Abraham Miller1,2 
M, (15 March 1836 - 1924)
- Relationship
- Grandson of Abraham Wolf
Abraham Miller was born on 15 March 1836 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,3 He was the son of Jacob Frederick Miller and Barbara Cordelia Wolf.1,4 Abraham Miller married Sarah Aderhold, daughter of Johann Aderhold and Regina Rachel Stolz, in 1861.1,5 Abraham Miller died in 1924 at Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 87 years.6 He was buried in the Wildwood Cemetery, located in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.7
He and Sarah Aderhold appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Miller was a dairy farmer between 1889 and 1910 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He also had a milk route on Fourth Street in Williamsport for 20 years.1,7
Abraham was fortunate being able submit a brief record of his family to John F. Meginness, editor for inclusion in the "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania" published in 1892. The following account can be found on page 1143:
ABRAHAM MILLER, oldest son of Jacob, and Barbara Miller, was born in Hepburn township, March 15, 1836. He remained with his parents until his twenty-first year, and then entered the employ of James Williamson, a lumber operator, for whom he worked two years. Returning home he took charge of the farm and carried it on for twenty years. He then purchased his present place of 100 acres on Lycoming creek, upon which he has since resided. In 1889 he established the dairy business, which he has since operated in connection with agricultural pursuits. He married in 1861, Sarah, daughter of John Aderhold, of Hepburn township. Three children have been born of this union: Samuel, who married Cora Waltz; Regina, and Katie. Mr. Miller is independent in politics, and has, served as school director five terms in Lycoming and Hepburn townships. He is a member of the German Baptist church, is a trustee in that body, and at one time served as superintendent of the Sunday school.1
He and Sarah Aderhold appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Miller was a dairy farmer between 1889 and 1910 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He also had a milk route on Fourth Street in Williamsport for 20 years.1,7
Abraham was fortunate being able submit a brief record of his family to John F. Meginness, editor for inclusion in the "History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania" published in 1892. The following account can be found on page 1143:
ABRAHAM MILLER, oldest son of Jacob, and Barbara Miller, was born in Hepburn township, March 15, 1836. He remained with his parents until his twenty-first year, and then entered the employ of James Williamson, a lumber operator, for whom he worked two years. Returning home he took charge of the farm and carried it on for twenty years. He then purchased his present place of 100 acres on Lycoming creek, upon which he has since resided. In 1889 he established the dairy business, which he has since operated in connection with agricultural pursuits. He married in 1861, Sarah, daughter of John Aderhold, of Hepburn township. Three children have been born of this union: Samuel, who married Cora Waltz; Regina, and Katie. Mr. Miller is independent in politics, and has, served as school director five terms in Lycoming and Hepburn townships. He is a member of the German Baptist church, is a trustee in that body, and at one time served as superintendent of the Sunday school.1
Children of Abraham Miller and Sarah Aderhold
- Samuel A. Miller+1,5 (May 1865 - 1938)
- Regina Barbara Miller+1,5 (11 Mar 1867 - 13 Oct 1926)
- Catherine S. Miller+1,5 (30 Nov 1876 - 1950)
Last Edited=9 Jul 2007
Citations
- [S14] John F Meginness, History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (Baltimore, Maryland: prepared by Lycoming Historical Society; Gateway Press, Inc., 1990 reprint of 1892 original), p. 1143.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Report for the Descendants of Jacob F. Miller," supplied 25 February 2003 (6515 Marlo Way, Riverside, California 92506, USA; 951-788-4635). This report offers a full list of the primary and secondary sources consulted. p. 13, shows name as Abram.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Jacob F. Miller Descendants", p. 12, shows he was born in Hepburn, PA on 15 March 1836.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Jacob F. Miller Descendants", p. 2.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Jacob F. Miller Descendants", p. 13.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Jacob F. Miller Descendants", p. 12, indicates that he died sometime in 1924 in Lycoming County, PA.
- [S559] Carol (Taylor) Olson, "Jacob F. Miller Descendants", p. 12.