. | Lucy Margaret Miller (27.Gene3, 14.Henry2, 1.David1) was born on 21 Dec 1920 in Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Mar 1965 in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. Family/Spouse: Chester Donald Haney. Chester was born on 6 Oct 1916 in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Feb 1983 in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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