J. W. MILLER

MILLER, FORDYCE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/14/2020 at 15:39:36

J. W. MILLER was born in Frederick County Virginia, December 5th, 1818. His grandfather, Miller, and wife were Prussians. On his mother’s side, his ancestors can be traced back no farther than his grandfather, who was born in Indiana.

From Virginia his parents moved to Fairfield County, Ohio. In 1843, Mr. Miller came to this State. After spending a few months in West Point, he went to Van Buren County, where he lived three years. In 1847, he moved to Green Bay Township. In 1865, he moved to his present residence, in Marion Township. His education was obtained in the common schools.

In 1845, November 6th, he was married to Mary Fordyce. She was born October 27, 1825, in Wabash County, Illinois. Six children have been born; one son died in infancy, and one daughter, Ida May, at the age of thirteen. Mr. and Mrs. Diller (sp – Miller), and three children, are members of the church. Mr. Miller is a Republican; formerly he was a strong party man, but now he is not. He served an apprenticeship of about four years in making harness and saddles. He worked at his trade until 1847, when he began farming. He now has a good farm and a good home.

Source:
Illustrated Historical ATLAS of Lee County, IOWA
A. T. Andreas
Chicago, ILL.
1874

Transcription by Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer