The Elias MillerFamily

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byTimothy E. Miller

2265 Grassy Springs CourtConyers, Georgia 30012

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Copyright 2013

By Timothy E. Miller

All rights reservedincluding the right to copy or reprint

any portion of this book.

Printed in the United States of America

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A knowledge of history and tradition of one’s locality is not essential to the productionof a livelihood, but to know and respect one’s forebears and their contributions to the

progress of our civilization and culture is a worthwhile accomplishment.

A community, county, state, or nation which ceases to be interested in the past isheaded downward. Likewise, a family which forgets or neglects to nourish the family

background fails to develop family pride which adds to the pleasure of life and personalself-respect.

- Author unknown

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FOREWORDThe work that led to the first edition of this book began when my

maternal grandmother Willa Mae Thackston Hancock began to ask my father, Raymond Earl Miller, “Who are your people?” and “Where did your family come from?” My father had memories of his grandfather James Dockey Miller but realized he didn’t know enough about his family or where they had come from to talk about them with confidence.He began to gather some information and then I joined him in the effort while I was still in high school about 1980.

I have always felt a need to preserve history. I have been keeping an almost daily journal of my life since I was nine years old in 1972. My grandmother gave me a blank journal and I just started writing in it. There were times when I would stop for a while but I always came back to it. When I was in high school I began to copy therecords of my church with the idea of writing a history of its first 100 years.1 I remember going with my father to the Georgia State Archives when it was located in downtown Atlanta to look up family members in the U.S. Census.

The research was hit or miss and very unprofessional until I majored in history at Shorter College and served an internship at the Rome and Floyd County Archives. I took classes in historiography and museum science but I am most thankful for an ROTC class I took in map reading. At that time I began to use a Compaq 40 megabyte hard drive computer, buy filing cabinets, and create charts and graphs to see a better picture of what we had and what we needed. Very early we realized we had a problem with getting back beyond my great great (gg)grandfather Elias Miller but we never realized we’d still be dealing with many of the same questions 30 years later. I’ve always been dumfounded that it has been so difficult to find out more about someone who didn’t die until 1918. The questions, however, are rootedin his origins and these, realistically, go back before his birth in 1834. We’ve followed many loose ends which turned out to be dead endsand we have been continually frustrated until today.

1 This work about High Shoals Baptist Church was never completed because I moved off to college and became involved in other things. I do, however, still have all my notes. The church will be 100 in 2013.

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Until I returned to Paulding County in 2007, all of our focus hadbeen on pushing back in time and attempting to discover the parents ofElias Miller and his place of his birth. At that point, however, I began to search for all of his descendants in the hopes of finding someone who might have valuable information, a photograph, a Bible, etc. relating to Elias. Through Ancestry.com, I found distant cousinsJan Evans Dodd and Molly Patterson Creswell in 2008. Both of these ladies were descended from Elias through his daughter Margaret Miller but completely unknown to the James D. Miller branch of the family. They led me to the complete Patterson family and doubled the number ofdescendants in my Elias Miller descendant chart, yet they represented only the second of eleven children Elias and Elizabeth had. In the same manner, I met Tina Sims Pence in 2011 who is descended from Eliasthrough his oldest daughter Sarah Fletcher Miller Boozer. This, alongwith finding sisters Judy and Barbara Henley, led to the Boozer familyand added to the descendant chart once again. Yet eight more childrenremained. In 2011 I found Lucille Beatenbaugh Cooley who was living just up the road from me. Lucille is a descendant of Elias’ daughter Annie Miller Beatenbaugh.

John is the oldest child of Elias and I have no living contact from that branch. I have tracked William Miller’s children in Alabamabut have yet to locate a living descendant. Other of Elias’ children either died young or we just have no clues as to what happened to them. Thus, this is a work in progress. There will undoubtedly be multiple editions of this reference.

So why publish? Several reasons. First, the research will neverbe finished no matter how long I wait. Second, I am hopeful the book will stimulate interest and conversations and lead us to new connections and uncover additional people and information. Copies of this book have been placed in libraries and historical societies whereElias lived and it is hoped someone looking for Elias will find us. Third, I am already priting subsequent editions. We do have 30 years of research behind this first edition and it has come to the point that it needs to be assembled and laid out in an orderly fashion such that even the least interested relative can appreciate.

I intend this book to be a reference. It’s more like a dictionary than a history. True, the first section on Elias reads like a biography but this is not a book you sit down with and read from front to back. This is a book you keep handy and look up answersto questions when they arise. This work will define for the reader

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who the people are in this family and how they are related. If it’s not in here, or if it’s incorrect, then I don’t know it and you can help me by contacting me to set the record straight or you can join the research team and help us complete a giant puzzle.

This book is about the blood line of Elias. I have intentionallyleft out step and adopted children. I understand the desire of many to include these persons as family. Leaving them out is not because we don’t care about those persons or because they are unloved, no, butit is because the focus of this work is on blood descendants, those who carry the Elias Miller DNA. I have included information about spouses, those who married into the family, for the purpose of identification, and their parents as far as they are known but no further than one generation.

There were several principles Dad and I agreed on when we startedthis research and our team partners have accepted this approach since they have joined us. For example, we decided to seek the truth and accept it no matter how good or bad it turned out to be. The tendencyof many in the past, and some today, to alter family history facts or cover up the truth because it was perceived to be unacceptable based on prejudice or moral sensibilities is unreasonable. It would be niceif we were descended only from wealthy kings, intelligent priests, andpowerful, good, nice, handsome law-abiding citizens. The reality is that we, like every other family, have had to come to terms with ancestors who included child molesters, adulterers, alcoholics, moonshiners, murderers, thieves, rapists, and dead beats. Too often, family members have wanted to ignore or deny the facts but we have been persistent in pursuing the truth regardless how uncomfortable it made us feel. This is not to cause anyone embarrassment. The truth is the truth and the record needs to be accurate. We are who we are. The old phrase about every family having “skeletons in the closet” is true. No family is perfect and pretending to be only proves history has been revised. Since every family has skeletons, we may as well get them out and be honest about them. This doesn’t mean putting themon public display. This book is for family members. Therefore, with some bad apples in the tree, it just makes the good folks all the moreto be appreciated. We also have dedicated ministers, doctors, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and professional athletes in the family. Some of us have done very well and these are recognized as well.

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Secondly, we decided we were not in this to make money. If you’ve ever done genealogical work you understand how ridiculous it isto even have to mention that. There is no way to begin to imagine howmuch we have spent on copies and gas in the car over these 32 years. Death certificates in Georgia now cost $25. They weren’t always so much but I probably have 250 state certified death certificates in my files. There are also birth certificates, marriage licenses, wills, and deeds. We’ve done photograph restoration and given multiple copies to concerned family members at no charge. But this is not why you had to pay for this book. The cost of this book is based solely on recovering the cost of printing this book. We are not in this to make a profit. When you think about it, you are holding thousands of dollars worth of research in your hand for a very inexpensive price. A benefit you can keep, treasure, and pass down to your own descendants.

We agreed to record and refer to females by their birth names. Because several have been married more than once, names of women can be very confusing. This is not an attempt to ignore a marriage or minimize the importance of the married name; it is a choice to be consistent. With this in mind, using the book effectively should not be a problem.

Finally, we decided we are not here to horde or take “stuff” fromothers. Some family members are reluctant to even tell us they have certain pictures or information because they are afraid we’ll try to steal them. This is ridiculous. We have only sought to make copies. I’ve lugged my scanner and computer to remote locations just to make copies of pictures certain persons didn’t want to allow out their sight. We paid to have other old photos restored, some found in attics, basements, and barns that were near the point of total deterioration, so they would not be lost to any of us. It makes more sense to share photos and information because this protects them from loss. There have been so many homes burning down in the family in which single copy photos, Bibles, letters, and other information was lost forever. In some cases, these things were passed down to children and grandchildren who didn’t care about what they had and, inat least one case, was throwing them in the trash. How many things were thrown away that we don’t even know about? I appreciate Doyle Patterson in Benton, TN. He is a descendant of Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson and upon our first meeting he loaned me a photo albumof rare, old family pictures. These photos are irreplaceable but he trusted me to bring the book from Tennessee to Georgia, make copies,

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and mail the book back. I did. Now all of us can enjoy these valuable images because Doyle understood the big picture.

My hope is that everyone listed in this book and especially thosewho furnished information, either bits or parts, will find pleasure and enjoyment in the contents of this book. The material is arranged so that everyone listed should be able to trace their line back to ourfirst proven Miller ancestor. If you are able to correct or add to what you find here, please contact me so future editions will be even more valuable to future generations of descendants. If you find a mistake, it was not intentional. And please . . . when there is a birth, graduation, marriage, death, or other major event in your branch of the family, please, please, please let me know.

educator_sports@yahoo.com Timothy E. Miller678-787-1488 2265 Grassy Springs Court“Miller Family Group” on Facebook Conyers, GA 30012

redsticks@bellsouth.net Raymond E. Miller678-363-4555 45 Lakeridge Path770-905-4931 Dallas, GA 30132

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSIt is acknowledged with grateful appreciation the help of many

people who have furnished information for this work of genealogy of the Miller Family. If it were possible, the name of everyone who has furnished even the smallest bit of information would be listed. However, this is not possible. The names of those who have been most helpful must be recognized. Some have worked tirelessly to find information to help in this work and to make it more complete and meaningful. Those that use this book will be most grateful to everyone who has furnished information whether small bits or parts, orgreat amounts.

The one who has been most helpful is my father Raymond Earl Miller. In fact, it ought to be his name instead of mine on the cover. He paid for so many of the expenses and he kept pushing me when I grew tired of the work and wanted to lay it down for a while. He used to call me almost every day asking, “What have you found today?”

Others who I consider members of the research team are . . .

Lynn Ware Spratling(Hester Miller Family)

Rome, GA706-767-3360

lynnspratling@yahoo.com

Molly Patterson Creswell(Eugene Patterson Family)

Attalla, AL256-490-0109

normapan@hopper.net

Janice Evans Dodd(Benjamin Patterson Family)

Rome, GA706-291-0414706-7662731

dodd4420@bellsouth.net

Carl Thomas Hancock IIIDallas, GA

Doyle Lee Patterson(Edward Patterson Family)

Benton, TN

Tina Sims Pence(Preston Boozer Family)

Chelsea, AL770-337-6992

pencetina@yahoo.com

Frank McClellan Boozer Jr.(Frank McClellan Boozer Sr.

Family)Carrollton, GA

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770-834-7146frankmboozer@gmail.com

Lucille Beatenbaugh Wooten

(Annie Miller BeatenbaughFamily)

Acworth, GA770-975-8843

“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God hascommanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with

you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”

Deuteronomy 5:16

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Miller Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 13

EliasMiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 17

John Moore Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 41

Sarah Fletcher Miller Boozer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 45

Anna Miller Beatenbaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 70

William S. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 85

Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

ElizabethMiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 125

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QueenMiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 126

Martha Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 128

Elias BenMiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 129

James Dockey Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 131

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 207

Elias Miller MemorialScholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

FamilyChronology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

FamilyCalendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Family StatisticalTables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

Person Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 242

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Place Name Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 259

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THE MILLER NAME

Since the beginning of humanity on the earth, people have used names to identify themselves. Surnames, however, as we know and use them today, are a recent development. They have evolved over the lastfew hundred years based on various historical developments. One classof surnames reflects occupations like the names Smith, Carpenter, or Miller. This was helpful to distinguish, for example, between two mennamed John in the same town. There may have been John the Miller as opposed to the other John the Smith. Eventually, as you can imagine, John the Miller evolved into simply John Miller. Some surnames, like Fletcher, are still common names even though the occupation of making arrows is no longer so well known. Other surnames faded along with their occupations such as that of Woodmonger, a person who sells wood,which used to be a very common family name in England.

The Romans were the first people to use family names but this practice fell into sharp decline when the Roman Empire fell to invading Germanic barbarians. People in the middle Ages only used a given name or a name chosen when a person was baptized into the Christian church. It was only as the population grew and urban areas developed that an additional name was needed to distinguish between two persons with the same given name. Eventually it went so far that people began to give their child a third, or middle, name because there were people with the same given and family names.

The occupation of miller was widespread in medieval Europe because almost every village had at least one mill. These mills were a place for local men to meet and exchange ideas while waiting to havegrain ground. According to historian Carlo Ginzburg in his book The Cheese and the Worms: The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-Century Miller, what is remarkable is the “prominence of millers in medieval heretical sects and, in even greater measure, among Anabaptists.”2 It was said that a true miller was “half-Lutheran”, using Lutheran as a name to refer to all Protestant Christians.

Millers were often at odds with their neighbors who were also their customers. They were generally known to be shrewd but thieving

2 Ginzburg, Carlo. The Cheese and The Worms. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1980, p. 119.

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and cheating. Most medieval peasants had no choice but to support thelocal mill but often said the miller himself was, “destined for the fires of hell.” It was a stereotype, certainly, which did not apply to all millers but there were enough to have created this reputation.

Millers were thus in a position to be exposed to new ideas and they were equally positioned to propagate these ideas. This process was encouraged because mills were usually on the outskirts of the village away from the immediate authority of the local lord and the church.

Names often change when they are translated from one language or culture to another. This was intensified when so many illiterate immigrants with accents came to North America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They weren’t able to spell their names, only pronounce them, and persons who had to decide how to spell a name simply by pronunciation wrote down all manner of forms. In most casesthese “corrupted” spellings became the standard forms we use today. The name Easters in our Miller family is a perfect example of this. Elizabeth Easters is almost certainly the granddaughter of William C. Hester. It happened with James Dockey Miller’s in-laws, the Fullbrights. William E. Fullbright, the father of Ida Rolena Fullbright Miller is absolutely the descendent of Volprechts from Germany. Volprecht may come from the German voll brecht which means “fully broken”. If one pronounces “Volprecht” with a heavy German accent, it is understood how a very English listener might be able to spell it as “Fullbright”. The name Beatenbaugh is the descendant of awell-established German family called Bidenbach or “by the stream”. Boozer is the Americanized version of the German Buser. The German “Mueller” to the English “Miller” may be a final example with great impact on the subject at hand.

Miller, or one of its 2,570forms, is a common name in threecountries, England, Scotland, and

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Germany.3 Miller was so common in England, people with this name are found in every English county. Sources include the name there as early as 1273. Some researchers believe there are four original Miller families located in these three countries which cannot be connected with proven documentation and likely will never be because paper records are so rare before the high Middle Ages.

The name Miller has always been one of the most common names in America. At the end of the eighteenth century, Miller was the eighth most common name in use. By 1964, Millers were sixth. Today this name is seventh.4 There are more than one million people in the UnitedStates whose last name is Miller.

The first documented Miller to arrive in North America was Sydrach Miller who was living at Salem, MA in 1637. He is not, however, by any stretch of the imagination, the father of all AmericanMillers. By the time of the American Revolution, there were representatives of at least 45 different Miller families who had immigrated to the New World. Most of these came from England and mostof them landed in Virginia. This does not mean, however, that Elias’ ancestor is included in these generalities.

The first documented Miller to marry in North America was Hannah Miller who married John Bunker in July 1655 in Malden, MA. There are at least 21 other Miller marriages, however, found in the colonial records by the year 1700.

Thus there were Millers in the colonies very early in American history. Several Millers were prominent in the colonial and early American periods. They are found as both landowners and as servants. Abraham Miller (1735-1815) was a German immigrant from Holland. A veteran of two wars, he was a private in the French and Indian War andthen a Colonel in the American Revolution. He eventually settled in Southport, NY (Chemung Co.) in 1788. He was a wagonmaker, blacksmith,and farmer. He was briefly a member of the constitutional convention and he became the first judge to serve in Tioga Co., NY. He served onthe bench 1791-1798. His son John served in the same post 1807-1810.5

3 The Miller Family. Arlington, VA: American Genealogical Research Institute,1972.4 The most common surnames in the U.S. as of 2011 are Smith, Johnson, Williams, Jones, Brown, and Davis.5 Towner, Ausburn. Our County and its People: A History of the Valley and County of Chemung. 1892.

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President George Washington authorized the first United States census in 1790. He was directed by congress to number the inhabitantsof each county in the thirteen states. This census was to include thesex and color of each person. The first census, however, only lists the heads of households by name. Indians were not included since theywere not subject to taxes. A careful distinction was made between people who were free and those who were not. The latter category included slaves as well as those serving as indentured servants. An indentured servant was normally someone who traded years of service, usually seven, for passage to the New World.

Because so much of the United States was still wilderness in 1790, compiling the first census was very difficult and often dangerous. In spite of this, the census is considered to be quite complete and very accurate. Unfortunately, the British burned the U.S. Capitol during the War of 1812 and the 1790 census of six states,including Georgia, was lost. Nonetheless, the part which survived includes over 400,000 names. Among these, there are more than 5,000 adult white men named Miller.

Many Millers have served in every American war. At least 28 haveserved in Congress. Homer Virgil Milton Miller (1814-1896) was a senator from Georgia. Born in South Carolina, he practiced medicine in Cassville, GA (Bartow Co.) before the Cherokee Indian removal in 1838. He was a surgeon in the 8th GA Infantry during the War Between the States. After the war, he worked in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). He waselected to the U.S. Senate in 1868 and served until 1871. He was a trustee of the University of Georgia and he died in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Many communities in America took their name from the first settler to arrive in the area. There are 17 states today with a town called Miller or some form of the name. You can take a trip, for example, to Millersview, TX; Miller’s Ferry, AL; or Millersville, MD. Several states have a Miller county including Georgia, Alabama, and Arkansas.

Based on the results of DNA testing, Elias is most likely descended from German Millers who came to Pennsylvania during the colonial era. The relevant immigrant is Hans Johann Michael Miller who was born in Germany in 1692 and died in Maryland in 1771. His father was Hans Johann Michael Mueller who was born in Switzerland in

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1655. Johann Michael the immigrant had brothers Nicolas, Abraham, andSamuel who remained in Germany. Johann fathered at least one son in Germany, George Elder Miller (1722-1798) and at least two in colonial Pennsylvania. The birthplace of five others is unknown. George ElderMiller was the father of Abraham (1748-1843), George (1750-1829), and Henry (1766-1843). Two of these remained in PA but one migrated to SC.

Elias’ descendants are related to Millers who are descended from George Miller (1740-1829) who migrated from Pennsylvania to Chesterfield Co., SC. George opened a trading post in the wilderness of upland South Carolina and a town called Millersville grew up aroundit. The son of George was Michael Miller (1794-1874) who owned a large plantation and cotton mill in Millersville. This plantation wasburned by General William T. Sherman during the War Between the States. The overseer’s house on this plantation, however, was spared and is today used as the town library.

George Miller (1750-1829) had other sons named George (1775-1851)and William (1779-1841). George (1775-1851) had eight sons and William (1779-1841) had two. Elias is likely a grandson of this William. He is almost certainly a great grandson of George (1750-1829), the man who moved from PA to SC.

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Elias MillerThe Earliest Proven Miller Ancestor of this Family

(1834-1918)

There are so many challenging questions which remain unanswered regarding Elias Miller. For example, the date of his birth is not completely certain because he gave his age in conflicting numbers at different times. Was he uncertain about the time of his birth or was someone answering for him? His race has been one of the biggest puzzles. Where did he come from? Who were his parents? What was their race? He was consistently listed with “M” to designate his racein the census as mulatto up through his forties and until 1880. Mulatto normally describes a person with one white parent and one black parent but could be more generally used for a person of any mixed ancestry. In one census he is “M” and his whole immediate family was “B”. 6 In every other census, they are all “W” and he is “M”. Elias was never labeled “B” or “I”. In 1863 he was listed on the Hamilton Co., OH militia registry for whites but his race is givenas “colored”. He was not listed on the colored registry. After 1900,when he was in his sixties, he was consistently “W”. There is much conflicting evidence. It’s safe to say Elias was “mixed” or “biracial”, but what were the components of his heritage and what was the basis of his “M”?

What is the evidence for determining the race of Elias Miller? All branches of Elias Miller’s family, many who had little communication with each other after his death and who lived in widely scattered places for the past 100 years, have perpetuated stories of being related to “Indians”. The stories do not explain how Elias was related to Indians. Elias’ parents, according to the census, were both born in South Carolina but he also had a large sum of money, especially for the time, to purchase land in 1867. It was unusual fora mulatto to have so much at that time. Elias moved his family to Hamilton Co., Ohio before the Civil War in 1860 and then returned to Georgia sometime in 1866 when the war was over. While he was in Ohio he was required to register for the military draft, even though he never served.7 Known photographs of Elias’ children are of little helpwhen looking for African or Native American characteristics. Elias

6 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Fairburn District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 116. Enumerated 20 Jul 1870 by Assistant Marshall J.C. Bowden.

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has not been found on any tribal registry but he is found on several freedmen lists. The evidence is a little conflicting but it seems more likely the Indian stories were fabricated and repeated as truth to cover up African ancestry.

Raymond Earl Miller, father of the author and great grandson of Elias Miller, underwent a DNA test in 2009 and the results indicated Earl is completely western European in his paternal line. This would indicate, whatever the source of the mixed race designation, the non-western European bloodline entered the family tree through a maternal line. This could have been Elias’ mother, grandmother, or any other female ancestor of Elias. Earl underwent a second DNA test in 2013 todetermine his ethnicity, including materal lines, and the results indicated that he is part West African.

The source of Elias’ mixed race probably wouldn’t be too far backin his family tree because the non-white characteristics would have faded over time, without further mixing of races, and researchers would expect him to be consistently labeled “W” by the census enumerators. If Elias mother was black, and moreover was never legally married to Elias’ white father, he would be half African and this could explain why his parents cannot be identified. Descendants of Margaret “Maggie” Miller Patterson, daughter of Elias, tell a storyof Indians coming to retrieve the body of Elizabeth Easters Miller, Elias’ wife, when she died, but Elizabeth doesn’t appear to be mixed race at all so there would have been no reason for Indians to be concerned with her body, especially in 1907 when she died in Haralson Co., GA. If Elias’ parents were not married, does this mean Elias wasan only child? Furthermore, according to Otis William Miller, grandfather of the author and grandson of Elias Miller, Elizabeth was buried in the Buchanan, GA city cemetery. He remembered going to her grave even though there is no marked grave in that cemetery with her name today.

James Franklin Miller, another grandson of Elias Miller, told hischildren that Elias and his mother went on the Trail of Tears in 1838.He also said there was a younger baby, a sibling of Elias. Nellie 7 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group Number: 110; Title: Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); ARC Identifies: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 2 of 5.

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Chander, a daughter of James Franklin Miller, met a woman in the 1960swho knew this same story and claimed to be descended from Elias’ father. That woman, who first recognized Nellie as a Miller simply based on her appearance, further told of a family will from either Texas or Oklahoma (Nellie couldn’t remember exactly) that was probatedafter Elias’ death which named him and all his children. At the present time, neither the will nor the woman can be identified. Elias’ name does not appear on any Cherokee census but, as a four yearold child, it wouldn’t be listed anyway. His mother’s name would be there if the removal story were true, but researchers are still searching for the name to look for. Finally, if the story of the removal were true it would have Elias growing up in Oklahoma and returning to Georgia in the late 1840s in order to be in Campbell Co. for the Campbellton store purchase in 1850.

Native Americans have a distinctively different jaw line. This jaw line is unique to Native Americans. Raymond Earl Miller’s dentist, Dr. Victor Hudson, DMD, who completed his internship among the Native American tribes of South Dakota confirmed that the father of the author does indeed possess this Native American feature.

Many of the yeoman farmers of north Georgia were of Scotch-Irish descent. Some of these took Indian wives. Chief John Ross of the Cherokees is an example of one who had mixed Scotch-Irish and Cherokeeblood. About 25% of the people in North Georgia during the early nineteenth century were African-American. Blacks and whites lived together on the same farms. Whites did not live among the Indians. There are far more births of black and white parents than Indian and white despite the number of “I’m related to Indians” stories that are so often told. The odds are far greater for an African American parentage than for a Native American.

There is a family story that in 1913 both the children of Annie Miller Beatenbaugh, daughter of Elias Miller, and the children of James Dockey Miller, son of Elias Miller, were refused entry into the public school of Haralson Co., GA because someone at the school, apparently, said they were “not white”. Although no official record of this hearing has ever been found8, the story goes that James’ children were judged to be “white” and were allowed to go to school 8Juvenile records are sealed to the public and records from these type hearings in Haralson Co., GA may be lost since they were stored in the basement of the courthouse without having been copied.

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while Annie’s children were determined to be, by the same judge, “not white” and were not allowed to go to school. The story was repeatedby the author’s grandfather who started first grade in 1913 and was part of this hearing. How the court decided the brother’s family was acceptable and the sister’s family was not is unclear. It was completely illogical. The source of the racial uncertainty certainly came through Elias Miller, grandfather to all these children in question equally, and would have been the same for both families. Elias was still living in Haralson Co. at the time of this hearing butit is not known whether he attended the hearing or not. A transcript,if one could be found, would provide much valuable information on thistopic. Elias, according to all the census records, was unable to readand write. It was evidently important to him, however, that his children were able to do so. All of them could read and write and documents prove they signed their names with their own hands. Elias always made his mark which was usually “X”. The red haired and fair skinned Annie married a white man, so how did she manage to attend school as white but then have her children ruled to be “not white”? Apparently the records from this hearing are permanently sealed at theHaralson County Courthouse as juvenile records and are likely deteriorating in the basement of the courthouse where they are off limits to family researchers and immune, according to county officials, to subpoena.

This incident may be the jumbled memory of the 1883 expulsion of Elias’ children from school which was reported 3 Jul 1883 in the Carroll County Times. This article read, “Last week Prof. Newton discharged fromhis school the children of Elias Miller, upon the ground that they were tainted with African blood.  Miller denies the charge but whetherhe will sue for damages or prosecute under the Civil Rights Bill, is an open question.”9 This expulsion would have affected the seven youngest children of Elias: William if he was going back for the twelfth grade, Margaret advancing to the ninth grade, Elizabeth eighth, Queenie seventh, Martha sixth, Elias Ben fifth and James Dockey third. Interestingly enough, none of the children were in school in 1880 Campbell Co. before the move to Haralson Co. The results of the expulsion are not known since no follow up story has been found. All of the children were able to read and write as adultsbut their individual levels of education are unknown. Letters writtenby some of the children that survive do not show more than an elementary level of writing skill. As for Professor Newton, he was M.

9 Carroll County Times. July 3, 1883.

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Robert Newton (1830-1884). He was born in Hall Co., GA to Georgia born parents. He married Elizabeth J. Meadows 2 Dec 1858 in Carroll Co., GA. He was living there in the 1870 census. Robert and Elizabeth had seven children, three of which were attending school in 1883 when Elias’ children were expelled. Surely they knew each other whether they were friends or not. Newton lived in Haralson Co. in 1880 and died there in 1884, just one year after he expelled the Miller children.

The evidence, therefore, leans toward an African American ancestry for the family but there is sufficient conflict to conclude more information is needed to prove the race of Elias Miller absolutely. Regardless of which race is the basis of his “M”, how didhe marry a white woman in 1850 well before the Civil War, register to vote in 1860, and how did he manage to serve in a local militia even though he avoided military service in the war? Take a look at the pictures of his descendants in this book, if nothing else, and decide for yourself.

“He was reddish in color,” grandson JimMiller said, “and he could ride a horse good. Heused to shoot deer from the back of a horse.”

Raymond Earl Miller’s DNA test indicated heis related the Miller family of Chesterfield Co.,SC. This German family immigrated in the personof Johann Michael Miller (1692-1771) to Marylandin 1747. Johann may have had as many as eightsons, any one of which, at this time, could beElias’ ancestor. Two of these sons migrated toMontgomery Co., OH. Another one, George ElderMiller (1722-1798), a Brethren preacher, had a son George (1750-1829) who migrated to Chesterfield Co., SC. ThisGeorge had three sons and 16 grandsons. Severalcandidates stand out. Two of these grandsons William L. Miller (1815-1889) and Jackson Miller (1814-) migrated to Texas by way of Georgia. This could explain how there was a will probated in Texas that named Elias as an heir. Another grandson, James Madison Miller (1816-1865) had three sons named John Miller (1856-1943), James Miller (1848-1928), and William Miller (1857-1940), the exact three names Elias used in naming his own three sons. Finally, another grandson John Simpson Miller (1818-1888) was married to Elizabeth Fletcher, the maiden name Elias used to name his oldest daughter Sarah Fletcher

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William L. Miller (1815-1889)

Miller. Again, the tie has not been proven but the DNA test indicatesthere is a definite connection somewhere in this family. Thus, here are more tantalizing clues. Since these Millers owned a large antebellum plantation, this may explain how Elias came into money to buy land in Campbell Co., GA after the war.

There are records from the William Henry store in Campbellton, GAwhich lists a purchase made by Elias Miller 21 Dec 1853 on the accountof a certain William Miller.10 Who was this William he was buying for?Was this his father or another relative? Is he William L. Miller (1815-1889), the son of George Miller (1750-1829) of Chesterfield Co.,SC? There is only one William Miller found in the 1850 census of Campbell Co., GA and he is only 25 years old. We would expect Williamto be at least 35 to be Elias’ father. If this is the same William for whom Elias was purchasing, he is more likely to be Elias’ brother,maybe an uncle. The only Millers old enough to be Elias’ father in the 1850 census are Alexander (b. 1805), Robert (b. 1795), Robert (b. 1805), and Abraham (b. 1810). None of these have a son named Elias and only Robert (b. 1805) was born in South Carolina. This man, however, has children listed who were born in 1830, 1832, and 1834 with other names. There would seem to be no room for Elias in this family even if it were reasoned that he was living with another familyin 1850.

Professional Genealogist Kathi Sittner undertook the task of finding and proving the parenthood of Elias Miller in 1996. She wrote, “A tentative conclusion was made after five hours, but an additional ten hours has still not been able to make the link with absolute certainty.”11 Sittner tentatively concluded that Elias had appeared as son John E., son of Alexander Miller (b. 1805) above. However, Professional Genealogist George Ott continued the project in 1998 and he concluded,

This research session continued work previously begun on the family of Elias Miller. Earlier efforts had identified John E. Miller as possibly the ancestral Elias Miller. Our primary focus during the initial portion of this session was to prove or disprove this assertion. It goes without saying that the outcome of these efforts would dictate the future direction of research. As a result of records examined at this time we were able todetermine that Elias Miller and John E. Miller were not the same individual. Although

10 William Henry’s Store Account Book, Campbellton, GA 1850-1854.11 Sittner, Kathi. Research Report (Miller). February 20, 1996. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, p. 1.

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this leaves us without the parentage of Elias identified, it does provide direction for the next step of research.12

Elias Miller was most likely born in 1834. The author’s inclination is to give greater weight to the older records created when Elias was younger and was most likely to have spoken for himself.In the 1870 census he said he was 36 years old13, in the 1880 census14 he said he was 46 years old, and this would put him born in 1834. Theconfusion comes from the 1900 and 1910 census when he would have been 66 and 76 years old and less likely to have spoken for himself. Thereis, of course, no 1890 census since it burned in Washington, DC. In 1900 Elias, or someone who may have answered for him, said he and his wife Elizabeth were both born in October 1830.15 It is unlikely Elias and Elizabeth were both born in the same month and year and that so neatly rounded 70 years after the fact. Elias and Elizabeth were living next door to son James Dockey Miller and family so it is unclear who may have talked to the census enumerator. In 1910 Elias was living alone even though he was next to Ed Beatenbaugh, George Washington Beatenbaugh Sr., and James Dockey Miller. He, or someone, told the census enumerator he was 83 years old.16 This would mean he was born in 1827! It seems more likely, he was actually only 76 in 1910.

At this time, and subject to change, the opinion of the author isthat Elias’ father was a man of German descent from South Carolina, probably named William, who married, or at least had a child with, an African American woman from South Carolina.

Elias married before 1854 when his oldest child John was born. His father may have moved further west to Texas or Alabama, or may be buried somewhere in Campbell Co., GA. Consider the possibility Elias’German father was a successful farmer, related to the Millers of Chesterfield Co., SC and left a sufficient amount of money or property

12 Ott, George. Research Report (Miller). December 1998. Salt Lake City: Heritage Consulting, p. 1.13 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Fairburn District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 116. Enumerated 20 Jul 1870 by Assistant Marshall J.C. Bowden.14 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Campbellton District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by Enumerator William G. Roberts.15 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Albertville District, Marshall Co., AL, p. 12. Enumerated 13 Jun 1900 by Enumerator Warner R. McHaron.16 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Wildcat District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 2. Enumerated 15 April 1910 by Enumerator W. H. McKibben.

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to his sons. He included Elias from his earlier relationship with hissons from his later family or Elias inherited from a childless uncle who he may have been close to.

The first solid record for Elias Miller is the 1853 Campbellton store ledger record when he was 19 years old. The next, and second, mention of him is from the 1860 Campbell Co., GA freedmen list. The third record is the 1863 Hamilton Co., OH militia registry. The fourthis an 1867 Fayette Co., GA deed, created when he purchased 101 acres at the age of 33. Everything else known about him before these dates is based on later records which record earlier events.

Therefore, Elias Miller was born in 1834 in Georgia. He may havebeen born in Campbell Co., GA17 where he first appeared but this is notproven. According to the 1850 census, Elizabeth Easters, his wife, was living in Campbell Co. before she and Elias began living together.There were several Millers found in Campbell Co. during this time period, but no one had a son named Elias born anywhere near 1834. He should have been found living with his parents in 1850. Elias has notbeen found even after a state wide search. He could have been born anywhere in Georgia. He said his parents were born in South Carolina but nothing is known of them, at this time, including their names or what happened to them after his birth. No one has yet proven whether Elias had brothers or sisters. He was not included in the 1850 censusand there are multiple possibilities for why this may have happened, his ethnicity not least among them.

Since no one among the Chesterfield Co., SC Miller family is named Elias; it is most likely he was named for someone on his mother’s side of the family.

“We’re up against a wall with Elias,” Raymond Earl Miller has said, “but now, with the connection from the DNA test, we can see on the other side of the wall. Now we just need to get through the wall.”

In 1834, almost 20,000 Cherokees were still living in northwest Georgia and whites were prohibited from living in this area beyond theChattahoochee River. Andrew Jackson was president and was busy tryingto forge a treaty by which the Native Americans would be removed.

17 Campbell Co. was created in 1828 from parts of Carroll, Coweta, DeKalb, andFayette Counties. Campbell Co., GA became part of Fulton Co., GA in 1932.

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There was much pressure from whites to settle this land and many were settling illegally onto Cherokee land. Slavery was still legal because the War Between the States was still 27 years away at the timeof Elias’ birth and there were about one million blacks in the state. Most people in Georgia, by far, were small farmers who could not afford to own slaves. There were a few large plantations in Campbell Co. and surrounding counties but most farms were small. Houses were usually miles apart. Towns were small. Milledgeville was the capitalof the state, one of the largest cities in Georgia, but had only 1,599residents in 1834. Wilson Lumpkin was governor of Georgia and, ironically, in 1834 petitioned the State House and Senate to care for Georgia’s “idiots”, “lunatics”, and “insane”. A state commission on lunacy was appointed that same year. The Georgia Lunatic Asylum was built in the capital city between 1837 and 1842. Thus Elias and the Central State Hospital where he died were born the same year.

Whereas the land was yet to be crossed by railroads, Atlanta was still a very small town in 1834, then only settled for 12 years. Communication and travel were slow and difficult. Postal mail carriedon horseback was the only form of distance communication. Horses werethe fastest mode of transportation. Roads today were just trails in those days. Elias’ awareness of events in the world would have been extremely limited compared to modern times. He probably heard little outside his community. He couldn’t read and write. Yet he heard something, from someone, which caused him to move. He moved several times, first to Ohio, back to Campbell Co., GA and then to the former Cherokee lands of Haralson Co., GA. He ended up moving at least five times during his married life. He lived and farmed in three differentstates.

Elizabeth J. Easters, according to the census, was also born about 1834 in Georgia and named for her paternal grandmother ElizabethStone (1795-1860). This may have been in Campbell Co., GA. This is further circumstantial evidence Elias and Elizabeth may have been married in Campbell Co. though no record has been found of their union. Elizabeth was the daughter of William and Kieziah Easters.18 Elizabeth J. was still living with William and Kieziah in the 1850 census.19 This would definitely put the wedding after August 24, 1850 when the census was taken and the initial “J” is strong evidence she is the same person and these are indeed her parents.18 Easters is also a common Indian name.19 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Tenth District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 32. Enumerated 24 Aug 1850 by J. R. Rainwater.

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William gave his name verbally and it was recorded by the enumerator as Easters even though he appears to be the son of William Columbus Hester and Elizabeth Stone. The names are easily pronounced the same and the misspelling, in a time when so many individuals, including William, could not read or write, is obvious. The enumerator wrote down what he thought he heard. He wasn’t able to ask“Can you spell it for me?” he just spelled it as it sounded in his opinion. Finally, these were country folks with a country accent. The enumerators were usually educated men of the community, sometimes school teachers out of school for the summer, but one can easily understand how pronunciation would affect the judgment of the enumerator. When the research for this project began, descendants thought Elias’ name was spelled “Elars” because of the way Otis William Miller, unable to spell it, pronounced it. William Hesters/Easters said he was born in South Carolina in 181320.

William bought ten acres of land in Campbell Co., GA in 1846 for only $25.21 Other than the 1850 census, there is no record of him afterward. Family information indicates he died in Appling Co., GA inor shortly before 1860 and is buried there. He may have earlier livedin Appling Co., on his way from South Carolina, and may have left relatives there to which he returned. Many Hesters remain in this small county until today. He died about the same time Elias and Elizabeth moved to Ohio.

Nothing is known of Kieziah, Elizabeth’s mother, other than she was born about 1823 in Georgia. She was obviously very young when shemarried and began to have children, unless she is the second wife of William Easters. Her name, though unusual to us today, was common among white girls of the 19th century. Her parents and ethnic heritage, however, are unknown. Remember, it was Elias who was “mulatto”, not Elizabeth who was white.

Elizabeth was the second of four girls. William and Kieziah Easters had no sons. The oldest child was named Martha A. Easters (b.1833). After Elizabeth, the third child was Annie Easters (b. 1836), and finally Sarah Ann Easters (b. 1841). Sarah may be the same Sarah A. Hesters who was living with a Hesters family in 1860 in Appling 20 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Tenth District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 32. Enumerated 24 Aug 1850 by J. R. Rainwater.21 Lot 59, district 7 which had been Coweta Co., GA but in 1846 was Campbell Co., GA.

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Co., GA, still unmarried at the age of 20.22 Otherwise, nothing more is known of Elizabeth’s sisters. Notice the names. Elizabeth used every sister’s name, in order from youngest to oldest except for the interruptions to name Margaret and Queen, in naming four of her own six daughters.

In 1900, Elias and Elizabeth said they had been married for 50 years.23 This seems like a rounded number but, for lack of any other evidence; they were thus married 1850-1853. Elias would have been 16-19 years old, which may seem young for a male on the low end even for the time, and Elizabeth would have been the same, not too young for girls. This marriage may have taken place in Campbell Co., GA but, again, no marriage record has been found even after an extensive search. It may be that they were not legally married but lived together faithfully for 57 years until Elizabeth’s death.

Also in the 1900 census, Elias and Elizabeth said they were parents of 11 children, eight of them still living in 1900. Only ten of these children have been identified so one child may have died so young that they were never listed in any census record. There are several gaps in the birth years of the known children to accommodate amissing child. The missing child may or may not be one of the three children who died before 1900. Sarah and Elias Ben clearly passed away before the turn of the century but there are, at this time, four other children who may be the third one to have passed away. These include Elizabeth, Queen, Martha, and the missing child. It must be one of them but it cannot be more than one . . . unless . . . unless Elias and Elizabeth, in 1900, had not yet received news of Sarah’s death in Coweta, Co., GA, 50 miles to the south and less than two years earlier. This is another of the huge unsolved mysteries relatedto Elias.

Recent developments have hinted that the missing child may be Hester Miller (b. 1850), a mulatto who is found living in Campbell Co., GA in the 1870 and 1880 census. Hester has Elizabeth Miller’s maiden name, she’s the right age to have been the first or second child of Elias, and she is living very close to him. She is found in 1870 living with a woman named Elizabeth or “Betsy” Miller (b. 1815). 22 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Southern District, Appling Co., GA, p. 25. Enumerated 26 Jun 1860 by Assistant Marshall Biggers Mobley.23 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Albertville District, Marshall Co., AL, p. 12. Enumerated 13 Jun 1900 by Enumerator Warner R. McHaron.

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Betsy is listed as white in 1870 but mulatto in 1880. Hester is listed as a “servant” even though she and “Elisa” have the same last name. Betsy lived with a man named William Ware in 1880. Hester lived next door to William, a white man, and had several mulatto children with him. William bought land from Elias and eventually willed his entire estate to Hester’s children who always went by theirmother’s maiden name Miller. Lynn Spratling of Rome, Floyd Co., GA isa descendant of Hester and has worked many hours trying to identify Betsy and determine the relationship between Hester and Elias.

The situation is further complicated by the presence of Argel Miller who is married to James Cochran and living next door to Elias in 1870 and next door to Hester in 1880. James is white but Argel andtheir six children are mulatto. An undocumented family tree on Ancestry.com lists the parents of Argel as William Jack and Elizabeth Miller. There is an Argel J. Cochran Rogers buried at New Friendship Baptist Church in Morgan Co., AL with a stone marker which lists a birthdate of 14 Nov 1836 and a death date of 30 Jul 1930. The undocumented family tree further lists the father of William Jack Miller as Col. William Thleetcha Miller, born in the Creek nation and murdered by his own people for signing the removal treaty. All of this could fit together and have Elias to be the brother of Argel, father of Hester, and son of William Jack and Elizabeth Miller but theCreek connection breaks down based on the aforementioned DNA test unless William Thleetcha Miller was white and was married to a Creek wife.

The father of James Hill Cochran, according to Lynn Ware Spratling, was Cheadle Cochran (b. 1790) and Mary Hill (b. 1775). Cheadle was a Georgia state senator and operated a mill in Campbell Co. in what is today Cochran Mill Nature Center 20 miles south of Atlanta in Palmetto, GA.

According to James Breeding, a Campbell Co. Cochran descendant, Argel Jane Miller was born a half Creek and married James H. Cochran 16 Aug 1857. Their children included Alice Eugenia “Queenie” (b. 1859), Queen Mary “Sis” (b. 1866), Elizabeth Frances (b. 1866), Berry H. (b. 1869), Minnie Ora Mattie Lee “Babe”, Cornelia Orrora “Sug” (b. 1873), and James Cheadle Joseph (b. 1876). Breeding says that this family moved to Floyd Co., GA then on to Cherokee Co., AL.

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somewhere, they may have. If the graves of all their children could be located, it might reveal some connection to a particular church anddenomination. Of those graves found, they seem to have gone with the denomination of their spouses, sometimes Baptist, sometimes Methodist,and sometimes in a secular cemetery. It is also unclear whether Elias’ ethnic heritage may have been a factor in his not being allowed, not choosing to attend a church, or not having been a Christian at all. In as much as wife Elizabeth and daughter Lenora were buried in the Buchanan City Cemetery, the impression is that Elias was not a member of any church.

Campbell Co., GA was created in 1828 of land taken from Carroll, Coweta, DeKalb, and Fayette counties. The county seat was Campbelltonon the southeast bank of the Chattahoochee River. At the time of Elias’ birth, the other side of the river was Cherokee land. In 1870,before Elias moved to Haralson Co., the county seat of Campbell Co. was moved to Fairburn, GA. Fairburn outgrew Campbellton because of the railroad, which Campbellton citizens resisted to their own demise.The courthouse remained in Fairburn until the county was merged with Fulton Co. in 1932 by a majority vote of Campbell County citizens. The old Fairburn courthouse is now the Campbell Co. Historical SocietyMuseum. The Campbellton courthouse is gone but there is a monument onthe old town square to mark the spot.

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Map of part of Campbell County, Georgia in 1925 showing the location of Campbellton,GA (near the top in the center) and the Elias Miller property (lots 81 and the western

half of 112). Fairburn is the large circle in the lower right.

The oldest two children of Elias and Elizabeth were born in Campbell Co., GA before the move to Ohio. John Moore Miller was born in December 1853. This indicates, Elias and Elizabeth were married 1850-1853. If the marriage was earlier, the missing child may have been born before John. Since so many 19th century families chose children’s names from their family, and because it was quite common for the oldest child to be named after the paternal grandfather, John may be the name of Elias’ father but this, of course, is speculation. There were dozens of John Millers in Georgia old enough to be Elias’ father but none of them were living in Campbell Co., GA. From the Chesterfield Co., SC Miller family, there is a John Simpson Miller (1818-1888) who died in South Carolina. He married Elizabeth Ann Fletcher (1826-1906) and may have been in Georgia before returning to South Carolina. Another John Miller was a boat captain in the Cherokee Indian Removal and he was known to have had an Indian wife.

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Sarah Fletcher Miller was born Jan 18, 1857, also in Campbell Co., GA. Sarah was named for her aunt Sarah Ann Easters. Fletcher isalmost certainly a family name and it was not uncommon for children tobe given ancestral family names for a middle name. Again, the wife ofJohn Simpson Miller in South Carolina was Elizabeth Ann Fletcher (1826-1906). All of these type elements are tantalizing clues, but, at this time and until further evidence can be found, are just loose ends.

According to the 1860 Campbell Co. freedmen list, Elias owned $900 worth of personal property. This is not real estate of which thelist proves Elias did not own land before leaving Georgia that year. A Francis Miller also appears on this list with no property. In fact,Elias is one of only two on the list of 22 mean who has any personal property listed beside his name.

Elias took his wife and two children to Ohio in 1860. He was present for the 1860 Campbell Co., GA freedmen list but he was not present for the 1860 Campbell Co., GA census. Why Ohio? Did he have relatives there? Two sons of the German immigrant Johann Michael Miller (1692-1771) migrated to Montgomery Co., OH from Pennsylvania. Montgomery Co. is about 50 miles north of Hamilton Co. where Elias settled. Several Georgia families are known to have migrated north tothe Ohio River Valley during this time, looking for good, inexpensive farmland. Elias was always listed as a farmer. Why did he move in 1860? Was it just for farmland? There was nothing wrong with the land in Campbell Co. Elias was farming on the southeast bank of the Chattahoochee River. And while several Georgia families went to Ohio around 1860, many more of them were moving west into Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas at the same time. Did it have anything to do, on the other hand, with the coming war, which wasnot a certainty in 1860, especially before the presidential election in November 1860? He moved, while James Buchanan was still president of the United States, to the Crosby Township of Hamilton Co., OH, the Cincinnati area, which is the first, nearest free state location across the Ohio River.

Maybe it had nothing to do with the war at all and Elias was simply following friends or family to better farming opportunities. Rapid growth occurred in Hamilton Co., OH during the 1830s and 1840s as the area became a magnet for German and Irish immigrants. Elias was of German ancestry and he moved there around 1860.

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Otis WilliamMiller, grandsonof Elias, saidthey moved up toOhio in an oxdrawn cart.Traveling thisway would havetaken at leastone month tocover these 500miles. Thiswould have beenslow travel, andthey weretraveling withtwo smallchildren agesseven (John) and three (Sarah). The old road would have taken them toChattanooga, across the Tennessee River, and then over the Cumberland Mountains. They would have camped at night, cooking their own meals over a fire and sleeping in the wagon. Apparently they were missed bythe 1860 census because no one has been able to find an Elias Miller, married to Elizabeth, in that census living in Georgia, Ohio, or any state in between. People in migration were the largest missed group in the census.

Elias settled in the Crosby Township, one of twelve townships in Hamilton Co., OH. A Township in Ohio is not comparable with the word town or county. It’s a sub-section of a county. It remains a large area since counties in Ohio are larger than counties in Georgia. A Township in Ohio might include several towns. The Crosby Township is located in the northwestern part of Hamilton County and on the northwestern bank of the Great Miami River. The Crosby Township remains sixty percent agricultural and thirty percent woodlands until today. There have never been any incorporated towns in this township but there are three unincorporated communities including New Baltimore, New Haven, and the Whitewater Shaker Village. The village was founded in 1824 and was an active community of 124 members farmingover 1,400 acres when Elias was in the area. Cincinnati’s population in 1860 was 216,410, but that was ten miles away.

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Map of Hamilton Co., OH indicating Elias' location in the Crosby Township 1860-1867.

Elias and Elizabeth stayed in Ohio for about seven years. While they were there, two more children were born. The census states Anna Miller was born in 1862 though her headstone says 1858. The earlier date is impossible since Elias and Elizabeth didn’t get to Ohio until 1860. Furthermore, she was only eight in the 1870 census when the agewould have been more certain. Obviously there is a big difference between eight and twelve years old. They called this third child “Annie”, also named for another maternal aunt. Annie’s birth date wasgiven by her children as May 21. Her birth documents Elias’ earliest presence in Ohio and the fact that he was still at home with the family soon after the war began.

Even though Elias was only 27 years old when the War Between the States began, he apparently avoided military service even though thereis a record of his having been required to register for service 25 Jun1863. Elias appears on this list as a married farm laborer who was “colored”. He appears as the only “colored” man on the white list. It is significant because he is not listed on the colored list. This

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may be evidence that his color was red. The mayor of Cincinnati, George Hatch, issued the following order:

In accordance with a resolution passed by the City Council of Cincinnati on the 1st instant I hereby request, that all business, of every kind, or character be suspended at ten o’clock of this day, and that all persons, employers and employees, assemble in their respective wards, at the usual places of voting and then and there organize themselves in such manner as may be thought best for the defense of the city. Every man of every age be he citizen or alien, who lives under the protection of our laws, is expected to take part in the organization.

The raid of John Morgan in Jul 1862, and defeat of the Union forces at Richmond, KY, 30 Aug had given warning of impending danger.Various calls were made by the authorities for the area to prepare fordefense. Regiments were organized for drill and a large part of the people was filled with martial ardor.

General Morgan’s advance force of 2,460 Confederates was first seen by residents of Crosby Township at about 1:00 pm on 13 Jul 1863. The remains of a wooden bridge they burned can still be seen today north of the later bridges. Morgan divided his force with part continuing on toward Miamitown and part advancing to New Haven. They were directed away from Cincinnati where a large union force was protecting the city. This force was the combination of professional soldiers with the local volunteers who were known as “Squirrel Shooters”. If Elias had been called up, he would have stood among this latter group but two lists confirm his not having been called up and he was most likely at home on his farm when the raid passed through the area.

Morgan’s three state raid lasted 11 Jun – 26 Jul. The Confederate raiders soon moved on to the east. Elias’ militia registration record proves he was definitely living in Hamilton Co., OH in 1863.

William was the fourth child, the second one born in Ohio. He was born Feb 1866, according to the census, and was named for his maternal grandfather, and documents Elias’ latest presence in Ohio. They were saved by moving to Ohio from having been found in the path of Sherman’s march though Georgia, which passed directly though their former Campbell Co. home. Otis William Miller said that Elias came back because he said it was “too cold up there”. He remembered

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hearing Elias talk about how the snow was up to the bellies of the hogs and that was too much.

Elias was back in Campbell Co., GA by 6 Dec 1867 when he purchased 101 acres of land in the Union or ninth district of Fayette Co., GA.24 This was part of land lot 75 and was situated on the northeast edge of the town limits of Fairburn, on the border with Campbell Co. at the time. He was 33 years old and by then the father of four children ages 14 (John), ten (Sarah), five (Annie), and one (William).

Margaret Elizabeth Miller was born nine months later on September1, 1868 in Campbell Co., GA. The origin of her name is uncertain but everyone called her “Maggie”. If there is a connection between Eliasand John Simpson Miller of Chesterfield, SC, Margaret may have been named for John’s daughter Margaret Annie Miller who died eight years before in 1859, before her second birthday.

Still holding the 101 acres in 1867, Elias bought 250 acres and 112 acres of land in Campbell Co., GA, August 16, from Nathan Breed for $1,030.25 These were two adjoining tracts located on the Big Branch Creek, listed separately because they were in different land lots. He bought all of land lot 81 and the western half of land lot 112. This land today is situated south of the Bethlehem Church Road intersection with Ridge Road and just south of the Campbellton – Fairburn Road. This was a major purchase which pushed his total ownership to 463 acres. Where did he get that much U.S. currency in 1869 when the entire South, devastated by the war, was deep in a post-war depression? He didn’t make payments. He paid cash. Had he been so successful in farming while in Ohio? If so, why did he return to Georgia? There is no evidence of land ownership until 1867 and he wasstill holding that original purchase when he bought these sizeable tracts. He didn’t have it, therefore, because he had sold land. Was it an inheritance? If so, his parents or grandparents were wealthy and should have created more documentary evidence. If he is a descendant of George Miller (1750-1829) of Chesterfield, SC, he stood to inherit such an amount through a father or a childless uncle.

Elizabeth’s parents do not appear to have been wealthy enough to leave her so much, especially with her having had to share with three

24 Fayette Co., GA deed, Book I, p. 244.25 Campbell Co., GA deed, Book G, pp. 300-301.

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sisters. Was it some type of settlement from the government because of his race, whichever race that may have been? The Freedman’s Bureauof the U.S. government was created during the war to help resettle freed slaves on land confiscated or abandoned by whites after Sherman’s march but was Elias a slave? If so, how was he freed beforethe war and how did he marry a white woman? American culture, especially Southern culture in the antebellum South considered a person to be “all black” if they were any part black. Even if that’s true, no other freed slaves received that much money if they received any at all. It seems no more likely for him to have been a half-breedAmerican Indian and have married a white woman and received such a payment from the government. There were, furthermore, no government programs in the 1860s to pay Indians. The matter of the origin of Elias’ initial real estate financing remains a huge question about hislife. Francis Miller, relationship unknown, was one of the witnesses to this transaction. There is a Francis Washington Miller (1825-1889)from Chesterfield Co., SC who ended up settling in Arkansas. A Francis, sometimes listed as Frank, is listed near Elias on the freedmen lists of 1860, 1870, 1871, and 1878. This land Elias purchased later became part of the Fairburn District and was incorporated into the township of Campbellton, which was for several years the country seat of Campbell Co. Elias may have moved from the smaller farm to this larger farm after the purchase.

The same year, 1869, Elias appears on the Campbell Co., GA militia list of Pumpkin Town in District 736, also called the Fifth District.26 Citizens of each town seem to have served for a period of one year approximately every five years in the local militia. According to this practice, he should also have served in 1874 and 1879 before moving to Haralson Co. but he has not been found on those two later militia lists.

Also in 1869, Elias’ sixth child was born, Elizabeth, named for her mother. Elizabeth only appears in the 1870 census and does not appear in the 1880 census with the family, even though she would have only been 11 years old. She is another candidate for one of the threechildren who died before 1900.

In 1870, Elias and Elizabeth had a seventh child named Queen, called “Queenie” in the census, also born in Campbell Co., GA. Queen only appears in the 1880 census. She would have been 30 years old by

26 Campbell Co., GA tax records, 1869, Pumpkin Town.

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the time of the next census in 1900, and may have married and moved away around 1890 when the census was taken that has been destroyed.

The 1870 freedmen list shows that Elias owned 252.5 acres in Coweta Co. even though the deeds show, as described above, that he actually owned more than that in Campbell Co. He also owned $1,330 worth of personal property and he paid a $1 poll tax. This indicates he voted that year and would have been his first time. This is was the mid-term election during President U. S. Grant’s first term. Reconstruction was still going on but was winding down by 1870. Republicans maintained control of Congress that year but the Democrats, who were regaining control in the South, won 102 seats, 32 more than they previously held. There is no way of knowing who Elias may have voted for. Four of Georgia’s seven districts were won by Democrats.

On May 23, 1871, Elias sold his original 101 acres in Fayette Co., GA for $300 to James Bradberry.

According to the 1871 freedmen lists, Elias owned 352 acres valued at $1,200 and 252 in the Campbellton District of Coweta Co. Frank appears on both lists owning 100 acres in Coweta. Elias is listed as a freedman employee of J. C. Williams, James A. Stubbs, and William J. Ware yet he himself is listed as an employer of Newt Brown and Parker Moore. Elias is again one of the few who owned property and again he paid the $1 poll tax. How did Elias work so much land? With only one son old enough to be of help, how did he do it? That son, John, is also listed as a freedman who paid the $1 poll tax. DidElias use sharecroppers? Did he pay employees? Why is he listed as an employee of others?

Then between 1871 and 1874, apparently on the larger farm, the last three children were born in Campbell Co., GA. Martha Miller was born in 1871 and named for the last of her maternal aunts. Elias Ben Miller was named for his father in 1872. The name Benjamin is found among the children of William L. Miller of Chesterfield Co., SC. James Dockey Miller, the youngest, was born August 18, 1874. He may have been named for someone on Elias’ side of the family. There are several Miller men named James among the family at Chesterfield Co., SC. The name Dockey could be from almost anywhere. Everyone called him “Doc” but it was not just a nickname. Whenever he signed his name, he called himself J. D. Miller. Grandson Noble Miller said thathis father, James Dockey’s son Jim, told him that James Dockey was

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shot one time as a baby lying in his crib inside the house. He said that he assumed a stray bullet came in through the window. He had no other information about this incident but, if true, the wound was not serious since James Dockey showed no apparent subsequent evidence of the injury.

According to the 1878 freedmen list, Elias owned 358 acres in theCampbellton District, worth $1,200. He paid the poll tax. Frank did not pay the poll tax but still owned 100 acres. John paid the poll tax and was working for William J. Ware. Why does Francis/Frank not show up in the 1870 and 1880 census when he was so clearly living in Campbell Co. in 1870, 1871, and 1878?

Elias appears in the 1880 Farm Schedule which was taken in the 733rd District of Campbell Co., GA by W. G. Roberts on June 10 and 11.27

The document gives a snapshot of Elias’ farm and indicates he owned, at that time, 350 acres. One hundred acres were in cultivation and 250 acres were classified as “unimproved”. None of this land was classified as “grassland”. The farm was valued at $1,455. Elias reported 13 cows but no horses. He had 28 “poultry” and was collecting an average of 25 eggs per day. He had eight sheep. He wasgrowing 35 acres of indian corn, ten acres of corn, 15 acres of wheat,20 acres of cotton, sugar used to make molasses, and he had 300 peach trees on two acres. He was making butter and had 20 bottles of “wine”on hand. Elias’ was one of the largest farms in his part of the county.

On 5 Nov 1881 Elias sold 135 acres of land in Campbell Co., GA for $945 to William J. Ware.28 No one has yet located documentation for the purchase of this tract so it is not known when it was purchased. Elias may have bought it in 1871 when he sold his original101 acres or it may mean his total holding was, at one time, almost 600 acres. Elias sold the large tract of 202 and 112 acres, the last property he owned in Campbell Co. on 30 Nov 1881 for $755 to John L. Camp.29 Note this was about $275 less than he paid for it 12 years earlier. This may say more about the economy of the post-war South than it does about Elias’ real estate skills. Apparently he had decided by November 1881 to leave Campbell Co. for the second time andwas preparing for the move. This time, however, he wasn’t leaving the 27 U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, 7334d District, Campbell Co., GA. 10-11 Jun 1880.28 Campbell Co., GA deed. Book I, p. 589.29 Campbell Co., GA deed. Book I, p. 575.

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state. He moved to former Cherokee land in Haralson Co., GA. Why Haralson Co. at this time? The Cherokee Land Lottery, distributing land in Haralson Co. had taken place almost 50 years earlier. Was it because so many, even northerners, were heavily migrating to the Tallapoosa, GA area (in Haralson Co.) about this time and news of Tallapoosa was even printed in the New York Times? Or did Elias have family ties to this area which may have pre-dated the Cherokee Removal. If he was indeed born in 1834, he would have been about fouryears old when the Cherokees were taken west. If that’s true, how didhe escape the removal? Did he escape it? What drove him to move, leaving two married children with grandchildren, by this time, in Campbell Co.? Evidently, the children stayed behind because they had married into families from the area.

When Elias moved to Haralson Co., GA, John was married with one child in Campbell Co. Sarah was married with three children and living in Heard Co., GA. Annie was married with two children and living in Campbell Co. Seven or eight children were still living at home with Elias and Elizabeth ranging in age from 15 years to seven.

Elias was thus about 50 years old when he moved to Haralson Co., GA. Annie, now Beatenbaugh, stayed in Campbell Co. for almost 20 years before following her parents with her husband and children. Sara, now Boozer, remained in Corinth, GA for the rest of her life. John followed Elias to Haralson Co. but evidently chose to remain there and avoid the whole move to Alabama and back.

The children of Elias started school in Haralson County after thefamily’s arrival there sometime between November 1881 and June 1883. Whether they had completed a year or had just started, they were discharged by a certain Professor Newton the last week of June 1883 “upon the ground that they were tainted with African blood.” Elias protested and denied the charge. It is not known if he denied the charge because the family was actually Native American or if he deniedthe charge, regardless of the race, because he was striving to live his life was a white man. The issue made the newspaper in Carrollton,GA and the writer speculated whether Elias would “sue for damages or prosecute under the Civil Rights Bill”.30 Nothing is said about how Robert Newton came to believe Elias’ children were black. Was it based on appearance? Did someone from Campbell Co. complain to the

30 Carroll County Times, (3 Jul 1883).

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professor? Did one of Elias’ children say something to one of Newton’s kids?

Six of Elias’ children were still young enough, in 1883, to have still been in school including Margaret who would have been 15 years old and presumably in the ninth grade, Elizabeth 14 years old and in the eighth grade, Queenie 13 years old and in the seventh grade, Martha 12 years old and in the sixth grade, Elias Ben 11 years old andin the fifth grade, and James Dockey nine years old and in the third grade. This incident is remarkably similar to another school challenge regarding the ethnicity of this family in Haralson County involving the children of both Annie Miller Beatenbaugh and James Dockey Miller and which occurred about 1913.

Twice Elias and Elizabeth had four grandchildren born in the samecalendar year. First in 1886, four grandchildren were born in the same year when Burt Beatenbaugh was born to Annie in January, Daisy Miller was born to John in March, Eugene Patterson was born to Margaret in October, and Preston Miller Boozer was born to Sarah in November. Second, it happened again in 1892 when Larry Alonzo Miller was born to William in April, Jesse C. Beatenbaugh was born to Annie on September 13, John Eugene Boozer was born to Sarah on September 27,and Merdick Miller was born to James Dockey in October. In both instances, he and Elizabeth were living in Haralson Co., GA.

There is no census for 1890 but if it existed and we could see that snapshot of this family. There would be Elias and Elizabeth at 56 years of age. Martha was 19 and months from her wedding, Elias Benwas 18 years old, and Doc was 16.

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Elias bought 25 acres in Haralson Co. for $300 in 1890, but then he paid taxes on 232 acres in 1895. This land, and what he bought to expand his property later, was located just north of Buchanan along the Tallapoosa – East Church Road at Cochran Creek. The total value of this land was estimated to be $1,150 by the county at the time.

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Elias

John Sarah Annie William

Margaret

Elizabeth Queen Martha Elias

BenJames D.

Map of Haralson County, Georgia indicating the properties of (moving west to east)James Dockey, Elias, and John. The city in the lower left is Tallapoosa, GA and thecircle in the center is Buchanan, GA. The circle at the bottom of the map is Bremen,

GA.

At the age of 62 in the 1896 elections in Haralson Co., GA. There is no way to know how Elias voted but it is known George Allen Shelnutt ran against M. Y. Darnell for Haralson Co. Sheriff in 1896. Darnell won the election but was killed in a train accident at Tallapoosa in 1897 so Shelnutt ended up winning the special election to fill the unexpired term and then continued as sheriff until 1908. He died near Waco, GA December 5, 1959.

Elias would also have been asked to vote for United States President in 1896, one of the most exciting elections in U.S. history.Democrat William Jennings Bryan was running against Republican WilliamMcKinley to replace incumbent Grover Cleveland. Most Southerners voted for Bryan because he was a Democrat and champion of the silver standard to help the small farmers. Surely this would have appealed to farmers like Elias. Georgia indeed went for Bryan but Haralson and

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Polk counties both voted majority Republican. This could have been because so many northerners had moved to Tallapoosa in Haralson Co. but how does that explain Polk County? McKinley won the election nationally and Republicans held control of the presidency for the next16 years, a stretch ended only by a split in the party. Otis William Miller, Elias’ grandson, was also a farmer and voted Republican all ofhis life. Are the roots of his party loyalty found in family and the history of these two West Georgia counties where he was born and raised?

In 1896 Elias and Elizabeth moved to Marshall Co., AL. Elias, Elizabeth, and Doc purchased 120 acres for $800 total from R. K. Bohannon on September 15, 1896. Elias made four payments and had the mortgage paid in full by October 17, 1899.31 This farm was located south of Albertville, AL and west of Boaz, AL.

Map of Marshall County, Alabama indicating the properties of (west to east) WilliamMiller and Elias Miller.

31 Warranty Deed, State of Alabama, Marshall County, p. 363, book 2. Filed byT. A. Street 29 Sep 1896.

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All of the children were out ofElias’ home by 1896 but he was living inAlabama next to son Doc so they obviouslywent to Alabama as a larger group.32 SonWilliam also moved and he ultimatelydecided to stay permanently in Alabama.John stayed in Haralson Co. At least hewas there for the 1900 census. OtisWilliam Miller said it was because theyhad heard about good farmland availablethere. He also said they lived on SandMountain. This “mountain” is actually asandstone plateau which covers fiveAlabama counties, including Marshall,Etowah, and Blount. This area has thecoolest climate in Alabama because theaverage elevation is nearly 1,000 feethigher than the rest of the state. Eventoday in the early twenty-first century,this area remains a mostly rural,agricultural area with large tracts of rolling pastures and wooded forests. During the War Between the States, Union sentiment on Sand Mountain was high. Several counties voted against secession and some proposed seceding from the State of Alabama after secession was passed. There was even an effort to merge these Alabama counties withother counties in Tennessee and form a new, pro-Union state called Nickajack. One Union regiment was raised during the war of men primarily from the Sand Mountain area. Thus, once again, most of the residents there were and are Republicans. Could that connection with Polk and Haralson counties be part of the explanation as to why Elias moved there? Because the high plateau was not conducive to large-scale plantation agriculture, Sand Mountain is almost one hundred percent white by race. Northwest Alabama in the late nineteenth century was almost all Baptist too. Even today, Sand Mountain is one of the last places in the country where churches still use the Sacred Harp type singing in their Sunday morning worship services.

Elias lived between Albertville and Boaz in the heart of the SandMountain region. Other towns where his descendants would settle, also

32 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Albertville District, Marshall Co., AL, p. 12. Enumerated 13 Jun 1900 by Enumerator Warner R. McHaron.

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part of Sand Mountain, include Attalla, Gadsden, Oneonta, and Guntersville.

Elias stayed in Alabama for only five years. He sold the 120 acres he bought there in 1896. He sold 40 acres of this property to his son William on October 15, 1900 and 80 acres to J. E. and I. W. H.Gannett on December 28, 1901 for a total of $1,000.33 He had wisely granted William a wagon road right of way through the 80 acres to his 40 acres before completing the transaction with the Gannetts. This road exists until today. W. H. Gannett must have been a good friend; nonetheless, Elias gave him a power of attorney after William’s death so Gannett could represent Elias in the sale of William’s property, ofwhich Elias was still holding a mortgage.

William died in 1901 and David P. Bohannon was appointed guardianover William’s children even though their mother Fannie Gober Miller was still living. At the time, according to Alabama law, this was standard procedure for insuring the care of the widow and surviving children. This case, however, is riddled with conflict of interest and throughout the process it appears all the persons involved were more interested in the property and the money from its sale than the welfare of the children. David Bohannon was the son of R. K. Bohannon, from whom Elias had originally purchased his property in 1896. Furthermore, the land was eventually sold to Harriett E. Bohannon, the wife of Guardian David Bohannon, and for the sum of only$275 even though William had bought it for a discounted $300 from Elias the year earlier. Legal notice was published in The Marshall Bannergiving public notice of the sale but only one day before the sale tookplace. Apparently, to no one’s surprise, no other bids were submitted. Even Elias was more concerned with receiving his payment for the land than he was with the proper representation of his grandchildren. Two hundred dollars from the sale went to Elias to payoff the mortgage but the Bohannons were the beneficiaries of a very sweet deal. The children received $9.25 after the lawyers ($30), taxes ($23), and the newspaper ($8) were paid. Jeff D. Davis, of the Marshall County Democratic Campaign Committee even charged the estate nine dollars for bank boxes. The probate court of Marshall County, ALtook the rest. David Bohannon signed a sworn statement affirming thisfinal statement was true and “that the same is full, accurate, and just.” He then resigned as guardian of William’s children and took possession of his wife’s recent purchase. Judge A. M. Ayers then

33 Mortgage Deed, State of Alabama, Marshall County, p. 81, book 11.

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appointed William Rayburn to be the new guardian of the children but he took no action in response to the completed sale of the property.34 William’s family must have blamed Elias and the Millers for their subsequent poverty and it is easily understood why there was no known communication from them thereafter and why so little is known about what happened to William’s descendants after his death and until today.

Elias and Elizabeth also sold 40 acres of land in Haralson Co., February 16, 1907, to their sons John and Doc for $200 total. This property was located in Dugdown near Doc’s other property and added towhat he already had there.

Elizabeth died in 1907 at the age of 73 years. According to OtisWilliam Miller, his grandmother was buried in the Buchanan City Cemetery. If this is indeed true, her grave is unmarked. A thorough search has not located a headstone with her name.

Elias was widowed less than two years because he married Mrs. Sarah E. Glaze in Cedartown on November 13, 1908.35 They were married by the justice of the peace at the Polk County Courthouse. This SarahE. Glaze was actually the former Sarah E. Griffin, daughter of Samuel Newman Griffin and Sara Elizabeth Martin who was previously married toThomas Jefferson Glaze. This Sarah was living in Haralson Co., born May 1, 1865. She had four children, including John William Glaze (1889-1965). Elias was thus 74 and Sarah Griffin Glaze was only 43. She did not, however, stay with him long. One wonders why she marriedhim in the first place. There is no documentation of their separationbut she moved out between 1908 and 1910, telling her step-children, “That old man is crazy,” according to Elias’ grandson James “Jim” Franklin Miller.

This is the first sign Elias had, by that time, begun to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Other stories handed down in the family confirm he became increasingly dangerous to others after Elizabeth’s death. Does this mean her death aggravated his condition or was she able to care for him as it progressed slowly over time? In the 1910 census, Elias was living alone.36 This appears to indicate, up until 34 Estate Record, Probate Court, Marshall Co., AL, Appointment and Acceptance of Guardian ad Litem, p. 270.35 Polk Co., GA Marriage Records, Book D, p. 486.36 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Wildcat District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 2. Enumerated 15 Apr 1910 by Enumerator W. H. McKibben.

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this time, he was able to care for himself. It is not known whether Sarah ever officially divorced Elias, had the marriage annulled, or just moved out. No divorce record has been found. Sarah never married again, living alone until her death June 21, 1958 in Haralson Co., GA.

On October 22, 1913, Elias sold the same 40 acres he had sold back in 1907 to Doc for $100. It is possible he may have taken back John’s share. This would indicate John had either died or moved away.The last record of John is the 1910 census and $100 would have been the value of his part purchased in 1907. This made Doc sole owner of land lot 511 in Haralson Co. and may have been the last land owned by Elias. This land was the property west of Felton, between U.S. Hwy. 27 and Georgia Hwy. 101. It was near the Polk Co. line and Otis William Miller remembered their going to Cedartown to do business moreoften than Buchanan, the Haralson Co. seat. Buchanan was closer but Cedartown was a larger town as it is today.

Elias then lived with Doc and his family in Dugdown and evidentlygrew increasingly difficult for Doc and Ida to handle. He was abusiveof Doc’s children in those last years but he “would never mess with mama,” according to Otis William Miller speaking of his mother Ida Fullbright Miller.

Otis also said, “He used to chase me around the house with a stick. I would hide under the clothes pile behind the door so he couldn’t find me. Sometimes the old man would chase me across the fields and I would jump down in a ditch and he would jump the ditch and run past me.”

Otis told, “He would sit in front of the fireplace poking at the coals saying, ‘I know you’re in there devil. Come on outta there.’”

Doc said, “Sometimes people would come in the house and say, ‘Youbetter get that old man off those tracks, it’s about time for that train to come along.’ He’d be out there yelling about how he was going to knock the train off the tracks with his cane.”

In 1915, Doc and Annie signed legal papers at the Haralson Countycourthouse committing Elias to the Central State Hospital, then known as the Georgia State Sanitarium in Milledgeville. Whereas Alzheimer’swas misunderstood at the time, Elias was certified to be a “lunatic” by a Haralson County judge on the testimony of a medical doctor, “a

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danger to himself and others”. He was then 81 years old and a widowerof eight years. His children turned him over to the county and the sheriff’s office of Haralson County escorted him by train from Buchanan to Milledgeville. Was the family sad to see him go? Were they relieved? Did they realize they would never see him again? Notethat John, though he had lived in Haralson Co., did not sign the form.This is further indication he had already moved away or passed away before 1913. There were no other children in Haralson Co. at the time. Margaret was in Polk Co., and the rest (Sarah, William, Elizabeth, Queen, Martha, and Elias Ben) had died by 1915. Doc and Annie were the only two children left to sign. Did Margaret know? Why didn’t she sign the form? Were only two signatures needed?

“Lunatic” was the word used at the time for someone who had conformed to society at one time but who then lost all reason. Lunatics were known to hear voices, talk to God, have violent outbursts, and to hallucinate.37 This was opposed to “idiots” who wereborn with mental retardation and who had never been able to conform tosociety. The third and final category were the epileptics who were prone to seizures or “spells”. All of these were patients of the Georgia State Sanitarium.

The Central State Hospitalwas called the Georgia StateSanitarium after 1897 and whenElias was admitted there August18, 1915. The hospital had aratio of about 100 patients foreach doctor on staff at the timeof Elias’ admission. This wasalso true far up into the 20th

century. The care was thus poor. Patients were used to raise cropson the grounds of the hospital.Even though Elias had been afarmer all his life, his age andcondition most likely preventedhim from being much help to thehospital’s effort to raise its ownfood. Elias spent most of his37 Peter G. Cranford, But for the Grace of God: The Inside Story of the World's Largest Insane Asylum, Milledgeville. Augusta, Ga.: Great Pyramid Press, 1981.

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his life.

time confined to the Walker Building which still stands today on the campus of the hospital. He shared a bathroom and dining hall with theother residents on his floor, all men, most of them close to his age and sharing his same condition. Mostly, the patients were neglected. Their basic needs were met but they received little or no treatment. Until medications came into greater use, insulin shock and electro-convulsive therapy were common at the Georgia State Sanitarium in the early 20th century.

Patients were allowed few or no personal possessions. They had few or no friends, low social status, and they lived in great poverty.A service that aspired to cure by means of environment and moral treatment actually became unconsciously brutalizing by taking people out of their communities and eliminating their everyday choices, by responding poorly to their need to learn and grow, and by cutting themoff from their family, friends, and other community members. As for Elias, because his family was living so far away, there is no indication he received a single visit the whole three years he remained a patient.

The hospital was later renamed Central State Hospital and was forseveral years the largest psychiatric care hospital in the United States. Since then the hospital has been closed and no psychiatric patients are housed by the state in Milledgeville.

Even though he was “cared for” at the State Hospital for the lastthree years of his life, and though there must have been records documenting his life there, no records from the hospital have been found other than a single page documenting his death and burial. Thispage indicates he was “violent at times”. He “ate and slept poorly”. Standards were certainly different in 1915. For example, death certificates were not required in Georgia until 1919 and thus no certificate, one which may have included the names of the parents of Elias, was made. Elias Miller died at the hospital in Milledgeville (Baldwin Co.) April 20, 1918 at the age of 83 and was buried in grave number 97 of the Cedar Lane Cemetery on the grounds of the hospital.

Otis William Miller said, “He [Elias] always said he wanted to beburied where he died.” Remarkably, this is a stated desire common among older Native Americans, especially in the nineteenth century andis partly why Elias’ was buried in Milledgeville and why his body should not be moved even if his grave could be located.

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Otis, who was 11 years old at the time, also remembered Doc, his father, cutting wood to sell in Cedartown to raise the money necessaryto take the train to Milledgeville. Doc was the only relative of Elias to go to Milledgeville. According to the historian at the hospital today, he probably went to retrieve Elias’ few possessions because the hospital would not have waited to bury the body of Elias. We can only assume that he saw Elias’ final resting place.

If there could be found an obituary for Elias, it would read,

Elias Miller, 83, formerly of Haralson Co., GA passed away Saturday, April 20 at the Georgia State Sanitarium in Milledgeville, GA. Mr. Miller was a farmer having lived previously in Albertville, AL, Campbellton, GA, and Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years the former Elizabeth J. Easters of Campbell Co. He was the father of 11 children, 51 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.38 A brief service will be held graveside in the Cedar Lane Cemetery on the grounds of the sanitarium.

Unfortunately, the exactlocation of this grave has beenlost. Though beyond comprehension,a groundskeeper in the 1960s pulledall the stakes of the graves at thehospital to mow the grass and wasthen unable to relocate them intheir appropriate spots. A singlemonument thus marks 20,000 graves ofall the people who died and wereburied in unmarked graves at theMilledgeville State Hospital.39 Yet,even this monument does not bear thenames. The names are recorded on acompact disk which was placed insidethe monument where it isinaccessible to anyone. Elias’ ironstake, number 2897, is found among2,000 stakes on display near theentrance to the cemetery but this isnot the location of the actual grave.

38 This is how many he had at the time. The numbers, other than children of course, continued to grow after his death.39 This is the monument shown on the title page.

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The hospital has always had a poor record of maintaining cemeteries on the grounds. Dr. Peter Cranford wrote in his history ofthe hospital,

Help-patients started to bulldoze the road about a hundred yards from the Center Building. They dug deep. Suddenly human skulls and other bones began to pile up on the sides of the road. A hurried call to the superintendent’s office brought the answer to continue scraping. Joe said it was probably our oldest paupers’ cemetery. Wehave another large and seedy paupers’ cemetery somewhat further out. Rows upon rows of numbered small rusted markers as far as you can see. No names – just numbers. It must be the most gruesome sight in Georgia – unknown humans, shunned when living, deprived of their very names in death – and literally “known only to God”.40

Elias died without a will. He left no property or possessions. Not one item is known which can be said absolutely to have belonged toElias Miller. He died and faded away almost as mysteriously as he appeared, leaving more questions than answers. To date, the author has never seen or even heard that there is a picture of him even though pictures were common well before his death. He was definitely here, however, and he made a profound impact on the history of the world. His legacy lives on, 100 years later, in 692 people who have been identified and documented, so far, as descendants of this one man. As of the date of publication, Elias Miller has 11 children, 52 grand children, 108 great grandchildren, 144 gg grandchildren, 183 ggggrandchildren, 187 gggg grandchildren, and seven ggggg grandchildren. Only one grandchild remains living, Nellie Ruth Miller. The numbers down to the gg grandchildren are probably fixed by now due to the agesof the great grandchildren, but the numbers of ggg grandchildren and beyond continue to be born. The oldest ggggg grandchild Heather Elizabeth Tucker is now 18 years old and soon there will be the first gggggg grandchild. The search for his full story will continue. Surely there are descendants who are not yet identified, some of them already passed away. These are many in all the families except Sarah,Margaret, and James. Yet even here, no doubt, a few have been missed.The great mysteries of Elias Miller may never be solved.

The children of Elias and Elizabeth Miller were . . .

John Moore Miller Dec 1853 Campbell Co., GA40 Peter G. Cranford, But for the Grace of God: The Inside Story of the World's Largest Insane Asylum, Milledgeville. Augusta, Ga.: Great Pyramid Press, 1981, p. 184-5.

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Sarah Fletcher Miller 18 Jan 1857 Campbell Co., GAAnna Miller 21 May 1862 Hamilton Co., OHWilliam S. Miller Feb 1866 Hamilton Co., OHMargaret Elizabeth Miller 1 Sep 1868 Campbell Co., GAElizabeth Miller 1869 Campbell Co., GAQueen Miller 1870 Campbell Co., GAMartha Miller 1871 Campbell Co., GAElias Ben Miller 1872 Campbell Co., GAJames Dockey Miller 18 Aug 1874 Campbell Co., GA

Restoration of the cemetery at Milledgeville began in March 1997 when the Georgia Consumer Council was formed and toured the hospital grounds. The council determined to build something good, restore dignity and respect to the persons buried at the hospital. A memorialhas been placed, the cemetery is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the state is taking care of perpetual maintenance of the grounds. Future plans continue to develop which include a plaque or wall to list all the names of the persons buried at the state hospital.

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Iris blooming in the area of Cedar Lane Cemetery which was used around 1918 when Eliaswas buried here.

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John Moore MillerThe first born of Elias and Elizabeth Miller

(1853 - )

John Moore Miller was born December 1853 in Campbell Co., GA.41 John is listed with Elias and Elizabeth in the 187042 and 188043 census.Like Elias, John’s race appeared on the census as mulatto. John, who could read and write, signed all his documents as J. M. Miller. He was married July 9, 1873, Mary J. Carpenter.44 Her family called her “Mollie”.45 John and Mollie were 19 years old at the time of their marriage.

Mollie’s parents have not been identified. She reported to the census enumerator in 1900 that she was born in Georgia in 1853 but in 1910 she said she was born in 1855.

John and Mollie were married in 1873 but he was living as marriedman without her in the home of his parents in 1880. He is, however, living in his own home with Mollie in 1900 and 1910.

John and Mollie’s first child, named James H. Miller, was born in1881, in Campbell Co., just before Elias moved to Haralson Co., GA. Their five other children were all born in Haralson beginning in 1883 and likely dates Elias’ move before that time. Notice that Mollie named all her girls by the names of flowers except for the first girl

41 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Fairburn District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 116. Enumerated 20 Jul 1870 by Assistant Marshall J. C. Bowden.1880 U.S. Federal Census, Campbellton District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by Enumerator William G. Roberts.1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 June 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.1910 U.S. Federal Census, Buchanan District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 13. Enumerated 25 Apr 1910 by Enumerator M. Bullard.42 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Fairburn District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 116. Enumerated 20 Jul 1870 by Assistant Marshall J. C. Bowden.43 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Campbellton District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by Enumerator William G. Roberts.44 Marriage License, Campbell Co., GA, given by R. C. Beavers, ordinary, 9 Jul1873 and joined by A. J. Hindman, J. P., 9 Jul 1873.45 1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 Jun 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.

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“Maggie” who was likely named for John’s sister Margaret. James and William were named for John’s brothers, even though “Doc” was just seven years old at the time James H. Miller was born.

John and Mollie last appear in the 1910 census of Haralson Co., GA.46 John either sold his land to his father Elias and moved away or died and it reverted back to his father. He was not present to sign the committal papers sending Elias to Milledgeville in 1915 as we might expect. None of this family show up in the 1920 census of Haralson Co. Where did they go? What happened to this family?

The children of John and Mary J. Carpenter were . . .

James H. Miller Apr 1881 Campbell Co., GAMargaret Elizabeth Miller Apr 1883 Haralson Co., GADaisy A. Miller Aug 1886 Haralson Co., GARose L. Miller Feb 1888 Haralson Co., GALily J. Miller Jan 1891 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Sruman Miller Aug 1896 Haralson Co., GA

There is no additional information regarding Rose, Lily, or William in this family so they will be omitted below in the full delineation until additional details are found.46 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Buchanan District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 25 Apr 1910 by Enumerator Malachi Bullard.

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John M.

Miller

James H.

Margaret

Elizabeth

Daisy A.

Rose L.

Lily J.

William S.

JAMES H. MILLERThe first born of John M. Miller

(1881- )

The first born of the first born was James H. Miller, born in April of 1881.47 He was born in Campbell Co., GA just before his extended family moved to Haralson Co., GA. In fact, he was the oldestgrandchild of Elias and Elizabeth who moved to Haralson Co. with them,even though he was only an infant at the time.

James H. Miller married Ophilia McBrayer who was born in December1886 somewhere in Georgia. Ophilia’s parents and exact place of birthare unknown. In fact, she didn’t know where her parents were born according to the 1900 census. She was 14 years old and five years younger than James when they married May 6, 1900.48

James and Ophilia were living with his parents after their wedding but something happened between January 1910 when the youngest child was born and April 1910 when the census was taken. In 1910 theirtwo children were living with John and Mary but James and Ophillia haddisappeared. It’s possible they had both died. This may have been anaccident to have taken both their lives, unless they moved away and left their children with the grandparents. Was it the fever? Maybe they split up. Maybe Ophillia died and James left the children with his parents. This is another unsolved mystery. There is no record ofJames or Ophillia that has been found after 1910.

James and Ophilia were the parents of Bertie Miller and Agalia Miller. Bertie was born in 1906 and Agalia was born in January of 1910. No one has been able to follow the lives of these two young girls. One story reports that Bertie married a Bob McIntosh and movedto California where she lived up until the 1980s. There is no solid proof this is the same Bertie Miller, however, other than the fact that Bertie Miller McIntosh was born in Georgia around the date of

47 1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 Jun 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.48 1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 Jun 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.

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1906. Finding any of these descendants in the 1920 census would do much for explaining the rest of their story.

The children of James Miller and Ophillia McBrayer were . . .

Bertie Miller 1906 Haralson Co., GAAgalia Miller Jan 1910 Haralson Co., GA

MARGARET ELIZABETH MILLERThe second child of John M. and Mary Miller, the oldest daughter

(1883 - )

Margaret Elizabeth Miller was the second child born to John M. and Mary Miller.49 She was born in April 1883. She was the first daughter and they called her “Maggie”. Maggie was their first child born in Haralson Co., GA. She was named for her aunt Margaret Elizabeth Miller who was by then 15 years old and in her last year living at home with Elias and Elizabeth.

Maggie was living with her parents John M. and Mary Miller in the1900 and 1910 census even though, in the latter, she was 27 years old and still unmarried. Thus, as no one has located John M. and Mary in the 1920 census, neither has Maggie been found. There is no evidence she ever married or had children. Her date of death is not known.

DAISY A. MILLERThe third child of John M. and Mary Miller, the second oldest daughter

(1886 – )

Daisy A. Miller was born August of 1886 in Haralson Co., GA.50 Daisy is found with the family in the 1900 census. Then in 1910 she 49 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Fairburn District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 116. Enumerated 20 Jul 1870 by Assistant Marshall J. C. Bowden.1880 U.S. Federal Census, Campbellton District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by Enumerator William G. Roberts.1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 Jun 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.1910 U.S. Federal Census, Buchanan District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 13. Enumerated 25 Apr 1910 by Enumerator M. Bullard.

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is listed with her parents as Daisy Coley. Daisy apparently married an older neighbor, Jesse S. Coley, who was 34 years older than her. She obviously lived with him less than five years and evidently there were no children born to this short-lived marriage.

It was thought this Daisy Miller married an Ezekiel Clarence Shelnut but conflicting census records were found in 1910 which require this Daisy to be two different people. Since that is not possible, the subsequent life of Daisy Miller, daughter of John M. Miller remains unknown. She is not the Daisy Miller who married the Shelnut.

50 1900 U.S. Federal Census, 1143rd District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 30. Enumerated 20 Jun 1900 by Enumerator John K. Holcombe.1910 U.S. Federal Census, Buchanan District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 13. Enumerated 25 Apr 1910 by Enumerator M. Bullard.

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Sarah Fletcher MillerThe second child of Elias and Elizabeth, the first born daughter

(1857 – 1898)

Sarah Fletcher Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth Miller January 18, 1857 before the move to Ohio. She was born in Campbell Co., GA.51 Sarah was about three years old when the family went to Ohio and about ten years old when they returned. Many of her childhood memories would have been from the time up north. Since Sarah could read and write, according to the 1880 census, and because we know her parents were unable to have taught her, it is likely she attended school in Ohio. She only lived eight more years in Campbell Co., GA, after the return, before she married Robert Daniel Boozer of Corinth, GA and moved to Heard Co.

Robert Daniel Boozer was the son of Henry McClellan Boozer (1818-1890) and Elizabeth Ann Cato (1828-1854). This was one of the leadingfamilies in Hogansville, Troup Co., GA. According to Frank McClellan Boozer Jr., the Boozers owned three or four hundred acres about three miles south of Corinth, GA with a large home which stood until it burned in the 1980s. Frank remembers going there as a child in the 1940s and being in trouble for getting dirty playing in the yard. Robert’s father served in the same company of the Confederate Army with his wife’s brother Lt. Col. William W. Cato (1825-1893) who commanded the 37th GA Infantry.52 Robert’s mother died in childbirth sohe was raised by his step-mother Mary Elizabeth West (1836-1905) who Henry married in 1856. The Catos also owned land in Troup Co. Elizabeth Cato, who joined the Methodist Church in 1845, is reported to have said to her weeping friends that she was “not afraid to die because I am going home to God.” She was buried on Cato land about ten miles from Corinth near the abandoned town of Owensbyville and hasthe only marked grave in the Cato family cemetery. Markers were hard to come by in 1856 because there were no trains in the area and it wasvery expensive to have markers carried to this cemetery which is also 51 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Campbellton District, Campbell Co., GA, p. 7. Enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by Enumerator William G. Roberts.52 Lt. Col. William W. Cato originally enlisted 4 Mar 1862 as a 1st Lt. in Co. E, 41st GA Inf. at Tupelo, MS. He was promoted to captain on 9 Aug 1863 and served until he mustered out near Rome, Floyd Co., GA 31 Jan 1864. His appointment to Lt. Col. was to lead the 37th GA Inf., a Confederate unit of home guards serving in Troup Co., GA.

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two miles into the woods.53 Henry and Elizabeth had three children alltogether. Henry and Mary had five more. These are the brother and sister in-laws of Sarah Fletcher Miller. Owensbyville had a reputation for being a violent community and was thus sometimes called“Graball” because any newomers who won money while gambling there would have to “grab all” their money and run if they were to have any chance of leaving the place alive.

Mary Jane Boozer 4 Jul 1849 GAWilliam Dansby Boozer 3 Apr 1851 GARobert Daniel Boozer 7 Mar 1854 Meriwether Co., GA

James Cunningham Boozer 1858 GAElizabeth Lula Boozer 1860Henry West Boozer 1863 Troup Co., GASarah Tompkins “Tommie” Boozer 1865 Troup Co., GAPreston Augustus Boozer 18 May 1868 Troup Co.,GA

Robert was born in Meriwether Co., GA 7 Mar 1854, and was the youngest. His middle name came from his paternal grandfather Daniel Boozer (1788-1860). The name Boozer is of German origin and was actually Buser in Switzerland. The family traces back to Ulrich BuserII who was born near Basel, Switzerland April 16, 1719 and immigrated to the United States before his marriage to Anna Barbara Gallman in 1750. Ulrich Buser died in 1782 in SC.

It is not known how Sarah met Robert but it is clear she moved with him to Corinth, GA. In fact, she was married in Troup Co., whichmay have been at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Hogansville.54 She and Robert were married by Dr. James Stacy, pastor of that church.Dr. Stacy is considered, until today, one of the greatest ministers inthe history of the Georgia Presbyterian churches. He is the author ofA History of the Presbyterian Church in Georgia. He served as clerk of the synod for 32 years and also pastored large churches at Carrollton, GA and Newnan, GA. There were Millers living in Corinth at the time and 53 This cemetery is located southeast of Owensbyville Road, about one mile from the crossroads of the Owensbyville Community. In 1891 J. H. Ringer sold 384 acres known as the Ringer-Cato Place to Mrs. Enola Hill. A William Cato and his family first show up in the 1850 Census of Heart County. Cemeteries of Heard County, Georgia.54 Troup Co. Marriage Book F, p. 595.

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there is a possibility Sarah was there visiting relatives even though no proven connection has been found. To verify she is indeed both thedaughter of Elias Miller and the wife of Robert Boozer, it was confirmed that none of the Miller families in or around Corinth had a daughter named Sarah in the 1870 census. Millers are buried next to the Boozers in the Corinth Cemetery and there is a Miller Road in Corinth near where the Boozers lived. Robert, his parents, and Sarah’s son Joseph Henry Boozer are listed in the membership records of Ebenezer Presbyterian. Joseph and his uncle Preston Augustus Boozer made several documented donations to the church.

For the sake of understanding the life of Sarah, the reader should realize that Corinth, GA sits in the very corner of three counties and is not far from a fourth. Records of the Boozers thus appear regularly in Meriwether, Heard, Coweta, and Troup counties. Although the county lines were stable during Sarah’s lifetime in Corinth, she may have changed counties just by moving across the road.Robert was born in Meriwether, Co. in 1854. He appears with his parents, however, in the 1860 and 1870 census in Troup, Co. He and Sarah are living at Harrisonville in Troup Co. in 1880 and their sevenoldest children were born there between 1876 and 1895. Harrisonville is only three miles south of Corinth or about four miles west of Hogansville. The youngest child was born in Coweta, Co. in 1898 and Sarah died there later that same year. The first grandchild of Robertand Sarah was born in Coweta, Co. in 1899 then Robert appears without Sarah, who had died, in the 1900 census of Heard Co. Finally, Robert died in Coweta Co. in 1901. Although this sequence of locations givesthe appearance of frequent moving, the reality was not so exaggerated because of short distances.

The children of Robert and Sarah Miller Boozer were . . .

Joseph Henry Boozer 2 Nov 1876 Troup Co., GARobert Fletcher Boozer 14 Feb 1879 TroupCo., GAJimmie Faye Boozer 16 Jul 1881 Troup Co.,GAPreston Miller Boozer 7 Nov 1886 Troup Co., GAAnnie Tucker Boozer 24 Feb 1889 Troup Co.,GAJohn Eugene Boozer 27 Sep 1892 Troup Co.,GA

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Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. 11 Sep 1895 TroupCo., GAWilliam Cato Boozer 13 Jul 1898 Coweta Co., GA

Apparently, something went wrong in the birth of Sarah’s youngestchild William Cato Boozer. This child only lived 11 days and then Sarah died just three months later on 29 Oct 1898 at the age of 41. Frank McClellan Boozer Jr. has the old bills sent to the home by Dr. J. F. Jones, the local doctor, who made at least 14 visits. Between 14 Oct and 28 Oct he came almost every day to see Sarah. He charged $1 or $2 per visit. The only details on the invoice regarding treatment are “To Dressing arm son” on 24 Jun 1898 and “To visit wife”, which would be Sarah. She was the patient listed on 12 of the 14 visits beginning 14 Oct 1898.55 Sarah died the next day on 29 Oct 1898 after Dr. Jones’ last visit on 28 Oct 1898. She left her husbandRobert behind with six children, ranging in ages from three to 19, allstill living at home.

Sarah is buried in the Corinth Cemetery of Corinth, Heard Co., GA. There is a large plot, which is well built and marked with a large Boozer marker. The plot today, with room to accommodate eight, is the burial site for Sarah, her husband Robert, and children Jimmie Faye, Annie Tucker, John Eugene, and William Cato. Joseph and his 55 Doctor’s invoice, Dr. J. F. Jones, Hogansville, GA.

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Sarah Fletcher Miller

Joseph Henry Boozer

Robert Fletcher Boozer

Jimmie Faye

Boozer

Preston Miller Boozer

Annie Tucker Boozer

John Eugene Boozer

Frank McClellan Boozer Sr.

William Cato

Boozer

family have a similar plot next to this one in which he and his wife are buried along with two of their three children Minnie and Robert. The Corinth Cemetery is that one which is shared by the Corinth Baptist and Methodist churches. The plot is easily found in the southeast corner of the cemetery directly behind the Methodist church.

Robert did not remarry and, as stated, died just three years after Sarah on 16 Jul 1901. At that time their four minor children were orphaned at the ages of five (Frank), eight (John), 12 (Annie), and 14 (Preston). These deaths may have been the result of a yellow fever epidemic which killed many people in the South during this time period. Robert and Sarah’s son Robert Fletcher Boozer died in 1900. Six others, however, lived to adulthood and some have descendants not yet identified by the author. It seems the children had little or no contact with their late mother’s family, especially after her death. The minor children may have been raised by Mary Elizabeth West, their step grandmother, who lived until 22 Aug 1905. They moved about this time or shortly thereafter to Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Most of them lived in a boarding house there owned by the oldest sister, Jimmie Faye Boozer, who was 24 years old in 1905. Most of them did well in their Atlanta careers as explained below.

JOSEPH HENRY BOOZERThe first born child of Robert and Sarah Miller Boozer

(1876 – 1931)

Joseph Henry Boozer was the first born son of Sarah Fletcher Miller but he also has the distinction of being the first grandchild of Elias and Elizabeth Miller. He was born 2 Nov 1876 in Troup Co., GA.56 Joseph was named for his paternal grandfather in his middle namebut it is unclear how the name Joseph was chosen. The family called him “Joe”.

Joe Boozer married in 1897 at the age of 21 about a year before his mother Sarah died. He was the first of Elias’ grandchildren to bemarried when he was joined to Mattie Pierce Copeland (1879-1967) from Corinth, GA (Heard Co.) by J. C. Griffith, Justice of the Peace 1 Sep

56 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Harrisonville District, Troup Co., GA, p. 22. Enumerated 11 Jun 1880 by enumerator Eli M. Loftin.

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1897.57 Mattie is a fourth cousin of Ira S. Copeland who married Joe’sfirst cousin Jesse Miller in Blount Co., AL in 1924. Their common ancestor is Nicholas Copeland (1697-1742) who was born in Essex Co., VA and died in Orange Co., NC.

Joe and Mattie lived in Corinth and in Heard Co. It was said by his descendants that Joe married well. Mattie was the daughter of Christopher Brown Copeland (b. 1860) and Minnie J. Hogan (b. 1851). She was a graduate of LaGrange College and taught school in Corinth and Hogansville before moving to Atlanta.

An article entitled “His Wife in the Classroom” appeared in The Atlanta Constitution about Joe and Mattie three weeks after they were married.58 “A romantic marriage, which occurred about three weeks ago at Corinth, Heard county, was made public last night. Three weeks agoJ. H. Boozer and Miss Mattie Copeland, whose ages are respectively eighteen and seventeen, decided that they would get married and did so. The justice of the peace of their district tied the knot, and under the request of the young people the marriage was kept secret. In the mean time Miss Mattie’s parents decided she should have a collegiate education, and on the 15th of this month she was matriculated at the LaGrange Female college as a boarding student. The young lady, however, had a husband, and she thought more of him than her books, and he was thinking more of her than the rest of the neighborhood. He made up his mind to take her away from college. Mr.Boozer went to the officer who married them, got the proper papers, and coming to LaGrange sought out President R. W. Smith. Mr. Boozer notified him of his business, and quickly convinced him that his student was not Miss Mattie Copeland, but was Mrs. J. H. Boozer, hiw wife, and he wanted her. President Smith yielded his claims as teacher to the claims of the husband.”

Joseph and Mattie were living in Corinth in Heard County in the 1900 census.59 Two of their children, however, were born at Corinth inCoweta, Co. before and after this date. The third one was born in Troup Co. The children of Joseph and Mattie Copeland Boozer were . . .57 Marriage License, Heard Co., GA, J. C. Griffith, justice of the peace. Recorded 21 Sep 1.58 “His Wife in the Classroom.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 25 Sep 1897.59 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Corinth District, Heard Co., GA, p. 12. Enumerated 11 Jun 1900 by enumerator Cook.

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Minnie Fletcher Boozer 13 Feb 1899Coweta, Co., GA

Meynell Elizabeth Boozer 25 Feb 1901 Coweta, Co., GARobert Copeland Boozer 13 Dec 1903 Troup Co.,GAJoseph Harlan Boozer 19 Jul 1911 Fulton Co., GA

Joe and Mattie moved to 262 Pulliam Street in Atlanta in 1920.60 This house was located where the I.B.E.W. Building stands today alongside I-75/85 just south of downtown. Joe and Mattie seem to havefollowed their daughters Minne and Maynelle who moved to Atlanta first1919. Joe and Mattie eventually lived at 17 Georgia Avenue by 1927 and 395 Arnold Street in Northeast Atlanta in 1929. Their son Robert was already living in a house at 27 Arnold. The former house was between where Turner Field is today and Grant Park. This house was torn down. The latter home was a few blocks south of sister Jimmie Boozer’s boarding house on Forrest Avenue. This home still stands andis currently occupied.

Frank McClellan Boozer Sr., Joe’s little brother, tried to help him with his alcoholism. Mattie often worked two or three jobs to support the family when Joe was unable to work. Frank helped them outfinancially. Joseph died at 6:35 pm in Atlanta at Grady Hospital onJanuary 5, 1931 at the age of 54 from an “auto accident”, according tohis death certificate.61 His great granddaughter Judy Henley said, “Hewas a drunk and was passed out in the street.” She said he was hit bya street car. He was buried in the Corinth Cemetery at Corinth, GA (Heard Co.).

Mattie continued to live in their house and she began to work at the U.S. Veterans’ Bureau 1922 as a stenographer.62 She moved with Minnie in 1967 from 395 Arnold, after living there 38 years, to 990 Drewry. She died in Atlanta 15 Jan 1967 at the age of 87 and is buried next to her husband at Corinth. Mattie did not marry again 60 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1921.61 Death Certificate #31-916 GA State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Filed 6 Jan 1931. Blanchard Brothers funeral director. R. C. Boozer, informant.62 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1922-1936.

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after the death of her husband since she is listed as Mattie P. C. Boozer on her death certificate, is consistently Mattie Boozer the widow of Joseph H., and is buried next to Joe at Corinth. She was a widow longer than she was married.

Minnie Fletcher Boozer (1899-1992)

Minnie Fletcher Boozer was theoldest child of Joseph Henry Boozer, theoldest grandchild of Sarah FletcherMiller, and the oldest great grandchildof Elias and Elizabeth Miller, as far asis known at the present time. She wasborn 13 Feb 1899 near Corinth, CowetaCo., GA. Minnie was named for hergrandmothers Minnie J. Hogan and SarahFletcher Miller but the family calledher “Pepe”. “She was tall like theCopelands,” Great Niece Judy Henleysaid, “almost six feet tall.” She lovedher father. “She thought [Joe] hung themoon, Judy said, “that he could do nowrong.” She never married. She livedwith her mother in Atlanta until hermother passed away.63 She was teachingschool in 1919 but became a clerk at theU.S. Veteran’s Bureau by 1923. After 1929 she was a clerk at Rich’s Department Store. She went back to the Veterans Administration in 1937 and worked there as a stenographer and typist until she retired in 1971. After her mother died in 1967, she lived a few years alone at the 990 Drewry home in Atlanta. She died at the age of 93 on 27 Nov 1992 at the LaFayette Nursing Home in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.64 She was buried 30 Nov 1992 in the Corinth Cemetery with her parents. Minnie’s great niece Judy Henley served as informant on the death certificate. When she died, Minnie was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for 12 years since the death of Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh. Minnie was the last living descendant of Elias born in 63 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1919-1936.64 Death Certificate #046631 GA Dept of Public Health. Filed by Janet M. Hunt2 Dec 1992. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, GA. Judy Moye, niece, informant.

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Minnie Fletcher Boozer

the nineteenth century. After her death, her sister Meynell was the oldest living descendant.

Meynell Elizabeth Boozer (1901-1998)

Meynell Elizabeth Boozer was born in Feb 1901 near Corinth, Coweta Co., GA. It is unclear who she was named for. The name Meynell has not otherwise appeared. Elizabeth was a common name on both sides of her family. She married Harry William Urban Sr. (1895-1964) December 4, 1919 at the Fulton Co. Courthouse in Atlanta, GA.65 He had migrated to New Jersey from Germany and came to Georgia during World War I. Meynell met him while working as a telephone operator atCamp Jesup. Harry and Meynell had three children . . .

Dorothy E. Urban 1922 Fulton Co., GAElizabeth Urban 1 Mar 1924 Fulton Co., GAHarry William Urban Jr. 20 Feb 1928

Fulton Co., GA

Meynell moved to Atlanta in 1919 and was listed that year as Maynelle Boozer.66 Harry moved into her parents house 4 Dec 1919 at 262 Pulliam with Maynelle after they married, however, and she is thereafter listed as Maynelle Urban. She continued working as a telephone operator and he was in school.67 Camp Jesup was built next to Ft. McClellan during World War I. At its peak, Camp Jesup employed4,000 civilians. It was deactivated in 1927.

Harry and Meynell moved into their own house in 1922 which was located at 208 South Avenue. This house was located only a couple of blocks from her parents when they lived on Georgia Avenue. In 1932 they were living in an apartment at 73 Georgia Avenue and Harry was working as a salesman.68 Meynell was living in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA in 1935. Harry shows up as a pallbearer, along with brother-in-law Joseph Boozer, in the funeral notice of Meynell’s Aunt Lettie Copeland who died in Feb 1940.69 Harry died 16 May 1964 after 45 years65 Marriage License, Fulton Co., GA, book 27, p. 605, A. A. Owen, justice of the peace. Recorded by Thomas H. Jefferies, ordinary.66 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1919.67 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1919-1923.68 Atlanta City Directory, 1932.69 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution 24 Feb 1940.

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of marriage. Meynell died 34 years later 8 Apr 1998. At her death, Maynell was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for six years. After her death, the oldest living descendant was Clara Harmonwho was born in 1908 and livied until 2013. Meynell and Harry are both buried with their son Harry Urban Jr. and their daughter Elizabeth at the East View Cemetery of Atlanta in lot 51.

Dorothy E. Urban

Dorothy E. Urban was born first to Harry and Meynell Boozer Urbanin 1922 while the family was living at 208 South Avenue.70 She is the first gg grandchild of Elias and Elizabeth Miller. She married William Pittman and is still living in Tampa, FL at the age of 91 years.

William and Dorothy Urban Pittman have three children . . .

William Pittman Jr.Pamela Elaine PittmanRichard Pittman

Neither William or Pamela have children.

Richard Pittman was born third to William and Dorothy Urban Pittman. He has two children.

Laura PittmanRichard Pittman

Elizabeth Urban

Elizabeth Urban was born second to Harry and Meynell Boozer Urbanin 1924. She never had a middle name. She married Clyde Wesley Henley and had two daughters . . .

Judy Elizabeth Henley 14 Nov 1944 Fulton Co., GA

70 Atlanta City Directory, 1922.

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Barbara Jean Henley 21 Jan 1951 Fulton Co., GA

Elizabeth is buried with her parents in the East View Cemetery ofAtlanta. She died February 13, 1998.

Judy Elizabeth Henley was born first to Clyde and Elizabeth UrbanHenley November 14, 1944. She is the current oldest ggg grandchild ofElias and Elizabeth Miller. She graduated Gordon High School in Decatur, GA in 1962. She first married Robert Arnold Tucker (1941-2009) and they have three children. Robert was the son of Hugh DorseyTucker (1916-1981) and Mary Ella Dobbs (1918-2009).

Paige Elizabeth Tucker 10 Apr 1966DeKalb Co., GA

Priscilla Elaine Tucker 27 Mar 1967DeKalb Co., GA

Matthew Arnold Tucker 18 Jun 1968 DeKalb Co., GA

Judy second married Alex Moye who was born August 6, 1932 in Barnesville, GA. He died August 22, 2005.

Judy third married Jim Smith. Theycurrently live at Fayetteville, GA(Fayette Co.).

[Paige Elizabeth Tucker]was born first to Robert and Judy HenleyTucker April 10, 1966. She is thecurrent oldest gggg grandchild of Eliasand Elizabeth Miller. Paige graduatedFayette County High School in 1984 and Georgia State University 1991. She is employed by Northrop Grumman, theaerospace and defense technologycompany. She first married Daniel Adriance and they have two children. . .

Conner Daniel Adriance 21 Aug 1996DeKalb Co., GA

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Brooke Elizabeth Adriance 14 Oct 1999 Dekalb Co., GA

Paige second married Scott Needling who is legally adopting her children. She described herself by saying, “I am a mother of two. I am very active in the school and my daughter's soccer team. I love myhusband very much. I'm a concert junkie and probably need to seek help for it.”

{Conner Daniel Adriance} was born first to Paige Elizabeth Tucker and Daniel Adriance August 21, 1996 in DeKalb Co., GA. He is a 2013 graduate of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Henry Co., GA.

{Brooke Elizabeth Adriance} wasborn second to Paige Elizabeth Tucker and DanielAdriance October 14, 1999 in DeKalb Co., GA.

[Priscilla Elaine Tucker] was bornsecond to Robert and Judy Henley Tucker March 27,1967. She graduated the Woodward Academy in 1985 andthe University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts inJournalism degree in 1989. She has worked for TurnerBroadcasting, MCI, and L’Oreal. She married Ted Henry and they have two children . . .

Parker Wade Henry Oct 1996 DeKalb Co., GAMeredith Elizabeth Henry 2 May 2000 Clayton Co., GA

[Matthew Arnold Tucker] was born third to Robert and Judy Henley Tucker June 18, 1968. He married Alicia Anne Farrell and they have two children . . .

Heather Elizabeth Tucker 15 Aug 1994 Fulton Co., GAMatthew Arnold Tucker Jr. 21 Jun 1996 Fulton Co., GA

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{Heather Elizabeth Tucker} was born first to Matthew and Alicia Tucker August 15, 1994. She is the current oldestggggg grandchild of Elias and Elizabeth Miller. She is currently a junior (class of 2012) at Starr’s Mill High School in Fayetteville, GA(Fayette Co.).

Barbara Jean Henley was born second to Clydeand Elizabeth Urban Henley 21 Jan 1951 in Atlanta,Fulton Co., GA. She graduated Clarkston High Schoolof Clarkston, DeKalb Co., GA in 1969. Barbaramarried David Harris Hodges 29 Sep 1979 in Atlantaand they have one son David Heath Hodges. Originallyfrom Stone Mountain, DeKalb Co., GA, she has formerlylived in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR and now livesin Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA.

[David Heath Hodges] was born the only child of Barbara Henley Hodges July 30, 1981 in Atlanta, GA(Fulton Co.). He is married to Stephanie Kay Smith(b. 1985) August 30, 2009 in Little Rock, AR (PulaskiCo.). Stephanie was born in Indianapolis, IN (Hamilton Co.). They donot yet have children.

Harry W. Urban Jr.

Harry W. Urban Jr. was born third and last to Harry and Meynell Boozer Urban February 20, 1928. He married Ann Urla and they have twochildren . . .

Katherine UrbanRebecca Urban

Harry died August 31, 1989 and is buried in the East View Cemetery of Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) with his parents.

Katherine Urban was born first to Harry and Ann Urla Urban. She married Alan Partick and they have two children. Alan and Kathy live in Decatur, GA (DeKalb Co.).

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Laura PatrickTyler Patrick

Rebecca Urban was born second and last to Harry and Ann Urla Urban and she has two children including a son Nathan.

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Robert Copeland Boozer (1903-1936)

The third child of Joseph and Mattie Boozer was born 13 Dec 1903 at Hogansville, Troup Co., GA. Robert was named for his paternal grandfather Robert Daniel Boozer and his mother’s maiden family name. Robert moved to Atlanta with his parents in 1921 and lived with them at 262 Pulliam. He married Lucy Claire Slider (b. 1909) 6 Feb 1932 inAtlanta, Fulton Co., GA.71 By that time Robert’s family had moved to 395 Arnold and she moved in with them. She was the only child of EarlRing Slider (1886-1957) and Agnes Martha Ratterree (1888-1913) of Atlanta. They lived with his parents even though Robert had previously owned his own home at 27 Arnold which he purchased from W. D. Kerby 26 Jul 1926 for $3,750.72 Robert and Lucy were divorced sometime after 1934 since that is the last time the Atlanta City Directory has them listed together. He was working as a traveling salesman after 1926 and until he died at 6:05 pm on 22 Sep 193673 in Atlanta at the Battle Hill Sanitarium having been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.74 He was only 32 years old. Apparently because he was sick, Robert sold his house to his mother 19 Jan 1932.75

Was his marriage impacted by his job or his disease? He was buried with his father in the Corinth Cemetery. His mother served as the informant on his death certificate. Robert and Claire had no children.

71 Marriage License, Fulton Co., GA, book 45, p. 382. Recorded by A. S. Batterton, ordinary.72 Deed Book 1085, p. 21. Fulton Co., GA.73 Death Certificate #24929 GA Dept of Health. Filed 23 Sep 1936. Blanchard Brothers funeral director. Mrs. J. H. Boozer, informant.74 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1927-1936.75 Deed Book 1399, p. 529. Fulton Co., GA.

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The Battle Hill Sanitarium wasopened for tuberculosis patients on April30, 1911 by Atlanta Mayor Courtland S.Winn. The first patients were receivedMay 1, 1911.

An unknown source, likely thenewspaper, reported on the opening of theinstitution:

The sanitarium, a $28,000 institution islocated on a beautiful tract of thirty-seven acres near Battle Hill and ten minutes' walk from the end of the West View carline. It consists of one large building with wards on either end for patients whose condition is such they must be kept indoors and with two large pavilions for those who are able to sleep in the open air. Whites only will be cared for as no facilities have yet been prepared for Negroes, though this will be done later. Dr. S. Wickes Merritt, a leading tuberculosis expert will be superintendent of the new institution, while Miss Hunt of the Maryland hospital will be superintendent of nurses. Both have had the widest experience, and both will be factors in the reducing of Atlanta's death rate.

The site, 1821 Anderson Avenue, is currently occupied by an entirely separate institution, the Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center which is a nursing home and rehabilitation center. The original building has been torn down.

Joseph Harlan Boozer

Joseph Harlan Boozer was born to Joseph Henry and Mattie CopelandBoozer 19 Jul 1911 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Other records indicatethat Joe and Mattie did not permanently move to Atlanta until about 1920 but Joseph Harlan’s birth there may indicate they were there earlier or that they were there temporarily in 1911.

Joseph served, along with brother-in-law Harry Urban, as a pallbearer for his Aunt Lettie Copeland who died in February 1940. Lettie was the wife of Hubert S. Copeland who lived until 1975 in Miami, FL (Dade Co.). Joseph also served in WWII 1942-1943.

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Joseph married Iris Evelyn Belton of Mt. Airy, NC about 1945.76 They first lived at 522 Rankin St., Apt. 5 in Atlanta. This building is located about half way between Central Park and the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park between Ponce de Leon Avenue and Freedom Parkway, andis located just one mile from the Carter Presidential Library. They lived there three years. Joe was working as a watch maker and repairer for Ernest P. Tomlinson Jewelry on Auburn Avenue. Iris was aregistered nurse. They moved three blocks north to 343 North Avenue in 1948. Joe and Iris had one daughter Susan Pierce Boozer born 5 June 1951 in Atlanta.77 Granddaughter Nara Leigh Abercrombie said he was a jewler, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a member of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). Joseph, Iris, and Susan moved to 315 Altoona Place in 1953. This home is located on the west side of Atlanta in Mozley Park just east of the Westview Cemetery. In 1955 Joe went to work for Schneider and Son Jewelers which is still doing business at Colony Square in Atlanta. In 1960 they moved to 636 Kenolia. Joseph took a job in the jewelry department of Rich’s department store downtown in 1961. Iris went to work as the school nurse in 1966 at Atlanta’s Southwest High School. This school was only open from 1950 to 1981 but among its alumni are Darrell Thomas Argo III’s daughters Allyson (class of 1962) and Nina (class of 1966). In 1971 she was working for the Georgia State Nursing Association. Joseph died of cancer 29 Oct 1981. Iris also died of cancer, she in December 1978.

Susan Piece Boozer 6 Jun 1944 Fulton Co., GA

Susan Pierce Boozer

Susan Pierce Boozer was born the only child to Joseph Harlan Boozer and Iris Pierce Belton in June 6, 1944 at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA when her parents were newly married and living at 522 Rankin in Atlanta.78 She first married Milo Abercrombie and they have three daughters. Two of the girls were bornin Japan while Milo was serving in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army.Susan second married Richie Theriot. Susan was a nurse like her mother and was working at the Bethany Nursing Home on Esplanade in NewOrleans 29 Aug 2005 when Hurricane Katrina made landfall near the city. Inside the building were 119 residents, five nurses, and one doctor. Several of the residents on life support died when the

76 Atlanta City Directory, 1945.77 “New Arrivals.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 19 Jun 194578 “New Arrivals.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 19 Jun 1945.

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electricity failed. Susan and the staff kept the remainder alive on the roof of the building for several days until they were rescued by the Coast Guard. Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly afterthe hurricane and died less than seven months later on 2 Apr 2006 at Kentwood, LA. All of her descendants, delineated below, live in Ohio.

Betty Lynn Abercrombie 12 Jan 1966 Yokohama, JapanNara Leigh Abercrombie 16 Aug 1968 Yokohama, JapanAmy Jo Abercrombie 28 Oct 1969 Muscogee Co., GA

Betty Lynn Abercrombie was born first to Milo and Susan Boozer Abercrombie January 12, 1966 in Yokohama, Japan, the second largest city in the islands nation. Betty married Vince Cordova and has threechildren. They have since been divorced and Betty now lives in New Albany, OH.

Rosaline Evelyn Cordova Sep 1990Vincent Cordova 12 Jan 1993Mitchell Alonzo Cordova 26 Jul 1996

[Rosaline Evelyn Cordova] was born first to Vince Cordova and Betty Lynn Abercrombie March 20, 1990 at Akron, OH. Rosaline graduated New Albany (OH) High School in 2008 and is attending the University of Toledo. She is currently working The Toledo Hospital. Rosaline posted on her Facebook page,

I love the University of Toledo with all my heart (and my family too) and all the people that are here with me! I want to be a doctor sooo bad. I love to serve others and give back what has been given to me. I like to think that I am making my own path, ya it leaves me scraped up sometimes, but I believe that in the end the journey and the experiences will be well worth it. I am pretty impatient, so I try to work on it, I love with all of my heart, and I love to have fun! Oh, and GO ROCKETS.

[Vincent Cordova] was born second, the oldest son, to Vince Cordova and Betty Lynn Abercrombie January 12, 1993 at Akron, OH(Summit Co.).

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[Mitchell Alonzo Cordova] was born third and last to Vince Cordova and Betty Lynn Abercrombie 26 Jul 1996 at Akron, OH (Summit Co.). He is attending New Albany High School where he is on the football team.

Nara Leigh Abercrombie was born second to Milo and Susan Boozer Abercrombie. She graduated Manchester High School of Akron, OH 1986 and Kent State University 1996 majoring in English and literature. She has been married to Kevin William Snyder (b. 1968) but divorced in1999 after only three years of marriage. She has four children, none of them by Snyder. Nara lives and works in Columbus, OH. She works with people with disabilities in supported living settings through hercompany called RMS (Residential Management Systems). She was inspiredby her father who ran a similar company called North East Care Centersfrom 1989 until 2009 when he retired.

Octavia Pierce Abercrombie 11 Mar 1991 Metarrie, LAMilo Murphy Abercrombie II 14 Jul 1993 Akron, OHNara Dulcinea Ramirez-Abercrombie 28 Jul 2002

Columbus, OHRomeo Ignacio Ramirez-Abercrombie 16 Feb 2004

Columbus, OH

[Octavia Pierce Abercrombie] was born the only child of Michael Swartz and Nara Leigh Abercrombie March 11, 1991 at Metarrie, LA. She graduated Thomas Worthington High School in 2009. She is currently living in Westerville, OH.

[Milo Murphy Abercrombie II] was born the only child of Louis Rodrigue (b. 1972) and Nara Leigh Abercrombie July 14, 1993 in Akron, OH.

[Nara Dulcinea Ramirez-Ambercrombie] was born first toJuan Ignacio Ramirez-Rocha (b. 1971) and Nara Leigh Abercrombie July 28, 2002 in Columbus, OH. Juan is from Gunajuato, Mexico.

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[Romeo Ignacio Ramirez-Abercrombie] was born second and last to Juan Ignacio Ramirez-Rocha and Nara Leigh Abercrombie February 16, 2004.

Amy Jo Abercrombie was born third and lastto Milo and Susan Boozer Abercrombie October 28,1969 at Ft. Benning, GA (Muscogee Co.). Shegraduated Manchester High School of Akron, OH 1988and Louisiana Tech at Metarrie, LA in 1994. Shefirst married John Henry Brown Sr. and they haveone son Douglas Joseph Brown who was named for hisgrandfathers. Amy Jo second married Ahmed Camaraand went by the name Amy Jo Camara. Amy Jo’s oldest child is the daughter of Tracy Jackson. She passed away March 21, 2012 in Columbus, OH.

Felecia Marie Abercrombie-James 20 Mar 1990 Akron, OHDouglas Joseph Brown 25 Feb 1993 Akron, OH

[Felecia Marie Abercrombie-James] was born the only child of Tracy Jackson and Amy Jo Abercrombie March 20, 1990 in Akron,OH.

[Douglas Joseph Brown] was born the only child of JohnHenry Brown Sr. and Amy Jo Abercrombie February 25, 1993 in Akron, OH.

JIMMIE FAYE BOOZERThe third child of Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer, the oldest

daughter(1881 – 1953)

Jimmie Faye Boozer was born July 16, 1881 in Troup Co., GA. Her’s is the story of five orphan children who left extended family inrural Troup Co., GA and made a life in the big city of Atlanta. Jimmie never married but operated a boarding house in Georgia’s capital city for several years. She was there like a parent with fourchildren, Preston, Annie, John Eugene, and Frank by 1910 when the

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census was taken and she remained in the city for the rest of her life. She 28 years old by the time they moved, Preston was 23, Annie 20, Eugene 17, and Frank 14. Because of her motherly role in the livesof her siblings, Jimmie was always called “Sister” or “Aunt Sis” but never by her given name.

In 1909 as four Boozer children were moving to Atlanta, the firsttaxi cabs were being introduced into the city and the Atlanta Crackerswon the Southern League pennant. Jimmie sold land in Troup Co. the Boozer children inherited and brought the money with the boys to buy ahouse on the southern edge of downtown. From there they could take the trollies to hundreds of job opportunities.

In 1909 Jimmie was living at 123 Richardson Street where she was sheltering all the younger siblings, including Annie who had been living at 284 North Jackson Street (now Parkway) since 1907 and two years before her siblings arrival. There was one non-related boarder in the house, twenty-five year old bookkeeper Kate Strouss. Twenty-three year old Preston found a job as a manager at the T. R. Sawtell ice plant. Twenty year old Annie was in sales at the Davison Paxon Stokes Department Store.79 This store was purchased by R. H. Macy of New York in 1927 and became Davison’s Department Store. Seventeen year old John was a dispenser at a soda fountain. Fourteen year old Frank was a billing clerk at a dry goods store. The location where this first house stood is now under the south-bound lanes of I-75/I-85just south of the downtown interchange with I-20 and just northwest ofthe Turner Field parking lot where the old Atlanta/Fulton County Stadium was situated. The interstate now dissects that part of Richardson Street which continues east and west until today. There isa 123 Richardson Street address there, east of this location, but the houses were renumbered by the city in1927 and the present address is notthe location of the first Boozerboarding house. The address wouldhave been 284 Richardson after the1927 renumbering and until the housewas permanently torn down for thehighway construction.

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In 1910 the population of Atlanta was 154,839 and 76.5% of its residents were white.

Jimmie moved the family and boarders to 128 (now 458) Cooper Street in 1913. They would have certainly heard about the Mary Phaganmurder at the pencil factory that year on 26 Apr 1913. The whole country was talking about it. In 1915 she was briefly living at 48 (now 249) Woodward. The siblings temporarily scattered around the time of the fire before coming back together in 1920. Jimmie does notappear in the 1916 City Directory, Preston was living at 152 Richardson, Annie was at 229 South Pryor, Eugene remained at 48 Woodward, and Frank was living at 233 South Pryor. The Atlanta fire of 1917 burned over 2,000 homes, killed one person, and left 10,000 people homeless. It seems each person found temporarily housing with someone they knew. Later in 1917-1919 Jimmie lived at 67 East Fairground with Preston, John Eugene, and Frank but Annie was living at 79 (now 573) Johnson Avenue with someone named Ulysses Boozer. This is the only time Ulysses appears and his identity remains a mystery.

In 1915 Emory University was chartered by the United Methodist Church and funded by Asa Chandler, the founder of Coca-Cola. This wasalso the year D. W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation premiered in Atlanta and the Klu Klux Klan was revived on top of nearby Stone Mountain.

In 1920 Jimmie was 37 years old and living at 109 (now 199) Forrest Avenue where she was sheltering Preston and his family, John Eugene, and Frank. Annie moved back in 1921. Jimmie bought this homeFrom Charles J. Martin 15 Sep 1919.80 This house was 319 feet east of Piedmont Avenue on the south side of Forest. The lot was 45 feet by 150 feet, the short side facing the street, wedged in between other similar houses. Jimmie paid $5,625 cash for the house and assumed an existing loan of $2,500 at six percent interest. Preston Miller Boozer signed as the witness. In the 1920 census there were also three non-related boarders living in the house, Hattie Jones, 28, Myles A. Dyer, 34, and Britt Gaston, 21. The latter, Gaston, is likely a younger brother of Preston’s wife Mildred Gaston (b. 1896). Hattie worked as a bookkeeper at a shoe company. Myles was a clerk ata grocery store, and Britt was a clerk in a photo company. Preston was now a salesman for the Ponce de Leon Ice Company; John and Frank were both salesmen for a millinery called N. Bodenheimer, which was a

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store that sold women’s clothing such as shirts, aprons, caps, and cloaks. Almost all of these stores were owned by women. Jimmie’s 109Forrest Avenue house was located where the Georgia Power parking lot is today. Forrest Avenue, named for Confederate hero Nathan Bedford Forrest, was changed to Ralph McGill Blvd. by the Atlanta City Councilin modern times. The house numbers in Atlanta were changed in 1927 and the same house became 199 Forrest Ave. Jimmie, Annie, and John Eugene stayed here 17 years until 1937 when Jimmie bought the FairburnRoad house.

In 1920, Atlanta voters passed a resolution 7,631 to 1,865 (80% majority) to have public Bible reading in the Atlanta City Schools. In 1921, the Cyclorama was dedicated in Grant Park of Atlanta. In 1922 The Atlanta Journal started Atlanta’s first radio station WSB. Shortlythereafter, this newspaper’s chief competitor The Atlanta Constitution started Atlanta’s second oldest radio station WGST. The Fox Theater opened in 1929. These are all things this family must have been awareof and some things that may have impacted their lives.

In 1930, the year brothers John Eugene and Frank started the Harper Hat Company, Jimmie was 47 years old and still living at 199 Forrest Avenue. The house was by then valued at $10,000 according the census. Jimmie had given up running a boarding house in 1930 and was working as a “sales lady” in the Eugene millinery and then into the new Harper Hat Company, even though her house was located on a street full of boarding houses. Living with her in 1930 were brother John Eugene, sister Annie, and nephew Darrell T. Argo, 16. Widowed Annie and her minor son Darrell were not employed. Jimmie sold this house to Charles J. Martin et. al. sometime in 1930 and bought the Fairburn Road house.81

Jimmie’s last residence was 1387 Fairburn Rd., SW Atlanta, a “nice, big brick house,” according to Frank Jr., which she purchased from Joseph Edwin Lackey 15 Feb 1936..82 According to Frank McClellan Boozer, Jr., his father bought this house for Jimmie and Frank Sr. considered it to be his “homeplace.” He took some of his friends fromAtlanta there on Sundays but Frank Jr. is certain Jimmie and Annie never drank alcohol. It was “out in the country”. “Sister was like his mom,” Frank Jr. said. He remembers Jimmie as a “larger” woman than Annie with gray hair in her fourties, “not small but not fat,” he

81 Deed Book 1929-1931. Fulton Co., GA.82 Deed Book 1577, p. 394. Fulton Co., GA.

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said. “She was more serious than Annie.” Even Frank Jr. spent time there as a child. Sister Annie lived with Jimmie until she died. “MyAunt Annie would get on the floor and play with me. Annie was my playmate. I thought of her as a kid,” Frank Jr. said. “Annie and Sister really liked me,” Frank Jr. said, “They gave me a lot of $25 war bonds, which were put up.” Annie’s son Darrell lived next door. “Darrell’s house was small,” Frank Jr. said.

“No one knew what to do about Mollie after Frank died,” Frank Jr.said, “I feel really badly that I did not see [Jimmie and Annie] that much after Dad died.”

Jimmie was diagnosed with right lung carcinoma at the age of 72 and died near Atlanta 29 Dec 1953.83 She was taken back to Corinth forburial on 31 Dec 1953 in the Boozer family plot of the Corinth Cemetery. When she died she was the oldest living descendant of EliasMiller for 12 years since the death of her aunt Annie Miller in 1941. After her death the oldest living descendant was her uncle James Dockey Miller.

PRESTON MILLER BOOZERThe fourth child of Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer, the third

son(1886-1931)

Preston Miller Boozer was born to Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer November 7, 1886 in Troup Co., GA. Preston was apparently raised by relatives in Corinth but he was in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) by 1909 with his sister Jimmie who started a boarding house at 123 Richardson on the south side of downtown. He was 24 years old when hesecured a job working for the T. R. Sawtell Ice Company, then located at 108 Whitehall Street.84 T. R. Sawtell was a real estate broker who owned several businesses and many properties in Atlanta at the time, including what became the Peachtree-DeKalb County Airport. Preston moved to the Southern Ice Company in 1912 and was working as a foreman.83 Death Certificate #29999, GA Dept of Public Health, filed by Kate Pierce 30Dec 1953. J. Austin Dillon Co., funeral director, 502 Pryor St., SW Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Mrs. Annie Argo, sister, informant.84 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1909-1910.

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Preston married Vannie Mildred Gaston 31 Dec 1914.85 He was 28 and she was 18 years old. She was from Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). She is listed as a five year old “daughter” in the 1900 census with Henry and Janie C. Gaston but they are 52 and 42 years old and she would appear to be an only child even though what looks to be her brother appears in the 1920 census living withher in the Jimmie Boozer boarding house ofAtlanta. Her mother is most likely to be JennieBlackwell (b. 1860) according to her descendants.Her father may have been James B. Gaston.

Preston and Mildred were living in Atlantaat 48 Woodward when their first child was born in1915. By this time Preston had changed jobsagain, now working for Buehler. Sarah JaneBoozer was born then her sister Frances EugeniaBoozer, April 1917 while they were living at 67East Fairground after the Atlanta fire. Prestonand his family are found at 109 Forest Avenue in1920.

Preston became a meat cutter for S. D. Jones in 1916 and 9 Jan 1917 must have tried to start his own business by buying all of the meat cutting equipment necessary from J. M. Web for $235.86 This included tables, scales, refrigerators, mills, desks, knives, etc. Since Preston was working as a carpenter in 1918 after the Atlanta fire, one wonders if his meat shop was destroyed in the disaster. With tremendous building going on after the fire, it is logical why Preston took a job in construction, especially if he’d lost his butcher shop.

They stayed in the boarding house with Jimmie, Annie, John Eugene, and Frank until 1926 when Preston bought his first house at 41Austin Avenue. This was changed to 1111 Austin Avenue in the 1927 renumbering. That same year, Preston transferred ownership of the house to his wife for $10.87 Preston and Mildred remained here together until they moved to 1273 Euclid Avenue in 1930. The Austin Avenue home was valued at over $9,000 in 1930 when he sold it.

85 Marriage License, Fulton Co., GA, book T, p. 6.86 Deed Book 322, p. 563. Fulton Co., GA.87 Deed Book 1077, p. 329. Fulton Co., GA.

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Preston was a salesman for the Ponce de Leon Ice Company 1919-1925 andthen the City Ice Delivery at the end of his life.

Preston was a member of the Capital City Lodge, number 642, of the Free and Accepted Masons.88

Preston died in 1931 at the age of 44 onMarch 15, 6:45 pm on a Sunday evening, at hishome in DeKalb Co., then 1273 Euclid Avenue inAtlanta.89 This house has been divided into aduplex but is still standing. He was diagnosedwith angina pectoris (heart attack).

Services were held on Tuesday 17 March atthe Grace United Methodist Church on Ponce deLeon Avenue at 2:00 pm.90 Rev. J. W. O. McKibbenwas in charge of the service which was held inthe same sanctuary now used by this church. Itwas expanded in 1954 when the east and west transepts were added but the central auditorium was completed in 1923.91

Preston and Mildred are buried in the Crest Lawn Cemetery of Atlanta. Blanchard Brothers Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Preston’s daughters were only 15 and 13 years oldat the time of his death. Mildred continued tolive in the Euclid Avenue home and remarried acertain Mr. John S. Morrison who was not well received by the children. “We never spoke of him in our home,” said Grandson Lenus Lenardo Sims. Mildred died five years later on March 12, 1936 at the age of 40 years. Her name on the grave marker is Mildred Gaston Boozer.

Sarah Jane Boozer

88 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution, 17 Mar 1931.89 Death Certificate #31-6029 GA State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Filed 17 Mar 1931. Blanchard Bros. funeral director. Mrs. P. M.Boozer, informant.90 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution, 16 Mar 1931.91 A Brief History of Grace United Methodist Church 1871-1997. Atlanta, GA: Grace United Methodist Church, 1997.

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Mildred Gaston andPreston Miller Boozer

Sarah was born first to Preston and Mildred Gaston Boozer November 13, 1914 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) when they were living at128 Cooper. She spent her first 12 years growing up in the Jimmie Boozer boarding house including Cooper, 48 Woodward, 67 East Fairground, and 109 Forest Avenue. She lost her father in 1931 when she was only 15 years old. She married John Hilton Sims (1913-1976) just before her mother died in 1936. John and Sarah Jane Boozer Sims have four sons . . .

John Miller Sims Sr. 15 Nov 1935 Fulton Co., GAMichael Eugene Sims 16 Dec 1937 Fulton Co., GAGerald Boozer Sims 21 Jul 1940 Fulton Co., GALenus Lenardo Sims 7 Dec 1942 Hattisburg, MS

Sarah lived out her life in Smyrna, GA (Cobb Co.) where she was amember of the East Park United Methodist Church of Atlanta, GA locatedon Bolton Road. John died in 1976. She passed away June 7, 1987. Both are buried not far from the remains of her parents in the Crest Lawn Cemetery of Atlanta, GA.

John Miller Sims Sr.

John was born first to John and Sarah Boozer Sims November 15, 1935 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co). The family called him “Buck”. John lived at Kennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.). He married Joan Baker and has five children. He died in Cumming, GA (Forsyth Co.) June 16, 2009.

John Miller Sims Jr. 11 Mar 1959Charles Hilton Sims 16 Aug 1960Joseph Preston Sims 13 Sep 1961Mark Chandler Sims 24 Nov 1963Angela Joan Sims 12 Jun 1965 Fulton Co., GA

John Miller Sims Jr. was born first to John Miller Sims Sr. and Joan Baker March 11, 1959. He married Susan Gallagher (b. 1961). Susan works for the Cobb County School District. She is a 1979

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graduate of Wheeler High School, a 1984 graduated of Georgia Southern,and she has her Master of Education from Georgia State University. John and Susan have two children.

Brittany Elizabeth Sims 22 Aug 1990Emily Julia Sims 25 May 1994

Charles Hilton Sims was born second to John Miller Sims Sr. and Joan Baker August 16, 1960. He married Donna Mabry (b. 1963) and theyhave one child. Donna has one child, Robert Mabry Sims (b. 1987) froma previous marriage.

Conrad Sims 1 Oct 1993

Joseph Preston Sims was bornthird to John Miller Sims Sr. and JoanBaker September 13, 1961. He marriedSherri Bryant (b. 1963) and they haveone child.

Samantha Jo Sims 24 Aug 1992

Mark Chandler Sims was bornfourth to John Miller Sims Sr. andJoan Baker November 24, 1963. Hemarried Melissa Pope Gilbert (b. 1965)and they have three children.

Lauren Elizabeth Sims 16 Apr 1986Ashley Lawson Sims 24 Mar 1992Chandler Allen Sims 13 Jul 1997

[Lauren Elizabeth Sims]

[Ashley Lawson Sims] was born second to Mark Chandler Sims and Melissa Pope Gilbert 24 Mar 1992. She is a 2014 graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Cobb Co., GA.

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Mark Chandler Sims Family – Firstrow (left to right): Lauren,Ashley, Melissa, and Chandler.Second row (left to right): Mr.Gilbert, Mark, and Mrs. Gilbert.

[Chandler Allen Sims]

Angela Joan Sims was born fifth and last, the only daughter to John Miller Sims Sr. and Joan Baker June 12, 1965. Angela is a 1984 graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA. She first married Brian Glass in 1991 and they have three children. Angela and Brian were divorced in 1999 and Angela married a certain Mr. Keith in 2004. Angela and Mr. Keith have one child.

Victoria Joan Glass 7 Jul 1993 Fulton Co., GACharles Chandler Glass 23 Nov 1994

Fulton Co., GAPreston Miller Glass 8 May 1996 Fulton Co., GATrinity Keith 2005 Fulton Co., GA

Michael Eugene Sims

Mike was born second to John and Sarah Boozer Sims December 16, 1937 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) at the old Georgia Baptist Hospital. Mike lives in Smyrna, GA (Cobb Co.). He married Mary Ann Butler (b. 1939) and has two sons.

Stephen Anthony Sims 1 Nov 1963 Fulton Co., GAErik Standton Sims 18 May 1965 Fulton Co., GA

Stephen Anthony Sims was born first to Michael Eugene Sims and Mary Ann Butler November 1, 1963 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Erik Standton Sims was born second to Michael Eugene Sims and Mary Ann Butler on May 18, 1965 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Erik married Allyson Jones. He has two children.

Aubrey Michael Sims 9 Dec 1995Amelia Carece Sims 11 Jan 2000

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[Aubrey Michael Sims] was born first to Erik Standton Sims and Allyson Jones. He attended Campbell High School in Marietta,GA (Cobb Co.). He was named a 2013 athlete of the year by the Marietta Daily Journal. Aubrey represented Campbell in the state 200 meter swimming medley relay.

[Amelia Sims] was born second to Erik Standton Sims and Allyson Jones 11 Jan 2000.

Gerald Boozer Sims

Gerald was born third to John and Sarah Boozer Sims July 21, 1940in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Gerald graduated Brown High School in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) 1958 and Florida State University 1962. He was a Golden Gloves boxer, played football at Florida State and for the Atlanta Falcons. His daughter Tina relayed the following story about him when she wrote,

His wife wanted him to tell oneof his boxing stories and he down-played itand said, “It was only an exhibition match.”She said, “He knocked out Ken Norton.” Ididn’t know who that was but my husbandsaid, “He’s only the man who knocked outMuhammed Ali.” I said, “Oh.” My husbandsaid, “Wow.” I have no way of verifying that.I do know that my dad made it for theAtlanta Falcons even though he was later cut.He drank a lot and was an alcoholic, but hestraightened out in his fifties, got saved, andtried to help others to Jesus.

He first married Janice Englettand they have one son Gerald EugeneSims (b. 1961). Gerald, the father,second married Jean Elizabeth McGuire (b. 1944) April 23, 1963 and they have one daughter Tina Jean Sims (b. 1965). He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a 1st

Lieutenant in artillery. They lived inGwinnett, Co., GA. He was a member of

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Gerald Boozer Sims was a standoutfootball star at Florida State

University who was drafted by the

the Faith Christian Family Church in Kennesaw, GA. Gerald passed awayin Bartow, Co., GA on March 30, 2001. He is buried in the Rolling Hills Cemetery of Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.).

Gerald Eugene Sims was born the only child of Gerald and JaniceEnglett Sims in April 1961. He currently lives in North Hollywood, CA.

Tina Jean Sims was born the only child of Gerald and Jean McGuine Sims May 15, 1965 inAtlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) atSt. Joseph’s Hospital. Shegraduated Berkmar High Schoolin Gwinnett Co., GA in 1983.

Tina first marriedMichael David Grap (b. 1964)April 9, 1983 at Pleasant HillBaptist Church in Duluth, GA(Gwinnett Co.). Michael is apolice officer for the city ofLawrenceville, GA (GwinnettCo.). He is originally fromConnersville, IN. They have one child Justin Michael Grap (b. 1988) born at the Gwinnett Medical Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA. Justin serves in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tina second married David Wayne Pence December 9, 1989 at Snellville Baptist Church inSnellville, GA (DeKalb Co.).David was adopted, his birth name was Guidry. He was born on the Air Force Base at Plattsburg, NY. David and Tina have one daughter MorganPence (b. 1993) born at University Medical in Lebanon, TN. Morgan hassigned a partial scholarship to play women’s softball at the University of Mobile, AL. They now live in Chelsea, AL (Shelby Co.) and are members of the Liberty Baptist Church with plans to move to Savannah, GA in August 2011. David has been transferred with his Cotton States Insurance employer. Tina, a member of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) has done much of the research on the Boozer family and was a contributor to this work on the descendants of Elias Miller.

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Morgan Elizabeth Pence and Tina Jean Sims

Morgan Elizabeth Pence 28 Jul 1993 Wilson Co., TN

Lenus Lenardo Sims

Lenus was born fourth and last to John and Sarah Boozer Sims December 7, 1942 in Hattisburg, MS (Forrest Co.). He currently lives in Kennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.) and works for Honda. He was married to Bonnie Cheryl Hawkins (b. 1945), 1963 in Phenix City, AL (Lee Co.) andthey have three daughters . . .

Donna Lynn Sims 13 Feb 1964 Fulton Co., GASheri Jane Sims 3 May 1967 Fulton Co., GACarey June Sims 14 Sep 1972 Fulton Co., GA

Donna Lynn Sims was born first to Lenus andCheryl Hawkins Sims February 13, 1964 at Crawford W. LongHospital in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She graduated fromWitchita Southeast High School in Witchita, KS andKennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.).Donna first married Salim Ramzi Maarouf (b. 1963)September 9, 1985 in Madrid, Spain while she was studyingabroad at the University of Salamanca. They divorced inMay 1992. There are no children from this marriage. Donna second married Ivan Guillermo Lara (b. 1970) August 3, 1997 at the Cobb County Courthouse in Marietta, GA. Ivan is a 1985 graduate of Jose Carlos Mariategui School in San Martin de Porres in Lima, Pero. They have three children . . .

Lafayette Ivan Lara 13 Jan 1993 Fulton Co., GAGiovanni Noe Lara 15 Feb 1994 Fulton Co., GAMelina Cheryl Lara 2 Jul 2004 Cobb Co., GA

[Lafayette Ivan Lara] was born first to Donna Lynn Sims and Ivan Lara January 13, 1993 in Fulton Co., GA at the Crawford

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Donna LynnSims

W. Long Hospital. Lafayette attended both Alatoona and Carlton J. Kell high schools, graduating Kell in 2012. He is a student at Kennesaw State University and is currently working at CVS Pharmacy in Canton, GA (Cherokee Co.) since 2009.

[Giovanni Noe Lara] was born second to Donna Lynn Simsand Ivan Lara February 15, 1994 in Fulton Co., GA at Grady Memorial Hospital. Giovanni graduated Carlton J. Kell High School in 2013.

[Melina Cheryl Lara] was born third, the only daughter, to Donna Lynn Sims and Ivan Lara July 2, 2004 in Cobb Co., GA at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Sheri Jane Sims was born second to Lenus and Cheryl Hawkins SimsMay 3, 1967 at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Sheri first married Medhat Mohamad Kaddah (b. 1965) and they have one son Samer Medhat Kaddah. Sheri second married Michael Louis France (b. 1956) and they have one daughter Emily Jane France.

Samer Medhat Kaddah 20 Oct 1989 Fulton Co., GAEmily Jane France 30 Oct 2000 Cobb Co., GA

[Samer Medhat Kaddah] was born first to Sheri Jane Sims October 20, 1989 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Samer married Christina Nicole Robinson June 1, 2012. He is a 2013 magna cum laude graduate of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.).

[Emily Jane France] was born second to Sheri Jane SimsOctober 30, 2000 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Carey June Sims was born third and last toLenus and Cheryl Hawkins Sims September 14, 1972at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA(Fulton Co.). Carey married Hugh Douglass SharpApril 1, 2006 at Kennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.). Hugh

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passed away February 15, 2010. Hugh and Carey Sims Sharp have no children.

Frances Eugenia Boozer

Frances was born second to Preston and Mildred Gaston Boozer April 1917, the year of the fire, in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She also grew up, for the first ten years, in the boarding house. She married William Maurice Walker (b. 1905) about four years after her mother died. They lived in Fitzgerald, GA (Ben Hill Co.) and have two children. Frances passed away in 2001.

William “Billy” Preston Walker 21 Dec 1941 FloydCo., GASandra “Sandy” Walker 12 Dec 1945 Bulloch Co., GA

William “Billy” Preston Walker

Billy was born first to William and Frances Boozer Walker December 21, 1941. He graduated FitzgeraldHigh School in 1959 and the University ofGeorgia 1964. He married first DovieEvelyn Wyatt July 29, 1963. They have fourchildren.

He divorced Dovie Wyatt March 7, 1977and married second Frances Virginia Horne(b. 1936) September 6, 1980. “Jin” is thedaughter of Henry and Mary Horne of Dodge Co., GA. Billy served as police chief in Abbeville, GA until he wasforced to retire in 2008. Billy and Virginia continue to live in Abbeville, GA (Dooley Co.) on South Depot.

Wendy Ann Walker 29 Aug 1969 Ben Hill Co., GAWilliam Preston Walker Jr. 30 Mar 1971 Tift Co., GAJohn Maurice Walker 20 Jul 1972 Ben Hill Co., GA

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Frances EugeniaBoozer

William Preston Walker

Dovie Frances Walker 17 Aug 1973 Ben Hill Co., GA

Wendy Ann Walker was born first to Billy and Dovie Wyatt Walker August 29, 1969 in Fitzgerald, GA. She married Johnson Craig Kent October 27, 1989 in Ben Hill Co., GA. They have one child.

Anthony Craig Kent 6 Apr 1992

William Preston Walker Jr. was born second to Billy and Dovie WyattWalker March 30, 1971 in Tifton, GA (Tift Co.). He married Cassandra Diane Haynes October 23, 1992 in Ben Hill Co., GA. They have three children together . . .

William Preston Walker III 28 Apr 1995 Ben Hill Co., GAKursty Leann Walker 31 Dec 1997 Ben Hill Co., GAAlexis Ruth Walker 2 Mar 2000 Ben Hill Co., GA

John Maurice Walker was born third to Billy and Dovie Wyatt Walker July 20, 1972 in Fitzgerald, GA. He first married Katherine Ann Johns December 18, 1992 in Ben Hill Co., GA. They have three daughters . . .

Katherine Renee Walker 27 Jul 1993 Ben Hill Co., GAKatherine Maurice Walker 2 Nov 1994 Ben Hill Co., GAKatherine Dovie Walker 12 Jan 1997 Ben Hill Co., GA

John second married Kitty Lynn McGee July 13, 2000 and they have two children . . .

Virginia Cassie Danielle Walker 28 Nov 2000 Ben Hill Co., GAJohn Eugene Preston Maurice Walker 8 Jan 2002 Tift Co., GA

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John and Kitty divorced in 2005 and John third married Karen Moore (b. 1978) February 3, 2006. She has three children from a previous marriage: Aaliyah Heflin, Nicole Walker, and Triston Walker.

[Katherine Renee Walker]

[Katherine Maurice Walker] was born second to John Maurice Walker and Katherine Ann Johns 2 Nov 1994 in Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Co., GA. She attended Fitzgerald High School in Fitzgerald. Shenow lives in Jacksonville, Duvall Co., FL. She has one child Jayden Lee Walker with Robin Riehle.

Jayden Lee Walker 19 Jan 2011 Ben Hill Co., GA

{Jayden Lee Walker} was born the only child of Katherine Maurice Walker and Robin Riehle 19 Jan 2011 at the Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgeral, Ben Hill Co., GA.

[Katherine Dovie Walker]

[Virginia Cassie Danielle Walker]

[John Eugene Preston Maurice Walker]

Dovie Frances Walker was born fourth and last to Billy and DovieWyatt Walker August 17, 1973. She first married Ellis Wayne Haynes July 31, 1992 but they were divorced in 1997. They have no children. Dovie second married William Sean Corfield June 14, 1997 and they havetwo children .

Skylar Minae Corfield 15 Dec 1997 Bell, TXSiarra Rian Corfield 21 Jan 2000 Elizabeth Co., VA

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[Skylar Minae Corfield]

[Siarra Rian Corfield]

Sandra “Sandy” Walker

Sandy was born second and last to William andFrances Boozer Walker December 12, 1945. She firstmarried James Michael Colt July 2, 1965. They have oneson Walter Scott Colt (b. 1968). She second marriedRichard Grimes February 27, 1985. They have nochildren. Richard and Sandy Walker Grimes live inBurnsville, NC (Yancey Co.).

Walter Scott Colt 3 Mar 1968

Walter Scott Colt was born the only child of James and Sandra Jean Walker Colt March 3, 1968. He married Jenna Beth Boyko May 25, 1997.

Annie Tucker BoozerThe fifth child of Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer, the second

daughter(1889 – 1956)

Annie Tucker Boozer was born to Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer February 24, 1889 in Troup Co., GA. She was likely named for her aunt Annie Miller Beatenbaugh who was by then 27 years old, married with six children, and still living in Campbell Co., GA.

Annie Tucker was raised by her relatives in Corinth after her father died, 1901-1906. She moved to Atlanta as soon as she was able in 1907 at the age of 18 years. It’s not hard to understand why she made the move but did she know anyone in Atlanta when she went? The only Boozers listed in the 1905 Atlanta City Directory are Mrs. MarthaBoozer, widow of George W. Boozer, living at 61 Powell Street and Oscar J. Boozer, married to Willie, living at 87 Powell Street. She

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seems to have led the way for her siblings who followed two years later. She first lived at 284 North Jackson (now Parkway) and was working at Wiley Manufacturing Company at 59 Whitehall Street.92

In 1908, 19 years old, she was still living at 284 North Jackson but was then working for the Davison Paxon Stokes Department store, 61Whitehall Street.

She appears in the 123 Richardson Street boarding house 1909-1910with her siblings who had moved to Atlanta. She was 21 and 22 years old and still working for Davison Paxon Stokes.

In 1911 Annie became a cashier at the Kimball House, one of downtown Atlanta’s largest and nicest hotels. She worked at the second Kimball House. The first one, built in 1870 burned in 1883. The second one, built on the same Five Points site, was bigger than the first one and said to be completely fireproof. This hotel had 357rooms on seven floors. It was open from New Year’s Day in 1885, 26 years old when Annie went to work there. Kimball House stood until 1959 when it was torn down and replaced by a parking deck which still stands until today on the southeast corner of Five Points. Still living with her siblings at 123 Richardson, Annie continued as a chashier at Kimball house in 1912 but was promoted to author in 1913. By then she was living with her siblings at 128 Cooper Street.

Annie married October 22, 1912 at the age of 23 to Darrell ThomasArgo Jr. (b. 1886).93 According to his World War I draft registration,Darrell was medium height, medium build, dark blue eyes, and dark brown hair. He reported that he was born in Athens, Clarke Co., GA. Although his grave stone says he was born on 26 Jun 1886, Darrell toldthe draft registrar his birthday was 27 Jun 1886. According to the newspaper, the marriage “took place on the afternoon of the nineteenthat the home of the bride’s sister, Miss Jennie [sic] Boozer, on CooperStreet.”94 Annie wore a “traveling gown of blue cloth with black velvet hat, and carried bride roses. The ceremony was performed in the presence of relatives and intimate friends by Dr. J. B. Robins.” Darrell was a conductor for the Pullman Company then he became a machine company clerk.95 They started housekeeping at 218 Cooper

92 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Davies & Hill, 1907.93 Marriage License, Fulton Co., GA book S, p. 701. Rev. John B. Robins, minister.94 “Boozer-Argo.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 27 Oct 1912.

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Street in Atlanta, one block from her sister Jimmie’s boarding house at 128 Cooper.

Apparently Annie and Darrell did not get along well as husband and wife. Annie appears in the 1913 Atlanta City Directory, the year their son was born, living with her siblings, after the marriage, at 128 Cooper Street and she is listed as Miss Annie Boozer. She was living with Darrell in 1914 and 1915 but by 1916 they are living apart. That year she is living at 229 South Pryor Street and Darrell is living at 37 Woodward. This continued for the next three years until near Darrell’s death in 1920 when they are living together at 352 South Pryor Street. In the meantime, she lived at 79 Johnson Avenue. Darrell lived at 243 East Georgia Avenue and 258 South Pryor Street. He listed his address as 210 South Pryor on his World War I draft registration and he listed Annie as his wife and Darrell Thomas Argo III as his son even though he was, according to the City Directories, not actually living with them at the time. During those years she went back to work as a cashier for J. M. Folks. Darrell, still with the railroad, moved from being a conductor to an auditor, flagman, and then a stenographer, first as assistant manager for the Empire Cement and Limestone Company and then with Howard and Taylor. Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. died 13 Oct 1920 and is buried in the Memory Hill Cemetery at Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA. It is not clear why he was buried at Milledgeville since he was born in Athens and lived in Atlanta. He did not list any medical conditions in 1917 on his draft registration and there is no record of his having been a patientat the state hospital.

Annie and Darrell had one son Darrell Thomas Argo III (1913-1985). The three of them appear in the 1920 census for the final timeliving at 352 South Pryor St. in Atlanta. This location today is verynear the exit ramp from I-20 East to I-75/85 South, not far from Jimmie’s first home on Richardson Street. The house no longer exists,torn down to make room for the interstate. Annie was employed as a bookkeeper for a sundries company. This would have been a store selling a wide variety of goods including cosmetics, fabrics, toiletries, and more.

Annie first appears as the widow of D. T. Argo in 1921. She seems to have immediately taken her son and moved back into the

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boarding house, then located at 109 Forrest Avenue, after her husband Darrell passed away.96 “Annie’s husband died young,” Frank Boozer Jr. said, “She was not unattractive.” He wondered why she did not remarry. It wasn’t talked about. Allyson Argo Harden, her granddaughter, when asked about it in 2013 replied, “Annie did not remarry.”

Even though a marriage license has not been found, Annie did remarry in 1927, still just 38 years old, to James H. Huff, a conductor for the Southern Railroad. James was a long time acquaintance of the family going back at least to 1915 when he lived at 46 Woodward, then 252 Cooper Street. They lived one year at 27 Rankin, a house James bought 5 Feb 1923 for $13,000 from Grace M. Jones. Then from 1928 until 1930 James and Annie lived with Jimmie Boozer at 199 Forest Avenue. James and Annie lived at 579 Boulevard, Apartment 7 in 1931. Annie appears with James as “Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Huff” in the 16 Mar 1931 obituary of her brother Preston.97 He and Annie were married for about six years and then Huff seems to have passed away in 1932. They had no children together. During these years until at least 1933, including the 1930 census and in the Atlanta City Directories, she used the name Annie A. Huff. In 1935, however, presumably because of her son, she began using Annie Argo again and kept this name for the rest of her life. In 1939 she is listed in brother John Eugene’s obituary as “Mrs. D. T. Argo.”98

Annie died 6 Aug 1956 at home 1387 Fairburn Road southwest of thecity. She shared this home with sister Jimmie Faye and then lived there alone for three years after Jimmie died in 1953. Her son Darrell owned a home next door. She had been diagnosed with arterial myocardial fibrosis about 1947 and then died from a coronary occlusion, which is a blockage in the arteries of the heart.99 She wasburied with her parents at Corinth, GA.

Darrell Thomas Argo III

96 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1921-1922.97 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution 16 Mar 1931.98 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution 6 Jan 1939.99 Death Certifcate #18848 GA Dept of Public Health. Filed by Kate Pierce 10 Aug 1956. A.C. Hemperley & Sons funeral director. Mr. Darrell T. Argo, informant.

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Darrell Thomas Argo III was born to Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. (1886-1920) and Annie Tucker Boozer (1889-1956) 21 Dec 1913 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA when his mother was living at 128 Cooper. Darrell Jr. was working for the railroad and Annie was an auditor at the Kimble House Hotel. Darrell III was their only child. He appearswith his mother from his birth until after they moved to Fairburn Roadin 1937. He lived with her at 128 Cooper 1913-1914, 48 Woodward 1915,229 South Pryor 1916-1917, 79 Johnson Avenue 1918, 352 South Pryor 1920, and 109/199 Forest Avenue 1921-1936 except for 1927 when they lived at 27 Rankin with his stepfather James A. Huff. Darrell III seems to have lived little time with his father since, in the records,his parents were not living together during most of this period. Darrell Jr., the father, died in 1920 when Darrell III, the son, was only six years old. Darrell III lived with Huff for six years from the time he was 14 until he was 20. According to his cousin Frank McClellan Boozer Jr., they called Darrell III “Snooks”.

By 1940 Darrell was 27 years old and owned his own home next doorto his mother and Aunt Jimmie, “Sis”, on Fairburn Road. This house was valued at $4,000 in the census. Darrell was working 44 hours a week at the Harper Hat Company and was making $1,920 per year. Compare that to John Sanders Cook, a career carpenter with the railroad, who was making $1,475 at the same time.

On May 15, 1943, now 30 years old, Darrell enlisted in the U.S. Army at Ft. McPherson near Atlanta and served as a staff sergeant in Korea.

“Darrell had a great looking wife,” Frank Jr. said, “I remember him coming out to our house at least three times. He never stayed long.” Frank remembers Darrell as being young, blond, nice looking. Frank Sr. would send him out to the Montview house to deliver or fix something.

In 1948 Darrell inherited 45% of the Harper Hat Manufacturing Company of Atlanta, GA from his Uncle Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. He became the president and ran the company for two years. Accused of stealing money in 1950 from the company by his Aunt Mollie Boozer’s lawyer, Attorney John D. Allen, Darrell was fired, Mollie liquidatedthe hat company, according to her son Frank McClellan Boozer Jr., and leased the building to Howard White. Frank Sr. had retained a majority share of the business in his will for his wife Mollie. “I

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don’t think Darrell had the skill or taining to operate [the company],” Frank Jr. said

I know my Dad had a close, personal relationship with the sales people, suppliers, customers, etc. You can’t just step in and duplicate that. Plus my Dad said that most of the competition were Jewish folks. Mother should have closed the business when my Dad died. [Darrell] and my Dad were not that close.

After WWII, Darrell was married to Mildred Drue Shelton (1921-2012) of Atlanta and they have two daughters and one son. Mildred wasthe daughter of Malcom A. Shelton (1879-1947) and Mae Taccoa Newton (1881-1968).

Allyson June Argo 29 Oct 1945 Fulton Co., GANina Drue Argo 20 Oct 1948 Fulton Co., GADarrell Thomas Argo IV 22 Nov 1957

Fulton Co., GA

Darrell and Mildred lived in his Fairburn Road house until after his mother Annie passed away. He sold her home at 1387 Fairburn Road on 19 Dec 1958 to Fred and Daisy Sargent.100 He sold his house at 1401 Fairburn Road on 21 Apr 1958 to Alma I. Launius.101 He then bought a house at 3230 Hazelwood Drive, SW in Atlanta 28 Apr 1958.102 This is why his girls Allyson and Nina, the two oldest children, attended Southwest Atlanta High School.“After the change in the color of Southwest Atlanta,” Allyson explained, “the high school was renamed and became a middle school.”

In 1967 after both Allyson and Nina had graduated high school, Darrell moved his family to Gwinnett Co., GA at 2748 Odum Street in Snellville, GA. Darrell III’s son Darrell Thomas Argo IV, born in 1958, attended South Gwinnett High School 1972-1976. Frank Jr. said he met Darrell III, then about 70 years old, in the 1980s and “liked him”. He also added, “I have a feeling he did not think my Dad gave him real responsibility.” For example, “Things like go out to the house and take care of Mollie.”

100 Deed Book 3405, p. 556. Fulton Co., GA.101 Deed Book 3323, p. 169. Fulton Co., GA.102 Deed Book 3326, p. 344. Fulton Co., GA.

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Allyson explained, “[Darrell] never talked about his past and mother only mentioned things in general.”

Darrell was a sales representative for a power tool company untilhis death on 20 Jan 1985.103 He was 71 years old and died at the DeKalbGeneral Hospital in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA of acute renal failure aggravated by radiologic dye toxicity. Whether or not the dye injection he received as part of a medical procedure done 30 Nov 1984 at Humana Hospital in Snellville was an accident, the coroner RandolphD. Simpson had not determined by the time of the filing of the death certificate. Darrell is buried in the Eternal Hills Memory Gardens off the Stone Mountain Highway in Snellville, Gwinnett Co., GA.

Mildred was a member of the Snellville Christian Church in Snellville, the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and she was a fan of Atlanta Braves Baseball. Mildred lived in several places including Hendersonville, NC and Hilton Head Island, SC until her death 17 Jul 2012 at the age of 90 atthe Lark’s Nest Personal Care Home in Loganville, GA. She was buried 19 Jul 2012 at the Eternal Hills Memory Gardens in Snellville. Rev. Mike Portwood and Rev. Jonathan Dawson had charge of the service.

Allyson June Argo

Allyson June Argo was born first to Darrell Thomas Argo III (1913-1985) and Mildred Drue Shelton (1921-2012) 29 Oct 1945 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Allyson is a 1962 graduate of Southwest HighSchool of Atlanta where she was homecoming queen and a 1967 graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta. She is the only high school homecoming queen among the descendants of Elias Miller. Southwest High School was open from 1950 until 1981. Allyson married Joseph Childs Harden (b. 1939) and they own the Cotton Hall Plantation near Yemassee, SC. They bought this 18th century plantation in 1981 from Lawrence and Sara Douglas. The plantation was established in 1777 butwas named by Daniel Heyward who was probably the second owner. He named the rice farm and built a house in 1832. His daughter Anne Heyward Hanckel sold 997 acres in 1883 after Daniel’s house was burnedby General Sherman in the Civil War. The current 26 room home was

103 Death Certificate #012139 GA Dept of Vital Records. Filed by Rosaline Scott 30 Jan 1885. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Inc. funeral director. Mildred Shelton Argo, informant.

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built by Henry Payne Bingham in 1930. The plantation still produces corn, hay, sugar cane, and cattle and still holds 800 acres as of 2004. Allyson and Joseph have two daughters.

Jennifer Louise Harden 10 Jun 1968Angela Drue Harden 28 Jan 1970

Jennifer Louise Harden was born first to Joseph Childs Harden and Allyson June Argo 10 Jun 1968. She married Joseph Franklin Green (b. 1964). They live in Bluffton, SC. Jennifer is an officer with the Junior League of Savannah, Chatham Co., GA. Joseph and Jennifer have one child.

Amelia Grace Green 21 May 2010

[Amelia Green] was born the only child of Joseph Franklin Green and Jennifer Louise Harden 21 May 2010. She lives in Bluffton, SC.

Angela Drue Harden was born second and last to Joseph Childs Harden and Allyson June Argo 28 Jan 1970. She married Douglas King Smock (b.1960). They live in Atlanta, GA. Douglas and Angela have two children.

Conner Harden Smock 12 Nov 2008Virginia Hadley Smock 24 May 2010

[Conner Harden Smock] was born first to Douglas King Smock and Angela Drue Harden 12 Nov 2008. He lives in Atlanta, GA.

[Virginia Hadley Smock] was born second and last to Douglas King Smock and Angela Drue Harden. She lives in Atlanta, GA.

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Nina Drue Argo was born second to Darrell Thomas Argo III and Mildred Drue Shelton 20 Oct 1948. She is a 1966 graduate of SouthwestHigh School of Atlanta, GA where she served as class secretary and in the Future Teachers of America. Nina married Bobby Vernon Gibson (b. 1948). They have no children. They now live in Grayson, Gwinett Co.,GA.

Darrell Thomas Argo IV

Darrell Thomas Argo IV was born third, last, and the only son of Darrell Thomas Argo III and Mildred Drue Shelton 22 Nov 1957. His family calls him “Skip”. Darrell IV married Cindy Jo Bagwell (b. 1961). Cindy is a graduate of Georgia College and State University and is now the volunteer coordinator at Agape Hospice Inc. Darrell and Cindy have four children. They now live in Snellville, Gwinett Co., GA.

Chelsey Lyn Argo 11 Aug 1989Hailee Brooke Argo 25 Sep 1991Jordan Taylor Argo 8 Aug 1993Carly Ann Argo 13 Jan 1999

Chelsey Lyn Argo was born first to Darrell Thomas Argo IV and Cindy Jo Bagwell 11 Aug 1989. She graduated South Gwinett High School and Berry College where she majored in animal science. She is now an inspector with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. She currently lives in Jersey, Walton Co., GA.

Hailee Brooke Argo was born second to Darrell Thomas Argo IV and Cindy Jo Bagwell 25 Sep 1991. She currently lives in Millegeville, Baldwin Co., GA.

Jordan Taylor Argo was born third to Darrell Thomas Argo IV and CindyJo Bagwell 8 Aug 1993. He currently lives in Snellville, Gwinett Co.,GA. He is a student at ABAC (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College).

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Carly Ann Argo was born fourth and last to Darrell Thomas Argo IV and Cindy Jo Bagwell 13 Jan 1999. She currently lives in Jersey, Walton Co., GA.

John Eugene BoozerThe sixth child of Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer, the fourth

son(1892-1939)

John Eugene Boozer was born to Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer 27 Sep 1892 in Troup Co., GA. John Eugene, who appears to havebeen known by both of his given names, may have been named for his Uncle John Miller. Eugene is also a common name in the Miller family.

John Eugene was 18 years old and living in Atlanta by 1910. He seems to have arrived a year later than his siblings since his name does not appear with them in 1909. He worked first as a dispenser in a soda fountain and then as a traveling salesman for several women’s clothing stores. He started with J. T. Trimble, then E. L. Rhodes Co., David Silverman, and N. Bodenheimer.

He married Miss Ossie Bessie Putman June 24, 1914104 but they continued to live with his sister Jimmie, he until he died. He was a veteran of World War I, serving as a private in a supply company during WWI.

In 1925, John Eugene and brother Frank each bought a house at 41 (now 311) Alaska Avenue. This was a rental house. Frank and Fred J. Gaudet bought 1 Apr 1925 from W. L. and Mrs. Grace Cornish Barton for $4,500.105 John Eugene bought Gaudet’s half interest in the same house in Sep 1925 for $350 and a loan of $2,000.106 In 1926-1928, Frank sold his half of the house to John Eugene as well.107 In 1933 Samuel PrestonBoozer (1901-1959), a cousin of John Eugene, and his wife Mildred Doby(1906-1990) moved into this house and lived there until 1943. Samuel worked as a buffer, sizer, hat maker at Harper Hat from 1933 until thecompany closed in 1950. Samuel and Mildred initially moved to Atlanta104 Marriage License, Fulton Co., GA, book U, p. 314. B. Banks, justice of thepeace. Recorded by John R. Wilkenson 30 Jun 1914.105 Deed Book 881, p. 281. Fulton Co., GA.106 Deed Book 933, p. 488. Fulton Co., GA.107 Deed Book 1155, p. 21. Fulton Co., GA.

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by 1928 and he worked as a mechanic at Georgia Power. They lived at 823 Brookline before moving into the 311 Alaska Avenue home. Samuel and Mildred had two children Samuel J. Boozer (1928-2013) and Betty Boozer. Samuel J. Boozer was a member of the masonic lodge and WWII veteran who served in Japan. Although this branch of the Boozers are not directly related to the Millers, they were related to John Eugene,Samuel Preston Boozer worked in his hat factory, and apparently they lived in his rental house for ten years.

There was another Boozer who lived in the boarding house during 1935-1936 and who worked at Harper Hat as a puller. A. Eugene Boozer even lived with Jimmie, Annie, and John Eugene on Fairburn Road in 1938 but by 1947 he married Frances and they lived 1947-1960 at 2919 Boulevard in Atlanta. He was a machinist for Scripto Manufacturing Company and she was a secretary who worked for Ezra E. Phillips which was later Phillips, Johnson, and Williams. Scripto, which means “I write” in Latin, was actually founded in Atlanta in 1923 as the M. A. Ferst Company. In 1960 A. Eugene took a job at Lockheed as a tool maker and she moved to Adair & Goldthwalte. This law firm representedunion members and is famous for representing the communication workersin their strike against Southern Bell in 1955-1956. These records arehoused at Georgia State University. The relationship between A. Eugene Boozer and John Eugene Boozer is not known but he’s obviously connected in some as yet unknown way. A. Eugene may have been a WWI veteran and lived at 89 Lovejoy in Atlanta before moving into the Jimmie Boozer boarding house.

It appears from the records John Eugene left Bodenheimer in 1927 and started his own millinery called Eugene Millinery. This company operated out of the family home at 199 Forest Avenue with sister Jimmie working as a sales lady. John Eugene then convinced Frank to quit his job at Maison Maurice and partner with him in transforming the Eugene Millinery into the Harper Hat Company in 1930. This is thefirst year the name Harper Hat appears in the Atlanta City Directory.

John Eugene, older and with 20 years of experience in millinery sales, served as the president. Frank, three years younger and with almost as much experience in bookkeeping, was the treasurer. The Eugene Millinery became Harper Hat and located to Pryor Street in space formerly occupied by Julius Weinstock & Co, millinery. Weinstock had been located on the fourth floor only of the EngineeringBuilding, Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. John Eugene and Frank occupied the entire building; former Weinstock space was well as then

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empty space on the three floors downstairs. With the purchase they acquired the inventory, contacts, right to use the space, and customerlists but, not ownership of the building. Weinstock kept his receiveables, paid off the payables, and kept the cash. These transactions are not normally recorded for the public. Frank McClellan Boozer Jr. remembered a millinary on the first floor operated by Harper Sisters but this business, or any person named Harper, does not appear in the city directories during this period. Apparently the name came from Harper Sisters somehow related to this business venture. The building was located at 135 Pryor Street, SW directly across the street from the then and current Fulton County Courthouse. The building was a rectangle with the front door on the short side facing Pryor Street. There was an alley on the left side. Another building was joined on the right side which also faced the corner of Pryor and Hunter Street. Even though it wasn’t purchased until 1943, after Eugene’s death, Boozers operated the company and rented this building for 13 years. The later deed describes the exact location as beginning 145 feet southwest down Pryor from Hunter Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). The line continued off Pryor 90 feet toward the northwest to property formerly owned by Mrs. Hattie H. High then southwest 45 feet to a 20 foot alley, and then southeast 90 feet back to Pryor Street. This same deed confirms a “four story brick building known as numbers 137-139 Pryor Street, S.W.”108 Mrs. High is Mrs. Joseph Madison High who donated her Peachtree Street home in 1926 to become the High Museum of Art.

A cousin Samuel Preston Boozer also went to work for John and Frank at Harper Hat as a hat maker.109 Samuel may be the reason for a story that the business was started by three “brothers”. It was actually started by two brothers, a cousin, and two sisters since Jimmie and Annie both joined the team. By 1935, Harper Hat was booming.110 “I can’t believe they started it in the Depression,” said Frank Jr.

The Engineering Building which housed Harper Hat was 23 years oldwhen John Eugene moved in; built about 1907 by the Byrd Printing Company. In 1946, the building as described as “small” by the Atlanta Journal.111 Originally labeled 57 South Pryor before the 1927 Atlanta street renumbering, the building received its name as it was the 108 Deed Book 1886, p. 515.109 Atlanta City Directory. Atlanta: Atlanta City Directory Company, 1927-1936.110 “Hat Company Plans Heavy Fall Business.” The Atlanta Constitution (11 Aug 1935):p. 5.

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engineering department of Southern Bell Telephone from 1913 until 1925. Also in the building was the less famous Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. The communication companies moved out in 1925 and the Engineering Building was occupied by the Adams Millinery Co. whichoperated the Star Hat Manufacturing Co. Adams remained until 1928 butwas gone by the next year. By 1929 the building was home to the Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Julius Weinstock & Co.

John Eugene made a will 28 Mar 1936 in Fulton Co. while still living at 199 Forest Avenue and provided for his three living siblingsFrank, Annie, and Jimmie.112 He, Jimmie, and Annie were living on Fairburn Road by 1937. For whatever reason, he was single when he died. There is no record that his marriage lasted more than a year. He passed away at the Veterans’ Hospital in Atlanta with cardio vascular renal disease 5 Jan 1939 at the age of only 46.113 He had alsohad a stroke and was suffering from right side hemiplegia. It is unclear what happened to his wife Bessie who seems to have disappearedalmost immediately after the 1914 wedding.

John Eugene’s funeral was held on Friday, 6 Jan 1939 at the Peachtree Chapel.114 Rev. H. H. Jones officiated and then John Eugene was buried in the Boozer plot of the Corinth Cemetery in Corinth, GA. Mr. Julian C. Bodenheimer served as part of an honorary escort as did Mr. Harry W. Urban who was married to Eugene’s neice Meynell ElizabethBoozer.115 Frank became sole owner of Harper Hat when John passed away.

Frank McClellan Boozer Sr.111 “Millinery Men Here Expect Greater Boom”. The Atlanta Journal (24 Feb 1946): p. 8D.112 John Eugene Boozer will, filed 28 Mar 1936 in Fulton Co., GA. Sworn to andsubscribed 11 Jan 1939, 27 Jul 1939, and 23 Sep 1949. Probated 11 Jan 1939. Proven in solemn and ordered recorded 27 Jul 1939. Thomas H. Jeffries, ordinary.113 Death Certificate #657-39, GA Dept of Public Health. Filed by G.W. Miller,DeKalb Co. Health Officer, 6 Jan 1939. Ruth Shipp, VA Records Clerk, informant.114 “John Eugene Boozer Buried at Corinth.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 7 Jan 1939.115 Funeral Notice. The Atlanta Constitution 6 Jan 1939.

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The seventh child of Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer, the fifthson

(1895-1948)

Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. was born to Robert Daniel and Sarah Miller Boozer September 11, 1895 near Hogansville and Corinth, Troup Co., GA. His middle name was given after his paternal grandfather Henry McClellan Boozer (1818-1890) who died five years before he was born. He was only three when his mother died in 1898, only six when his father died in 1901. When he was five, around 1900, he was the mascot for the Hogansville Baseball Club. According to an undated newspaper clipping from Atlanta, sometime during the 1930s, he was known “to the boys around Hogansville as ‘Coon-dodger’ due to his success in dodging the rocks hurled his way by the dark-skinned boys in the neighborhood.”

Like his siblings, he lived temporarily with relatives in Corinthbut moved to Atlanta by 1909 when he was only 14 years old. He was still in Hogansville, Troup Co., GA 27 May 1907 when he was promoted to the eighth grade.116 He first went to work as an office boy for Davison Paxon Stokes where his sister Annie was working at the time. This major Atlanta department store was located at 180 Peachtree St. next to the Winecoff Hotel. The building is still standing. According to a letter addressed to him on 16 Nov 1910 from Mr. F. J. Paxon, Frank was involved in a fight and almost lost his job. The letter reads:

My dear Frank: I regret exceedingly the occurrence of this morning and believe that you were

wholly at fault in as much as you provoked the fight by going over to the Mail Order Department.

Be that as it may, I am willing to reinstate you, if you desire to return at once. You have shown marked improvement in many respects of late and I believe that

you haven an excellent future with us if you will cut out all foolishness. Yours, F. J.

When you come, see me.117

He went back to Davison Paxon Stokes Co. and worked until 1915 asa bookkeeper. There is a ticket of his in Mollie Cook Boozer’s 116 Promotion Card, Hogansville Public Schools, 27 May 1907. Signed by Laura Graham, teacher and Wilbur Colvin, superintendent.117 Personal Letter from F. J. Paxon to Frank Boozer 16 Nov 1910 on Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co. letterhead.

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scrapbook from the 24 Jan 1914 Davison Paxson Stokes Co. banquet whichwas held at the Winecoff Hotel next door.118 Davison’s is most likely where he met Mollie Belle Cook (1903-1961) who was working as a model for that department store. By 1916 he was a bookkeeper working for the Jacobs Pharmacy at 6 Marietta Street. Sometime between 1916 and 1920 he left the pharmacy to join his brother John Eugene at the Bodenheimer Millinery.

On 9 Mar 1917 “A & F”, perhaps Annie and Frank, attended an Atlanta Theatre showing of D. W. Griffith’s 1916 Intolerance: Love’s Struggle Throughout the Ages. This three and one-half hour epic is considered a masterpiece of the slient movie era even though it was a flop at the box office in its time. It was Griffith’s response to criticism he received of his earlier film Birth of a Nation, which was characterized as reinforcing racial stereotypes and glorifying the Klu Klux Klan. The torn ticket stub is preserved in Mollie’s scrapbook. The Atlanta Theatre was then located at 23 Exchange Place, now 33 Hurt Plaza, across from the Hurt Building. Built by Joel Hurt 11 Sep 1911, the 1,700 seat theatre was operated by two men Klaw and Erlanger. Many ofthe major silent files during the 1910s and 1920s made their first appearance in the city at the Atlanta Theatre, usually tourning with alive orchestra. The Atlanta Theatre sold reserve seats for $2 each, aprice that must have seemed astronomical at the time. Birth of a Nation ran for six weeks here, selling out every showing in 1913. This film remained the top grossing film in the country until the release of GoneWith the Wind in 1939.119 Like most historical buildings in Atlanta the Atlanta Theatre was torn down, this one in 1954, to make way for a parking garage now owned by Georgia State Univeristy.

On 5 Jun 1917, Frank volunteered for the U. S. Navy as the country was gearing up for World War I. There is no record he ever left Atlanta but he is listed among those who offered to go and his occupation in 1919 is listed as “USA”.

Frank was working as a traveling salesman alongside his brother John Eugene for Bodenheimer by 1920 and still living in the 109 ForestAvenue Boozer boarding house. In 1923 he took a job with a McClure Company and then he went to work for Rich’s Department Store in 1924 as a department manager.

118 I have the original scrapbook as a gift from Frank McClellan Boozer, Jr.119 Berkowitz, Edward D. (2010). Mass Appeal: The Formative Age of the Movies, Radio, and TV.Cambridge Essential Histories. Cambridge University Press, p. 160.

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Rich’s Department Store employees were organized for social activities outside of the workplace and Frank was active in a leadership role. Rich’s was a downtown Atlanta anchor department store from 1867 until 6 Mar 2005. Founded by Hungarian Jew Mauritius Rich, who was soon joined by his brothers Emanuel and Daniel Rich, thestore relocated several times until completing its 45 Broad Street building 24 Mar 1924 which stands until today just south of the Five Points MARTA station at Broad and Alabama. Thus Frank began working at Rich’s as they opened the “Rich’s Palace of Commerce”, the “South’sGreatest Department Store”.120 The store was the largest department store south of Philadelphia. The 180,000 square feet cost $1.5 million and featured 75 complete departments. With their opening of the new store, Rich’s was once again the number one retail store in Atlanta and, with over 800 employees, one of the city’s largest employers.

Frank was a feature writer for Rich’s Rich Bits employee newsletter which began publication in 1924, president of the Social Club, and president of the Bachelor Club in 1926 which met early that year to determine why not a single member had been able to attain the blissfulstate of marriage. Frank spoke:

Boys, for after all we are all boys – we must do something (applause). I, so far, must admit failure. In spite of my clean shaven face, in spite of my new car, I have not attained my ambition – I have even stopped chewing gum. No longer do I call a girl ‘Sugar’. They are all ‘lovey-doves’ and ‘gorgeous one’, but even that has failed to work. I beseech one and all of you to arise and suggest new ways, new ideas, in order that the Bachelor Club may flourish and obtain its chief object.121

According to the Rich Bits employee newsletter from 1926, Frank choked on the gum he said he had given up. Overwhelmed by the sadnessof his thoughts he burst into “wild weeping”. The members of the clubcould only stare at the floor as all contemplated what to do. The reporter asked, “Would no one lead the Bachelor Club forth from the wilderness? Was it to sink beneath the waves to a nameless grave?” After some time has passed and a long uncomfortable silence Frank leptto his feet and exclaimed, “Eureka – I have it!”

Boys, we have been on the wrong track for these many moons. We have tried to get married by telling the girls that we wanted to enter the doubtful state. We have

120 Clemmons, Jeff. Rich’s: A Southern Institution. (Charleston: History Press, 2013),p. 58.121 “Revolt”. Rich Bits, 1926.

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failed to use the experience of the past, and have not realized the fact that women want only what they can’t get. Henceforth the Bachelor Club changes its platform from that of ‘matrimony’ to ‘single happiness’ and let the chips fall where they may.

When Frank had finished speaking a tremendous cheer arose from the members of the Bachelor Club. Smiles replaced the gloom. Laughter was heard. By general assent the following statement was given to the press:

We, the members of the Bachelor Club of M. Rich & Bros., hereby announce that the object of our organization is to retain the single state. If we need a cook, we will hireone – not marry her. If we need buttons sewed on we will send our clothes to a laundry and not become engaged to a seamstress. We shall spend our money henceforth on golf clubs, fishing rods, and Listerine and not on extra movie tickets. Girls, we declare ourselves free and independent of you – and furthermore we defy you to make us succumb in spite of the fact that Spring is approaching.

The meeting was then adjourned because all the members had dates with girls and were unanimously afraid of being late. “Girls are funny,” the reporter wrote, “You never can tell what they will do.”

Just five days before his wedding, Frank hosted a Social Club Picnic for the employees of Rich’s. This event was held at Gleneco Springs on the Stone Mountain Road. At the picnic, Frank had organized food, swimming, dancing, horseshoes, and other games with prizes for winners.122

On 30 June 1926 the president of the Bachelor Club was married toMollie Belle Cook by Rev. S. R. Belk in Atlanta, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Frank was 31 years old and Mollie was 22. It was the first marriage for both. They weremarried in the home of Dr. and Catherine Belk which was located at 33 (now 50) Third Avenue.123 Rev. Belk is known for having served on the headquarters committee of the Anti-Saloon League. According to the newspaper, “a very few close friends” were present for the Boozer-CookWedding.124 The ceremony took place on a Wednesday evening at 9:00 pm. According to the wedding report, Mollie wore “a navy blue georgette crepe with a close-fitting hat to match. She carried a corsage of bride roses and lilies of the valley.” Mollie was “the very attractive daughter” of John Sanders Cook (1875-1958) and Mary 122 “Ye Social Club Picnic”. Rich Bits (1926), p. 2.123 Atlanta City Directory, 1926.124 “Miss Cook Weds Frank Boozer.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 4 Jul 1926.

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Elizabeth “Mollie” Toney (1877-1967) of Atlanta. Frank and Mollie left “immediately after the ceremony” and drove to Asheville, NC and New York City. When they returned they first lived in Jimmie’s boarding house at 109 Forrest Avenue. Mollie only lived in this housethree years but for Frank, at eight years, it was the longest he livedin one house his entire life.

Frank and Mollie received a congratulatory telegram from Julius Weinstock on 30 Jun 1926. The day before, Ogus Rabinovich instructed a certain Mr. M. Breyer of Rich’s to send Frank and Mollie a $100 giftfrom the department store.

Mollie Belle Cook was the third of six children born to John Sanders Cook and Mary Elizabeth Toney near Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA on Union Methodist Church Road. There were two boys, John Henry, Charles, and four girls, Ora, Mollie, Rubie, and Grace. Frank Jr. wrote of his grandfather:

When my grandparents moved in [their house], no one had lived there in years. In Spring and Summer there was almost a half acre of beautiful poppies growing kind ofnear the road to the left of the little house. The lovely flowers were in different colors (mostly red) growing close together. Also there were interesting bulbs on the stems. If I cut one open I saw this white milky stuff. The flowers attracted what seemed like hundreds of butterflies – big ones – yellow, orange, black – and healthy. I would spend hours watching them among the flowers in wonderment. I caught a few but let them go. To me it was a paradise. After several years they disappeared. My Grandad told methe State said they were not legal and poisoned them. I still think about the butterflies and the poppy flowers.

Grandad [John Sanders Cook] loved his garden. On Sundays we went to church. But, before leaving he would pick a watermelon for afternoon. They were growing alongthe terrace and were covered in Morning Glory vines. He would check eight or ten melons, thump and test them – for the perfect one. His ‘manhood’ was on the line. When he found it, he would carry it to the well, put it in the bucket and lower it into the well so as to keep it cool. When the melon was cut around 2:00, if it did not pop open when the cut was made, if the color was not perfect, John Sanders had failed. I have a strong memory of the dampness of the summer morning in the field, the flowers and grass – the watermelons on the ground. Grandad rarely failed.

In July 1926, still hard at work with Rich’s, as Social Club president, Frank organized and hosted an all day barbeque for store employees.

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Between 1926 and 1928, John Eugene and Frank bought property at Roach and Battle, which is in a commercial district on the east side of downtown Atlanta, from C. H. Johnson.125 About the same time Frank sold the house on Alaska Avenue to John Eugene.126

According to an undated newspaper clipping from the 1930s titled “Who’s Who!”, Frank was “known to his wife as McClellan”. Mollie saved his ticket in her scrapbook from the first University of Georgiafootball game at Sanford Stadium. Frank joined 30,000 people, including nine Southern States Governors, 12 Oct 1929 for the dedication of Georgia’s new field. Tickets were $3 each and Frank satat Aisle 12, Row 28, Seat 7. Under Coach Harry Mehre Georgia beat heavily favored Yale 15-0. By the way, the hedges were there for thisvery first game. It was the largest attendance for a football game inthe South at that time.

Frank changed jobs again to Maison Maurice in 1927 before co-founding Harper Hat with his brother John Eugene in 1930. Frank Jr. has a photograph he thought pictured a Harper Hat being mailed to President Calvin Coolidge’s wife. As you can tell from the photo it is addresses to Mrs. Calvin Coolidge at the White House in Washington,DC. But Harper Hat was not founded until after Calvin Coolidge was out of the White House and upon closer observation the address label on the box in the photo is Maison Maurice. The writing on the box indicates the hat was worth $150 sometime between 1927 and 1929. There are many pictures of Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge wearing hats. One can only imagine that one of those hats is the one from the box inthe photograph.

Harper Hat was located at 137-139 Pryor Street 1930-1950. This is now the location of the Fulton County Courthouse Annex across PryorStreet from the main and original Fulton County Courthouse. Frank wasa partner who served treasurer of Harper Hat until John Eugene died, at which time he became president and sole owner.127 This was a millinery goods company making more than just hats and eventually selling executive clothing for both men and women. According to a 1935 article in The Atlanta Constitution, the Harper Hat Company was making up to 1,200 hats per day and employed salesmen in all of the southeastern states.128 According to Frank Jr., the hat company employed 175 people at its peak of operation. He remembers his 125 Deed Book 1156, p. 463; 1184, p. 206; and 1186, p. 203. Fulton Co., GA.126 Deed Book 1155, p. 21. Fulton Co., GA.127 Atlanta City Directory 1945, p. 654.

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father, Frank Sr., taking trips on The Crescent to New York on the train to market his millinery goods in America’s largest city. He took the train even though Delta Air Lines had begun regularly scheduled passenger service in 1930 from the newly founded Atlanta airport. The Crescent, still in operation today as an Amtrack line, was an overnight trip in the 30s and 40s to New York on a Southern Railroad passenger train. Frank Jr. also remembered, “The building had four floors. I would run up two or three floors and play then get scared and run down. I remember seeing what looked like hundreds of sewing machines,row after row. Now, I’m sure there were not that many.” Frank Sr’s office was on the first floor by the front door. There was a rope operated freight elevator. The rest of the first floor was a showroomwhich was only women’s clothes. The manufacturing took place on the second and third floors. To describe how efficient Frank Sr. was, hisson said, “He would cut envelopes and use the clean sides for note paper.”

As a testimony of how Frank ran the business, Harper was not one of the three millineries targeted by the AFL (American Federation of Labor) in 1940 for organizing the textile workers, primarily hats and mostly women, into the Millinery Workers Union #95. Workers, as organized by Carmen Lucia of Chicago, went on strike in 29 Feb 1940 atM. Kutz Millinery Company, Standard Hat Manufacturing Company, and American Hat Manufacturing Company. Both Kutz and Standard were located on Pryor Street along with Harper. All of the millineries were located in the textile district in front of the courthouse on thesouth end of downtown Atlanta. The strike lasted 16 weeks at Americanand 20 weeks for Kutz but workers won the right to organize and the right of closed shop. They celebrated the first successful union agreement in the South 7 Sep 1940 at the Ansley Hotel with a banquet. On 3 Oct 1941 Atlanta Mayor Roy LeCraw declared “Atlanta Hat Day” withthe goal of putting a hat on every woman in the city. It may be that,because Harper was slightly smaller than these other millineries and because so many of Frank’s relatives worked at Harper, the hat companyat 137 Pryor Street was not involved in the general textile workers strike in 1940. Frank Jr. remembered hearing his father say, “If the union comes in I’ll close the business.” Frank Jr. also remembered a large bronze plaque of appreciation which was given to his father by the employes of Harper in 1942. “I don’t know what happened to it,” he said. Kutz, by comparison, employed almost 350 employees and its

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secretary-treasurer, H. B. Sims, was also the vice-president of the Southeastern Millinery Association.129

Frank and Mollie attended the unexpected funeral of Mollie’s younger sister Grace Cook who died 19 Mar 1927 at the age of only 13 years old after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle. She was the first in the family to be buried at East Lake Cemetery where most of Mollie’s immediate family, and eventually she and Frank, would be buried.

Mollie worked at the J. P. Allen & Company Department Store in sales. In 1927 she was an original model in Davison-Paxon’s first fashion show.130 She was working in the 1929 rebuilt Allen building which stands until today, known as the Cornerstone Building, 215 Peachtree Street. Among other businesses, it now houses the Atlanta Hard Rock Café.

In 1936, to celebrate their tenthwedding anniversary, Frank and Mollietook a 16 day cruise on board the S.S.Sixaola with 28 other passengers from allover the United States traveling from NewOrleans, LA. Most likely, they took thetrain from Atlanta to the Cresent City.This ship was owned by the CarrilloSteamship Company of New York and, at thetime, was making regular passenger tripsto Cuba and Panama. Frank and Mollie mayhave passed through the Panama Canal.The refrigerated passenger ship was originally built in Belfast, Ireland in 1911 and acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1918 before being sold to Carrillo. Mollie kept a detailed intinerary of their trip, listing each location along with the time and date of their arrivals and departures. This itinerary includes Havana, Cristobal, Alimante, and Boca del Toro in Panama, and Limon in Costa Rica. Frank and Mollie returned safely to New Orleans on 6 Jul 1936. The Sixaola was later destroyed by a German submarine off the coast of Panama during

129Atlanta, GA, 1940-1941, Newsclipping, 1929-1972; Organizing Campaigns, Carmen Lucia Papers, L1976-32, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University, Atlanta.130 “Charming Gowns and Manikins Feature First of Fashion Shows at Davison-Paxon’s.” The Atlanta Constitution (1881-1945); 13 Sep 1927.

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S.S. Sixaola

World War II on June 12, 1942. Twenty-nine of 201 passengers and crewwere killed in that subsequent attack.

This was not Frank and Mollie’s only cruise. Mollie saved an undated card from the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah in her scrapbook. Frank and Mollie were assigned to stateroom 35, table 15, and seat 7 even though no other details were given. The company regularly sailed between Savannah, GA and Boston, MA with a stop in New York City between 1876 and World War II. It is logical Frank and Mollie took the steamship from Savannah to New York since Frank made several trips there anyway. The Ocean Steamship Company operated up to seven ships on this route, including the City of Atlanta.

Frank and Mollie did progressively well financially. Frank was moving up by moving around and Mollie was also working. They first lived alone in 1929 at 386 North Highland Avenue after three years living at the 109/199 Forest Avenue home with his siblings. Then 491 Seminole in 1930 which is an apartment building still standing not farfrom the Carter Center. Then in 1933 they bought a home at 1410 Morningside Drive where they lived 1933-1934. From 1935-1936 they lived at 1069 Hudson Drive NE in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. This house was located just south of Virginia Avenue between Johnson Road and Briarcliff. This was considered Northeast Atlanta in 1930 but is today a residential neighborhood between Mid-Town and Druid Hills. Both of these latter houses, Morningside and Hudson, still stand and are currently occupied. They moved to 985 Courtney Drive 1937-1941. This is where Frank and Mollie were living 17 May 1940 when Frank Jr. was born. Frank Jr. has a post card from his father dated 23 Nov 1940which is addressed to Frank Jr. at 985 Courtney Drive NE.

For clarification, these are the many addresses for Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. and his employment while in Atlanta:

1909-1912 123 Richardson Davison Paxon Stokes clerk1913-1914 128 Cooper Davison Paxon Stokes bookkeeper1915 48 Woodward Davison Paxon Stokes bookkeeper1916 233 South Pryor Jacob’s Pharmacy bookkeeper1918-1919 67 East Fairground1920-1928 109/199 Forest Avenue Bodenheimer 20-21, McClure 23, Rich’s 24-26, Maison

Maurice 28 clerk, sales, dept. mgr.

1929 386 North Highland Maison Maurice

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1930-1932 491 Seminole Harper Hat treasurer1933-1934 1410 Morningside Harper Hat treasurer1935-1936 1069 Hudson Harper Hat treasurer1937-1941 985 Courney Drive Harper Hat treasurer1942-1948 2411 Montview Drive Harper Hat president

Frank shared his success with family. According to Frank Jr., Frank Sr. bought the Fairburn Road house for Jimmie and Annie. He also bought a twelve acre farm for Mollie’s parents in Rockdale Co., GA. This is where they were living when Mollie’s father died in 1958.He helped the family of Mollie’s sister Ruby Cook when they experienced financial hardships in the 1940s.

Frank was a golfer. As early as 1929, he was in the newspaper for inviting Jack Nance to play with him and Julian Bodenheimer at Forest Hills.131 Nance made a hole in one. Though he was probably a member of the Forrest Hills Golf Club for multiple years, Mollie savedonly the 1929 membership card. According to the Atlanta Constitution,Frank played in the blind bogey tournament at East Lake on June 8, 1940 and shot a 76.132 Obviously, with a score like that Frank was a very good amateur golfer. According to another article, Frank lost inthe tournament to W. F. Ison.133

According to an undated newspaper clipping “Who’s Who!” from the 1930s, Frank was “a member of the Methodist Church.” Frank Jr. doesn’t remember going to church when he was a child and it is not known which church Frank, and presumably Mollie, were members of in the 1930s unless it was Grace United Methodist whose pastor performed their wedding. According to the same article, Frank was also “a Masonand an Elk.”

Sometime during the 1930s, Frank and Mollie went back to New York. There is a picture of them with Eddie Long of the “World Famous” Leon and Eddie’s which was located on West 52 St. in New York.They have made other trips since Frank was traveling to New York for his business but there is documentation for Mollie going with him at least twice. Leon and Eddie’s was a jazz club founded originally as aspeakeasy in 1928 during Prohibition by Eddie Davis (d. 1987) and LeonEnken (1895-1964). After Prohibition ended in 1933 they moved across 52nd St. to the now famous location along the jazz row. Leon went to 131 “Guest Makes Hole-in-One.” The Atlanta Constitution (2 jun 1929).132 “East Lake Bogey Has 96 Entrants.” The Atlanta Constitution (9 Jun 1940): p. 9B.133 “Golf News of Atlanta.” The Atlanta Constitution (17 Jun 1940): p. 7.

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Florida in 1946 and opened a second location in Palm Beach but this venture only lasted two years. By 1953 even the New York club was closed.

On 15 Dec 1939 Georgia Governor Eurith D. Rivers declared a stateholiday for the premiere of Gone with the Wind at Atlanta’s Loew’s Grand Theater. There was actually a three day celebration declared by Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield including 300,000 Atlanta residents who came out to line the streets for seven miles to watch a limosine parade pass by carrying the stars of the movie from the airport to the Georgian Terrace Hotel. Even if Frank and three month pregnant Mollie were not among the spectators of this historic event, and they may have been, surely they were aware of the premiere. Over one million people came to Atlanta all together for the first showing of this film based on the novel by Atlanta Author Margaret Mitchell. Adjusted for inflation, Gone with the Wind is still the most successful film of all time. The Loew’s itself originally opened as DeGive’s Grand Opera House on Peachtree in 1893, built by Laurent DeGive. The Loew’s Corporation, the parent company of Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, bought the 2,088 seat theater in 1927. All of the MGM movies from that time premiered at the Loew’s Grand which lasted until 30 Jan1978 when the historic landmark burned in a suspicious fire. The Georgia Pacific Tower now sites on the site of the former movie palace. The bricks were used to build the Houston’s Restaurant further north on Peachtree and the chandelier is hanging in the Tabernacle over on Luckie Street.

Frank and Mollie had one son after 14 years of childless marriage, Frank McClellan Boozer Jr. born 17 May 1940 while they were living on Morningside Drive. When Frank Jr. was born, Frank Sr. was 45 years old and Mollie was 37. Within three months they moved to Courtney Drive where they waited almost ten months for the completion of the home on Montview Drive. In November of 1940 Frank took a trip to Cuba with some of his friends, leaving Mollie and six month old Frank Jr. behind in Atlanta. Frank Jr. has a post card sent to him byhis father from Cuba while Frank Sr. was on this trip. The card was addressed to 985 Courtney Drive.

Frank and Mollie last lived in Buckhead at 2411 Montview Drive. Frank purchased this new home 14 Mar 1941 from builder J. W. LeCraw.134 Frank Jr. was ten months old when they moved from Courtney Drive.

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“When we moved in there were no neighbors on the Atlanta side,” Frank Jr. said. “When the Winecoff Hotel burned in Dec 1947, Dad went downtown. Mother and I watched form the back yard.” The Winecoff wasthe deadliest hotel fire in U.S. History. Filled to capacity, 119 guests died in the fire at 176 Peachtree St. Built in 1913, the hotelwas one of the tallest buildings in Atlanta. The fire was discovered at 3:15 am by a bellboy but the fire department did not receive a calluntil 3:42 when the night watchman finally picked up the telephone. Eventually, 385 firemen, 22 engine companies, and 11 ladder trucks responded. Along with fires at other hotels, the Winecoff fire was primary in leading to the adoption of stronger building codes. The Winecoff building still stands today, remodeled and recently reopened as the Ellis Hotel. The Winecoff was next door to the Davison’s Department Store located at 180 Peachtree St.

In 1942 Mollie underwent surgery at Emory to remove two-thirds ofher stomach in what Frank Jr. called “a very serious operation”. Jimmie and Annie stayed at the home while Mollie recovered. “The Boozer family was close and loyal to each other,” Frank Jr. said.

Frank bought the house at 311 Alaska Avenue again 27 Feb 1945 from J. E. Allen.135 The debt associated with the purchase was satisfied 27 Mar 1946.

After operating Harper Hat for 13 years on Pryor Street in the old Southern Bell Engineering Building, Frank bought the building, in Mollie’s name 18 Nov 1943 from Hughes Spalding, Suzanne Spalding Schroder, and Jack Spalding Jr.136

Frank Jr. is mentioned in Frank Sr.’s will dated June 1, 1945.137 In the will, Mollie received controlling ownership (55%) of the HarperHat Manufacturing Company while the remainder passed to their nephew Darrell T. Argo. Frank Jr. was not provided for in the will because, as Frank Sr. wrote, “I have full confidence in my wife and believe that she will provide for his every need.” Frank Jr. later commented,“I always wondered if he made the will because he knew he was sick.”

135 Deed Book 2083, p. 81. Fulton Co., GA.136 Deed Book 1886, p. 515. Fulton Co., GA.137 Frank M. Boozer will, filed 1 Jun 1945, probated 25 Aug 1948 and proven 16 Apr 1959. Recorded by Eugene Gunby, ordinary.

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2411 Montview Drive, Atlanta, GA. This was the last home of Frank McClellan BoozerSr.

During the war years, Frank would take Frank Jr. in the car and drive downtown to find soldiers passing through Atlanta on the way to the war. He’d find three or four and bring them home for a home cooked Sunday lunch. “We had a maid,” Frank Jr. remembers. They would eat, relax at the house for a few hours, then Frank would take them back downtown. Frank Jr. recalls one soldier in particular, a paratrooper coming from Ft. Benning, named Charlie who was on his way to Europe. “He played with me all morning,” Frank Jr. said. “He tookoff his shirt and dug a fox hole for me. I will never forget Charlie.”

Harper Hat was included in an Atlanta Journal article 24 Feb 1946 about the growing millinery business in Atlanta.138 According to the newspaper, the several millineries in the city were together producing800 dozen hats per day. About 12.5% of these were made on Pryor Street by Harper Hat. The largest millinery was the American Hat Manufacturing Company which employed 250 employees and made 250 dozen hats per day (32.25% of the business). American had been operating since 1906 and had previously employed as many as 400 men and women. The oldes millinery was Harper neighbor M. Kutz Company which was founded in 1883. Harper Hat was the “youngest” millinery according tothe newspaper. “Mr. Boozer shares the optimism of other millinery 138 “Millinery Men Here Expect Greater Boom”. The Atlanta Journal. (24 Feb 1946): p. 8D.

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manufacturers here over bright prospects for a growing Atlanta market,” wrote Journal Business Editor John Mebane. Then quoting Frank the article read, “We’re already experiencing an increased business and recently have added a number of new employees. We have about 65 at present and expect to add more later in line with our plans for improvements in our building and equipment.” According to further information from the article, Harper was shipping hats to every state in the nation and was making handbags in addition to ladies’ hats. “Where women used to buy one handbag at a time, they’verecently been buying half a dozen,” Frank was quoted as saying.

On Montview Frank Sr. continued to build the hat company and Mollie struggled emotionally, but it is also here that her mother, Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” Toney Cook, lived part-time. “When my grandmother Cook lost her husband, John Sanders Cook, should would spend six weeks with us and six weeks with [Mollie’s sister] Aunt Ruby.” According to Frank Jr., his mother had a “very bad drinking problem” even before his father died and this continued 13 years untilshe died.

Montview Drive is where Frank died August 20, 1948 of a coronary occlusion.139 He was 53 years old. “I came home one Saturday morning about 11:00,” Frank Jr. retold, “and the maid said that my Dad was sick. A neighbor found me and took me home with her. She took me back home the next day and I was told my father was dead. That he hada heart attack on the toilet in the upstairs bathroom. That was all that was ever said. I never asked. I have spent a lot of time wondering what really happened.”

Although Mollie assumed a majority ownership in Harper Hat, Darrell Argo became the new president and ran the company from 1948 until 1950. Frank Jr. does not remember his mother going down to the company despite her desire to keep the company, struggling with her alcoholism, trusting Darrell to run the business. As stated in the section about Darrell, his poor and dishonest management led to liquidation of the twenty year old Harper Hat Co. “She was smart,” Frank Jr. said, “If Darrell stole from the business [it was because] there [was] no one to supervise him.” As president and minority owner, and Mollie never visiting or involving herself in the operationor records of the business, Darrell had no accountability. There was 139 Death Certificate #17481 GA Dept of Health. Filed by Nell Colwell 26 Aug 1948. Henry M. Blanchard & Son funeral director. Mrs. Frank Boozer, informant.

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no one he had to report to. “Mom had nothing to do after my Dad died.She could have made herself president and learned the business,” FrankJr. mused about his mother, “She had a retail background.” Even with the internal problems, fashions were changing rapidly after World War II and all small clothing companies were forced to make major changes in order to hold on to market share. Hat sales nationwide declined dramatically. Mollie refused to press charges against Darrell but reluctantly chose to sell the equipment and stock to Howard White, a former Harper Hat employee. After twenty years and having made and sold up to six million hats, the Harper Hat Company closed its doors for the last time.

The property was managed, for Mollie, by the First National Bank of Atlanta to whom White paid the $650 rent per month. The money wentinto a trust fund at the bank beginning in 1951. By 1961 this fund had grown to about $300,000. White ran the A & W Co. (Aderhold and White) as a wholesale millinery until 1970.140 “He was always good to me. Howard White was a good person,” Frank Jr. said, “We had dinner several times.” A few years after the building was sold, White committed suicide.

In 1971 the Harper Hat Building, then in a deteriorated state, was purchased from First National Bank by the City of Atlanta for “about $70,000” to build a parking lot. Frank had not used the fourthfloor of the building since before 1940 and Frank Jr. remembers both the third and fourh floors being unuseable by that time. “There were dead pigeons everywhere,” he said. The money went to the trust fund from which Frank Jr. received monthly checks and White retired.

Later the property became site for the currently standing Fulton County Courthouse Annex which is directly across Pryor St. from the old but still functioning Fulton County Courthouse. Several other garment companies in the area continued to operate through the 1970s.

Mollie remained in the Montview Drive home and continued to lose her struggle with alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous didn’t help and FrankJr. says, “There were no meds in those days.” Not involved in church,Mollie had few friends and there were only neighbors to take Frank Jr.into their homes while Mollie worked through her cycles. “I think my mother was bipolar,” Frank Jr. said. “She could be fun, happy, charming, and full of life for a time then for no reason she would

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stay drunk for six weeks. Passed out drunk. And the pattern would repeat. She seldom talked about Dad.” Mollie was known to stay in bed for up to a month, then go to the hospital for two weeks, remain sober for two weeks then repeat the cycle. She was arrested for D.U.I. more than once, often with Frank Jr. in the car. He remembers relatives, including his maternal grandparents, coming to the jail to pick him up and take him to their home. “Mollie broke their hearts,” Frank Jr. said.

Mollie grew up in a poor, rural family in Rockdale Co., GA that was strict. She went to Atlanta to become a model and then married Frank at 23. Because of his business connections, Frank invited associates, golf buddies, and neighbors to his home frequently. Therewere parties and poker games. Mollie was a big part of the entertaining. According to Frank Jr., “There was always drinks on thetable.” Frank Jr. says he never saw his father drunk. No one came tothe house after Frank Sr. died in 1948. Mollie talked about that, according to Frank Jr. “a lot.” When Frank Sr. died Mollie lost her husband but she also lost her social standing in the community. “She tried to reinvent her life,” Frank Jr. said, “But was not able to.” After 20 good years, Mollie went into a 14 year decline. “When motherwas not affected by alcohol, she was a truly wonderful person,” Frank Jr. remembered. A few members of her Cook family blamed Frank Sr. forintroducting Mollie to alcohol.

According to many psychologists, some people are more predisposedto getting drunk than others because of genetics.141 “But those genes do not magically get that person to drink alcohol,” wrote Dr. Paul Meier. “Alcohol dependency is beset with numerous complications. Depressive symptoms common in alcohol dependency may partially accountfor a high rate of suicide among alcoholi-dependent persons.”142 Dr. Meier describes a depressed person as “sad, helpless, and despondent –performing at a low energy level.”143 Most people suffering from depression that leads to alcoholism experience reoccurring periods of highs and lows like Mollie went through. Sometimes these occur over weeks and months as remembered by Frank Jr. During her periods of depression and heavy drinking, Mollie stayed in bed because she felt like she had no energy, which is typical. She withdrew socially, may have felt guilty about things she and done and not done. She had no 141 Meier, Paul D., Frank B. Minirth, and Frank Wichern. Introduction to Psychology and Counseling. (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1982), p. 163.142 Meier, p. 181.143 Meier, p. 202.

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appetite and then experienced problems associated with a poor diet. Conversely, when she was experiencing a “high” period, she felt good and thus Frank Jr. remembers her being so wonderful. During those times she was optimistic and self-assured.

Mollie committed suicide at the Montview home on 5 May 1961 at the age of 57. This wasn’t the first time she’d cut her wrist. It wasn’t the first time Frank Jr. had come home from LaGrange College tofind her lying on the floor. Both she and Frank Sr. are buried with her Cook family in the East View Cemetery of Atlanta. The house was sold in 1972 by Frank Jr. to John M. and Jane Craig.144 Although John has passed away, Jane continues to live in this same house.

Frank McClellan Boozer Jr.

Frank McClellan Boozer Jr. was born the only child of Frank and Mollie Boozer 17 May 1940 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA at the Emory University Hospital. He grew up in the house at 2411 Monview Drive inAtlanta. He wrote about the experience, “Life was great for me until my dad died in 1948.” Because of his mother’s alcoholism, Frank Jr. live intermittently with relatives for the next ten years. He explained:

My Grandfather worked as a carpenter for at least thirty years for the railroads in Atlanta. At one time he played the banjo. In the early 1940s he lost most of his three fingers on one hand in a railroad accident and was laid off. They had little savings. My father bought a 12 acre farm in Rockdale Co. for them. The house had two bedrooms, no bath, kitchen, and a small sitting room. The property was purchased from one of Grandmother’s cousins. The house was close to 75 years old. I think they may have lived there at one time. I stayed with them quite a bit while growing up. In 1945 there was no electricity, telephone, or anything. Grandmother cooked on a small wood-burning stove. Food was kept warm by settin it by the fireplace. They used kerosene laterns for light. We would sit on the front porch at night and listen to the sounds until bed time. No radio, just dirt roads passable when dry. When I think about this it just amazes me. My granddad was well in his 60s. He just loved living there and worked six days a week on his place. Fifteen miles to the closest doctor. They had no car.

My grandparents and I would sit on the front porch at night in rocking chairs listening to the whip-o-whills make their calls to each other. A car would come by now

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and then. My Grandfather said suddenly, “Oh my Lord, I think I have a kidney stone.” This frightened me. I did not know what that meant. He got up, went to the medicine cabinet and took a small pill. Then got into bed. I went to bed. For most of the night I could hear him in real pain. It must have passed. I woke up early; the sun was just coming up. Grandad was building a fire in the kitchen fireplace. The back door shut and I knew he was going to feed the animals. He came back and built a fire in their room. The kidney stone was never spoken of. I have had several and each time I feel like I am going to die; and I have pain killers, doctors, etc. They never went to a doctor.

When I was about ten, I had to spend about two years with my Uncle Henry Cook. He and Helen were really good to me. He was a department store manager. We lived in Greenville, and then moved to Columbia, SC. I really felt safe with them. One day my mother just came and got me. I did not know what to say. It was never talked about.

Henry Cook was later transferred to Mobile, AL and Frank Jr. visited them several times there. Henry and Helen ended up retiring in Bienville, LA, a small town in north Louisiana about fifty miles from the Texas border. Helen had family there. Another uncle was Charles B. Cook who’s daughter Barbara Cook (1927) became the famous Broadway singer.

Frank Jr. was only eight years old when his father died, 21 when his mother passed away. Left with few immediate relatives, Frank, helped by his trust fund, realized he had to pull himself together andmake his way through the rest of his life on his own.

He graduated LaGrange College just three years later in 1964. “Iwas not well prepared,” Frank said, referring to his time at LaGrange College. After working three years he decided to get more education. He took nine more undergraduate classes at Georgia State University inAtlanta and then earned an MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) at the University of Georgia in Athens. He went on to teach accounting and economics at West Georgia College in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA. He then taught two years at Bainbridge Junior College in Bainbridge, GA so he could earn an additional master’s in accounting and taxation at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. At that point he went back to West Georgia.

29 Jan 1968 Frank Jr. bought a 77.4 acre tree farm from J. L. Padgett in South Fulton near Fairburn, not far from land owned by

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Elias Miller almost 100 years before.145 Not having done his homework before the purchase, he found out after the fact that his farm bordered some land locked residents who needed to cross his land to reach the county road. He didn’t like them crossing his land but rather than get into a dispute, he sold the trees and then sold the farm to the trust of Mrs. Mary Goddard Pickens 30 Aug 1971. “I was trying to focus on school,” Frank said. “It was not easy for me. I had some concern that if I pissed [the neighbors] off they might burn my trees. No threats were ever made.” Frank saw only about a $7,500 profit from the whole experience.

4 Oct 1968 Frank Jr. sold the 137-139 Pryor St. property, including the four story brick building which was the Harper Hat Company, to Fulton County.146

23 Sep 1970 the 2411 Montview home was transferred from his mother’s truast at First National Bank of Atlanta into Frank Jr.’s name147 and then sold to John M. Criag 22 Nov 1972.148 The money from the sale of the Harper Hat building and the Montview home went into Frank’s trust at the First National Bank of Atlanta.

Frank Jr. continues to live in Carrollton and now, as a certifiedpublic accountant (CPA), has a part-time tax practice. In 2008 he wasdiagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, which led to the removal of his femur and knee at Emory University Hospital. Knowing the Boozer men almost all died from heart problems, Frank was surprised by the cancer. Now cancer free, Frank Jr. has been tested and is confident his heart is strong.

Frank Jr. recently grew interested in genealogy and is now contributing to this Miller family project while also working on the families of his mother and paternal grandfather. Having never married, Frank is now engaged, at the age of 73, to a certain Carolinewho he has compared to his Aunt Minnie. “She was the most beautiful woman I have seen,” he said.

145 Deed Book 4851, p. 221. Fulton Co., GA.146 Deed Book 4966, p. 194-195. Fulton Co., GA.147 Deed Book 5283, p. 315. Fulton Co., GA.148 Deed Book 5702, p. 446-447. Fulton Co., GA.

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Anna “Annie” MillerThe third child of Elias and Elizabeth Miller, the second daughter149

(1862-1941)

Anna “Annie” Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth Miller May 21, 1862 in Hamilton Co., Ohio. She was the first of their two children who were born in Ohio. Annie was five when her family moved back to Georgia. She grew up in Campbell Co., GA where she attended school. She was able to read and write. She is remembered for her red hair.

By 1879 Annie, then 17 years old, married George Washington Beatenbaugh Sr. (1854-1928), the son of Adam Beatenbaugh (b. 1810) andNancy McGlothen (b. 1829). The name Beatenbaugh is descended from theGerman Bidenbach. George was the great grandson of immigrant Johann Bidenbach (1719-1771) who was originally from Sontheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany. This is between Munich and Stuttgart. George’s father Adam moved his family from South Carolina to Campbell Co., GA after he married in the 1840s.

George and Annie had 12 children between 1879 and 1904. They remained in Campbell Co. after Elias and Elizabeth moved to Haralson Co., GA in 1881 but they followed about 1907 when Elizabeth died there. All of her children had been born in Campbell Co., GA, Estelle149 The most likely place in the birth order for the missing child is here between Sarah and Annie because the space between them is five years, the longest childless time period during Elias and Elizabeth’s child-bearing years. Other possibilities include four years between John and Sarah, three years between Annie and William or three years before John, the first born , if Elias and Elizabeth were indeed married in 1850. If Elias and Elizabeth could be found in the 1860 census, the child might be listed there. It is possible the missing child was born in 1851 and could have been 19 years old and moved away before the 1870 census, our first chance to see him/her listed,especially if the child was a girl. This would mean there could be another branch of the family somewhere, unknown to the rest of us, and tracing their family tree back to Elias through his “lost” child. By 1900 he/she would havebeen 49 years old and, if we are to count Sarah, Elisa, and Queen as the threedeceased children, by that time, this child might have actually survived past the turn of the century. On the other hand, if the child died as an infant, all of this is just wild speculation and it is unlikely we will ever know the name, date, or sex of this missing child. All of that to say, the birth ordernumbers given, especially from here, should probably be increased by one.

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the youngest being about three years old when they moved. The first six had already reached adulthood in Campbell Co. but all of them eventually followed their parents and grandparents to Haralson Co. Some of them may have been married before the move but at least two, Eddie and Charlie, married Haralson Co. girls. They lived next door to Elias and remained there until George died in 1928 and Annie died at the age of 81 in 1941.150 When she died Annie had been the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller since his death in 1918 (23 years). After her death, the oldest living family member was her niece Jimmie Faye Boozer. She and George are buried in the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery near Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.).

There is no known picture of Annie even though it is difficult to believe one doesn’t exist somewhere with one of her descendants.

The grave marker of Annie Beatenbaugh in the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery.According to the census and the timeline of Elias’ family, the birth date on this

marker should be 1862.

The children of George and Annie Beatenbaugh were . . .

George Washington Beatenbaugh Jr. 1879 Campbell Co., GAEdward James Oscar “Eddie” Beatenbaugh6 Dec 1880 Campbell Co., GA

150 Certificate of Death, Georgia Department of Public Health, number unclear. Filed by F. D. Griffin 28 Dec 1943. Mrs. Sam (Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh) Vines informant.

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Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh 26 Sep 1882Campbell Co., GA

Lou Beatenbaugh Dec 1885 Campbell Co., GABurt “Burk” Beatenbaugh Jan 1886 Campbell Co., GAMinnie Beatenbaugh Dec 1888 Campbell Co., GAHenry Beatenbaugh Jul 1890 Campbell Co., GAJesse C. Beatenbaugh 13 Sep 1892 Campbell Co., GAMay “Mattie” Beatenbaugh Jun 1894 Campbell Co., GANellie Ann Beatenbaugh 5 Mar 1898 Campbell Co., GAVictory Beatenbaugh 1901 Campbell Co., GAEstelle Beatenbaugh 1904 Campbell Co., GA

Edward James Oscar “Eddie”Beatenbaugh

The second child of George and Annie Miller Beatenbaugh, the secondson

(1880-1960)

Eddie Beatenbaugh was born to George and Annie Beatenbaugh December 6, 1880 in Haralson Co., GA.

Eddie married after the move to Haralson Co. but before 1910 Fannie Martin (b. 1874) who was the daughter of James Charles Martin (b. 1839) and A. Sarah Smith (b. 1837). They lived in Haralson Co. and were still there in 1918 when Eddie registered for the World War I

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Anna Miller

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Edward Beatenba

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Charlie Beatenba

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Lou Beatenba

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Burt Beatenba

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Minnie Beatenba

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Henry Beatenba

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Jesse Beatenba

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May Beatenba

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Nellie Beatenba

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Victory Beatenba

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draft. There is no evidence he actually served, or even left HaralsonCo., but like all men of the time, he was required to register even though he was 37 years old at the time.

There are no known children from this marriage. Eddie died in Polk Co., GA June 27, 1960. He was 82 years old. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for one year since the death of his uncle James Dockey Miller. After his death, the oldest living descendant was his brother Charlie.

Charlie Clarence BeatenbaughThe third child of George and Annie Miller Beatenbaugh, the third son

(1882-1962)

Charlie Beatenbaugh was born to Georgeand Annie Miller Beatenbaugh September 26,1882 in Campbell Co., GA.

Like his brother, Charlie married aHaralson Co. girl after the move but before1910. Charlie married Maudie Perryman (1895-1965). Charlie and Maudie were the parents ofseven children. They seem to have moved fromHaralson to Polk Co., but then back toHaralson again.

Charlie died in Cedartown on September29, 1962. At the time of his death, Charlie was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for two years since the death of his brother Eddie. After his death the oldest living descendant was his cousin Elizabeth “Lizzie” Harmon. Maudie died in Cedartown, Polk Co.,GA 28 Jul 1965.

The children of Charlie and Maudie Beatenbaugh are . . .

Geneva “Duck” Beatenbaugh 1911 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Beatenbaugh 1913 Haralson Co., GAAmer Beatenbaugh 1914 Haralson Co., GALeonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh 7 Oct 1915 Haralson Co., GAFlosey Beatenbaugh 1916 Haralson Co., GAAnnie Mae Beatenbaugh 1921 Haralson Co., GA

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Charlie ClarenceBeatenbaugh

Irene Beatenbaugh 1923 Haralson Co., GALloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. 7 Feb 1925 Polk Co., GAElias Beatenbaugh Feb 1929 Haralson Co., GA

Geneva “Duck” Beatenbaugh

Geneva was born first to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in 1911. She married a certain Mr. Martin and they had one child.

Lester Martin

Lester Martin

Lester Martin was born the only child of Geneva “Duck” Beatenbaugh. He currently lives in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.).

William Beatenbaugh

Willie was born second to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in 1913.

Amer Beatenbaugh

Amer was born third to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in 1914. Amer never married and had no children.

Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh

Bud Beatenbaugh was born fourth to Charlieand Maudie Beatenbaugh October 7, 1915 inHaralson Co., GA.

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This is one place the family tree gets complicated. Bud married Lela Mattie Miller (b. 1914), his first cousin once removed. Lela wasthe daughter of James Dockey Miller, son of Elias, and Ida Rolena Fullbright and brother of Bud’s grandmother. They were near the same age but because Bud descends from the older Annie Miller Beatenbaugh, Lela was technically the first cousin of his father Charlie.

Bud and Lela had seven children, all bornin Polk Co., GA. Both Bud and Lela died tragically at 6:15 pm on November 25, 1961 when Bud shot Lela then turned the gun on himself attheir home on East Point Rod near Cedartown. Coroner Chester Russell ruled the deaths a homicide-suicide and did not call for an inquest into the incident. There are different versions in the family as to how and why this happened. There was an article about it in the Cedartown Standard at the time, reprinted in The Atlanta Journal. Bud, according to one version of the account, under the influence of alcohol may have mistaken his wife for someone else and then killed himself when he realized what he had done. They are both buried in the Northview Cemetery near Cedartown, GA. The children were then between the ages of five and 19 and were split up to be raised in different foster homes. They were disappointed with the extended family for not taking them in after the tragedy of their parents’ deaths. Because of these feelings, information about the children andtheir descendants is limited.

The children of Bud and Lela Beatenbaugh are . . .

William Carl Beatenbaugh 29 Dec 1942 Polk Co., GAClifford Beatenbaugh 7 May 1943 Polk Co., GAThelma Louise Beatenbaugh 4 Jan 1945 Polk Co., GAMyrtle Annie Lee Beatenbaugh 26 Jan 1947 Polk Co., GAKenneth Eugene Beatenbaugh 1 Sep 1950 Polk Co., GAJerry Leon Beatenbaugh 9 Apr 1952 Polk Co., GAFrancis Marie Beatenbaugh 27 Jan 1956 Polk Co., GA

William Carl Beatenbaugh

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Lela Miller Beatenbaugh

William Carl Beatenbaugh was born first to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller December 29, 1942 in Polk Co., GA. William currently lives in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Clifford Beatenbaugh

Clifford Beatenbaugh was born second to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller May 7, 1943 in Polk Co., GA. Clifford currently lives in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Thelma Louise Beatenbaugh

Thelma Louise Beatenbaugh was born third to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller January 4, 1945 in Polk Co., GA.

Myrtle Annie Lee Beatenbaugh

Myrtle Annie Lee Beatenbaugh was born fourth to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller January 26, 1947 in Polk Co.,GA.

Kenneth Eugene Beatenbaugh

Kenneth Eugene Beatenbaugh was born fifth to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller September 1, 1950 in Polk Co., GA.

Jerry Leon Beatenbaugh

Jerry Leon Beatenbaugh was born sixth to Leonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie Miller April 9, 1952 in Polk Co., GA.

Francis Marie Beatenbaugh

Francis was born seventh and last toLeonard Carl “Bud” Beatenbaugh and Lela Mattie

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Miller January 27, 1956 at Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). Francis married twice, first to a certain Mr. Beard and then to a certain Mr. Turner. She has two daughters, one is Tiffany Michelle Turner who was married at Narroway Baptist Church in Paulding Co., GA.

Tiffany Michelle Turner

Tiffany Michelle Turner

Flosey Beatenbaugh

Flosey was born fifth to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Mau Perryman in 1915 in Haralson Co., GA. Flosey has one child.

Mary

Mary

Mary was born the only child of Flosey Beatenbaugh. She currently lives in Polk Co., GA.

Annie Mae Beatenbaugh

Annie was born sixth to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in 1921 in Haralson Co., GA. Annie has two children.

LidgeJerry

Lidge

Lidge was born first to Annie Mae Beatenbaugh.

Jerry

Jerry was born second to Annie Mae Beatenbaugh.

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Francis Marie BeatenbaughTurner

Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh

Irene was born seventh to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in 1923 in Haralson Co., GA. She first married a certain Mr.Bonds and they have two children. She second married a certain Mr. Strickland and they have four children.

Guy BondsSandra BondsBarbara StricklandDavid Strickland“Bubba” StricklandMary Jane Strickland

Guy Bonds

Guy Bonds was born first to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh.

Sandra Bonds

Sandra Bonds was born second to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh. She currently lives in Texas.

Barbara Strickland

Barbara Strickland was born third to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh.

David Strickland

David Strickland was born fourth to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh.

“Bubba” Strickland

“Bubba” was born fifth to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh. He currentlylives in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

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Mary Jane Strickland

Mary was born sixth and last to Nellie Irene Beatenbaugh.

Lloyd George “Red” Beatenbaugh Sr.

Lloyd George Beatenbaugh was born eighth to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman February 7, 1925 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). He may have been named for British Prime Minister David Lloyd George who was famous for leading the English through World War I against Germany. He was called “Red” by family and friends because ofthe red hair he inherited from his grandmother.

Lloyd married Julie May Bowman (1930-2001), the daughter of George and Mattie Bowman of Polk Co., GA, and was the father of six children, five of them girls. Lloyd died August 15, 2003 in Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.). His funeral was held Thursday, 7 Aug 2003. Medford-Peden Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.151

The children of Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. are . . .

Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh 14 Jul 1956 Polk Co., GAMillissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh 8 Jan 1958 Polk Co., GAFrankie Lucille Beatenbaugh 26 Nov 1959 Polk Co., GASharon Gail Beatenbaugh 1 Sep 1961 Polk Co., GALloyd George “Pete” Beatenbaugh Jr. 29 May 1966

Fulton Co., GAAngela Anita Beatenbaugh 4 Mar 1968 Cobb Co., GA

Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh

Patricia was born first to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. and JulieMay Bowman July 14, 1956 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). She first married James Anthony Payne Sr. They have one child. She second 151 Lloyd George Red Beatenbaugh Obituary, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 8 Aug 2003.

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married Jim Wesley Reaves Sr. They have two children and currently live at Euharlee, GA (Bartow Co.).

James Anthony Payne Jr. 6 Feb 1984Nicky Diane Reaves 13 Jun 1991 Cobb Co., GAJim Wesley Reaves Jr. 7 Apr 1993

James Anthony Payne Jr. was born the only child of James Anthony Payne Sr. and Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh February 6, 1984. James graduated Woodland High School in 2002 and currently lives in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.). He married Samantha Plaza (b. 1981) July 14, 2012. They have one daughter.

Zoey Marie Payne 17 Sep 2013

[Zoey Marie Payne] was born the only child of James Anthony Payne Jr. and Samanthat Plaza 17 Sep 2013 at Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA.

Nicky Diane Reaves was born first to Jim Wesley Reaves Sr. and Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh June 13, 1991 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). She has one daughter with Randy Austin Miller and currently lives in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.).

Aubrey Marie Reaves 2 Jul 2009 Cobb Co., GA

[Aubrey Marie Reaves] was born the only child of RandyAustin Miller and Nicky Diane Reaves July 2, 2009 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.).

Jim Wesley Reaves Jr. was born second and last to Jim Wesley Reaves Sr. and Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh April 7, 1993. He is not married and has no children.

Millissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh

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Millissa was born second to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. and Julie May Bown January 8 1958 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). She graduated North Cobb High School in 1976. She has one child with Herschel Eugene Peek. Millissa currently lives in Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma Co.). She was working in home health care. On 10 Sep 2013 she bought the Early Bird Bar on South May Ave in Oklahoma City and changed the name to Millissa’s Early Bird Bar.

Elizabeth May Peek 2 Mar 1976 Cobb Co., GA

Elizabeth May Peek was born the only child of Herschel Eugene Peek and Millissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh March 2, 1976. She has two children. Elizabeth passed away suddenly December 29, 2008 at the ageof only 33 years in Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.).

James Michael Eugene Shirah 8 Dec 1993 Cobb Co., GASteven Allan Parker Jr. 2000 AL

[James Michael Eugene Shirah] was born first to Elizabeth May Peek December 8, 1993 in Cobb Co., GA.

[Steven Allan Parker Jr.] was born second to ElizabethMay Peek in 2000 in AL. Steven died as an infant in 2000 in AL.

Frankie Lucille Beatenbaugh

Lucille was born third to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh and Julie May Bowman November 26, 1959 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). Lucille marrieda certain Mr. Cooley and they have two children. Lucille works for the U.S. Postal Service in Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.) and lives in Paulding Co. near the Crossroads Community.

Jennifer Lee Cooley 13 Mar 1984 Cobb Co., GAChristopher Lee Cooley Sr. 2 Mar 1986 Cobb Co., GA

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Jennifer Lee Cooley was born first to Frankie Lucille BeatenbaughMarch 13, 1984 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). Shemarried Lee Allen West Sr. and they have one son.

Lee Allen West Jr. 6 Jun 2007 Bartow Co., GA

[Lee Allen West Jr.] was born the only child of Lee Allen West Sr. and Jennifer Lee Cooley June 6, 2007 in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.).

Christopher Lee Cooley Sr. was born second to Frankie Lucille Beatenbaugh March 2, 1986 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (CobbCo.). He has one son.

Christopher Lee Cooley Jr. 21 Feb 2004 Bartow Co., GA

[Christopher Lee Cooley Sr.] was born the only child of Christopher Lee Cooley Sr. February 21, 2004 in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.).

Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh

Sharon was born fourth to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh and Julie May Bowman September 1, 1961 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). Sharon first married Gary Lee Ross and they have one child. She second married a certain Mr. Liscomb and they have two children. She third married a certain Mr. Hutchinson and they have three children. Sharon fourth married Jerry Boude, they have no children. Sharon fifth married MikeStillo, they have no children.

Cindy Gail Ross 20 Oct 1978Kathryn Marie Liscomb 5 Feb 1980Jason Eugene LiscombTonya Renae HutchinsonLucinda Georgina Hutchinson 13 Jan 1983Michael Christopher Lloyd Hutchinson 15 Apr 1984

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Cindy Gail Ross was born first to Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh June 25, 1978. She graduated East Paulding High School in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) in 1996 and Georgia Highlands College in 2010. She married Bryan Allan Whitman (b. 1984) in 2007 they divorced in 2012. Cindy has one daughter with Joshua Frederick Bundrum and one son with Joseph Eugne O’Neal Sr.

Rebekah Annabelle Bundrum 28 Apr 2005 Cobb Co., GAJoseph Eugene ONeal Jr. 15 Aug 2013

Kathryn Marie Liscomb was born second to Sharon Gail BeatenbaughFebruary 5, 1980. She has two children. Kathryn was tragically killed in an auto accident in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.) on May 6, 1999. She is buried in the Rolling Hills Cemetery of Woodstock, GA (Cherokee Co.).

Jamie Michael Liscomb 8 Nov 1996Autumn Grace Rumph 26 Oct 1998

[Jamie Michael Liscomb] was born first to Kathryn Marie Liscomb November 8, 1996.

[Autumn Grace Rumph] was born second to Kathryn Marie Liscomb October 26, 1998.

Jason Eugene Liscomb was born third to Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh. He has one daughter.

Tonya Renae Hutchinson was born fourth to Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh. She has two children.

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[Cameron] was born first to Tonya Renae Hutchinson.

[Emalee Miles] was born second to Tonya Renae Hutchinson.

Lucinda Georgina Hutchinson was born fifth to Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh January 13, 1983 in Marietta, GA at Kennestone Hospital. She has one child with Joshua Ray Silvers. She married Stephen Ray Pence July 4, 2004 and they have two children. Stephen and Lucinda currently live in Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.).

Jeremy Ray Silvers 26 Oct 1999Stephenie Katelan Marie Pence 21 Mar 2002Steven Ray Pence 1 Oct 2004

[Jeremy Ray Silvers] was born the only child of JoshuaRay Silvers and Lucinda Georgina Hutchinson October 26, 1999.

[Stephenie Katelan Marie Pence] was born first to Stephen Ray Pence and Lucinda Georgina Hutchinson March 21, 2002.

[Steven Ray Pence] was born second to Stephen Ray Pence and Lucinda Georgina Hutchinson October 1, 2004.

Michael Christopher Lloyd Hutchinson was born sixth and last to Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh in April 15, 1984. Michael is not married andhas no children.

Lloyd George “Pete” Beatenbaugh

“Pete” was born fifth and the only son to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. and Julie May Bowman May 29, 1966 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Pete currently lives in Paulding Co., GA. He has no children.

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Angela Anita Beatenbaugh

Angela was born sixth and last to Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. and Julie May Bowman March 4, 1968 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta,GA (Cobb Co.). She first married a certain Mr. Kerans and has a son. She second married a certain Mr. Snyder and has another son. She third married Jeffrey Alan Kister (b. 1970) of Tuscan, AZ. Angela andJeff lived at Wakefield, NB (Dixon Co.). She passed away there April 2, 2011. Jeff studied CAD drafting at North Metro Community College in Acworth, Cobb Co., GA and now lives in Natchitoches, LA. He owns Jeff’s Welding and Repair. He married Franchesca Davis 26 Oct 2013.

Joshua Aaron Kerans 22 Jul 1987 Cobb Co., GAJonathan Edward Snyder 27 Jun 1990 Cobb Co., GA

Joshua Aaron Kerans was born first to Angela Anita Beatenbaugh July 22, 1987 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He graduated from Woodland High School in Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA. He married a certain Shelby Lynn _____. They have three daughters. They live in Acworth, Cobb Co., GA.

Kaylie Mae Kerans 17 Feb 2007Haile Jade Kerans 2009Baile Shay Kerans 2010

[Kaylie Mae Kerans] was born first to Joshua Aaron Kerans February 17, 2007.

[Haile Jade Kerans] was born second to Joshua Aaron Kerans in 2009.

[Baile Shay Kerans] was born third to Joshua Aaron Kerans in 2010.

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Jonathan Edward Snyder was born second and last to Angela Anita Beatenbaugh June 27, 1990 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (CobbCo.). Jon is not married and has no children.

ELIAS BEATENBAUGH

Elias Beatenbaugh, known to the family as “Ellis”, was born ninthand last to Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh and Maud Perryman in February1929. Elias was severely handicapped from birth and had to be cared for all his life.

Jesse C. BeatenbaughThe eighth child of George Washington Beatenbaugh Sr. and Annie

Miller, the sixth son(1892-1969)

Jesse Beatenbaugh was born to George and Annie Beatenbaugh September 13, 1892 in Campbell Co., GA. He moved with his parents to Haralson Co. about 1907 and apparently remained with them until he married in 1917.

Jesse was 25 years old when he married Martha Esties in Polk Co.,GA. Martha (1895-1981) was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Estes (1839-1922) and his second wife Millie Tanner (1873-1917). They were originally from Troup Co., GA but Andrew owned 80 acres in Haralson Co. at the time of his death in 1922. He left this land to 12 children, including Martha. He didn’t include the children he had with his first wife, Vernon Malissie Clark (1839-1913) because he had already given them 80 acres in 1884 when they divorced.

Jesse and Martha had five children. Of these, the first and lastwere born in Georgia but the middle three were born in Alabama. Jesseand Martha appear in the 1930 census living back in Haralson Co., GA occupying a house between his mother Annie and his brother Charlie. Going back up the road from Annie’s house in 1930, the next houses were the homes of Jim Ruddell, James Dockey Miller, William Fullbrightand his sister Emma Fullbright Reeves, and George Reeves. Ruddell, 25, was a good friend of the Millers. James Dockey Miller’s was stillthe home of his daughter Lela. William Fullbright and Emma Reeves

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were the siblings of Ida Fullbright Miller the wife of James Dockey and the mother of Lela. Emma Fullbright Reeves was the widow of EliasBen Miller, and George Reeves was the son of Emma. George may also actually be Elias Ben Miller’s son as well but Emma made his name Reeves because he was so young when his mother remarried Jim Reeves for a short time after 1900. The multiple connections can be confusing.

Jesse Beatenbaugh died January 3, 1969 in Gadsden, AL (Etowah Co.) and is buried in the Deerman’s Chapel Cemetery. Martha lived until April 6, 1981 and also died in Gadsden.

The children of Jesse and Martha Beatenbaugh are . . .

Ruth F. Beatenbaugh 17 Jan 1922 GAGrady Andrew Beatenbaugh 10 Oct 1924 ALLena B. Beatenbaugh 20 Jun 1925 ALBernice Evelyn Beatenbaugh 12 May 1927 ALHelen Beatenbaugh 24 Jun 1932 GA

Ruth F. Beatenbaugh

Ruth was born in 1922 and married Samuel Jesse Wilson and they lived in Steele, AL (St. Clair Co.). They had one son Royce L. Wilson. Ruth died September 12, 2005.

Royce Legrande Wilson

Royce Legrande Wilson was born the only child of Samuel Jesse Wilson and Ruth F. Beatenbaugh 27 Jun 1939 in Steele, St. Clair Co., AL. Royce served in the United State Air Force and was killed in Korea 4 Oct 1958. He is buried in the Steele Cemetery of Steele, AL.

Grady Andrew Beatenbaugh

Grady was born in 1924 and was named for his maternal grandfather. He married a certain Annie M. and died in Birmingham, ALJune 1, 1946. He was only 21 years old at the time of his death and had only been married for two years.

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Lena B. Beatenbaugh

Lena was born in 1925 and was married twice, first to Louis K. Cogburn and then to a certain Mr. Fleming. She lived at Steele, AL (St. Clair Co.) and died there March 10, 2001.

Bernice Evelyn Beatenbaugh

Bernice was born in 1927 and married Walton Arlington Wilson. She lived in Steele, AL and died there December 3, 2006 at the age of 79 years.

Helen Beatenbaugh

Helen was born to Jesse and Martha Beatenbaugh in 1932 and married Ivy Amiel Smith. She also lived in Steele, AL and died there May 15, 2006 at the age of 73 years.

Nellie Ann BeatenbaughThe tenth child of George and Annie Beatenbaugh, the fourth daughter

(1898-1979)

Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh was born to George and Annie Miller Beatenbaugh March 5, 1898 in Campbell Co., GA.

Nellie married Charles Samuel Vines (1897-1954) between 1910 and 1919. Charles was the son of John Warren Vines (1867-1950) and Mary Abigail Griffin (1870-1935). Mary Griffin was the daughter of Samuel Newman Griffin (1834-1912) and Sara Elizabeth Martin (1837-1917) who were also ancestors, through Mary’s brother Wiley Dawson Griffin, of Laura Bell Gladden who married Otis William Miller. Furthermore, Maryand Wiley were siblings of Sarah E. Griffin Glaze who married Elias Miller in 1908. Nellie and Charles had four children all born in PolkCo., GA.

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Charles died in Atlanta, GA December 8, 1954. Nellie died there June 13, 1979. When she died she was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for one year. After she died, the oldest living descendant was Minnie Fletcher Boozer.

The children of Charles and Nellie Vines are . . .

Henry Vines 1919 Polk Co., GAAlbert Vines 1924 Polk Co., GAW. C. Vines 1926 Polk Co., GAGrace C. Vines 1929 Polk Co., GA

Nothing more is known of these children or their descendants at the present time.

Estelle BeatenbaughThe twelfth and youngest child of George and Annie Beatenbaugh, the

sixth daughter(1904-1987)

Estelle Beatenbaugh was born to George and Annie Beatenbaugh in 1904 in Campbell Co., GA. She was probably about three years old whenthe family moved to Haralson Co.

Estelle married Jesse McKinley Vines (1903-1965), the brother of Charles Samuel Vines. Jesse and Estelle lived their entire lives in Haralson Co., GA. They had six children. Jesse died October 15, 1965 and Estelle died January 30, 1987 in Haralson Co. She was the last of Annie Miller Beatenbaugh’s children living.

Ruby Vines 1925 Haralson Co., GAClyde Vines 1927 Haralson Co., GALula Vines 1931 Haralson Co., GADavid Vines 1934 Haralson Co., GABessie Vines 1937 Haralson Co., GAAgnes Vines 1939 Haralson Co., GA

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William S. MillerThe fourth child of Elias and Elizabeth Miller, the second son

(1866-1901)

William was born to Elias and Elizabeth in February 1866 while they were living in Crosby Township, Hamilton Co., Ohio.

William married Fannie Gober (b. 1871) in Carroll Co., GA on April 29, 1888.152 Fannie was the daughter of Cyrus L. (1849-1927) and Mollie (b. 1850) Gober. She was originally from Calhoun, GA (Gordon Co.). Before that, however, her father was born in Marietta, GA (CobbCo.). Fannie was the oldest of seven children.

William was 22 years old when he married Fannie, she was 17. In June of the same year, they moved to the Douglas Community in MarshallCo., AL where William bought 80 acres of land for $300 from Davis C. and Martha E. Jordan.153 This pair of lots is identified as the easternhalf of the southeast quarter of land section 16, township 10, range 3. William was thus the first of the family to move to Alabama. Eventually Elias, Margaret, and James Dockey would follow. Elias and James Dockey came back to Georgia in 1901 but William and Margaret stayed.

William and Fannie appear living on this land, near the town of Albertville, AL, in the 1900 census with the first seven of their eight children.

William died suddenly of unknown causes at the age of 35 in 1901.Fannie also lost a son, Marwell, in the same year. She decided to stay in Alabama even though she moved the other children to 152 1880 United States Federal Census, Gordon Co., GA, Calhoun District, p. 6. Enumerated 2-3 Jun 1880 by O. N. Starr.153 Warranty Deed, Marshall Co., AL, 2 Jun 1888, p. 173.

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neighboring Blount Co., AL where she lived until she died sometime after 1930.

A long, drawn out legal battle, previously explained in the EliasMiller article, for William’s land began after his death. William died without a will and Fannie was unable to pay the mortgage and taxes on their land. To support eight minor children, the court of Marshall Co. appointed a guardian with instructions to sell the land and administrate the funds. A stack of legal documents remain from these proceedings but, over 100 years later, it would appear the land was sold for less than its actual value to the previous owner who was also appointed guardian of the Miller children and the surviving family received little of the proceeds. Furthermore, Elias had apparently loaned William the $300 to purchase the land in 1888 and after William’s death he demanded to be repaid out of the proceeds of the sale. Eventually he received his money but there is no indicationhe gave any assistance to William’s widow or children during or after the legal battle. While the whole story remains in the shadows, what does come to light makes Elias appear to be a very unloving grandfather toward his own grandchildren. Were there hard feelings between Elias and William that might answer the question “Why did Elias move back to Georgia”? Does this explain why Fannie chose to stay in Alabama? Why didn’t she go back to her parents who were stillliving in Chattanooga, TN at the time? It is also true, and must be acknowledged, Alabama is where her children were born. Did the children harbor resentment toward their grandfather and does that explain why so little is known about this family’s subsequent history?

These were the children of William and Fannie Gober Miller . . .

John Floyd Miller 7 Apr 1889 Marshall Co., ALMattie Lou Miller Jul 1890 Marshall Co., ALLarry Alonzo Miller Apr 1892 Marshall Co., ALSavada Miller Jan 1895 Marshall Co., ALMarwell Miller Oct 1896 Marshall Co., ALDuffie “Dovie” Miller Aug 1898 Marshall Co., ALJessie Miller Feb 1900 Marshall Co., ALDelia Vasta Miller Dec 1901 Marshall Co., AL

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John Floyd MillerThe first child of William and Fannie Gober Miller

(1889- )

John was born to William and Fannie in Marshall Co., AL one year after they were married. He was 12 years old when his father died andthus remained with his widowed mother for several years. In the 1910 census he is listed as head of household, since he was 21 years old and the only legal adult male, living with his mother and siblings. He has not been found in the 1920 census but in 1930 he is back livingwith his mother; only in 1930 he has a six year old daughter with a name that is very difficult to read on the poor census copy available.It looks like Izibe which may be a nickname for Elizabeth. She seems to be his only child and the identity of her mother remains a mystery.She may have died, could have disappeared, or John may have taken responsibility of an illegitimate daughter.

Mattie L. MillerThe second child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the first

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William S.

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John Floyd

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Larry Alonzo Savada Marwel

l Duffie Jessie Delia Vasta

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Mattie was born to William and Fannie in Marshall Co., AL in July1890. She was only 11 when her father died and by 1910 she was 20 years old, single, and living with Shed and Catherine Lankford of Madison Co., AL. They were elderly and raising three grandsons. She is listed as “granddaughter” on the census but this cannot possibly betrue since her grandparents were either Millers or Gobers. The Mattiein this home is nonetheless the same person because her middle initialis “L”, she has the right birth date, and she was listed as “mulatto”.Most likely she was serving in the home as a caretaker for the Lankfords and/or a nanny to their grandsons. It is possible the census enumerator assumed she was related and guessed that she must bea granddaughter since the Lankfords were apparently too old to be her parents. This level of enumerating in 1910 is not unusual.

There is a Mattie Lou Miller who lived in Marshall Co., AL at thesame time and who married a man named a Herbert Montgomery Garrison but she’s a different person. Her parents were Samuel H. Miller (no relation that we know of) and Donie Alexander. There is also a MattieLenora Miller who was born in 1896 and married a Mack Henderson Wood. Even though the middle name “Lenora” is tempting, this also seems to be a different person, not the daughter of William and Fannie because of the 1910 census.

Larry Alonzo MillerThe third child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the second son

(1892-1948)

“Lonzo” was born to William and Fannie in April 1892 in Marshall Co., AL. He was only nine when his father died. He never married andlived with his mother at least through the 1930 census. Fannie’s death date is not known but Larry died December 31, 1948 Calhoun Co., AL. Since they were living in Blount Co. in 1930, Fannie probably died and Larry may have gone to live with his sister Dovie who was widowed and living in Anniston, AL (Calhoun Co.). The 1940 census, when released for public viewing, will be helpful in many cases including this one.

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Savada MillerThe fourth child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the second

daughter(1895-1930)

Savada was born to William and Fannie in January 1895 in MarshallCo., AL. She was only six when her father died. The family called her “Vada”. Her legal name was not as unusual in the late nineteenth century as it is now in the early twenty-first century.

Vada continued to live with her mother until she married Augie Roberts (b. 1903) October 26, 1929.154 She was 34 years old and he was 26. They were married in the home of A. W. Fowler, justice of the peace in Blount Co., AL. According to the marriage license application, she was 5’ 9” tall and weighed 130 pounds. She died childless just one year later in 1930.

Marwell MillerThe fifth child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the third son

(1896-1901)

Marwell was born to William and Fannie in October 1896 in Marshall Co., AL. He died at the age of five in the same year as his father. It is not known if these deaths were connected. There are a host of possibilities, not excluding an epidemic known to have killed many in the South during this time.

Duffie MillerThe sixth child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the third daughter

(1898-1977)

Duffie Miller was born to William and Fannie in August 1898 in Marshall Co., AL.155 She was only three when her father died. The family called her “Dovie”. She continued to live with her mother

154 Marriage Record, Blount Co., AL, recorded by J. C. Nation, judge of probate19 Nov 1929.155 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Blount Co., AL.

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until she married Joseph Evans Staton (b. 13 Mar 1871) in 1933.156 He was the son of John W. Staton and Catherine Ann McAnally of Blount Co., AL.157 Dovie was 33 years old and he was 62 when they were married by Rev. J. M. Green in the Bangor Community of Blount Co., AL.This was her first marriage but he was previously married in 1890 to Susan Elizabeth Johnson (b. 1873).158 According to her marriage licenseapplication, Dovie was 5’ 11” and weighed 114 pounds. Joe Staton was 5’ 8”. They do not seem to have had children together. He had children from his previous marriage but most likely because of his ageand the fact that they were only married six years before she died in 1938, they did not have children together. He died 17 Mar 1959. Theyare both buried in the High Rock Cemetery near Nectar, Blount Co., AL.There are several members of Joe’s family buried in this cemetery.

Jessie MillerThe seventh child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the fourth

daughter(1900- )

Jessie Miller was born to William and Fannie in February 1900 in Marshall Co., AL. She was only one year old when her father died and must have had no memories of him. She continued to live with her mother until she married Ira S. Copeland (1902-1981) February 6, 1924.159 They were married in the Royal Community of Blount Co., AL by E. M. Cox, justice of the peace. She was 20 and he was 18 years old. The marriage license application indicates she was 5’ 2” tall and weighed 138 pounds. She was living on route 3 of Blountsville, AL. Ira Copeland lived near Oneonta, AL (Blount Co.). He was also 5’ 2” and weighed 133 pounds.

Ira Copeland was the son of William S. “Bunk” Copeland (1864-1919) and Louisa Tidwell (1862-1931) of Blount Co., AL. The Copelandshave long been a large and prominent family in this county. Ira is also a fourth cousin to Mattie Pierce Copeland who married Joseph Henry Boozer, Jessie’s first cousin on the Miller side. Their common ancestor is Nicholas Copeland Sr. (1697-1742) who was born in Essex 156 Marriage Record Blount Co., AL, recorded by J. C. Nation, judge of probate 15 Aug 1933, p. 246.157 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Blount Co., AL.158 1900, 1910, and 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Blount Co., AL.159 Marriage Record, Blount Co., AL, p. 246.

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Co., VA and died in Orange Co., NC. Nicholas’ grandfather John JosephCopeland (1616-1682) immigrated to Virginia from Yorkshire, England.

Ira and Jessie had two boys, Archie and Joseph D., both born in Blount Co.

Archie Copeland Oct 1927 Blount Co., ALJoseph D. Copeland Dec 1929 Blount Co., AL

Ira Copeland died in Oneonta, AL in August 1981 at the age of 78.Jessie’s death date is not known at this time.

Delia Vasta MillerThe eighth child of William and Fannie Gober Miller, the fifth

daughter(1901- )

Delia Vasta Miller was born to William and Fannie in December 1901 in Marshall Co., AL. She was born after her father’s death. This means, not only did Fannie have to endure the death of a husband and a son in the same year, she was also pregnant at the same time.

Delia was living with her mother in the 1910 census but there is no record of her after that.

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Margaret ElizabethMiller

The fifth child of Elias and Elizabeth Miller, the third daughter(1868-1951)

Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson

Margaret Elizabeth Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth Miller September 1, 1868 in Campbell Co., GA. The family called her “Maggie”. It is uncertain from where Elias and Elizabeth took the name since none of their known relatives were named Margaret.

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Margaret married Benjamin Jerome Patterson in Haralson Co., GA in1884 at the age of 16 years. He was 19. Jerome was the son of Anthony (1814-1880) and Sarah (1832-1892) Patterson of Rome, GA (FloydCo.).

Jerome and Margaret had five children, all born in Georgia. Margaret is found in Polk Co., Georgia at the time of the census in 1910, 1920, and 1930. She moved to Alabama where her daughter “Lizzie” was living in the 1930s and remained there until her death in1951.

According to the family, Jerome went to prison for shooting a manwhile working on the railroad. He is found, however, as a patient at the Bryce Hospital of Tuscaloosa, AL in the 1910 census. Bryce is Alabama’s oldest and largest inpatient psychiatric facility. Jerome died there on July 27, 1917. Was he sent to Bryce as “criminally insane”? Why did he go to Tuscaloosa instead of Milledgeville, GA since he was living in Georgia at the time?

The enumerator recorded on the 1910 census that Margaret was born in Ohio and this was passed down to her grandchildren, but Elias her father bought land in Fayette Co., GA the year before she was born. Is she the one who gave information regarding her birthplace tothe enumerator and, if so, why did she believe she had been born there? It is unlikely, considering the distance and the difficulty oftravel in the 1860s, that Elias came to Georgia alone to buy land in 1867 and then returned to fetch the family later from Ohio only to make the trip for a fourth time. Or did someone else talk to the enumerator when he came to the Patterson home on May 3, 1910? In the same census, her birth date was given as 1879 which would have made her 31 years old or 11 years younger than sheactually was.

Margaret remarried a William J. Skinner(1886-1951) sometime later. Margaret died inAnniston, AL (Calhoun Co.) of bronchial

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Margaret Miller PattersonSkinner

pneumonia on January 3, 1951.160 She died in the home of her daughter Lizzie who lived at 2031 Noble Street in that city. She was 82 years old. Funeral services for Margaret were held at the First Baptist Church of Anniston where she was a member. She was buried at Attalla,AL (Etowah Co.) on Thursday, January 4. Rev. Garrett Puckett was in charge. Her obituary in the Anniston Star erroneously reported her age at death as 85 which would make her birth date 1865. This would explain her being born in Ohio but it would be a huge conflict with the fact that her brother William is always listed before her in everyfamily census.

William Skinner survived six months and died March 27, 1951 in Oakhill, NJ (Monmouth Co.).

The children of Jerome and Margaret Patterson were . . .

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Patterson 12 Sep 1885Haralson Co., GA

Eugene Patterson 12 Oct 1886 Haralson Co., GAQuincey Patterson 10 Aug 1887 Haralson Co., GABenjamin Floyd Patterson 20 Mar 1895 Haralson Co., GAEdward Patterson 18 Jul 1896 Polk Co., GA

160 Certificate of Death #2198, Calhoun Co., AL. Recorded 7 Mar 1951.

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Margaret

MillerElizabeth

Patterson

Eugene Patterson

Quincy Patterson

Benjamin

Patterson

Edward Patterson

Elizabeth “Lizzie” PattersonThe second child of Jerome and Margaret Patterson, the only daughter

(1885-1978)

Elizabeth Patterson Harmon

Lizzie Patterson was born to Jerome and Margaret Patterson September 12, 1885 in Haralson Co., GA. She was named for her maternal grandmother Elizabeth Easters Miller.

Lizzie married Elbert Harmon from Anniston, AL around 1903. He was the son of Henry Penson Harmon (1856-1929) and Susan Victoria Harmon (1860-1934). His mother’s maiden name was Harmon and he was the oldest of nine children. He was a pipe fitter. Elbert and Lizzielived in Anniston and were the parents of five children.

Janice Dodd Evans has a letter written from Lizzie in Anniston, AL to her mother Margaret then living in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.) and dated September 1, 1914. The letter, with the original spelling, reads,

Anniston, Ala. Sep 1 1914.  dar mother i will rite you a fewlines to let you hear from me i am Sick i wanted you to come and Stay fore er fiw weeks with me i Kante get no Bodey to Stay with me i wanted you to come this week if you ante got the money Borey it i will Paye it Back rite as soon as you get this and let me no whorer you are coming ernot So i will cale for this tim rite Soon from Lizzie Harmon anniston Ala 2509 Wilmer

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Lizzie died in Anniston in June 1978 at the age of 84 at the Anniston, AL Memorial Hospital. When she died, Lizzie was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for 16 years since the death of her cousin Charlie Beatenbaugh. After she died, Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh was the oldest living descendant. Funeral services were held at Anniston’s Northside Baptist Church. Rev. Howard Robinette and Rev. G. D. Waits had charge. She was buried at the Edgemont Cemetery of Anniston.

The children of Elbert and Lizzie Patterson Harmon were . . .

Harvey Harmon 1904 Etowah Co., ALLydia Harmon 1905 Etowah Co., ALClarence Harmon 1907 Etowah Co., ALClara Harmon 1908 Etowah Co., ALEunice Lillian Harmon 17 Aug 1912 Etowah Co., ALVista Harmon 3 Jun 1919 Etowah Co., AL

Eunice, Clara, Clarence, Vista, and Lydia

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Harvey Harmon

Harvey Harmon was born first to Elbert and Lizzie Patterson Harmon in 1904 at Anniston, AL (Etowah Co.). He married a certain Mable J. and moved to Birmingham, AL. They had two children. Harvey died in Birmingham 1 Feb 1967 at the age of 67 years.

William E. Harmon 1927Jimmy Harmon

Lydia Harmon

Lydia Harmon was born second to Elbert andLizzie Patterson Harmon August 16, 1905 inAnniston, AL (Etowah Co.). She married GardnerShackleford Singleton (b. 1913) of Letohatchie, AL(Lowndes Co.). Gardner was the son of RollenSingleton (b. 1882) and his wife Dell. Gardnerand Lydia had one child. Lydia insisted herfamily name should be spelled as Harman, but herson Patrick has her social security card and her name is spelled Harmon as is the majority of this family, especially among the older ancestors.

Patrick Gardner Singleton 21 Jan 1940 Calhoun Co., AL

Patrick Gardner Singleton

Patrick Gardner Singleton was born the only child of Gardner Shackleford Singleton (b. 1913) and Lydia Harmon (b. 1905) in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. Pat graduated from Anniston High School in1958. He studied mechanical engineering at Auburn University in Auburn, Lee Co., AL and worked for Georgia Power Company 1965-1999 in marketing. Pat married Elizabeth Rose Sheets (b. 1942) of Leeds, Shelby Co., AL and moved to Doraville, DeKalb Co., GA. Pat and “Betsy” have three children.

Sage Elizabeth Singleton 18 May 1968 Fulton Co., GA

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Lydia Harmon

Christy Harman Singleton 30 May 1970 Fulton Co., GAPatrick Bradley Singleton 19 May 1974 Fulton Co., GA

Sage Elizabeth Singleton was born first to Patrick Gardner Singleton and Elizabeth Rose Sheets May 18, 1968 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She graduated Auburn University with a degree in business and accounting. She currently lives in Orlando, FL.

Christy Harman Singleton was born second to Patrick Gardner Singleton and Elizabeth Rose Sheets May 30, 1970 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She currently lives in Ridgewood, NY.

Patrick Bradley Singleton was born third and the only son of Patrick Gardner Singleton and Elizabeth Rose Sheets May 19, 1974 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Clarence Harmon

Clarence was born third to Elbert and Lizzie Patterson Harmon 6 May 1907 at Etowah Co., AL. He married Barnell Tucker, daughter of Jim Tucker (b. 1858) and Minnie (b. 1874). They lived at Anniston, ALand had four children.

Ronald Clarence Harmon 22 Jun 1934 Calhoun Co., ALLarry Scott Harmon, Sr. 17 Aug 1936

Calhoun Co., ALGerald Douglas Harmon 20 Aug 1938 Calhoun Co., ALSandra Harmon

Ronald Clarence Harmon

Ronald Clarence Harmon was born first to Clarence Harmon andBarnell Tucker 22 Jun 1934 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. He

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graduated Anniston High School in 1953 and Jacksonville State University. Ronald attended Auburn University. He first marriedNaomi _____. She is the mother of his children. He second married Linda _____ in 1982. Naomi second married Clay Stephens.

Ronald served in the U. S. Army for 23 years reaching the rank of Major including three tours of duty in Vietnam. He received several service medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Army Commendation Medal, BronzeStar with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Parachutist Badge,Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and three Overseas Service Bars.

Ronald died 28 Mar 2009 at the Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held with full military honors 32 Mar 2009 at the Anniston Memorial Funeral Home in Anniston, AL with Rev. David Duke officiating. He was buried in the Anniston Memorial Gardens.

Jerry Harmon 1956Scott HarmonBruce HarmonKeith Harmon

Jerry Harmon was born first to Ronald Clarence Harmon and Naomi _____. He married Donna Berry. Donna went to Oxford High School. They live in Gadsden, AL.

Angela Nicole Harmon

Angela Nicole Harmon was born the only child of Jerry Harmon and Donna Berry. She graduated from Southside High School in Gadsden, AL and Gadsden State Community College also inGadsden. Nikki married Joshua Cain Gaskin, the son of Don Gaskin

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and Lynn Vice. She is a phlebotomist at Doctor’s MedCare in Gadsden.

Nicholas Cain GaskinJoshua Reid Gaskin

Nicholas Cain Gaskin was born first to JoshuaCain Gaskin and Angela Nichole Harmon.

Joshua Reid Gaskin was born second to Joshua Cain Gaskin and Angela Nichole Harmon 11 Apr 2013 at the University of Alabama-Birmingham’s Women and Infants Center in Birmingham, AL. He only lived two hours, passing away at 11:19 am. A memorial service was held 15 Apr 2013 at Rainbow Memorial Park in Southside, AL with Rev. Alan Hallmark officiating. Collier-Butler Funeral Home had charge of the service.

Scott Harmon was born second to Ronald Clarence Harmon and Naomi _____. He lives in Gadsden, AL.

Casey Harmon

Casey Harmon was born the only child of Scott Harmon. Casey served as a pallbearer at his grandfather’s funeral, Ronald Clarence Harmon 28 Mar 2009, and at his cousin Joshua Reid Gaskin’s 11 Apr 2013.

Bruce Harmon was born the third child of Ronald Clarence Harmon and Naomi _____. He married Sherry Simpson. They lived in Pensacola, FL. They now live in Milton, FL.

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Ethan Harmon was born first to Bruce Harmon and Sherry Simpson. Ethan graduated from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. He works for Pete Moore Imports. He was engaged to Autumn Botonis 25 Dec 2013.

Devan Harmon was born second to Bruce Harmon and Sherry Simpson. He graduated Pace High School in Pace, FL 2008. Devan graduated with a degree in sports management from PensacolaState College in Milton, FL. He has worked for Pete Moore Imports since 27 Dec 2012 as a car detailer. He currently lives in Milton.

Keith Harmon was born fourth to Ronald Clarence Harmon and Naomi _____. He graduated from Oxford High School in Oxford,AL 1986. He married Cindy Johnson 5 Nov 1989. They have lived in Millington, TN in 1989 and later Moulton, AL in 2009. They now live in Green Cove Springs, FL. Keith is a field service technician with Honeywell Automation and Controls Solutions in Palatka, FL since 25 Oct 2010. He previously worked as a field service engineer with Industrial Maintenance Services, Inc. of Courtland, AL from 1 Sep 2004 until 24 Oct 2010.

Bryant HarmonKayla Harmon

Bryant Harmon was born first to Keith Harmon and Cindy Johnson.

Kayla Harmon was born second to Keith Harmon and Cindy Johnson.

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Larry Scott Harmon was born second to Clarence Harmon and BarnellTucker 17 Aug 1936 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. He played football at Anniston High School and graduated there in 1955. He was also a 1959 graduate of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL. He married Brenda Ann Burgess (1941-1980) 24 May 1962 at the Northside Baptist Church in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL. Brenda was the daughter of Ralph Stewart Burgess (1921-1995) and Billie Jo Heald (1925-2006). Rev. Cecil Crowe, pastor of the Northside Church performed the ceremony. Larry’s sister Sandra was a bride’s maid and Larry’s father Clarence was the best man. Larry and Brenda lived in Anniston until 1964 when they moved to Ashwood Drive in Demoplois, Marengo Co., AL and were members of the Westside BaptistChurch of that city. They had two children. Larry worked for the Alabama Power Company at the Greene County Power Plant. He and Brendawere members of the Demopolis Country Club. Brenda passed away in Demopolis 13 Jan 1980. Larry, who had lived 34 years in Demopolis, died in Panama City Beach, Bay Co., FL 9 Apr 1999. Two memorial services were held for him, one in Demopolis at the Kidd-Robbins Chapel and one in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL at the Collier-Butler Chapel. He was buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Attalla. Ronald, Jerry, Scott, and Bruce Harmon were among the pall bearers.

Larry Scott Harmon Jr. 26 Apr 1963Calhoun Co., AL

Jeffrey S. Harmon Marengo Co., AL

Larry Scott Harmon Jr. was born first to Larry Scott Harmon Sr. and Brenda Ann Burgess 26 Apr 1963 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. He graduated Demopolis High School in 1981, attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and graduated Birmingham-Southern University in1987. He married Cynthia. Larry Jr. works as a technician associate for Chem Treat. They have lived in Mobile, AL. They currently live in Hampton Cove community of Huntsville, Madison Co., AL and have two children.

Ashley HarmonAlex Harmon

Jeffrey S. Harmon was born second and last to Larry Scott Harmon Sr. and Brenda Ann Burgess in Demopolis, Marengo Co., AL. He married Shannon. They live in Demopolis and have two children.

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Taylor HarmonHannah Olivia Harmon

Gerald Douglas Harmon

Gerald Douglas Harmon was born third to Clarence Harmon and Barnell Tucker 20 Aug 1938 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. He lived 16 days less than one year, passing away 4 Aug 1940. He isburied at the Edgemont Cemetery of Calhoun Co., AL.

Sandra Harmon

Sandra Harmon was born fourth and last to Clarence Harmon and Barnell Tucker in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. She lived in Anniston, AL.

Clara Harmon

Clara Harmon was born fourth to Elbert and Lizzie Patterson Harmon 14 Sep 1908 at Anniston, Etowah Co., AL. She married Hector Amos Longtin (b. 1893) sometime around 1930. Hector was the son of Julius M. Longtin and Exilda Mary Bechard. Clara and Hector have two children.

Julius Elbert LongtinCharlotte Ann Longtin 1934

Clara lived in Wichita, KS. She once said to Janice Pauline Evans, “Mother was proud of her Indian heritage.”

At 105 years of age, Clara was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller for 15 years when she passed away 23 Mar 2013 in KS. At 105 she lived longer than any other descendant of Elias. At her deathGenora Patterson (b. 1922) became the oldest living descendant.

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Julius Elbert Longtin was born first to Clara Harmon and Hector Amos Longtin (1893-1954) 23 Sep 1935. He first married Shirley Ann Goss (1940-1971). They had three children. Julius second married Kathryn 16 Feb 1972. They were divorced 26 Nov 1973. He passed away 5 Apr 1982 in Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX, USA.

Natalie LongtinAnnette LongtinMark E. Longtin 16 Sep 1965

Natalie Longtin

Annette Longtin

Mark E. Longtin was born third to Julius Elbert Longtin and Shirley Ann Goss (1940-1971) 16 Sep 1965. Mark is a truck driver and an artistic photographer. He is married to Lori L. Beaver 15 May 1987, has two children, and currently lives in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. They are members of the West Sherman Baptist Church.

Christoper Longtin 8 Mar 1990Bethany Longtin

[Christopher Longtin] was born first to Mark E. Longtin and Lori L. Beaver 8 Mar 1990. He is a 2008 graduate of Sherman High School in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. He is currently a student at Dallas Baptist University where he studies marketing. He currently lives at Grand Prairie, TX and works at Cheddar’s Casual Café. He is engaged to Kelsey Travis from Harrisburg, PA who currently lives in Denton, TX.

[Bethany Longtin] was born second to Mark E. Longtin and Lori L. Beaver.

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Charlotte Ann Longtin was born second and last to Clara Harmon and Hector Longtin in 1934. She married a certain Mr. Foster. They have one child.

Brian Curtis Foster

Brian Curtis Foster was born the only child of Charlotte Ann Longtin.

Eunice Lillian Harmon

Eunice was born fifth to ElbertHarmon and Lizzie Patterson August 27,1912 in Etowah Co., AL. She marriedCecil Lloyd Marbut (b. 1912) and had fivechildren. Cecil was a life-long residentof Jacksonville, AL and was a member ofthe McCoy Methodist Church in Anniston,AL. Cecil and Eunice lived at 311 SecondAvenue in Jacksonville where they ownedthe Rocket Drive-In on the JacksonvilleHighway. Cecil died Wednesday, February1, 1967 at 2:30 pm of injuries receivedin an auto accident. Cecil was survivedby his wife Eunice, his mother, threedaughters, two sons, two brothers, foursisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Cecil were heldon Friday, February 3, 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Rev. Crook Bradley and Jerry Norman officiating. Cecil was buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Owens Funeral Home had charge of the burial. 161

Eunice passed away October 28, 1997 in Cullman Co., AL and is also buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery of Jacksonville.

Helen Jane Marbut 7 Jul 1938 Calhoun Co., ALPatricia Gail Marbut 23 Jun 1940 Calhoun Co., AL

161 Obituary, The Anniston Star, 2 Feb 1967.

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Eunice Lilliam Harmon Marbut

Cecil Lloyd Marbut 18 Jan 1944 Calhoun Co., ALGary Michael Marbut 14 Aug 1951 Calhoun Co., ALPamela Sue Marbut 3 Nov 1954 Calhoun Co., AL

Helen Jane Marbut

Jane was born first to Cecil Lloyd Marbut and Eunice Lillian Harmon 7 Jul 1938 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. Jane first married David Marler (b. 1937). They have three children. Jane second married Col. Robert Vayda (b. 1928) and they now live in Destin, Okaloosa Co., FL where they own Capt. Dave’s on the Gulf Seafood Restaurant, since 1968. The restaurant is located at 3796 Old Hwy. 98 in Destin.

Elizabeth Victoria Marler 3 Oct 1960 San Francisco Co., CAGregory Mark Marler 21 Dec 1961Deanna Jill Marler 3 Jun 1966

Elizabeth Victoria Marler was born first to David Marler and Helen Jane Marbut 3 Oct 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Vickymarried Michael Bonner. They have three children.

Jordan Bonner 13 Nov 1983 MontgomeryCo., ALJon David Bonner 15 Mar 1988 Montgomery Co., ALJames Bonner 15 Apr 2003 MontgomeryCo., AL

[Jordan Bonner] was born second to Michael Bonner and Elizabeth Victoria Marler 13 Nov 1983 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.

[Jon David Bonner] was born first to Michael Bonner and Elizabeth Victoria Marler 15 Mar 1988 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. He is a 2006 graduate of Holtville High School in Holtville,AL. He went to Auburn University in Auburn, AL.

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[James Bonner] was born third and last to Michael Bonner and Elizabeth Victoria Marler 15 Apr 2003 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL.

Gregory Mark Marler was born second to David Marler and Helen Jane Marbut 21 Dec 1961. He married Carla. They have two children. They currently live at 423 Fleshman Drive in Destin FL. Greg has owned his own fishing charter business, Gregory Mark Marler, LLC since25 May 2004. His boat is Gentle Winds and is registered to Destin, FL.

Brianna Marler FLCassie D. Marler 1987 FL

[Brianna Marler] was born first to Gregory Mark Marlerand Carla in FL.

[Cassie D. Marler] was born second and last to GregoryMark Marler and Carla 1987 in FL. She currently lives at 38 Log Placein Destin, FL.

Deanna Jill Marler was born third to David Marler and Helen Jane Marbut 3 Jun 1966. She first married Brian Whitfield. They have one child. Jill second married Steve Apperson and they also have one child. Jill has three children total.

Austin Lanier Marler 9 Aug 1983 FLAshley Nicole Whitfield 23 Sep 1986 FLAubrey Linn Apperson 9 Jul 1994 FL

[Austin Lanier Marler] was born first to Deanna Jill Marler and a certain Mr. Todd in August 9, 1983 in FL. He works at Captain Dave’s on the Gulf in Destin, FL.

[Ashley Nicole Whitfield] was born second to Deanna Jill Marler and to Brian Whitfield September 23, 1986 in FL. She

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graduated from Fort Walton Beach Senior High School in Fort Walton Beach, FL and Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. She is married to Santiago Velez and currently lives in New York, NY. Santiago Deerfield Beach, FL and he graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.

[Aubrey Linn Apperson] was born the only child to Steve Apperson and Deanna Jill Marler July 9, 1994 in FL. Aubrey graduated South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2013.

Patricia Gail Marbut

Gail was born second to Cecil Lloyd Marbut and Eunice Lillian Harmon June 23, 1940 in Calhoun Co., AL. She married Alton Wallace Pitzing. They met when Alton was in the U.S. Air Force. Alton was a friend of David Marler who already married to Gail’s sister Jane. Alton and Gail have three children.

Kathryn Lynn Pitzing 6 Feb 1963Michael Lloyd Pitzing 24 Feb 1965Leah Nicole Pitzing 24 Sep 1978

Kathryn Lynn Pitzing was born first to Alton Wallace Pitzing andPatricia Gail Marbut February 6, 1963. She is a 1981 graduate of Cullman High School in Cullman, Cullman Co., AL. She went on to studyat Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL and Athens State University in Athens, Limestone Co., AL. Kathy married Stephen Jack Sides (b. 1958). They have two children. Kathy works atWallace State Community College in Hanceville, Cullman Co., AL. Stephen works at Jacksonville State University.

Katelyn Gail Sides 10 May 1992 Cullman Co., ALLana Ruth Sides 21 Jun 1994 Cullman Co., AL

[Katelyn Gail Sides] was born first to Stephen Jack Sides and Kathryn Lynn Pitzing May 10, 1992 in Cullman Co., AL. Katelyn is a student at Auburn University in Auburn, AL.

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[Lana Ruth Sides] was born second to Stephen Jack Sides and Kathryn Lynn Pitzing June 21, 1994 in Cullman Co., AL.

Michael Lloyd Pitzing was born second to Alton Wallace Pitzing and Patricia Gail Marbut February 24, 1965. He married Karen Buckelew(b. 1965). They have three children.

Mikaela Lashell Pitzing 24 Sep 1989Cullman Co., AL

Merritt Lanson Pitzing 31 Mar 1994Cullman Co., AL

Makenlie Layne Pitzing 3 May 1997 Cullman Co., AL

[Mikaela Lashell Pitzing] was born first to Michael Lloyd Pitzing and Karen Buckelew September 24, 1989 in Cullman Co., AL. She currently lives in Huntsville, AL.

[Merritt Lanson Pitzing] was born second to Michael Lloyd Pitzing and Karen Buckelew March 31, 1994 in Cullman Co., AL. He is a 2012 graduate of Cullman High School in Cullman, AL. He is a student at Wallace State Community College in Hanceveille, AL and an emergency room technician at the Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. Merritt lives in Cullman.

[Makenlie Layne Pitzing] was born third and last to Michael Lloyd Pitzing and Karen Buckelew May 3, 1997 in Cullman Co., AL. She is a student at Cullman High School in Cullman, AL (class of 2015).

Leah Nicole Pitzing was born third and last to Alton Wallace Pitzing and Patricia Gail Marbut September 24, 1978. She married Patrick McClusky. They have three children.

Braxton Yates McClusky 26 Oct 2005Jefferson Co., AL

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Brittan Elizabeth McClusky 4 May 2009 Jefferson Co., ALLeighton Claire McClusky 11 Nov 2010 Jefferson Co., AL

[Braxton Yates McClusky] was born first to Patrick McClusky and Leah Nicole Pitzing October 26, 2005 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

[Brittan Elizabeth McClusky] was born second to Patrick McClusky and Leah Nicole Pitzing May 4, 2009 in Birmingham, AL(Jefferson Co.).

[Leighton Claire McClusky] was born third to Patrick McClusky and Leah Nicole Pitzing November 11, 2010 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

Cecil Lloyd Marbut

Cecil was born third to Cecil Lloyd Marbut and Eunice Lillian Harmon January 18, 1944 in Calhoun Co., AL. He married Ethel Louise Franklin (b. 1942) and they have two children.

Tyler Cecil Marbut 25 Jul 1968 Calhoun Co., ALWade Franklin Marbut May 2, 1973

Tyler Cecil Marbut was born first to Cecil Lloyd Marbut Jr. and Ethel Louise Franklin July 25, 1968 in Calhoun Co., AL. He married Ashley Ane Christopher June 19, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV (Clark Co.). They have two children. Tyler and Ashley now own Cecil’s Place in Jacksonville, AL at 301 Pellham Road.

Cortnee Ashden Marbut May 1994 Calhoun Co., ALTyler Chance Marbut 9 Feb 1996 Calhoun Co., AL

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[Cortnee Ashden Marbut] was born first to Tyler Cecil Marbut and Ashley Ane Christopher in May 1994 in Calhoun Co., AL.

[Tyler Chance Marbut] was born second to Tyler Cecil Marbut and Ashley Ane Christopher February 9, 1996 in Calhoun Co., AL.He graduated Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL2014. He currently works at Cecil’s Place in Jacksonville, a hot dog and hamburger restaurant open since 1980.

Wade Franklin Marbut was born second and last to Cecil Lloyd Marbut Jr. and Ethel Louise Franklin May 2, 1973. He married Michele Hamilton. They have one child.

Graham Marbut 23 Nov 2006 Mobile Co., AL

[Graham Marbut] was born the only child of Wade Franklin Marbut and Michele Hamilton November 23, 2006 in Mobile, AL (Mobile Co.).

Gary Michael Marbut

Gary was born fourth to Cecil Lloyd Marbut and Eunice Lillian Harmon August 14, 1951 in Calhoun Co., AL. He first married CharlotteAnn Reaves (b. 1951), the daughter of Fred William Reaves (b. 1916) and Mildred Emma Gorey (b. 1917). Mildred was the daughter of Jessie Jane Boozer who was descended from the same Boozer family which Sarah Fletcher Miller married into at Corinth, GA in 1875. Both families descend from Henry Buser (b. 1756) in Newberry Co., SC. Gary and Charlotte have two children. Gary second married Patricia Diane West (b. 1954). Gary and Patricia have one additional son. They own The Rocket Drive Inn of Pellham Road in Jacksonville, AL which previously belonged to Gary’s parents Cecil and Eunice.

Kimberly Dawn Marbut 28 Aug 1969 Calhoun Co., ALBrandon Reaves Marbut 29 Jul 1975 Calhoun Co., ALMichael Justin Marbut 23 Jul 1985 Calhoun Co., AL

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Kimberly Dawn Marbut was born first to Gary Michael Marbut and Charlotte Ann Reaves August 28, 1969 in Anniston, AL (Calhoun Co.). She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University. She married BryanDavid Jamison. They have two children. Kim was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Calhoun Co., AL. Kim passed away suddenly December 13, 2009 in Jacksonville, AL. She is buried inthe Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery near her grandparents. Dr. Billy Harris and Dr. Derek Stapels officiated a graveside service for Kim.

Jon David Allen Jamison 17 Jan 1998Calhoun Co., AL

Emmie Ann Jamison 27 Sep 2001 MontgomeryCo., AL

[Jon David Allen Jamison] was born first to Bryan David Jamison and Kimberly Dawn Marbut January 17, 1998 in Jacksonville, AL (Calhoun Co.).

[Emmie Ann Jamison] was born second and last to Bryan David Jamison and Kimberly Dawn Marbut September 27, 2001 in Montgomery, AL.

Brandon Reaves Marbut was born second to Gary Michael Marbut and Charlotte Ann Reaves July 29, 1975 in Anniston, AL (Calhoun Co.). He married Beverly Ann Willingham of Birmingham, AL (b. 1974), the daughter of Barry Michael Willingham (b. 1945) and Patricia Jane Gardner (b. 1945). Brandon and Beverly live in Jacksonville, AL and they have three girls. Beverly has been a helpful member of the family research team gathering information for this book.

Lydia Reaves Marbut 3 Mar 2003 Jefferson Co., ALMary Chapel Marbut 6 Apr 2004 Jefferson Co., ALAva Jane Marbut 18 Sep 2007 Madison Co., AL

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[Lydia Reaves Marbut] was born first to Brandon ReavesMarbut and Beverly Ann Willingham March 3, 2003 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

[Mary Chapel Marbut] was born second to Brandon ReavesMarbut and Beverly Ann Willingham April 6, 2004 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

[Ava Jane Marbut] was born third and last to Brandon Reaves Marbut and Beverly Ann Willingham September 18, 2007 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

Michael Justin Marbut was born the only child of Gary Michael Marbut and Patricia Diane West July 23, 1985 in Anniston, AL (Calhoun Co.). Michael is not married.

Pamela Sue Marbut

Pam was born fifth and last child to Cecil Lloyd Marbut and Eunice Lillian Harmon 3 Nov 1954 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. She isa 1972 graduate of Jacksonville High School and a 1976 graduate of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. She married RonaldEdward Ford and they have one child. Pam now lives in Tuscaloosa, AL and is a State Farm agent. Ronnie lives in Jacksonville, AL.

Brandi Michelle Ford 6 Oct 1970 Calhoun Co., AL

Brandi Michelle Ford was born the only child of Ronald Edward Ford and Pamela Sue Marbut 6 Oct 1970 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL. She is a 1989 graduate of Tuscaloosa County High Scholl and a 1993 graduate of the University of Alabama where she received the Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration in Fianance.She married Andrew Jackson Lowery IV of Huntsville, AL. He is the sonof Andrew Jackson Lowery III, also of Huntsville. They were married 5May 2001 at Silver Shells Beach Resort in Destin, FL. Jackson if a 1990 graduate of Huntsville High School and is a 1994 graduate of the University of Alabama where he received the Bachelor of Science degree

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in Commerce and Business Administration in Marketing. He also earned his Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management. Jackson was a member of the University of Alabama football team from 1990 until 1993, including the 1992 National Champions. He is now employedby Doster Construction in Birmingham, AL as safety director and servesas chairman of the Alabama Builders Association. Brandi is employed by State Farm Insurance Company as a senior claims specialist and she is a member of the Junior League of Birmingham. Jackson and Brandi have two children and now live in Birmingham.

Lillian Harman Lowery 17 Dec 2003 Jefferson Co., ALJack Lowery 1 Aug 2007 Jefferson Co., AL

[Lillian Harman Lowery] was born first to Andrew Jackson Lowery and Brandi Michelle Ford December 17, 2003 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

[Jack Lowery] was born second and last to Andrew Jackson Lowery and Brandi Michelle Ford August 1, 2007 in Birmingham, AL (Jefferson Co.).

Vista Harmon

Vista Harmon was born sixth and last to Elbert and Lizzie Patterson Harmon 3 June 1919, Etowah Co., AL. She was a 1937 graduateof Anniston High School in Anniston, AL (Calhoun Co.). She married Homer C. Broadwell. They had two children. Vista died in Weaver, AL (Calhoun Co.), in 2004.

Denny Charles Broadwell 22 Aug 1939Sheryl Broadwell

Denny Charles Broadwell

Denny Charles Broadwell was born first to Homer C. Broadwelland Vista Harmon 22 Aug 1939. He married Shirley and they live

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in Lincoln, Talladega Co., AL.

Sheryl Broadwell

Eugene PattersonThe first child of Benjamin Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller

Patterson(1886-1945)

Eugene Patterson was born to Benjamin Jerome Patterson and Margaret Elizabeth Miller on October 12, 1886 in Haralson Co., GA.

Eugene first married Jesse Mae Glaze (1881-1958) sometime in 1908. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Glaze (b. 1848) and Sarah Elizabeth Simpson (b. 1846), apparently unrelated to Thomas Jefferson Glaze, the first husband of Sarah E. Griffin who also married Elias Miller. Eugene and Jesse were the parents of six children born between 1909 and 1926.

The children of Eugene and Jesse Glaze Patterson were . . .

Roy Edward Patterson 24 May 1909 Carroll Co., GAElbert Patterson 1913 GATroy Patterson 17 May 1916 GACecil Patterson 31 Aug 1918 GARuth Patterson 1923 GAEugene Patterson Jr. 31 Jan 1926 Polk Co., GA

Eugene was divorced from Jesse Glaze and married Bertie Moon (1905-1996) in 1927. Eugene Jr. died as an infant in 1926 and this must have strained Eugene and Jesse’s relationship. At that time of his second marriage, he was 41 years old and Bertie was 23. Eugene and Bertie moved to Gray Street in Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.) the same year, probably with his mother as well. Bertie gave Eugene eight morechildren between 1928 and 1942, all born in Attalla. Eugene and Bertie chose to name their first born Eugene Jr. since the baby born to he and Jesse in 1926 had died.

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The children of Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson were . . .

Eugene Patterson Jr. 13 Oct 1928 Etowah Co., ALJames Edward “Bud” Patterson 21 May 1937

Etowah Co., ALHelen “Dood” Patterson 9 Apr 1940 Etowah Co., ALBarbara “Chick” Patterson 9 Apr 1942 Etowah Co., ALDenny Floyd “Dubby” Patterson Aug 1942 Etowah Co., AL

Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson were also parents of the following three children, but their birthdates have not been found andtheir placement in the birth order is uncertain. Based on the birthdates above, they were mostly likely born between 1928 and 1937 but until the exact dates are found this is only speculation.

Herbert “Thomp” Patterson Etowah Co., ALRuby Christine “Slim” Patterson Etowah Co., ALShirley Ann Patterson Etowah Co., AL

Eugene died suddenly in Attalla, AL February 24, 1945 at the hospital. He was survived by his mother Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson Skinner, eight sons, five daughters, three brothers, sister Elizabeth Patterson Harmon, and eight grandchildren. Funeral serviceswere held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 1945 in the home of son Troy Patterson with Rev. Willy Burnette officiating. Eugene was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Cox Funeral hom was in charge of theburial. Pallbearers were Newton Hilley, Erwin Hill, Bob West, Horace Tucker, Troy Freeman, and James King.162

Jesse also died in Attalla April 6, 1958 at the age of 76 years. Neither of Eugene’s wives remarried. Bertie lived until December 17, 1996. She also died at Attalla. She was 91 years old at the time of her death.

Roy Edward Patterson

162 Eugene Patterson obituary, Gadsden Times 26 Feb 1945.

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Roy Edward Patterson was born to Eugene and Jesse Glaze PattersonMay 24, 1909 in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). He grew up in Haralson Co., however, most likely where his siblings were born.

Roy married Hazel Irene Rakestraw (1923-2004). Hazel was the daughter of George E. Rakestraw (1886-1926) and Myrtle Wilson (1895-1976).

Roy and Hazel lived their entire life in Attalla unless they are the Pattersons who appear in the 1945 census of Suwannee, FL. The ages and birth locations match but the husband of Hazel is listed as “C. H. Patterson”. If this record is indeed valid, they must have gone to Florida during World War II to work in a textile mill. C.H. is listed as a manager and Hazel was working in production. Moreover,C.H. had a high school education while Hazel recorded she completed the tenth grade.

Roy and Hazel were the parents of one child. Roy died in Attalla, AL August 26, 1987 at the age of 78 years. Hazel died at theage of 81 on September 10, 2004, also in Attalla.

Cathy Patterson

Cathy Patterson

Cathy Patterson was born the only child of Roy Patterson and Hazel Irene Rakestraw. She married Johnny Clifton.

Elbert Patterson

Elbert Patterson was born to Eugene and Jesse Glaze Patterson in 1913.

No marriage record for Elbert has been found.

Elbert died June 16, 2007 in Dawson, AL (DeKalb Co.).

Troy Patterson

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Troy Patterson was born to Eugene and Jesse Glaze Patterson May 17, 1916.

Toy married a certain Lorene (1921-1999). They lived at Altoona,AL (Etowah Co.). No record of children for Toy and Lorene has been found.

Toy served as a U.S. Army private in World War II.

Lorene died November 27, 1999 at Altoona. Toy died there September 10, 2005. They are buried at the Samuels Chapel Cemetery ofAltoona.

Cecil Patterson

Cecil Patterson was born to Eugene Patterson Sr. and Jesse Glaze 31 Aug 1917 in GA. Cecil married Nellie (1910-1998). They lived at 714 North First Street in Attalla, Etowah Co., AL. Cecil worked for and retired from the City of Attalla. Cecil and Nellie had one biological child and they adopted six children. The adopted children were Florene Hubbard, Frances Walden, Sarah Devecchio, Syble Howard, Annie Griffin, and Robert Thomas.

Cecil died December 19, 1990 at Attalla. His funeral service washeld in the Morgan Chapel of the Morgan Funeral Home in Attalla. He was buried 21 Dec 1990 in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Rowan conducted the funeral service. Nellie died in Attalla 24 Aug 1998.

Larry Patterson

Eugene Patterson Jr.

Eugene Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson October 13, 1928 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.).

After serving an enlistment in the military, Eugene married Imogene Watson (b. 1931), the daughter of Clyde Watson and Ollie Walden, in Attalla on January 13, 1950. Eugene and Imogene had five children born between 1950 and 1958, two of which were born in

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Pontiac, MI during a three year period when Eugene moved the family north to take a job.

Eugene committed suicide at the age of 37 in Selma, AL (Dallas, Co.) on February 12, 1966. He is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Attalla.

The children of Eugene and Imogene Patterson are . . .

Michael Gene “Alb” Patterson 13 Oct 1950Etowah Co., AL

Norma Ann “Molly” Patterson 5 May 1952 Etowah Co., ALLarry Allen “Chubby” Patterson 9 Oct 1953 Oakland Co., MISharon Lee Patterson 7 Oct 1955 Oakland Co., MIKaren Lee “Charlie” Patterson 13 Aug 1958

Etowah Co., AL

Michael Gene “Alb” Patterson

Alb Patterson was born to Eugene and Imogene Watson Patterson October 13, 1950 in Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). He married Sarah Marie Roper of Anniston, AL. Alb died in BirminghamMarch 30, 2005 at the age of 54 years.

Norma Ann “Molly” Patterson

Molly Patterson was born to Eugene andImogene Watson Patterson May 5, 1952 inAttalla, AL (Etowah Co.). She married BillyRay Creswell of Nashville TN on November 10, 1982 in Montgomery, AL. They have one daughter. Billy and Molly live in Altoona, AL and have been a part of the team researching the lifeand descendants of Elias Miller.

Jennifer Ann Creswell 9 Sep 1973 Fulton Co., GA

Jennifer Ann Creswell was born the only child of Molly Patterson Creswell September 9, 1973 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She married

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Norma Ann "Molly" Patterson

Keven Van Denbrink (b. 1970) of Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles Co.).

Larry Allen “Chubby” Patterson

Chubby Patterson was born to Eugene and Imogene Watson Patterson October 9, 1953 in Pontiac, MI. Chubby never married and has no children.

Sharon Lee Patterson

Sharon Patterson was born to Eugene and Imogene Watson Patterson October 7, 1955 in Pontiac, MI. She also died there as an infant in 1956.

Karen Lee “Charlie” Patterson

Karen Patterson was born to Eugene and Imogene Watson Patterson August 13, 1958 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.) just after the family moved back from Michigan. Karen married David Cunningham (b. 1956) ofGadsden, AL (Etowah Co.) on February 16, 1984 in Gadsden. David and Karen live in Steele, AL. They have no children.

Herbert “Thomp” Patterson

Thomp Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). He married a certain Juanita and had two children.

Carol PattersonHerbert Patterson

Shirley Ann Patterson

Shirley Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson atAttalla, AL (Etowah Co.). She married Frank Nicholson (b. 1892) from Mississippi. He was the son of William Frank Nicholson (b. 1856) and Allice Ellen Nicholson (b. 1858). Frank and Shirley were the parents of three children.

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Becky NicholsonFreida NicholsonTeri Nicholson

James Edward “Bud” Patterson

Bud Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson May 21, 1937 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). Bud died at the age of 33 yearson March 1, 1971 at Attalla. He never married and had no children.

Helen “Dood” Patterson

Dood Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson April9, 1940 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). Dood married Riley Womack (1919-1974). Riley served in WWII on the U.S.S. Kinzer 1 Nov 1944 – 26 Jan 1946. He was on board for the Kinzer’s active duty in and around Okinawa26 Mar 1945 – 15 Jul 1945. The 82 day Battle of Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific War. Riley Womack and Helen“Dood” Patterson are the parents of two children. Riley was previously married to Bertha Clarice Bailey (1921-2004) and was the father of Kenneth Womack (1940-1993), half-brother to Greg and Tammy. Dood lives in Attalla.

Greg WomackTammy Womack

Barbara “Chick” Patterson

Chick Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson April 9, 1942 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). Chick married Jimmy Ray Talton . They were the parents were the parents of two children. Jimmy and Chick lived at Attalla. She died there January 12, 2006 at the age of 63 years.

Jeffery W. TaltonJimmy L. Talton

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Denny Floyd “Dubby” Patterson

Dubby Patterson was born to Eugene and Bertie Moon Patterson in 22 Aug 1944 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). Dubby married Lana Womack and they were the parents of two children. Dubby died at Attalla 30 Apr 2007. Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Attalla had the arrangements.

Brian PattersonCindy Patterson

Quincey PattersonThe fourth child of Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson,

the third son(1893-1967)

Quincey Patterson and Hattie Williams

Quincey “Quince” Patterson was born to Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson August 10, 1887 at Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.).

Quince first married Angeline Glaze sometime around 1915. Nothing more is known about her, especially how she may have died, but

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there appears the name Glaze once again without a known connection to the other Glazes in the Miller family tree. June 5, 1917, Quince registered for the World War I draft in McMinn Co., TN while he was working in the Benton cotton mill. He did not know his own birthdate to give in the registration interview but must have said he was “aboutthirty”.163

Quince second married Hattie Mamie Williams (1905-1968) of Tuscaloosa, AL in 1924. She was the daughter of Joseph Williams (b. 1876) and the mother of Quince’s two children. Mamie’s mother died before 1920, leaving Joseph with five minor children.

Quince and Mamie lived their lives in Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). Quince lived to be 71 years old. He died in Attalla February 24, 1967. Mamie died a little more than one year later on April 8, 1968.

The children of Quince and Mamie Williams Patterson were . . .

James Edward Patterson 1924 Etowah Co., ALQuince J. “Buddy” Patterson 9 Jul 1925 Etowah Co., AL

James Edward Patterson

Edward Patterson was born to Quince and Mamie Williams Patterson in 1924 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.). He was probably named for his uncle Edward Patterson (1896-1972).

The name of Edward’s wife is not known but it is known they were the parents of five children, all born in Attalla.

The children of Edward Patterson are . . .

Amelia PattersonDavid PattersonEddie PattersonJohnny PattersonJudy Patterson

Quince J. “Buddy” Patterson

163 WWI Draft Registration Card, McMinn Co., TN. FHL Roll #1877379.

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Buddy Patterson was born to Quince and Mamie Williams Patterson July 9, 1925 at Attalla, AL (Etowah Co.).

Buddy married Mary Ardella Talton (1927-2002). The identity of her parents is not known at this time and it is unclear whether she was related to Jimmy Ray Talton who married Barbara “Chick” Patterson (1942-2006).

Buddy and Mary were the parents of seven children . . .

Alice PattersonEffy Lee PattersonErnest PattersonFairy May PattersonJerry PattersonMary Ann PattersonRuby Helen Patterson

Benjamin Floyd PattersonThe third child of Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson, the

second son(1895-1965)

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Benjamin Floyd Patterson

Benjamin Floyd Patterson was born to Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson March 20, 1895 in Haralson Co., GA. He wasnamed Benjamin for his father and may have been named Floyd for his cousin John Floyd Miller who was just six years older.

Ben registered for the World War I draft in Polk Co., TN while working in the Benton cotton mill. He was certain of his birthdate and gave his age as 22.

Ben first married Pauline Boyd about 1917. They lived near Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.) and were the parents of four children. Pauline died suddenly in 1925 just two years after the birth of their third child Bernice and one year after the birth of their youngest child Dolly. Pauline is buried in the New Harmony Cemetery of Cedartown, GA. Benjamin quickly remarried Ida Luella Darris (1897-1985) March 26, 1925. She was the daughter of William D. Darris (1859-1918) and Nancy Burrell (1871-1919). She was from Alabama and inherited four small step-children, then ages seven, five, and five months. Actually, according to Janice Dodd, her mother Dolly was raised by her grandmother Margaret Patterson even though the three surviving children are found with Benjamin and Ida in the 1930 census living at Watters, GA (Floyd Co.).

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Ben and Ida lived near Rome, GA in the Shannon Community (Floyd Co.). Ben ran an automobile repair shop until he retired. He died athis residence on January 10, 1965.164

The children of Benjamin and Pauline Boyd Patterson were . . .

Gladys Mae Patterson 30 Apr 1918 Polk Co.,TNFloyd John Patterson 23 Feb 1920 Polk Co., TNBernice Patterson Aug 1922 Polk Co., GADolly Lee Patterson 28 Oct 1924 Polk Co., GA

Gladys Mae Patterson

Gladys Mae Patterson was born to Benjamin Floyd and Pauline Boyd Patterson April 30, 1918 in Benton, TN (Polk Co.) . Gladys married James Lester Humphries August 9, 1947 (b. 1921) and they had three children . . .

Edna Christine Humphries 25 Dec 1948 Floyd Co.,GAJames Benjamin Humphries Sr. 27 Dec 1952 FloydCo., GAWilliam Lester Humphries 14 Feb 1958 Floyd Co.,GA

Gladys died September 26, 1981 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). James died October 27, 1999.

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Ida Darris Patterson, Gladys Mae Patterson, Dolly Lee Patterson, and ElizabethPatterson

Edna Christine Humphries

Edna Humphries was born first to James and Gladys Mae Patterson Humphries December 25, 1948 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She has lived atShannon, GA (Floyd Co.) and now lives in Kingston, GA (Bartow Co.). She never married and has no children.

James Benjamin Humphries Sr.

James Benjamin Humphries Sr. was born second to James and Gladys Mae Patterson Humphries 27 Dec 1952 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He graduated Model High School in Rome 1972. He married Charlotte Elain Justice (b. 1953) 25 Jun 1972 and they have two children. James was aresident of Rome his entire life. He worked for Advanced Storage in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA, the country’s leading manufacturer of pushback systems which are industrial strength metal storage shelves. James was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church in Shannon, Floyd Co., GA. He was a member of the East Floyd Masonic Lodge #728 F&AM where he served as Past Master. He loved hunting, fishing, and he coached T-ball. “JB” passed away on Thursday 20 Mar 2014 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome. Funeral services were held on Sunday23 Mar 2014 at the Parkview Chapel of Fred Talley’s Funeral Home with

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Rev. Jackie Culberson officiating. Interment followed in the Oakland Cemetery of Rome.

Wendy Nichole Humphries 29 Jun 1975 Floyd Co.,GAJames Benjamin Humphries Jr. 7 Aug 1981 Floyd Co.,GA

Wendy Nichole Humphries was born first to James Benjamin Humphries and Charlotte Elaine Justice June 29, 1975. She is a 1993 graduate of Model High School in Shannon, Floyd Co., GA. She married Hiram Dwayne Wood (b. 1976) 27 Jun 1998 and has two children. Hiram and Wendy live at Shannon. Wendy graduated Georgia Highlands College in 2012 with the Registered Nurse degree. She works at the Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Floyd Co., GA.

Michaella Nichole Wood 19 Oct 2001 Floyd Co.,GAMichael Hiram Wood 11 Oct 2002 Floyd Co.,GA

James Benjamin Humphries Jr. was born second to James Benjamin Humphries Sr. and Gladys Mae Patterson 7 Aug 1981 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He is a 1998 graduate of Model High School in Shannon, Floyd Co.,GA. Ben married Cassandra Williams (b. 1979) December 15, 2009 and has two children. Ben is a United States Marine. He and Cassandra currently live at Rome.

Tristen Kimberly Autumn Humphries 18 Dec 1996 FloydCo., GAJohn Wayne Jameson Humphries 29 Mar 2011 Floyd Co.,GA

William Lester Humphries

William was born third and last to James and Gladys Mae Patterson Humphries in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.) February 14, 1958. He married Nancy Lucille Wallace (b. 1958) and they have two children.

Stacy Denise Humphries 8 Feb 1976Jennifer Michelle Humphries 11 Oct 1977

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Stacy Denise Humphries was born first to William and Nancy Humphries February 8, 1976. She married Bryan Glenn Clark (b. 1975) October 9, 1993. They have three children.

William Bryan Clark 8 May 1994Hannah Michelle Clark 9 Nov 1995Sarah Denise Clark 14 Nov 1996

Jennifer Michelle Humphries was born second and last to William and Nancy Humphries October 11, 1977. She married Alan Charles Bowden(b. 1976) May 19, 2001. They have one child.

Ashlyn Lucille Bowden 6 Dec 2005

[Ashlyn Lucille “Lucy” Bowden] was born first to Alan Charles Bowden and Jennifer Michelle Humphries December 6, 2005.

Floyd John Patterson

Floyd Patterson was born to Benjamin and Pauline Boyd Patterson in Benton, Polk Co., TN 23 Feb 1920. He died young 5 Aug 1935 at the age of 15 years.

Bernice Patterson

Bernice Patterson was born to Benjamin and Pauline Boyd Pattersonin August 1922 at Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). She died before her firstbirthday on July 16, 1923, also in Cedartown. She is buried in the New Harmony Cemetery of Cedartown, GA.

Dolly Lee Patterson

Dolly Patterson was born to Benjamin andPauline Boyd Patterson October 28, 1924 inRendalia, AL (Talledega Co.). She had no

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memories of her mother and, when her father remarried, she was raised by her grandmother Margaret Elizabeth Miller Patterson.

Dolly married Russell Henry Evans (1924-1965), the son of WilliamHenry Evans and Florence M. Webb. He was from Ellijay, GA (Gilmer Co.). He and Dolly were the parents of five children. They were divorced. Russell died in 1965 at Birmingham, AL. Dolly died September 5, 2006 in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.) at the Maple Ridge Health Care Center.165 She is buried at Rome in the Morning View Cemetery.

The children of Russell and Dolly Patterson Evans are . . .

Janice Pauline Evans 24 May 1943 Floyd Co.,GALoretta Joan Evans 17 Jun 1947 Floyd Co.,GAPhyllis Mae Evans 1 Sep 1949 Floyd Co., GAFloyd Allan Evans 10 Oct 1951 Floyd Co.,GADennis Michael Evans 16 Jan 1954 Floyd Co.,GA

Janice Pauline Evans

Janice Evans was born the first child of Russell and Dolly Patterson Evans May 24, 1943 at Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She married William Monroe Dodd (1941-2009),1961 in Buchannan, GA (HaralsonCo.). William was born inDetroit, MI, the son of JohnMilton and Amerine Manning Dodd.He was in the U.S. Coast Guardfrom 1959 until 1974. He wasfirst stationed at Cocos Island inthe Pacific Ocean and attendedschool in Groton, CT. Jan metBill through his sister. Jan wasworking with her and then John

165 Certificate of Death, State of Georgia, Bartow Co., filed by Deputy Dawn Elrod 11 Sep 2006.

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Dolly Lee PattersonEvans

Janice Pauline Evans Dodd

asked her for their first date on August 7, 1961 when Jan was working at the drive-in theater. They were married a month and a day after that first date. John then served, and he and Janice lived, at Savannah, GA twice, Mobile and Gulf Shores in Alabama, St. Louis, MO, and Juneau, AK before he retired with 15 years of honorable service.

William and Janice Evans Dodd are the parents of three children. Janice lives with her son Monroe in Shannon, GA (Floyd Co.) and has been a part of the team researching the life and descendants of Elias Miller.

The children of William and Janice Evans Dodd are . . .

William Monroe Dodd Jr. 25 Oct 1962 Chatham Co., GAJohnna Lynn Dodd 28 Dec 1963 Floyd Co., GATammy Joann Dodd 5 Aug 1965 Floyd Co., GA

William Monroe Dodd Jr. was born first to William and Janice Evans Dodd October 25, 1962 in Savannah, GA at Hunter Air Force Base. He is the father of Jordan Tyler Womack (b. 1997) by the child’s mother Christy Womack. Billy lives with his mother Janice in Shannon,GA (Floyd Co.).

Jordan Tyler Womack 3 May 1997 Floyd Co., GA

Johnna Lynn Dodd was born second to William Dodd and Janice Pauline Evans 28 Dec 1963 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. She married first Randy Larry Witt (b. 1961) 7 Aug 1982 in Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA andthey have one son. Johnna married second Michael Busby August 15, 1987 and they have one daughter. Johnna married third Gary Clonts (b.1957) 6 Sep 1996 in Ringgold. They live in Rome and have one daughterJessica Clonts, a step-daughter to Johnna, who is married to Brandon Presley.

Joshua Aaron Witt 23 Jan 1983 Floyd Co.,GATasha Nicole Busby 1 Apr 1988 Floyd Co., GA

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[Joshua Aaron Witt] was born the only child of Randy Larry Witt (b. 1961) and Johnna Lynn Dodd 23 Jan 1983 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He graduated Model High School in Rome 2001 and then studiedat Coosa Valley Technical College also in Rome.

[Tasha Nicole Busby] was born the only child to Michael and Johnna Dodd Busby 1 Apr 1988 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. She married Cody Long 2 May 2009 in Rome. He is the son of Robert and Rhonda Long. They have two sons.

Nathaniel Beau Long 5 Oct 2010 Floyd Co., GADylan Hank Long 11 Jan 2012 Floyd Co., GA

Tammy Joann Dodd was born third and lastto William Dodd and Janice Pauline Evans 5 Aug 1965in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. She married Tommy Fuller(b. 1969) 18 Mar 1989 in Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA.They have no children and live at Ranger, GordonCo., GA.

Loretta Joan Evans

Loretta was born second to Russell and Dolly Patterson EvansJune 17, 1947 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). Shemarried Ray Elliott April 1967 in Ft. Payne, AL andhas one daughter Tina Ellett Elliott (b. 1968).

Tina Ellett Elliott 2 Jun 1968

Tina Ellett Elliott was born the only child of Ray and Loretta Evans Elliott in June 2, 1968. Tina married James “Buddy” Wallace andthey have one child. Buddy was killed in a motorcycle wreck just before son Kyle Blaine Wallace was born. Tina married second Fred Barner of Charlotte, NC. They also have one child.

Kyle Blaine Wallace 8 Sep 1987Chase Barner 4 Oct 1996

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[Kyle Blaine Wallace] was born first to James “Buddy” Wallace and Tina Ellett Elliott September 8, 1987. He married Kathy Virginia Smallridge on December 20, 2012. They haveone child.

William James Wallace 21 Mar 2013

Phyllis Mae Evans

Phyllis Evans was born third to Russell andDolly Patterson Evans September 1, 1949 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). Phyllis married Louie Thornton Chandler and they have three sons . . .

Christopher Chandler 12 Feb 1974Mecklenburg Co., NC

Juanathan Thornton Chandler Mecklenburg Co.,NCJeffrey Ryan Chandler 6 Sep 1979 Mecklenburg Co.,NC

Louie and Phyllis now live in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

Christopher Chandler was born first to Louie Thornton Chandler and Phyllis Mae Evans February 12, 1974 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co.,NC. He married a certain Jennifer and has one son. They now live in Mobile, AL.

Jackson Christopher Chandler 30 Dec 2002

Juanathan Thornton Chandler was born second to Louie Thornton Chandler and Phyllis Mae Evans in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. J. T. now lives in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA near his parents.

Jeffrey Ryan Chandler was born third to Louie Thornton Chandler and Phyllis Mae Evans 6 Sep 1979 in Charlotte,Mecklenburg Co., NC. He first married a certainChrystal and they have a daughter Alyssa Brooke

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Floyd Allan Evans

Chandler. Jeff married second a certain Jackie and they have a daughter Madison Hope Chandler. Jeff and Jackie now live in Athens, Clarke Co., GA.

Alyssa Brooke Chandler 2000Madison Hope Chandler 2003

Floyd Allan Evans

Allan Evans was born fourth, the first son, to Russell and Dolly Patterson Evans October 10, 1951 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). He married Belinda Prance (b. 1956) March 3, 1979 and they have one son. Allan and Belinda live on Briar Chase Court in White, GA (Bartow Co.).

Lee Prance Evans 24 Oct 1982 Greenwood Co., SC

Lee Prance Evans was born the only child of Floyd and Belinda Prance Evans October 24, 1982 in Greenwood Co., SC. He married Dr. Sara Zane Morris in Rome, GA on May 21, 2011. Sara is originally fromVidalia, GA (Montgomery Co.). Lee and Sara are the parents of one child.

Harrison Morris Evans 12 Dec 2012 Escambia Co., FL

Dennis Michael Evans

Dennis Evans was born last to Russell and Dolly Patterson Evans January 16, 1954 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). He married Janie Dillard (b. 1957) June 29, 1971 in Rome, GA. She is the daughter of Ben and Maurine Dillard. She and Dennis have three children. They live at Rome, GA (Floyd Co.).

The children of Dennis and Janie Dillard Evans are . . .

Sandie Evans 17 Nov 1978 Floyd Co.,GA

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Brittany Beth Evans 11 May 1981 Floyd Co.,GADillon Michael Evans 11 Oct 1993 Floyd Co.,GA

Sandie Evans was born first to Dennis Michael Evans and Janie Dillard November 17, 1978 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She is a 1997 graduate of Model High School. She married Josh Baxter and they have two daughters. Sandie and Josh are divorced.

Bailey Baxter 2000Jodi Lynn Baxter 2005

Brittany Beth Evans was born second to Dennis Michael Evans and Janie Dillard May 11, 1981 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.).

Dillon Michael Evans was born third to Dennis Michael Evans and Janie Dillard October 11, 1993 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.).

Edward PattersonThe fifth and youngest child of Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth Miller

Patterson, the fourth son(1896-1972)

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Edward Patterson

Edward Patterson was born to Jerome and Margaret Elizabeth MillerPatterson July 18, 1896 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.).

Edward left home as a teenager and took the bloodline of Elias Miller to Tennessee looking for work. He settled, ironically, in PolkCo., TN and soon married Cora Louisa Hyde (1895-1988)166 of that community. 167 Cora was the daughter of Ansel Pinkney Hyde (1856-1924)and Sarah Ann Rebecca Elizabeth Garrett (1861-1946). She was born in Benton, Polk Co., TN the eighth of twelve children. They were marriedin McMinn Co., TN but lived their lives and raised their children in Polk Co.

Edward and Cora were the parents of seven children born between 1916 and 1930. Two of these are still living, one (Genora) in Polk Co., TN and one (Katie) in Fayette Co., GA.

166Marriage Certificate, McMinn Co., TN, marriage book 12, p. 313, filed by Edna V. Pickens, deputy clerk, 16 Aug 1961.167 To point out an interesting connection from history here which is totally unrelated to the present family, the first earl of Clarendon Hyde was a grandfather of the English queens Mary II and her sister Anne. . . and his name was Edward.

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Edward died in Benton, 1972. He was buried in Delano, Polk Co., TN. He is buried next to Cora who died 19 Feb 1988 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

The children of Edward and Cora Hyde Patterson are . . .

Annie Lee Patterson 14 Feb 1916 Polk Co., TNIrene Patterson 9 Jun 1918 Polk Co., TNGenora Patterson 21 Aug 1921 Polk Co., TNKatie Sue Patterson 26 Mar 1923 Polk Co., TNFranklin Henry Patterson 16 Aug 1925 Polk Co., TNStacy Allene Patterson 26 Feb 1928 Polk Co., TNRome Ansel Patterson 20 Jul 1930 Polk Co., TN

Annie Lee Patterson

Annie Lee Patterson was born toEdward and Cora Hyde Patterson 14Feb 1916 in Delano, Polk Co., TN.Edward may have named her after hisaunt Annie Miller Beatenbaugh whowas living back in Haralson Co., GA.

Annie married John Shelton(1914-1990) on 2 Jan 1934. John wasthe son of John Henry Shelton (1856-1928) and Lillie Woods (1864-1944). He was from Ducktown, Polk Co., TNand worked at the Delano Mill inDelano.168 John and Annie were theparents of five children.

John served in World War II as a private in the U.S. Army and washonorably discharged 7 Jul 1944 at Camp Shelby, MS.169

168 Application for a social security number, 1 May 1937, Delano, TN.

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The children of John and Annie Patterson Shelton are . . .

Janet SheltonJohnny Sue SheltonJudy SheltonCurtis Eugene Shelton 4 Mar 1938 Polk Co., TNRicky D. Shelton 12 Dec 1956 Polk Co., TN

John died 30 Sep 1990 in Polk Co., TN. Annie passed away 8 Jan 2002 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Janet Shelton

Janet was born first to John Shelton and Annie Lee Patterson. She married Ben McTaggert, the son of Bunyon Adam McTaggert (1919-1991) and Elfreada Agnes Slack (1922-1996). Theyhave two daughters.

Sherry McTaggertVickie McTaggert

Sherry McTaggert was born first to Ben McTaggert and Janet Shelton.

Vickie McTaggert was born second to Ben McTaggert and Janet Shelton. She married _____ Cannon. They live at Benton, Polk Co., TN.

Johnny Sue Shelton

Johnny Sue Shelton was born second to John Shelton and Annie Lee Patterson. She first married James Marvin Trentham and they have fourchildren. Johnny Sue second married Audisey Walden. She lived next door and helped take care of her Aunt Irene Patterson in Benton, Polk Co., TN.

Charlene Trentham169 Honorable Discharge, Army of the United States, Camp Shelby, MS 7 Jul 1944,Col. R. J. Axtell, commander.

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Jeffrey James TrenthamScottie TrenthamWilla Dean Trentham

Charlene Trentham was born to James Marvin Trentham and Johnny Sue Shelton. She has one daughter.

Kendra _____

[Kendra _____] was born the only child of Charlene Trentham. She married _____ Hixson.

Jeffrey JamesTrentham was born to James Marvin Trentham and Johnny Sue Shelton. He has not married and has no children.

ScottieTrentham was born to James Marvin Trentham and Johnny Sue Shelton. He has two children.

Brittany TrenthamAmanda Trentham

[Brittany Trentham]

[Amanda Trentham]

Willa Dean Trentham was born to James Marvin Trantham and Johnny Sue Shelton. She married Edward Myers and they are the parentsof one son.

Charles Edward “Chuck” Myers

[Charles Edward “Churck” Myers] was born the only child of Edward Myers and Willa Dean Trentham.

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Judy Shelton

Judy Shelton married James Eddie McTaggart, the son of Bunyon Adam McTaggert (1919-1991) and Elfreda Agnes Slack (1922-1996) and thebrother of Ben McTaggert who married Judy’s sister Janet Shelton. Judy and Eddie are the parents of two boys who are double first cousins of Vickie and Sherry McTaggert.

James Victor McTaggert 7 Mar 1965Edward “Little Eddie” McTaggert 15 Sep 1969

James Victor McTaggert was born first to James Eddie McTaggart and Judy Shelton 7 Mar 1965. He graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN in 1984. Victor married Leslie Ann Burris 5 Jun 1987 in Benton. She is the daughter of James T. Burris and Lynda Harper and a 1987 graduate of Polk County High School. Rev.Earl Gentry performed their wedding ceremony. They have one son. Victor has worked for Mohawk Industries. Victor and Leslie live in Benton.

Brandon McTaggart 28 Jun 1990

[Brandon McTaggart] was born the only child of James Victor McTaggert and Leslie Ann Burris 28 Jun 1990. He graduated fromPolk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN in 2008 and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Athens, McMinn Co., TN in 2010. He married Annberly Maurene _____ 14 Sep 2013 of Rossville, Walker Co., GA. She is a graduate of Ridgeland High School in Rossville and a 2010 graduate of the Regency Beauty Institute. Brandon is a garden department supervisor with Home Depot since 2011. He has previously worked 2010-2011 for Mohawk Industries. Brandon andAnnberly live in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Edward “Little Eddie” McTaggert was born second to James Eddie McTaggart and Judy Shelton 15 Sep 1969. He is a 1988 graduate of PolkCounty High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN, the Athens Vocational College (now the Tennessee College of Applied Technology) in Athens, McMinn Co., TN and the Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland,Bradley Co., TN. He married Carolyn Goode, the daughter of Billy and Millie Goode of Benton. They had one son.

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Jesse Hunter McTaggert 8 Nov 1992

[Jesse Hunter McTaggart] was born the only child of Edward “Little Eddie” McTaggart and Carolyn Goode 8 Nov 1992. He was a student at Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN when he passed away 14 Sep 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held on Friday, 18 Sep 2009 in the chapel of the Higgins Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Earl Gentry andRev. Jimmy Parm officiating. Hunter was buried in the Old Ocoee Cemetery

Curtis Eugene Shelton

Curtis was born the fourth child of John Shelton Jr. and Annie Lee Patterson Shelton 4 Mar 1938 in Polk Co., TN. Curtis married Jessie Mae Burns of Polk Co., TN. Curtis and Jessie are the parents of three children . . .

Pamela Jean Shelton 21 Jan 1963 Polk Co., TNSteven Keith Shelton 11 Oct 1966 Polk Co., TNGeorgianna Lynn Shelton 17 Jul 1968 Polk Co., TN

Pamela Jean Shelton was born the first child of Curtis Eugene Shelton and Jessie Mae Burns 21 Jan 1963. She married George Dewayne Lane (b. 1963) 29 Oct 1985 at the courthouse in Benton, Polk Co., TN. George is the son of Billy L. Lane and Cora Roberts. George and Pam had two children. Pamela passed away 8 Mar 2002 in Polk Co., TN.

Jessica LaneStephen Mitchell Lane 18 Feb 1988 Bradley Co., TN

[Jessica Lane] was born first to George Dewayne Lane and Pamela Jean Shelton. She has one daughter.

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Laney Cross

[Stephen Mitchell Lane] was born second to George Dewayne Lane and Pamela Jean Shelton 18 Feb 1988 in Cleveland, BradleyCo., TN. He loved to hunt and fish. He married Marilyn _____. They had two daughters. Stephen passed away at the age of 24 in Benton, Polk Co., TN at his home on Wednesday, 6 Feb 2013. A celebration of his life was held on Monday night 11 Feb 2013 at the Fellowship Baptist Church of Benton with Rev. Gary Helton and Rev. Tony Duggan officiating. Stephen was buried on Tuesday morning, 12 Feb 2013 at 11:00 am in the Delano Cemetery of Benton.

Aubrey LaneAlley Lane

Steven Keith Shelton (b. 1966) died as an infant on his first birthday October 11, 1967 in Polk Co., TN.

Georgianna Lynn Shelton (b. 1968) first married Avery Howard. She second married George Linn Taylor on December 17, 2005 in Benton, TN (Polk Co.). They have no children.

Ricky D. Shelton

Ricky was born to John and Annie Patterson Shelton on December 12, 1956 in Polk Co., TN. He first married Charlene V. Isbel . Aftershe died January 21, 1994 in Cleveland, TN, he married second Angela Lane. Ricky lives in Benton, Polk Co., TN.

Irene Patterson

Irene was born to Edward andCora Hyde Patterson 9 Jun 1918 inPolk Co., TN. She was married inMcMinn Co., TN but she lived herlife in Benton, Polk Co., TN. She

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married Melvin Shelton (1917-1973) the son of John Henry Shelton (1856-1928) and Lillie Woods (1864-1944) and the brother of John Shelton (1914-1990) who married Irene’s sister Annie Lee Patterson.

Melvin and Irene are the parents of Edd Lee Shelton and Melvin J.Shelton (1939-2002). They weremembers of the Pine Ridge BaptistChurch.

Melvin died 1973 in Benton. Melvin Jr. died in 2002. Irene passed away Sunday, 18 Mar 2012 at the age of 93 years old. Higgins Funeral Home had charge of her services which were conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday 22 mar 2012 in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Floyd Boggs and Rev. Earl Gentry spoke at the service. Irene was buried in the Delano Cemetery of Delano, Polk Co., TN.

Edd Lee SheltonMelvin J. Shelton 17 Jul 1939 Polk Co., TN

Edd Lee Shelton

Edd Lee Shelton was born first to Melvin Shelton and Irene Patterson Edd married Sandra Gail Ward November 16, 1968 in Polk Co., TN. They are the parents of two children.

Tina SheltonTroy Shelton

Melvin J. Shelton

Melvin J. Shelton was born to Melvin Shelton and Irene Patterson Shelton 17 Jul 1939 in Polk Co., TN. He first married a certain Jane and they are the parents of two children. In 1978 Melvin married second Betty Turner. Melvin died 6 Dec 2002 in Benton, Polk Co., TN.

Donna Alena Shelton 22 May 1963 Fulton Co., GALynn Shelton 6 Oct 1968

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Irene Patterson Shelton

Donna Alena Shelton was born first to Melvin J. Shelton and Jane22 May 1963. She lived in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN. Donna passed away 28 Nov 2013 at the age of 50.

Lynn Shelton was born second to Melvin J. Shelton and Jane 6 Oct 1968. She went to McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, FayetteCo., GA. She lives in Conyers, Rockdale Co., GA.

Genora Patterson

Genora Patterson was born to Edward and Cora Hyde Patterson 21 Aug 1921 in Polk Co., TN. She has lived her life in Delano of that same county. She married Henry Burton Jenkins (1919-1982) 18 Sep 1939 in Polk Co. Henry was also from Polk Co. They were members of Delano Baptist Church also of Polk Co. Henry Jenkins and Genora Patterson have six children.

Betty Jo Jenkins 9 Dec 1939 Rhea Co., TNGlenn Henry Jenkins 14 Dec 1941 Polk Co., TNBobby Jenkins 8 May 1944 Polk Co., TNGloria Jenkins 3 Dec 1955 Polk Co., TNLarry Jenkins Oct Polk Co., TNVickie Jenkins 27 Mar 1950 Polk Co., TN

Henry Burton Jenkins died 6 Feb 1982 in Polk Co., TN. He was 62 years old. Genora passed away Monday 15 Sep 2014 at her home. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday 17 Sep 2014 atDelano Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Powers and Rev. Robert Combs officiating. Genora was buried in the Delano Cemetery. Pallbearers included Grandsons Robert Dewayne Combs, Coby Johnson, Burt Jenkins, and Jason Jenkins, Great Grandson Tanner Plemmons, and Grandson-in-lawChristopher Ray Brown. Higgins Funeral Home in Benton, TN was in charge of the arrangements.170

After Genora passed away, her daughter Gloria Jenkins Johnson said,

170 Higgins Funeral Home, Benton, TN Obituary 15 Sep 2014.

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I had stayed all night with my momma for over two years. Last night I was a littleweary as to how I would feel being home. I am happy to say I slept all night. I am at peace withthe fact I know she is in heaven, is pain free and she is with all her family and most importantly she is with Jesus. I know in my heart I took as good of care of her as my body would allow. She bathed me... I bathed her, she fed me...I fed her, she diapered me... I diapered her, she held my hand...I held her hand, she held me in her arms when I was born..I held her in my arms when she died. If you have a parent, love them for as long as you can. Life is so short. This is not just about me Betty my sister did the same thing. This is just MY personal thoughts.171

Betty Jo Jenkins

Betty Jo Jenkins was born first to Henry Jenkins and Genora Patterson 9 Dec 1939 in Polk Co., TN. She is a 1956 graduate of Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN. Betty married Joseph R. “Joe” Ledford (1934-2013) on 6 Jan 1961 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, son of William R. Ledford and Blanche O’Kelly. They had two children. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a truck driver. Joe and Betty were members of the Delano Baptist Church in Benton. Joe passed away Sunday, 17 Nov 2013 in Benton at home. His funeral was Wednesday, 20 Nov 2013 at the Delano Baptist Church. Higgins Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

Michael Richard Ledford 12 Aug 1962 McMinn Co., TNGinger Ledford 13 Jun 1970 McMinn Co., TN

Michael Richard Ledford was born first to Joseph R. Ledford and Betty Jo Jenkins 12 Aug 1962 in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. Michael was killed in an auto accident 31 Jul 1979 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN at the age of only 16 years old.

Ginger Wynette Ledford was born second to Joseph R. Ledford and Betty Jo Jenkins 13 Jun 1970 in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. She married Christopher Ray Brown (b. 1968)in 1988. They have three children.

171 Posted on Facebook by Gloria Johnson, 16 Sep 2014.

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Michael Christopher Brown 1996 Bradley Co., TNStephen Taylor Brown 26 Apr 1998 Hamilton Co., TNAshli Nichole Brown 13 Jul 2010 Hamilton Co., TN

[Michael Christopher Brown] was born three months premature in 1996 at Bradley Memorial Hospital in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN to Christopher Ray Brown and Ginger Wynette Ledford.

[Stephen Taylor Brown] was born second to Christopher Ray Brown and Ginger Wynette Ledford 26 Apr 1998 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

[Ashli Nichole Brown] was born third to Christopher Ray Brown and Ginger Wynette Ledford 13 Jul 2001 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

Glenn Henry Jenkins

Glenn Henry Jenkins was born second to Henry Burton Jenkins and Genora Patterson just one week after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 14 Dec 1941. He was only four years old when he died 16 Dec 1945, just four months and one week after the Japanese surrender.

Bobby Jenkins

Bobby Jenkins was born third to Henry Burton Jenkins and Genora Patterson 8 May 1944. He graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN in 1964. He married Sula _____ and they have onechild.

Jason Jenkins

Gloria Jenkins

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Gloria Jenkins was born fourth to Henry Burton Jenkins and GenoraPatterson 3 Dec. She graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN. Gloria married Bobby Johnson 12 Jan 1980. Gloria and Bobby live in Delano, Polk Co., TN.

Larry Edward Jenkins Sr.

Larry Edward Jenkins Sr. was born fifth to Henry Burton Jenkins and Genora Patterson. He first married Jan Jones and they had three children. He second married Darla.

Larry Edward Jenkins Jr. 6 Mar 1968 Polk Co., TNTravis JenkinsBurt Jenkins

Larry Edward Jenkins Jr. was born first to Larry Edward Jenkins Sr. and Jan Jones 6 Mar 1968 in Etowah, Polk Co., TN. He married Maxine Mosesand they had two children. They lived most of their lives in Polk Co., TN. Larry and Maxine were members of a Baptist church. He worked at Mills Products Inc. in Athens, McMinn Co., TN, a turnkey metal fabricator producing a wide range of lightweight metal products used in everything from the aerospace industry to sporting goods. Larry Jr. passed away at the age of 39 on Friday, 4 Jan 2008 at his home in Delano, Polk Co., TN. Services were held at 8:00 pm on 5 Jan 2008 in the South Chapel of the Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah. Rev.Robbie Combs officiated the service.

Larry Edward Jenkins IIIBurt Jenkins

[Larry Edward Jenkins III]

[Burt Jenkins]

Travis Jenkins was born first to Larry Edward Jenkins Sr. and Jan Jones.

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Burt Jenkins was born second to Larry Edward Jenkins Sr. and Jan Jones. He married Leslie 2 Apr 1992 and they have one daughter. Leslie has one daughter from a previous relationship Hannah NaShae O’Dell.

Savannah Nicole Jenkins

Vickie Jenkins

Vickie Jenkins was born sixth to Henry Burton Jenkins and Genora Patterson. She married Lynn Bryan.

Katie Sue Patterson

Katie Sue Patterson was born to Edward and Cora Hyde Patterson 26Mar 1923 in Pendergast, Polk Co., TN. She married Ray Monroe Howard 3Jan 1942 and eventually moved to Peachtree City, Fayette Co., GA because of his work. She lived on Senoia Road just south of where Elias Miller lived in Campbell Co. and just east of where Sarah MillerBoozer moved to in the 1870s. Ray and Katie Sue Patterson Howard werethe parents of three children. They were members of Crestwood BaptistChurch in Tyrone, Fayette Co., GA. Katie Sue passed away 1 Feb 2014. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 4 Feb 2014 in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home of Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA. Rev. Phillip Edge, Rev. Colin Duncan, and Rev. Charles Dowdy led the service. Katie Sue was buried in the Sharon Memorial Gardens in Tyrone.

Brenda HowardConnie HowardBilly Ray Howard 29 Sep 1942 Polk Co., TN

Brenda Howard

Brenda Howard was born first to Ray Monroe Howard and Katie Sue Patterson. She attended Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co.,

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TN and graduated Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA in 1969. She first married Jimmy Young and has one daughter Joy Leigh Young. She second married Gerald Presley 19 Mar 1999 and lives in Senoia, Coweta Co., GA. Gerald works for Estes Landscape, Inc. in Newnan, Coweta Co., GA.

Joy Leigh Young

Joy Leigh Young is the only child of Jimmy Young and Brenda Howard. She married Brian Hay and has two daughters.

Jillian HayJenna Hay

[Jillian Hay]

[Jenna Hay]

Connie Howard

Connie Howard was born the second child of Ray Monroe Howard and Katie Sue Patterson. She studied at Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA and St. Leo University in St. Leo, PascoCo., FL. Connie first married Benny Starnes and they have two daughters. Connie second married Perry Bryant. They live in Sharpsburg, GA.172

Monica Danielle StarnesTiffany Starnes

Monica Danielle Starnes was born the first child of Benny Starnesand Connie Howard. She married Heath Taubitz and has one child.

Tiffany Starnes was born second to Benny Starnes and Connie Howard. She studied at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Fayette

172 Katie Howard Obituary, Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn, GA.

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Co., GA, Berry College in Rome, Floyd Co., GA, and Life University in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. She married Michael Andel.

Billy Ray Howard

Billy Ray Howard was born third to Ray and Katie Sue Patterson Howard 29 Sep 1942173. He attended both Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN and Fayette County High School in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA. Billy married Linda Joyce McMichen (b. 1946)174 on May2, 1964 in Russell Co., AL.175 Linda is the daughter of Mitchell Herbert McMichen (1912-1980) and Allie Mae Huftstetler (b. 1913). In another strange twist of genealogy, Linda is related to the author on his materal side. Billy retired from Ford Motor Company.

Billy and Linda McMichen Howard are the parents of two children .. .

LeAnn Howard Mitch Howard

Billy and Linda have lived at Sugar Hill, GA but now reside in Tyrone, GA.

LeAnn Howard is the first child of Billy Ray Howard and LindaJoyce McMichen.

Mitch Howard is the second child of Billy Ray Howard and LindaJoyce McMichen.

Franklin Henry Patterson

Franklin Henry Patterson was born to Edward and Cora Hyde Patterson August 16, 1925 in Polk Co., TN. The family called him F.

173 Birth Certificate #60522, Polk Co., TN.

174 Birth Certificate #107 308, Bartow Co., GA.175 Marriage Certificate, Russell Co., GA, book 86, p. 549.

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H. He married Esther Marie Cobble (b. 1924) April 7, 1945 in Murray Co., GA. They are the parents of three daughters.

Diane PattersonKathie Jean Patterson 5 May 1950Susan Patterson 20 Feb 1955

F. H. served in World War II, he was a preacher, and he rose to the level of Shriner in the Masonic Lodge. He was first licensed to the gospel ministry at Old Ocoee Baptist Church in Benton, TN (Polk Co.)176, then he was ordained at Antioch Baptist Church, also in Benton October 26, 1957.177 He achieved the thirty-second degree in the lodge of Cleveland, TN (Bradley Co.). Then he was admitted to the Alhambra Temple of Chattanooga, TN (Hamilton Co.) as a noble of the mystic shrine.178 F. H. was a very active man who accomplished many things andleft a legacy of note among his extended family.

F. H. and Esther lived in Etowah, TN (McMinn Co.) and this is where he passed away April 28, 2003. He was 77 years old. He is buried at Delano, TN in the Hyde and Patterson family cemetery where so many of this larger family are buried.

Diane Patterson was born first to Franklin Henry Patterson and EstherMarie Cobble.

Kathie Jean Patterson was born second to Franklin Henry Patterson and Esther Marie Cobble 5 May 1950.

Susan Patterson was born third and last to Franklin Henry Patterson and Esther Marie Cobble 20 Feb 1955. She graduated from McMinn CountyHigh School in Etowah, McMinn Co., TN. Susan married Dennis Morgan (b. 1955). They have one child.

176 Certificate of License, Old Ocoee Baptist Church, Benton, TN. Rev. J. A. Boring, pastor.177 Certificate of Ordination, Antioch Baptist Church, Benton, TN. James Edward Firestone, moderator of the ordaining council.178 Masonic Certificate issued at Chattanooga Consistory in the Valley of Chattanooga, Orient of TN 6 May 1978, signed by Registrar Lamar Timmons and Master Edgar D. Collins.

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Eric Morgan 23 Feb 1978 Bradley Co., TN

[Eric Morgan] was born the only child of Dennis Morgan and Susan Patterson 23 Feb 1978 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN. He graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN in 1996then Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland. Eric married Rachel Lynn Nanney (b. 1979) 30 Jun 2001. Rachel graduated from Polk County High School in 1997 and Cleveland State in 2000. From 2005-2013 she worked as a medical laboratory technician for the Athens Medical Group. Since July 2013 she has worked as a lab tech for Tennessee Cancer Specialists. Eric and Rachel have one child. Eric works for Denso Global, an auto parts manufacturer.

Landon Elias Morgan

{Landon Elias Morgan} was born the only child of Eric Morgan and Rachel Lynn Nanney 14 Oct 2008 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

Stacy Allene Patterson

Stacy Allene Patterson was born the sixth child, fifth daughter to Edward Patterson and Cora Hyde 26 Feb 1928 in Delano, Polk Co., TN.She married John Franklin Nelms (1924-1999) of Polk Co. He was the son of Henry Nelms and Stella Lawson. John served in World War II as seaman, second class in the U.S. Navy Reserve and was honorably discharged at Memphis, TN 18 April 1946. They were married 3 Aug 1946in Murray Co., GA. John worked on the road crew with the Polk Co., TNroad department.

John Franklin Nelms and Stacy Allene Patterson have one son HenryEdward Nelms (b. 1950). Stacy lived in Benton, TN and worked as an upholster. She died 23 Jun 1986 in Benton, Polk Co., TN. John passedaway on 27 Jun 1999 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN at the Bradley County Nursing Home.179 Stacy is buried in the family cemetery at Delano. John was cremated.

179 Death Certificate, Tennessee Dept. of Public Health.

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Henry Edward Nelms

Henry Edward Nelms was born the only child of John Franklin Nelms(1924-1999) and Stacy Allene Patterson (1928-1986) 22 Mar 1948. Fred married Janice Karen Jenkins (b. 1948) and they have twins. Fred continues to live in Benton, Polk Co., TN.

Brandi Dawn Nelms 11 Aug 1979 Bradley Co., TNBrett Anthony Nelms 11 Aug 1979 Bradley Co., TN

Brandi Nelms was born to Henry Edward Nelms (b. 1948) and Janice Karen Jenkins (b. 1948) 11 Aug 1979 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN. She graduated Bradley Central High School in Cleveland. Brandi married Hubert Waylon Roark. They had one child that was born three months premature and did not survice. Brandi owned Whitney’s Restaurant in Cleveland but the business had been closed. Brandi continues to live in Clevlenad.

Jaylee Maleigha Roark 5 Jan 2010 Bradley Co., TN

Brett Anthony Nelms was born to Henry Edward Nelms (b. 1948) andJanice Karen Jenkins (b. 1948) 11 Aug 1979. He graduated from BradleyCentral High School in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN and attended Tennessee Tech 1998-1999. He first married Misty Dawn Cantrell 17 Nov1997 in Cleveland. They have two children. They were divorced in June 2005. He second married Callie Alice Johnson (b. 1984) 27 Aug 2007. They have one child. Brett works for Olin Chemical.

Whitney Nelms 8 Sep 1997Tyler Nelms 18 Feb 2000Macanna Nelms 16 Apr 2008

[Whitney Nelms] was born first to Brett Nelms (b. 1979) and Misty Dawn Cantrell 8 Sep 1997.

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[Tyler Nelms] was born second to Brett Nelms (b. 1979)and Misty Dawn

Cantrell 18 Feb 2000.

[Macanna Nelms] was born first to Brett Nelms (b. 1979) and Callie Alice Johnson (b. 1984).

Rome Ansel Patterson

Rome Ansel Patterson was born the seventh child,second son to Edward and Cora Hyde Patterson July 20,1930 in Polk Co., TN. He was named for his maternalgrandfather but his family called him R. A.

R. A. married Alice Mildred Lockhart (b. 1930)180

March 21, 1953 in Walker Co., GA.181 Alice was fromEtowah, TN (McMinn Co.) and was the daughter of Tom C.and Lula Mae Stewart Lockhart. She continued there withR. A. in Etowah, TN for many years until they moved backto Polk Co.

R.A. and Alice are the parents of four children . . .

Dewayne Patterson 28 Sep 1953182 Etowah, TNRonnie Lynn Patterson 28 Jun 1954 Etowah, TNDoyle Lee Patterson 27 Apr 1959183 Etowah, TNPatsy Marlene Patterson 15 May 1966 Etowah, TN

R. A. died June 28, 2008 in Polk Co., TN at the age of 77 years. Alice continues to live with her unmarried son Doyle and next door to son Dewayne and daughter Patsy. Only Patsy is married.

Dewayne Patterson

180 Birth Certificate #14145, McMinn Co., TN.181 Marriage Certificate, Walker Co., GA. Rev. George W. McClure, Rossville, GA.182Birth Certificate #141-53-56815, McMinn Co., TN.183 Birth Certificate #141-59-29326, McMinn Co., TN.

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Rome AnselPatterson

Dewayne Patterson is the oldest child of Rome Ansel Patterson (1930-2008) and Alice Mildred Lockhart (b. 1930) 28 Sep 1953 in Etowah, McMinn Co., TN. He graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN in 1973.

Ronnie Lynn Patterson

Ronnie Lynn Patterson is the second child of Rome Ansel Patterson(1930-2008) and Alice Mildred Lockhart (b. 1930) 28 Jun 1954 in Etowah, McMinn Co., TN.

Doyle Lee Patterson

Doyle Lee Patterson is the third child of Rome Ansel Patterson (1930-2008) and Alice Mildred Lockhart (b. 1930) 27 Apr 1959 in Etowah, McMinn Co., TN. He graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN and studied at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Patsy Marlene Patterson

Patsy Marlene Patterson was born the fourth child, first daughterto R. A. Patterson and Alice Lockhart 15 May 1966 in Etowah, McMinn Co., TN.184 She graduated from Polk County High School in Benton, Polk Co., TN, class of 1984. Patsy first married Jerry Houston Webb (b. 1967).185 He is the son of Bobby Gene and Barbara Jean Armour Webb. Their daughter is Kecia LeAnn Webb 186. Patsy second married Ray Peel (b. 1969) 3 Apr 2010. She works at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Kecia LeAnn Webb 4 Dec 1986 Bradley Co., TN

Kecia LeAnn Webb was born the only child of Jerry Houston Webb (b. 1967) and Patsy Marlene Patterson (b. 1966).

184 Birth Certificate #141-66-024775, McMinn Co., TN.185 Birth Certificate, Bradley Co., TN 18 Apr 1967.186 Birth certificate #141-86-061391, Bradley Co., TN 4 Dec 1986.

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Elizabeth MillerThe sixth child of Elias and Elizabeth Easters Miller, the fourth

daughter(1869- )

Elizabeth Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth in 1869 in Campbell Co., GA. They called her Elisa. She was born during their second settling in Campbell and between the moves to Ohio and HaralsonCo. She was named for her mother. She would have been about 11 during the move to Haralson Co., if she had lived that long.

Elizabeth appears in the 1870 census with the family but is not listed in 1880. She died sometime during that ten year period and is likely to be one of the three deceased children her mother numbered later in 1900 census. The cause of her death is as unknown as the date.

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Queen MillerThe seventh child of Elias and Elizabeth Easters Miller, the fifth

daughter(b. 1870)

Queen Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth in 1870 in Campbell Co., GA. They called her Queenie and she, like her sister Elisa, is amystery. In fact, there is an outside chance they may be the same person.

Queen only appears on the 1880 census with the family and she is there given the age of ten. This would make her just one year youngerthan Elizabeth who is not listed in 1880. Could they, therefore, actually be the same person? Could the family have begun to call Elisa, already a nickname, Queen? Queen was a common name in the latenineteenth century for a particularly beautiful girl. The majority ofthe evidence, however, in the opinion of the author leans against thisconclusion.

Elisa is fully one year old in the 1870 census which was taken July 20, 1870. This would mean she was actually more than one, possibly as much as one and 364 days, because otherwise the enumerators were consistent in recording the age of infants with fractions to indicate months. There are indeed fractions used on the same page of the census but not for Elisa. Furthermore, Elisa’s oldersister Margaret was born September 1, 1868 so this limits Elisa’s birth to about nine months later. This would require Elisa to have been born after June 1, 1868 and before July 20, 1869.

Queen has passed her tenth birthday in the 1880 census which was taken on June 8, 1880. She could be more than ten years old, but not eleven. This would require Queen to have been born after June 8, 1869. This amounts to an overlap of 18 days and is why it is possiblethey are the same person. Thus, the dilemma.

The strongest bit of evidence to conclude they are separate children, Elizabeth said in 1900 she had 11 children, eight of them living. This means there is already one unaccounted for child in thisfamily. If we are to believe Elisa and Queen are the same person, we would then have an additional unaccounted for child.

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If Elisa and Queen are different children, they were born within a year of each other, but this is not impossible. In fact, Elias and Elizabeth actually had five children within five years beginning with Margaret and ending with Elias Ben.

Finally, they have separate names. While it is possible a familycould change the nickname of a child, especially when it comes to names and census enumerators, but, in this case, it is not necessary to believe a change took place. Therefore, for the sake of this work,and until irrefutable evidence is found proving otherwise, Elisa and Queen were sisters and two separate individuals. The greater challenge is finding the identity of the unknown child.

Queen does not appear in any known records after 1880 but severalfactors may explain her “disappearance”. First, she was ten years oldin 1880 and, according to the social standards of her time, may have married by 1884. Second, there is no 1890 census. It is no surprise she does not appear in 1900, the next available record, when she wouldhave been 30 years old! Finally, the author was not aware of what hadhappened to other children such as Sarah until recently. It is thus possible there is another entire branch of this family living somewhere and descended from Queen. On the other hand, remember threeof Elias and Elizabeth’s children died before 1900. This would include Sarah Miller Boozer who died in 1898, Elias Ben Miller who died in 1899, but who was the other one? It may have been Queen, it may have been Martha, Elisa, the unknown child, but it could not have been more than one of those four. Three of them lived past 1900 and are unknown, along with any other descendants of theirs, to the rest of the family today. Based on the numbers found descending from theirsiblings, these could easily amount to more than several hundred additional descendants of Elias and Elizabeth Miller, enough to doublethe size of an already large family.

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Martha MillerThe eighth child of Elias and Elizabeth Miller, the sixth daughter

(b. 1871)

Martha Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth Easters Miller in 1871 in Campbell Co., GA. She made the move with her family to Haralson Co., GA and married S. J. Moody (b. 1857) there. S. J. was the son of John Moody (b. 1868) and Mary Hannah S. Wharton (b. 1865). He was 33 years old at the wedding and Martha was 19. If the record for him is correct, he was born in California, possibly because his father, an English immigrant, went there to search for gold with the

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famous 49ers. How he ended up back in Haralson Co., GA is another fascinating mystery.

No other record of Martha has been found and family history indicates she died childless early in the marriage, maybe even the same year. If so, she is indeed among the three children lost to Elias and Elizabeth by 1900. If she survived, she must have moved away and nothing more is known of her or her family today.

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Elias Ben MillerThe ninth child of Elias and Elizabeth Easters Miller, the third son

(1872-1899)

Elias Ben was born to Elias and Elizabeth Miller in 1872, Campbell Co., GA. He moved with the family and married Emma Cordelia Fullbright of Carroll Co., GA June 1, 1891.187 Emma was the oldest child of William E. Fullbright (1844-1908) and Lenora McWhorter (1853-1905). She is the sister of Ida Rolena Fullbright (1878-1934) who married Elias Ben’s younger brother James Dockey Miller (1874-1959). They were married in Haralson Co., GA.

Elias Ben and Emma were the parents ofone child George Gordon Reeves (b. 1899). The is almost certain even though the child as a different last name. As noted, George was born in 1899, about the time Elias Ben died of afever and Emma moved back into the home of her parents. Living there, she appears with the child in the 1900 census and the child has no last name. He is listed as George Gordon only. Later she married Jim Reeves of the areaand gave the name Reeves to the child since they were now a new family and

George would have had no memories of his father, Elias Ben Miller. Emma and Jim have

not been found in the 1910 census but by 1920 she is living with her brother William W. Fullbright. Emma died June 9, 1939. On her death certificate, the cause of death was noted as “dysentery – lack of proper diet”. Formerly known as flux, dysentery is an inflammatory disorder of the intestines. Dysentery is treatable but Emma’s case was left untreated. At the time of death, she was 66 years old.

George Gordon Reeves187 Marriage License, Haralson Co., GA. A. D. Mceachern, justice of the peace.Filed by S. M. Davenport, ordinary.

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Emma Fullbright Miller

George Gordon Reeves

The only child of Elias Ben and Emma Fullbright Miller(1899- )

George Gordon Reeves was born George Gordon Miller to Elias Ben and Emma Fullbright Miller in September of 1899 in Haralson Co., GA. His father died around the time of his birth and he was taken by his mother back into the home of his grandparents, William and Lenora McWhorter Fullbright. He appears there as only “George Gordon” in the1900 census which assumes his last name was Miller.

Later, his mother remarried Jim Reeves of Haralson Co., GA and George was raised by his mother and step-father. He was given the name Reeves because of this marriage and due to the fact that he was so young when it happened.

George married a certain Dellie (b. 1907) and was living with herand three children, all girls, in 1930. He appears in the census of that year living in the Little Creek District of Haralson Co. The children of George and Dellie Reeves were . . .

Louise Reeves 1921 Haralson Co., GALovella Reeves 1923 Haralson Co., GAAnnie Reeves 1925 Haralson Co., GA

Louise Reeves

Louise Reeves was born first to George Gordon Reeves and Dellie (b. 1907) 1921 in Haralson Co., GA.

Lovella Reeves

Lovella Reeves was born second to George Gordon Reeves and Dellie(b. 1907) 1923 in Haralson Co., GA. She was found living as a boarderin the home of James and Lula Culpepper of Cedartown, Polk Co., GA in the 1940 U.S. Census. She was 17 years old, still single, and listed as a “new worker”.188 According to the record, she had attended eight grades of school. Because there is no occupation listed for James Culpepper and because the census was taken during the Great 188 1940 United States Federal Census, Ward 5, Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. Enumerated April 3, 1940 by Mrs. Lillie M. Woolf.

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Depression, Lovella was most likely working outside the home and helping to support the Culpepper’s as a boarder. Also in the home were the Culpepper’s children, Bobby 8 and Shirley Ann 3.

Annie Reeves

Annie Reeves was born third to George Gordon Reeves and Dellie (b. 1907) 1925 in Haralson Co., GA.

James Dockey MillerThe tenth child of Elias and Elizabeth Easters Miller, the fourth son

(1874-1959)

James Dockey Miller

James Dockey Miller was born to Elias and Elizabeth Miller August18, 1874 in Campbell Co., GA. He was about seven years old when he made the move to Haralson Co. Many of his childhood memories would have been of growing up on the farm near Campbellton. The family called him “Doc” but he always signed his name as J. D. Miller.

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James Dockey married Ida Rolena Fullbright (1878-1934) June 2, 1891 in Haralson Co., GA.189 Rev. Thomas William Brown performed the ceremony. Brown was the pastor of the Tallapoosa East Baptist Church, located very close to Elias Miller’s farm near Buchanan. Brown was 43 years old at the time of James and Ida’s wedding and he had been the pastor of the church since August 15, 1879. He had also been a state representative from Haralson

County 1888-1890. He went on to be the pastor of Beulahland Baptist Church in Douglas, Co. 1895-1898. He died February 8, 1921 and is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery at Cedartown, GA.

James was 16 years old and Ida was 13 at the wedding. Ida was the daughter of William E. Fullbright (1844-1908) and Lenora McWhorter(1853-1905) and the sister of Emma Fullbright who married J.D.’s olderbrother Elias Ben. J.D. and Ida married the day after the wedding of Elias Ben and Emma.

The Fullbrights are a German family tracing back to Hans Vollbrecht (1597-1667). The immigrant was Johann W. Vollbrecht (1747-1837) who moved from Hollstein, Germany in the extreme southwestern corner of Germany near both the French and Swiss border to Catawba Co., NC. The spelling of the name was changed because the census enumerator anglicized what he heard in German from an ancestor who wasunable to read and write. Other descendants of this same family, however, include the well known Senator J. William Fullbright (1905-1995) of Arkansas.

The McWhorters are Scottish, tracing back to Alexander McWhorter (1620-1641) of Edinburgh, Scotland. The immigrant was Hugh McWhorter (1670-1748) who moved from Ireland to New Castle, DE.

J. D. and Ida Miller were the parents of 11 children born between1892 and 1917. The two oldest were Merdick W. E. Miller (1892-1955) and Bertha Miller (1894-1925). Both were born in Haralson Co., GA.

189 Marriage License, Haralson Co., GA. Thomas A. Hutcheson, ordinary.

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According to a court record found in Haralson Co., when J.D. first moved to Alabama, he went by himself. He may have been scoutingfor a place for the family or he may have left Ida temporarily, but either way, he wasn’t sending her support and she sued him in superiorcourt July 1895. She petitioned the court for a “bill of alimony” even though they were not divorced. He was still only 20 years old and she was just 16 but already the mother of two children, by then, ages three and one. She won the judgment but apparently J.D. was ableto settle the dispute by coming back from Alabama and moving back in with the family. He voted in the 1896 Haralson Co. elections, like his father Elias, and then moved to Alabama, taking the family with him.

Two more children, Lenora (1899-1903), named for her maternal grandmother, and Jim (1900-1990) were born in Alabama. The family appears on the Albertville, AL census of 1900 living near Elias and Elizabeth.190 Lenora died of the fever in Alabama and, according to Otis William Miller, “They shipped her body back to Buchanan on the train in a marble casket.” He also said she was buried in the Buchanan City Cemetery but the grave is unmarked and has not been found. Her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Easters Miller, died four years later and was supposedly buried next to Lenora. Lenora’s death,combined with others in the family including J.D.’s brother William, were part of the reason the family decided to return to Haralson Co., GA in 1903 where the fever was not as bad.

190 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Marshall Co., AL Vol. 42, Sheet 12, Line 81, House #210.

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This map shows the location of the Dugdown farm as well as the location of structureson the property of J. D. Miller.

The next four children were born at home on the Dugdown farm justwest of Felton in Haralson Co., GA. These included Julia (b. 1903), Sallie (b. 1905), Otis (b. 1907), and Lillie Bell (b. 1909). These appear with Merdick, Bertha, and Jim in the 1910 census of Haralson Co., GA.191

Daniel Wilburn (b. 1911) and Lela (b. 1914) were born next. By 1914, Merdick married and was the first child in this family to move out on his own.

On January 18, 1915 J.D. sued a certain J.W.R. Gaulding for an unpaid amount owed. The court record doesn’t describe exactly why Mr.Gaulding owed this money but it does tell us they were able to settle the matter out of court. We assume Mr. Gaulding paid his bill.

191 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Wildcat District, Haralson Co., GA.

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The last child of J.D. and Ida was born July 1, 1917 and they named her Flessie. Flessie appears as a three year old daughter in the census of 1920.192 All 11 children were living at home in 1920.

J.D. was a hard worker, he did many good things, he is a very interesting character, but he wasn’t always a good man. In 1918, the year Elias died in Milledgeville, J.D. and Ida’s daughter Bertha had ababy at home even though she was never married. The father was never publicly identified. She named this baby I. V., no names, just initials. Bertha was 24 years old and raised I.V. in the home of J.D.and Ida. I.V. was born with obvious birth defects including

blindness. After seven years, Bertha drank carbolic acid (phenol) and committed suicide.Carbolic acid was in the home for medicinal use, was soluble in water, but taken in large quantities is highly toxic. When I.V. was in her thirties, she was committed to the state mental hospital in Milledgeville, GA. She died there September 10, 1964. EarlMiller remembers taking a trip with his mother and, along the way, they stopped in Milledgeville to visit I.V. “After we asked to see her, “ he said, “it took a long time before they would let us go in.They weren’t taking good care of her and I’m sure they had toclean her up before they would let us see her.” Earl believesJ.D. was the father of I.V. Bertha and I.V. are both buried

in the Limebranch Baptist Church Cemetery of Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.) next to J.D. and Ida.

192 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Little Creek Militia District, Haralson Co., GA, p. 181. Enumerated 10-12 Jan 1920 by Enumerator Lenton L. Pope.

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Another time, about 1935, J.D. planned to visit his sister Margaret in Alabama with his son Wilburn and daughter-in-law Lily Mae.Actually, according to J.D.’s granddaughter Gladys Miller, who was sixyears old at the time, J.D. sold “the big house, barn, and land on thesouth side” to get the money to “run off” with Lily Mae, Wilburn’s first wife. He hired a driver to take them to Margaret’s house and drew up a map for the driver so he would know how to get there. When they arrived at Margaret’s house, J.D. had Wilburn get out and go up to the door to see if anyone was home. With Wilburn out of the car, J.D. had the driver drive off. “Grandpa showed up two days later without her,” Gladys said. “Uncle Wilburn got back to Cedartown laterand stayed there until he died.” Wilburn never went back home after that. He divorced his wife and remarried. Gladys said she thought

she heard someone say Lily Mae stayed withthe driver of the car. Gladys also saw

the map later and said she remembered the day her mother, Laura Gladden Miller, found it.

Ida Fullbright Miller had died July 5, 1934 on the farm at Dugdown, GA and was buried with her family at the Limebranch Baptist Church in Polk Co., GA. Her death seems to have had great impact on J.D. After 43 years of marriage, they’d come a long way from Ida’s “bill for alimony” back in 1895. Ida lived a hard life as one can seehow she visibly changed as she aged through the series of pictures seen of her.

Like his siblings, J.D. was able to read and write. This seems to have made him more aggressivein legal matters. His name appears several times as both plaintiff and defendant in the Haralson Co.court records. On September 29, 1935, he signed a “Pistol Toter’s Bond” for his son Wilburn in Haralson Co. court.193 Wilburn registered a 41 calibre double action Colt Revolver #10504. He promised to use the pistol for “nothing except proper and legitimate purposes.” This must have been before the incident involving Wilburn’s wife with J.D. but there is no indication Wilburn attempted to use his revolver against his father.

193 Pistol Toters Bond, Haralson Co., GA. Recorded by M. Bullard, ordinary 30 Sep 1935.

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James Dockey Miller and Ida Rolena FullbrightMiller

J.D. later married a second time to Mattie Jane Smith (b. 1898) originally from Tennessee. For reasons still known only to him, J.D. didn’t tell his children, many of them still living at home, about his plans to remarry.

The girls especially were shocked and then angry when he brought Mattie

into their home. Within months, all of them had married and moved out.

Mattie had also been married before. She was the widow of John Robert Lee Puckett(b. 1892). She already had three children John Robert Lee Puckett Jr., Monroe Puckett, and Jennie Lu Puckett.

J.D. and Mattie had two more children together. These are John Dock Miller (1939-1996) and Nellie Ruth Miller (b. 1941).

On November 14, 1950, J. D. applied for a property tax exemption to the ordinary of Haralson Co., GA. Other thanthe standard items to be exempted, which includedhis land, he listed uniquely one gray mare tenyears old, a horse wagon, plow tools, cookingutensils, clothes, household furniture, and a Bible. The exemption was approved.194

J.D. and Mattie moved to the Raccoon Creek Community in Paulding Co., GA along with the families of his sons Merk, Jim and Otis. J.D. and Mattie didn’t stay in the same house together for long, though, asthey separated and J.D. moved in with the family of his son Otis Miller. J.D.’s grandson Raymond Earl Miller remembers driving the tractor and wagon over to J.D.’s house with his brother Carlton to pick “Grandpa” up and move all his things to his own house. “They hadan old pot-bellied stove in the house and Mattie didn’t want us to take it,” Earl said, “so she kept poking stove wood into the fire until it was too hot to pick it up. We had to take two long poles andput through the handles so we could pick it up and set it on the back of the wagon because Grandpa wasn’t going to leave it. As we drove away smoke was bellowing out of that stove and Mattie took a glass

194 Exemption application, Haralson Co., GA, p. 195. Mrs. I. N. Daniel, ordinary.

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bottle, threw it, and hit Grandpa right in the back of the head. He just sat up there straight as a board and never looked back or said a word.”

J.D. lived with his son Otis for “three or four years” about 1953-1957 in Paulding Co. on what was called “the Holland place”. Grandson Earl Miller remembers he shared a room with the boys, he, Carlton, RC, and John Doc. They used to lay awake in bed after the lights were blown out and talk about “everything in the world”. Earl remembers one night them talking about “If you could have an extra eyesomewhere on your body, where would you want it?” He doesn’t rememberwho started this question but each one gave their answer. The boys gave various answers. J.D. said he would want his extra eye on his big toe so he could look up all the girls’ dresses.

J.D. had an old trunk and kept all of his things locked inside this trunk. Otis’ wife Laura Gladden Miller wondered what he kept in the trunk but he was careful to never let anyone see. This sparked everyone’s curiosity, of course, they thinking he might have some money in there. Laura had a dream one night that she had a key that would fit the trunk, so the next day when J.D. and Otis were gone to town, she tried of key and, in a day of skeleton keys which fit so many different locks, the trunk was opened. She said all he had in there was a Bible, some old clothes, and some pictures. She didn’t say who the pictures were and they may have been some we have now. Itis possible, however, he had pictures we do not now have. Could thesehave included a picture of his father Elias?

J.D. was rumored to have a gift of healing. He could stop bleeding by laying his hand on an injury and he used to receive postcards in the mail from the mothers of sick children. Later it would be reported that the children would recover about the time he had received the postcard. Granddaughter Ida Mae Miller said he offered to teach her one time how he did this but she refused. She said she was scared of it. He never offered to teach these type things to Earl but this grandson said, “I used to see him reading the Bible.”

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J.D. moved back to Haralson Co. in early 1957 and bought a house at 373 Fairview in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). He lived in this house alone for one year. Grandson Earl Miller remembers driving to Cedartown on occasion to pick J.D. up and take him to see his doctor in Cartersville. As his health declined, J.D. spent the last year of his life with his son John Dock and daughter-in-law Nancy Ann Williams who moved in with him. It fell to Nancy (b. 1940) to take careof him. Nancy remembers looking in J.D.’s Bible and she said he had “strange” things written in the blank pages and margins such as words she didn’t understand and the

Lord’s Prayer written backwards. Nancy, who still lives in Felton, GAcalls this “black magic”. This Bible, and other possessions of J.D., was lost to the family in the 1970s when John Doc and Nancy’s home burned.

J.D.’s health continued to decline steadily during the last year of his life as he was living with John Dock andNancy. He was diagnosed with heart disease.195

Nancy says he lost so much weight that year that she was easily able to pick him up to move him whenever she changed the sheets on his bed.She said he ate less and less. He liked to stay up late and then sleep late the next day. She said he told her several times in the last few months that he wasn’t going to be with her much longer. She would ask him where he was going and he consistently said, “Ida’s coming to get me.” Nancy asked him how he knew that and he said, “I talked to her and she said she’s coming to get me.”

The last day of his life, he got up out of bed and sat up in the living room all day as if he was feeling much better, stronger. He ate three good meals, Nancy said. This was very unusual at the time. Around 11:00 pm she tucked him in bed as she did every night but on

195 Death Certificate #31605, Polk Co., GA. Filed by Roger Vincent 11 Dec 1959.

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that night he reached up, pulled her down, and gave her a kiss on the check. Nancy placed her finger on her face when she told this to indicate the exact spot. She remembers how surprised she was that he did that. As she thought about it, J.D. said, “I probably won’t see you again. Ida’s coming to get me.” She told him to quit talking that foolish talk and then she told him goodnight. “As far as I can remember, “ she said, “The last word he said was ‘goodnight’.”

The next morning John Dock went into J.D.’s room to wake him up. John asked Nancy if she had any special way that she normally woke himup and Nancy told him “No”. J.D. had passed away sometime in the night. At his death he had been the oldest living descendant of EliasMiller for six years since the death of his niece Jimmie Faye Boozer. After his death, the oldest living descdant was Elias’ grandson and J.D.’s nephew Edward James Oscar Beatenbaugh.

After interviewing Nancy at her home on July 18, 2009, and tracking the history of James Dockey with Earl Miller, the author and his father sat up that evening talking about J.D. and all the questions they have about him.  Tim went to bed that night about 11:00pm.  During the night he was awakened suddenly from a deep sleep with

the distinct feeling someone had touched him across the forehead.  He was fully awake in an instant and immediately frightened; certain someone wasin the room and had touched himto wake him up.  No one was visibly present but Tim made such a stir, his wife Tracy awoke and asked what was wrong.  He told her what happened and she said it wasn'ther.  He looked at the clock and it was 2:45 am.  Tim

doesn't know, at the risk of going crazy, if it was a dream or if somespirit woke him up, but could this have happened so he would know the time of James Dockey's death; the moment when Ida came to get him?

J.D. was buried next to Ida in the Limebranch Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk Co., GA south of Cedartown. This is actually just north, over the country line, from where he had lived in Felton, GA

240The Grave Marker of James Dockey Miller. Thereare two errors on this stone, his name and the

date of birth.

(Haralson Co.). He was the last living child of Elias and Elizabeth Miller.

J. D. Miller died still owning 60 acres of the Dugdown farm. Thetitle wasn’t clear because he had deeded it to daughter Bertha on March 1, 1921 and his wife Ida at a later time. Both of them died before he did and his daughter Sallie claimed in a lawsuit against thefamily that he had also deeded it to daughter Julia but that this transfer was illegal.196 She contended that all the children were entitled to a share and she pressed her legal claim to have the property sold February 19, 1969. The land was ultimately sold on the courthouse steps in Buchanan, GA. Otis Miller remembered that he purposed to buy the land and had made arrangements with his bank for pre-approval. When he arrived at the courthouse, however, the land was already sold. According to Otis son Earl, “He stayed mad about that for the rest of his life.” The land is now owned by a Texas landcompany which bought most of the land in the area and leased to a local hunting club. All of the old roads are now blocked by gates.

The children of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller were . . .

Merdick W. E. Miller 5 Oct 1891 Haralson Co., GABertha Miller Dec 1894 Haralson Co., GALenora E. Miller Mar 1899 Marshall Co., ALJames Franklin B. Miller 3 Feb 1900 Marshall Co., ALJulia Irene Miller 3 Apr 1903 Haralson Co., GASallie Miller 3 May 1905 Haralson Co., GAOtis William Miller 4 Sep 1907 Haralson Co., GALillie Bell Miller 23 Mar 1909

Haralson Co., GADaniel Wilburn Miller 14 Mar 1911 Haralson Co., GALela Mattie Miller 5 May 1914 Haralson Co., GAFlessie Miller 1 Jul 1917 Haralson Co., GA

The children of James Dockey and Mattie Smith Puckett Miller were. . .

196 Suit in Equity, file 7504, Motion Docket #2, Case Number 41, Nov. Term 1968, Haralson Co. Superior Court, Mrs. Sallie Folsom vs. Otis Miller et. al. Filed 19 Feb1969 by Deputy Clerk Mary Ann Weatherby.

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John Dock Miller 18 Jun 1939 Haralson Co., GANellie Ruth Miller 10 Feb 1941 Haralson Co., GA

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Merdick Bertha Lenora Jim Julia Sallie Otis Lillie Bell Dan Lela Flessie

Merdick W. E. MillerThe oldest child of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller

(1892-1955)

Merdick was born to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller 5 Oct 1892 in Haralson Co., GA before the move to Alabama. The origin of his first name is uncertain. The family called him Merk. His name isspelled “Murdoc” on his death certificate.197

Merdick married Mamie Dutson (1894-1955) on June 21, 1914 in Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.) at the courthouse. Justice of the Peace S. H. Heath performed the ceremony.198 They lived for a short time in Paulding Co., GA during the early 1950s when J.D., Jim, and Otis movedthere but he lived most of his life near Rockmart, GA (Polk Co.). Merdick died December 9, 1955 and Mamie passed away not long afterwards the same year in Rockmart. He was 63 years old when he died, she was 61. They were married for 41 years but they never had any children. Thus he is affectionately called “Uncle Merk” now by the rest of the family who remember him. Merdick and Mamie are also buried in the Limebranch Baptist Church Cemetery of Polk Co., GA.

Bertha MillerThe second child of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller

(1894-1925)

Bertha was born to James Dockey and IdaFullbright Miller in December 1894. She never197 Death Certificate, Polk Co., GA. Filed by C. G. Mason 16 Dec 1955.

198 Marriage License, Haralson Co., GA, W. T. Eaves, ordinary.

243 The grave marker of I. V.Miller, the daughter of BerthaMiller, at Limebranch Baptist

Church Cemetery

Miller Men: Merdick, James Dockey, Otis,and Jim

left home or married but she did have the child I.V. as discussed under the portion about James Dockey Miller. Bertha took carbolic acid and committed suicide on May 27, 1925199. She was 30 years of age.She’s buried in the Limebranch Baptist Church Cemetery next to her parents.

Lenora E. MillerThe third child of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller

(1899-1903)

Lenora was born to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller in March 1899 while the family was living in Marshall Co., AL. Lenora was named for her grandmothers, Lenora McWhorter Fullbright and Elizabeth Easters Miller. The family called her “Lenny”. She took fever when she was only four years old and died in 1903 in Marshall Co., AL. Otis William Miller said her body was shipped back to Buchanan, GA in a marble casket on the train where she was buried in the Buchanan City Cemetery. Why did they do that? Had they already decided to move back to Haralson Co. when Lenora died? No one in the family was already buried at Buchanan at the time. Apparently Lenora’s grave was left unmarked.

James Franklin MillerThe fourth child of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller, the second

son(1900-1990)

“Jim” was born to James Dockey and IdaFullbright Miller February 3, 1900 in Marshall Co.,AL near Boaz.

Jim first married Viola Gray (b. 1895) on July30, 1920. This marriage lasted three years and endedchildless in August 1923.

199 Death Certificate #597, Haralson Co., GA. Filed by E. Davis 30 Sep 1925.

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Jim second married Vera Leola Addison (1908-1984) May 20, 1928200 in Haralson Co., GA who brought three children to the family from a previous marriage. Vera was the daughter of Jonah A. Addison (1874-1922) and Nora Mintory Mattie Bennett (1881-1926). Vera was first married to a certain Mr. Cheatwood and their children were . . .

Bertha Elizabeth Cheatwood 15 Jul 1924 Polk Co., GAAnnie Ruth Cheatwood Jan 1926 Haralson Co., GAEvelyn Frankie Geneva Cheatwood 10 Dec 1927 Haralson Co., GA

Jim and Vera were the parents of ten children of their own between 1930 and 1947. These were all born in Haralson Co., GA beforeJim and Vera moved with his father J.D. and brother Otis to Raccoon Creek in Paulding Co., GA.

Jim didn’t stay in Paulding Co. though, and moved back to Haralson Co. Vera died in Cedartown at the Polk Medical Center January 11, 1984. Jim died there September 4, 1990. They are buried in the Brannon-Perryman Cemetery of Haralson Co., GA.

The children of Jim and Vera Addison Cheatwood Miller were . . .

Clarence James Miller 29 Mar 1930 Haralson Co., GARobert Junior Miller 10 Apr 1932 Haralson Co., GAClara Savannah Miller 21 Mar 1934 Haralson Co., GAHazel Sally Miller 23 Apr 1936 Haralson Co., GANellie Victoria Miller 23 Jun 1938

Haralson Co., GADaniel McKinley Miller 16 Nov 1940

Haralson Co., GAHorace Willie Miller 6 Mar 1943 Haralson Co., GAVera Elaine Miller 5 Jul 1945 Haralson Co., GAMilford Noble Miller 5 Dec 1947 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Carey Miller 5 Jun 1950 Haralson Co., GA

200 Marriage License, Haralson Co., GA. C.A. Ridley, justice of the peace.

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At the present time Jim and Vera Miller have had 10 children, 34 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 37 gg grandchildren, for a total of 118 descendants.

Clarence James Miller

Clarence was born to Jim and Vera Miller March 29, 1930 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Margie Louise Carter (1940-2009) in 1954when she was 14 years old. They have five children together, born between 1955 and 1963. Margie divorced Clarence, however, and marriedhis brother Daniel. Clarence remarried Barbara Williamson 14 Feb 1998. They were together for two years and divorced 6 Jan 2000. Clarence lived the last years of his life at the Countryside Health Center in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. Clarence passed away 23 Sep 2012.

The children of Clarence and Margie Miller are . . .

Brenda Diane Miller 28 Jul 1955 Paulding Co., GAJudy Louise Miller 28 Sep 1957 Paulding Co., GAConnie Jean Miller 26 Jan 1959 Paulding Co., GAPatsy Miller 10 May 1962 Paulding Co., GAJames Daniel DeWayne Miller 10 Aug 1963 Paulding Co., GA

Brenda Diane Miller

Brenda was born to Clarence and Margie Miller 28 Jul 1955. She died when she was only six years old October 3, 1961 in DeKalb Co., GA. She had cystic fibrosis.

Judy Louise Miller

Judy was born to Clarence and Margie Miller 28 Sep 1957 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. She married Roger Reagan 12 Jan 1974 and

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they have two children . . .

Nakia Shane Reagan 17 Jan 1975Shannon Roger Reagan 28 Oct 1978

Roger and July live at Temple, Carroll Co., GA.

Nakia Shane Reagan was born to Roger Reagan and Judy Louise Miller 17 Jan 1975 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He graduated from Temple High School in Temple, Carroll Co., GA. He first married Cathy Anderson. They have one daughter Kayla Hope Reagan born 26 Oct 1993. Nakia second married Christi Ayers and they have two children Macy Nicole Reagan and Braydon Luke Reagan. Nakia lives in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA. He has worked, since Apr 2013, for BHW Sheet Metal in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA, one of the largest sheet metal companies in the Southeastern United States. Previously he was a truck driver for Prime, Inc. (2012-2013).

Kayla Hope Reagan 26 Oct 1993 Cobb Co., GAMacy Nicole Reagan 21 Feb 2000 Carroll Co., GABraydon Luke Reagan 29 Sep 2004 Cobb Co., GA

[Kayla Hope Reagan] was born the only child of Nakia Shane Reagan and Cathy Anderson 26 Oct 1993 in Cobb Co., GA. Kayla isa 2012 graduate of Central High School in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA.She married Nicholas Tilley. They have one child Christopher Tilley. Kayla studied nursing at West Georgia Technical College.

Christopher Tilley 28 Nov 2011

{Christopher Tilley} was born the only child of Nicholas Tilley and Kayla Hope Reagan 28 Nov 2011.

[Macy Nicole Reagan] was born the first child of NakiaShane Reagan and Christi Ayers 21 Feb 2000 in Carroll Co., GA.

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[Braydon Luke Reagan] was born the second child of Nakia Shane Reagan and Christi Ayers 29 Sep 2004 in Austell, Cobb Co.,GA.

Shannon Roger Reagan was born to Roger and Judy Miller Reagan 28 Oct 1978 in Carroll Co., GA. He first married Leah Matthews. Theyhave one daughter Mariah Hope Reagan born 3 Nov 2000. Shannon second married Sandra Russom and they have one daughter also Gracie Isabella Reagan born 3 Dec 2004.

Mariah Hope Reagan 3 Nov 2000 Carroll Co., GAGracie Isabella Reagan 3 Dec 2004 Carroll Co., GAAlexandra Reagan 19 Sep 2012 Cobb Co., GA

[Mariah Hope Reagan] was born the only child of Shannon Roger Reagan and Leah Matthews 3 Nov 2000 in Carroll Co., GA.

[Gracie Isabella Reagan] was born the first child of Shannon Roger Reagan and Sandra Russom 3 Dec 2004 in Carroll Co., GA.

[Alexandra Reagan] was born the second child of Shannon Roger Reagan and Sandra Russom 19 Sep 2012 in Cobb Co., GA.

Connie Jean Miller

Connie was born to Clarence and Margie Miller January 26, 1959. She first married Omar Braderick Bennett Sr. and they have three children.

Brandi Lynn Bennett 3 Jun 1976 Floyd Co., GASherri Estelle Bennett 7 Jun 1978 Floyd Co.,GAOmar Braderick Bennett Jr. 18 Jul 1984

Connie second married Randy Carden December 20, 1997. They have no children together.

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Connie now lives in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA and owns a hair salon. Connie married third Ronnie Smith 14 Jun 2012.

Brandi Lynn Bennett was born to Omar and Connie Miller Bennett June 3, 1976. She first married Alex Easterwood and they have one child. She second married Ryan Cox and they have one child. Brandi attended Haralson County High School and now lives at Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.).

Tyler Easterwood 6 Feb 1997 Carroll Co., GABlake Cox 1 Mar 2000 Cobb Co., GA

Sherri Estelle Bennett was born to Omar and Connie Miller Bennett June 7, 1978. She first married Billy Rogers and they have two children. Sherri second married Jeff Carr and they have one daughter.

Miranda Nicole Rogers 15 Apr 1995 Carroll Co., GAKailyn Brooke Rogers 2 Apr 1997 Carroll Co., GAKallie Delanie Carr 30 Oct 1999 Cobb Co., GA

Omar Braderick Bennett Jr. was born to Omar and Connie Miller Bennett July 18, 1984. He married Jessica Amanda Nixon and they have four children.

Jaycen Destiny Dawn Bennett 20 Jul 2001 Omar Braderick Bennett III 11 Jul 2005 Carroll Co., GA Cami Reese Bennett 18 Oct 2006 Carroll Co., GALei’la Grace Bennett 15 Apr 2008 Carroll Co., GA

Patsy Miller

Patsy was born to Clarence James Miller and Margie Louise Carter 10 May 1962 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Like her sister Brenda Diane

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Miller, Patsy had cystic fibrosis and passed away as a child 30 Jan 1965.

James Daniel DeWayne Miller Sr.

James was born to Clarence James Miller and Margie Louise Carter August 10, 1963 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. He married Kim Nixon andthey have two children . . .

Candi Miller 15 Sep 1979James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. 1 Jun 1984

James Sr. passed away 29 Nov 1984 in Carroll Co., GA.

Candi Miller was born the first child of James Daniel DeWayne Sr. and Kim Nixon. She went to Parkview High school in Lilburn, Gwinnett Co., GA and the West Georgia Technical College. She married Jamie Bailey 20 Sep 2012 and has three children. She now lives in

Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA and works at Abba House. Abba House is a long-term residential ministry where women with substance abuse and mental health issues can have a safe place to learn to receive God's love andforgiveness.

Payton Brown 17 Dec 1995 Cobb Co.,GAKarley Hales 22 Dec 1998 Cobb Co.,GAAdriann Morton 29 Apr 2004 Cobb Co., GA

[Payton Brown] is the oldest child of Candi Miller,born 17 Dec 1995 in Cobb Co., GA. He is a 2010 graduate of Villa RicaHigh School in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA.

[Karley Hales] is the second child of Candi Miller,born 22 Dec 1998 in Cobb Co., GA.

[Adriann Morton] is the third child of Candi Miller,born 29 Apr 2004 in Cobb Co., GA.

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James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. was born second and last to James Daniel DeWayne Miller Sr. and Kim Nixon 1 Jun 1984. He married TamaraHolt in 2002 and they have one child James Daniel DeWaqyne Miller III.Wayne has three children with Kimberly Maulden. Wayne was sentenced to 11 years in prison 25 Sep 2013 after entering a guilty plea in Douglas Co., GA to false imprisonment, terroristic threats, battery, and criminal trespass against an ex-girlfriend. He is serving at the Jackson Correctional Institute in Jackson, GA.

James Daniel DeWayne Miller III 1 Aug 2003Alyssa Miller 2 Mar 2009 Carroll Co., GALane Miller 7 Feb 2010 Carroll Co., GAKayden Miller 24 Aug 2012 CarrollCo., GA

[James Daniel DeWayne Miller III] was born the only child of James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. and Tamara Hold 1 Aug 2003. According to Judy Louise Miller, James does not go by Miller as his last name.

[Alyssa Miller] was born the first child of James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. and Kimberly Maulden 2 Mar 2009 in Carroll Co., GA.

[Lane Miller] was born the second child of James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. and Kimberly Maulden 7 Feb 2010 in Carroll Co., GA.

[Kayden Miller] was born third to James Daniel DeWayneMiller Jr. and Kimberly Maulden 24 Aug 2012 in Carroll Co., GA.

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“Junior” was born the second child of Jim and Vera Addison MillerApril 10, 1932 in Haralson Co., GA. Junior married Betty Jean Thomas (b. 1938) June 4, 1955 in Buchanan, GA at the old Haralson County Courthouse. Betty is the daughter of George Washington Thomas and Josephine Broos. Junior and Betty Jean have six children, five of them girls . . .

Shirley Ann Miller 11 Feb 1956 Polk Co., GAShelby Jean Miller 13 May 1957 Polk Co., GAIda Jane Miller 20 Nov 1959 Haralson Co., GAPatsy Jo Miller 10 May 1962 Haralson Co., GAEdith Marie Miller 15 Dec 1964 Haralson Co., GARobert Mikel Miller 18 Jul 1966 Fulton Co., GA

Daughter Marie said, remembering her father, “He was a bigger than life man. He did the best he could. He only went to school to the fourth grade. He was very stern.”

Junior was a big man at 6’ 5” and 450 pounds. He worked at the Southern Empire Egg Farm in Lithia Springs, GA (Douglas Co.) until it closed in 1985 then he worked for Tip Top Poultry until he retired in 1997.

Junior died June 28, 1998 at Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.) and is buried at Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.) in the Brannon-Perryman Cemetery.

Betty lives on Wesley Chapel Road in Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.). Her daughter Patsy said 9 Sep 2013:

Had a wonderful day today spent it with my Mama. We had a great time just setting around the house talking and watching TV. I love my Mama so much and I am glad God allow this time we spent together.

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Shirley Ann Miller was born to Junior and Betty Jean Thomas Miller February 11, 1956 at Polk General Hospital in Cedartown, GA. Shirley first married Gary Lawson (b. 1953) October 11, 1971 and they have three children . . .

Gary Lee Lawson 1 Feb 1973 Haralson Co., GAMitchell DeWayne Lawson 1 Jan 1979 Haralson Co., GADavid Todd Lawson 16 Nov 1983 Haralson Co., GA

Shirley second married Jeffery A. Luallen (b. 1962) September 20,1995. They live in Haralson Co., GA and have no children together.

Gary Lee Lawson was born first to Gary Lawson and Shirley Ann Miller February 1, 1973 in Haralson Co., GA. He is a 1989 graduate ofVilla Rica High School in Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.). He married Jada Barnes (b. 1977). Gary and Jada have two boys. They currently live in Villa Rica.

Austin Robert Dean Lawson 14 Nov 2002Daniel Lee Lawson 4 Nov 2003

Mitchell DeWayne Lawson was born second to Gary Lawson and Shirley Ann Miller January 1, 1979 in Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA. He is a 1999 graduate of Villa Rica High School in Villa Rica, CarrollCo., GA. He married Jessica Lena Barnes from Riverdale, Clayton Co., GA 19 Oct 2009 in Villa Rica. Mitchell and Jessica have three children. Jessica (b. 1979) is the daughter of Terry Barnes and KathySmith. Jessica was previously married to Mitchell Crow and they have one daughter Daisy Lynn Barnes (b. 2000).

Jerry Dewayne Lawson 26 Jan 2010 Carroll Co., GAAmy Nicole Lawson 8 Mar 2011 Carroll Co., GARocky Alexander Lawson 13 Mar 2012 Carroll Co., GA

David Todd Lawson was born third and last to Gary Lawson and Shirley Ann Miller 16 Nov 1983 in Lithia Springs, Douglas Co., GA. Hefirst married Brandy Ellis 29 May 2002 and they have two daughters.

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He second married Brittany Elaine Williams 23 Jan 1986 in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA.

Sheylay Heavyn Lawson 29 Dec 2000Kaylee Lawson 5 Mar 2006

Shelby Jean Miller

Shelby Jean Miller was born second to Junior and Betty Jean Thomas Miller May 13, 1957 at Polk General Hospital in Cedartown, GA. Shelby married George Luallen (b. 1959) and they have one daughter Amanda Marie Luallen. They now live on Wesley Chapel Road in Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.).

Amanda Marie Luallen 10 Sep 1998

Ida Jane Miller

Ida Jane Miller was born third to Junior and Betty Jean Thomas Miller November 20, 1959 at the old hospital in Tallapoosa, GA (Haralson Co.). Ida married James Lee Clouse (b. 1956). James and Ida Miller Clouse have three children . . .

James Robert Michael Clouse 1 Jan 1976Roy Calvin Clouse 18 Aug 1978Ida Jane Clouse 2 Jul 1979

Ida second married a certain Mr. Padgett.

James Robert Michael Clouse was born first to James and Ida MillerClouse January 1, 1976. He attended Haralson County High School. James first married Denise Dearying and they have one son Cody Clouse.James second married a certain Lynn (b. 1977) and they have two children Matthew and Olivia.

Cody Clouse 8 Jan 1996Matthew Clouse 27 Oct 1997Olivia Clouse 4 Apr 2001

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Roy Calvin Clouse was born second to James and Ida Miller ClouseAugust 18, 1978. He attended Heard County High School in Franklin, GA(Heard Co.) and graduated Villa Rica High School in Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.) in 1997. Roy married his third cousin, Amanda Joann Hall who is the daughter of Sarah June Prater and the granddaughter ofWilliam Andrew Prater, and they have three children. Roy works for Gunn Metal Fabrications in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). Roy and Amanda were divorced in 2004. Roy also has a child with Nikie NicholePrater, the daughter of Joseph Paul Prater, also his third cousin and a first cousin to Amanda.

Michael D. Clouse 13 May 1998 Carroll Co., GAKayla Nicole Clouse 16 Jul 1999 Carroll Co., GARoy Andrew Clouse 8 Jan 2001 Carroll Co., GASkyler Clouse 20 Apr 2010 Carroll Co., GA

Ida Jane Clouse was born third and last to James and Ida Miller Clouse July 2, 1979 in Cobb Co., GA. She married Anthony Brazell (b. 1979) and they have one child. She remarried Mike Gaskins and they have one child. They now live on Pebble Creek Drive in Jackson, GA.

Samantha Brassell 11 May 1998 Douglas Co., GAJoshua Gaskins 10 Dec 2009 Jefferson Co., GA

Patsy Jo Miller

Patsy Jo Miller was born fourth to Junior and Betty Jean Thomas Miller May 10, 1962 at the old hospital in Tallapoosa, GA (Haralson Co.). She married Clarence Black and they have two children . . .

Alicia Jean Black 9 Nov 1981 Douglas Co., GAClarence Robert Black 4 Dec 1983 Douglas Co., GA

Clarence and Patsy Miller Black live at Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.). Patsy is a breast cancer survivor since June 28, 2002.

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Alicia Jean Black was born first to Clarence and Patsy Miller Black November 9, 1981 in Lithia Springs, Douglas Co., GA. She graduated Villa Rica High School in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA in 2000. She married Jamie Johnson (b. 1979), of Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA, later in the same year, 26 Aug, 2000. Jamie is a 1997 graduate of Haralson Co. High School in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. Alicia and Jamie have two children Alexis and Chance. They now live on West Lipham Street in Tallapoosa, GA (Haralson Co.) and Alicia works at Villa Rica High School. Jamie has worked for the Haralson Co. Sheriff’s Department.

Alexis Mae Johnson 14 Jun 2001 Cobb Co., GAChance Daniel Johnson 25 Mar 2003 Carroll Co., GA

Clarence Robert Black was born second to Clarence and Patsy Miller Black December 4, 1983 in Douglasville, GA (Douglas Co.). He married Christina Cunningham and they have four children . .

Ryan Lee Hunter Black 8 Oct 2004 Carroll Co., GASchyler Nathaniel David Black 1 Aug 2006 Carroll Co., GASavannah Hope Megan Cunningham 20 Feb 2008 Clayton Co., GARayland Timothy Adams Cunningham 17 Dec 2010 Cobb Co., GA

Robert second married Julie Marie Robbins 7 Jul 2012 and she has a daughter from a previous marriage . .

Serenity Mae Robbins 4 Feb 2006

Clarence and Julie have one child together . . .

Jersey Leigh Black 7 Apr 2013 Fairfield, OH

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Edith Marie Miller was born fifth to Junior and Betty Jean ThomasMiller December 15, 1964 in Bremen, GA (Haralson Co.). She was namedfor her aunt Edith Thomas. Marie is a 1982 graduate of Lithia SpringsHigh School in Douglas Co., GA. She studied at Chattahoochee Technical College and now works at the Newnan First United Methodist Church Preschool in Newnan, GA (Coweta Co.). Marie married Danny Devereaux (b. 1962) and they have one daughter. Danny and Marie live at Newnan, GA and they own Devereaux Exterminating in Sharpsburg, GA (Coweta Co.).

Mary Jean Devereaux 5Dec 2002 Muscogee Co., GA

Robert Mikel Miller

Robert Mikel Miller was born sixth and last, the first son, to Junior and Betty Jean Thomas Miller July 18, 1966 at Grady Hospital inAtlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). He married a certain Kathleen. They have no children.

Hazel Sally Miller

Hazel Miller was born third, the oldest daughter, to James Franklin “Jim” Miller and Vera Leola Addison April 23, 1936 in Haralson Co., GA. Hazel married William Herbert Chandler (b. 1929) July 3, 1954 in Haralson Co. Bill was born May 26, 1929 in Polk Co., GA.201 Bill was the son of William Roamie Chandler and Maggie Addison, sister of Vera Addison. Bill and Hazel Miller Chandler have three children . . .

Susan Chandler 28 May 1955 Calhoun Co., ALWilliam Tony Chandler 10 Jul 1956James Chandler 21 Mar 1959

201 Bill’s daughter Susan Chandler said, “There was conflicting evidence on my father’s birthday. His mother said he was born on the 28 May 1929, but the doctor said it was the 26th.”

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Edith Marie Miller and Mary JeanDevereaux

Bill retired from the United States Army, serving from 1948-1968,including tours in Germany and Vietnam. According to his obituary, Bill witnessed seventeen atomic bomb test blasts while stationed in the South Pacific.202 After his military career he worked for the United State Postal Service from which he retired.

Bill passed away Sunday, 26 May, 2013 on his birthday. The funeral was held Wednesday 29 May 2013 from the Mormon Church in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. Elder Dennis Dean, Dion Madden, and JamieMadden spoke at the service. Bill was buried in the Brannon-Perryman Cemetery of Buchanan. Full military honors were provided by the U.S. Army. William Carey Miller Sr. and Horace Willie Miller, brothers of Hazel served as pallbearers along with Horace’s son Steven Horace Miller.

Susan Chandler

Susan Chandler was born first to Bill and HazelMiller Chandler May 28, 1955 at Ft. McClellan, AL(Calhoun Co.). She married Anthony Deland MaddenDecember 28, 1973. Tony was born May 24, 1954 inAugusta, GA (Richmond Co.). Tony and Susan ChandlerMadden have two children. Susan and Tony weredivorced March 23, 1994 in Buchanan, GA (HaralsonCo.). Susan now lives in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.) anddoes research in family history at the Rome/Floyd County Public Library.

Dionysus David Madden 15 Oct 1974 Bexar Co.,TXJames William Madden 13 Apr 1978 Floyd Co.,GA

Dionysus David Madden was born first to Anthony and Susan Chandler Madden October 15, 1974 at Lackland Air Force Base, Bexar Co., TX. David graduated Haralson County High School in 1993 and the University of Georgia in 2005. He works as a pharmacist in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He married Patricia Moore (b. 1979) 21 Apr 2000 and

202 William Herbert Chandler Obituary, Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel and Crematory, Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA 29 May 2013.

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Susan Chandler

they have two children. Patricia was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is a certified Tabata Bootcamp instructor. Tabata is a an intensive eight week weight loss program based on exercise and is constantly offered in classes held throughout the country.

Natalia Madden 12 May 2008 Floyd Co., GAMadeline Madden 7 Mar 2014 Floyd Co., GA

James William Madden was born second to Anthony and Susan Chandler Madden April 13, 1978 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). He married Cathryn Cagy and they have three children.

Alohna Madden 28 Nov 2006 Bryron Madden 23 Jan 2008 Daisy Ann Madden 14 Sep 2009

[Alohna Madden]

[Bryron Madden]

[Daisy Ann Madden]

William Tony Chandler

William Tony Chandler was born second to Bill and Hazel Miller Chandler July 10, 1956. He married Teresa Jeffrey and they live in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). They have no children.

James Chandler

James Chandler was born third and last to Bill and Hazel Miller Chandler March 21, 1959. He married Edna Susie Poole and they have one son Michael Chad Chandler (b. 1983).

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Michael Chad Chandler was born the only child of James and Edna Poole Chandler April 5, 1983. He married first Kristine Thomas and they have one son Cameron. Michael married second Candice Watts and they have one daughter Baileigh Chandler.

Cameron Chandler 1 Jun 2001Baileigh Chandler 6 Jun 2005

Nellie Mentoria Miller

Nellie Miller was born fifth to James Franklin and Vera Addison Miller June 23, 1938 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Marshall MorrisBowen (1932-1993) and they have four children. Marshall worked as a mechanic at the Terminal Transport Company in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.Terminal Transport is a truck load carrier and logistics company, headquartered in Roseville, MN and operating since 1964. The Atlanta location was 248 Chester Ave. Marshall and Nellie lived in Atlanta inthe 60s and 70s, first at 941 Mathews St., then at 1203 Milton Terrace. The children were born while they were living there. Nellienow lives on McKibben Road near Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.).

Nellie Carole Bowen 18 Dec 1959 Fulton Co., GAAnthony Marshall Bowen 4 Oct 1963 Fulton Co., GAMarty James Bowen 3 Aug 1969 Fulton Co., GATimothy DeWayne Bowen 7 Sep 1975 Fulton Co., GA

Nellie Carole Bowen

Nellie Carole Bowen was born first to Marshall Morris Bowen (1932-1993) and Nellie Mentoria Miller 18 Dec 1959 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at the Crawford W. Long Hospital. She is a 1978 graduate of South Cobb High School in Austell, Cobb Co., GA. She married Dale Alan Thomas and had one son Joseph Brandon Thomas who passed away justthree days after his birth at the Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, Cobb Co., GA. Carole currently works for Zep Commercial in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, a manufacturer and distributer of professional cleaning products. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaints.

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Joseph Brandon Thomas 30 Oct 1997 Cobb Co., GA

Anthony Marshall Bowen

Anthony Marshall Bowen was born second to Marshall and Nellie Miller Bowen October 4, 1963. He died at the age of only nine June 14, 1974 in DeKalb Co., GA.

Marty James Bowen

Marty James Bowen was born third to Marshall and Nellie Miller Bowen August 3, 1969 but died in DeKalb Co., GA just three days later on August 6.

Timothy DeWayne Bowen

Timothy DeWayne Bowen was born fourth and last to Marshall and Nellie Miller Bowen September 7, 1975. He married Amy Hammick from Mableton, Cobb Co., GA (b. 1976) 21 Jun 1997. Amy graduated South Cobb High School in 1995. They currently live in Mableton. They haveno children.

Daniel McKinley Miller

Daniel McKinley Miller was born sixth, the third son, to James Franklin and Vera Addison Miller November 16, 1940 in Haralson Co., GA. Daniel married Margie Louise Carter (b. 1940) who had been married to his brother Clarence Miller (b. 1930). There are no children from Daniel and Margie. Daniel’s niece Sandra Mentoria Miller said, “He was such a sweet uncle.” The family called him “Bobo”. Daniel died July 4, 2003 in Carroll Co., GA and is buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery of Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.).

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Horace Willie Miller was born seventh, the fourth son, to James Franklin and Vera Addison Miller March 6, 1943 in Haralson Co., GA. Horace first married Gwendolyn Joan Smith (b. 1948), the daughter of Albert and Mamie Smith. For a short time in 1967 Horace worked as a carpet layer in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA and he, along with Gwen, livedat 939 Mathews St. Horace and Gwen have five children . . .

Steven Horace Miller 26 Oct 1965 Carroll Co., GABrenda Gwennett Miller 15 Jun 1967 Paulding Co., GADeWayne Albert Miller 24 Dec 1969 Carroll Co., GASandra Mentoria Miller 30 Apr 1971

Carroll Co., GAJamie Eugene Miller 21 Dec 1976 Floyd Co.,GA

Horace second married Betty Dyer (b. 1941) March 16, 2008.

Horace served as a pallbearer at the funeral of William Herbert Chandler, his brother-in-law, 29 May 2013 along with his brother William Carey Miller Sr. and his son Steven Horace Miller.

Steven Horace Miller

Steven Miller was born first to Horace Willie Miller and Gwendolyn Joan Smith October 26, 1965 in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.).Steven married Lisa Rutledge (b. 1962) 27 Feb 2004 and they are the parents of one daughter Amanda Miller. Steven is divorced and has another daughter Savannaha Miller.

Amanda Miller 28 Sep 1995Savannha Miller

Steven served as a pallbearer at the funeral of William Herbert Chandler, his uncle, 29 May 2013 along with his uncle William Carey Miller Sr. and his father Horace Willie Miller.

Amanda Miller was born the only child of Steven Horace Miller and Lisa Rutledge 28 Sep 1995. She will graduate Haralson County High

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School in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA in 2014. She is currently working at Gwen’s Family Restaurant in Buchanan.

Savannha Miller

Brenda Gwennett Miller

Brenda Gwennett Miller was born second, the oldest daughter, to Horace Willie Miller and Gwendolyn Joan Smith June 15, 1967 in Dallas,Paulding Co., GA. Brenda married Tommy Glen Green and is the mother of one son. Brenda is divorced.

Christopher Farrowl Green 20 Feb 1986 FloydCo., GA

Christopher Farrowl Green is the only child of Tommy Glen Green and Brenda Gwennett Miller. He was born 20 Feb 1986 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. Chris is not married and has no children.

DeWayne Albert Miller

DeWayne Albert Miller was born third, the second son, to Horace Willie Miller and Gwendolyn Joan Smith 24 Dec 1969 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA. He is a 1987 graduate of Haralson County High Schoolin Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. DeWayne married Robin Warren 23 Feb 2002. He has lived at Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA and has one son. DeWayne and Robin now live in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. DeWayne works for Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors of Birmingham, AL. Founded in 1921 by Thomas C. Brasfield, this company is the nation’s second largest builder of hospitals. Brasfield & Gorrie built the Georgia Acquairium and the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

Darian Miller

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Sandra Mentoria Miller was born fourth, the second daughter, to Horace Willie Miller and Gwendolyn Joan Smith April 30, 1971 in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). Sandra graduated from Haralson County High School in 1989. She works at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She currently lives in Rome, GA. She first married Randall Scott George in 1988. They had one child. She secondmarried Allen Davis in 1991. She third married James David Cline in 1992. She fourth married Joseph Foster Bishop Sr. April 28, 1994. They have three children together. Currently Sandra is divorced and says the thought of getting remarried is “scary.” “With my history, Ijust can’t seem to stay married,” she said, “I grew up watching men treat their women terrible and I said I would never be treated like that. I don’t put up with anything.”

Brandon Scott George 21 Sep 1988 Carroll Co., GAJoshua Bradley Bishop 9 Nov 1990 Carroll Co., GAAshlan DeShawn Bishop 15 Dec 1992 Carroll Co., GAJoseph Foster Bishop 4 Jan 1997 Floyd Co., GA

Sandra is now single and living in Rome, GA.

Brandon Scott George was born first to Sandra Mentoria Miller and Randall Scott George September 21, 1988 in Carrollton, GA (CarrollCo.). Brandon is a 2007 graduate of Pepperell High School in Lindale,Floyd Co., GA. He lives in Lindale, is studying at Georgia Highlands College, and works at Curlee’s Fish House and Oyster Bar.

In 2013, Sandra wrote the following on Facebook:

Twenty-five years ago at 17 [years old] my life changed. God had a plan and he gave me the most precious baby I could imagine, Brandon George, he was beautiful. I couldn't believe that God had trusted me with someone so precious. I was young, made so many mistakes, but in the end, Brandon you turned out to be an awesome, awesome man. I hope you get everything you want and deserve in life and know I will always love you. I will always be here. I will always do what I can. You are beautiful inside and out. Ithink I raised a wonderful man. I love you to pieces Brandon and I hope your birthday is filled with nothing but joy, hope, faith and the love if God. Happy happy birthday I love you!!!!!!!

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Joshua Bradley Bishop was born second to Sandra Mentoria Miller November 9, 1990 in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). He was adopted by Sandra’s husband Joseph Foster Bishop Sr.

Ashlan DeShawn Bishop was born third to Sandra Mentoria Miller.She was adopted by Sandra’s husband Joseph Foster Bishop Sr. She married Andrew James Skidmore (b. 1989) on 10 Dec 2011. Ashland and Andrew have one child.

Tinslee Lucille Skidmore 10 Oct 2013 FloydCo., GA

[Tinslee Lucille Skidmore] was born to Andrew James Skidmore and Ashlan DeShawn Bishop 10 Oct 2013 at the Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. She weighed 6.12 pounds and was 20 inches long. She was born at 12:03 pm on a Thursday. Tinslee was thefirst grandchild born to Sandra Mentoria Miller and the first great grandchild born to Horace Willie Miller.

Joseph Foster Bishop Jr. was born fourth to Sandra Mentoria Miller and first to Joseph Foster Bishop Sr. and Sandra Miller January 4, 1997 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). Joseph lives in Cedartown, Polk Co., GAand attends Pepperell High School in Lindale, Floyd Co., GA.

Jamie Eugene Miller

Jamie Eugene Miller was born fifth, the third son, to Horace Willie Miller and Gwendolyn Joan Smith 21 Dec 1976 in Rome, Floyd Co.,GA. He married Kristie Lea Hatcher from Mableton, Cobb Co., GA (b. 1976) 1 Feb 1998 and they have two boys. Kristie is the daughter of George and Ann Hatcher and a 1995 graduate of South Cobb High School. She works at Lowe’s distribution center in Adairsville, GA. They now live on Park Avenue in Lindale, Floyd Co., GA.

Jamie Miller Jr. 30 Aug 1999 Cobb Co., GAJay Kyle Miller 11 Jan 2004 Cobb Co., GA

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Vera Elaine Miller

Elaine Miller was born eighth, fourth daughter, to James Franklinand Vera Addison Miller July 5, 1945 in Haralson Co., GA. She marriedRoger Smith and they have four children . . .

Cathy Elaine Smith 15 Aug 1964 Haralson Co., GAVicky Juanita Smith 16 Aug 1965 Paulding Co., GAMichael Roger Smith 22 Dec 1966 Paulding Co., GAMickey Carroll Smith 20 Nov 1970 Carroll Co., GA

Elaine and Roger now live on Georgia Highway 100 North near Tallapoosa, GA (Haralson Co.).

Cathy Elaine Smith

Cathy Elaine Smith was born first to Roger and Elaine Miller Smith August 15, 1964 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Stacey Kimble and they have one daughter. Cathy passed away on February 11, 2012. Her service was held at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA with Rev. Barry Taylor and Denis Dean officiating. She was buried in the Mormon Church Cemetery.

Ashley Kaye Kimble 14 Dec 1985

Ashley Kaye Kimble was born the only child of Ashley and Cathy Smith Kimble December 14, 1985. When Ashley and Joshua Anthony Gibsonwere born on the same day, this is the only time two of Elias Miller’sdescendants were born on the same day. Ashley and Joshua are third cousins, both great grandchildren of James Dockey Miller. Ashley has one son.

James Makai Edward Tittle 3 Nov 2008

Vicky Juanita Smith

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Vicky Juanita Smith was born second to Roger and Elaine Miller Smith August 16, 1965 at Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). She has one daughter.

Amber Nicole Smith 10 Jan 1994

Michael Roger Smith

Michael Roger Smith was born third to Roger and Elaine Miller Smith December 22, 1966 at Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). He first married Tina Shepherd and they have one child. Michael second marriedTracy Hogan and they have one child.

Terry Smith 14 Dec 1994Jacey Makalaya Smith 4 Mar 1997

Mickey Carroll Smith

Mickey Carroll Smith was born fourth and last to Roger and ElaineMiller Smith November 20, 1970 in Carroll Co., GA. He married Amanda Williams and they have two children.

Bailey Amanda Smith 20 Mar 1997Britin McCay Smith 3 Apr 1998

Milford Noble Miller

Noble Miller was born ninth, fifth son, to James Franklin and Vera Addison Miller December 5, 1947. He first married Linda Carol Moody (b. 1948) and they have two children . . .

Adam Wade Miller 9 Apr 1968 Fulton Co., GALori Christine Miller 31 Dec 1970 DeKalb Co., GA

Noble lives in Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.). He second married Shirley Lipham.

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Adam Wade Miller

Adam Wade Miller was born first to Noble and Linda Carol Moody Miller April 9, 1968 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He is a 1986 grauduate of Haralson County High School in Haralson Co., GA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1986 until 1990 and the U.S. ArmyReserve from Sep 1990 until Jun 1993. He has been employed by Lockheed-Martin since 1990, two years with California Analysis Center,Inc. (CACI), and lives in Leesburg, VA. Adam is single. CACI is based in Arlington, VA and is a publicly held information company supporting government and private companies.

Lori Christine Miller

Lori Christine Miller was born second to Noble and Linda Carol Moody Miller 31 Dec 1970 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA. Lori is a 1988 graduate of Haralson County High School in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA.She first married Robert Thomas Holcombe, the son of Sam Holcombe, 1 Sep 1990. Robert and Lori have two children. Lori second married Walter Robert “Bob” Johnston Jr. (b. 10 Mar 1962) 1 Jun 2013. Bob is from Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA. He attended John McEachern High School in Powder Springs and currently works for RJ Electrical Enterprises, Inc. Lori and Bob currently live in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Lori has attended Floyd College and Chattahoochee Technical College. On 25 Sep 2013 she completed the requirements to become a notary public.

Amanda Christine Holcombee 6 Mar 1991 Carroll Co., GAAlicia Michelle Holcombe 8 Jun 1993 Carroll Co., GA

Amanda Christine Holcombee was born first to Robert Thomas Holcombe and Lori Christine Miller 6 Mar 1991 at Tanner Medical Centerin Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA. She is a 2009 graduate of Haralson County High School in Haralson Co., GA. She married Nathan Thornton from Tampa, FL 25 Aug 2012.

Alicia Michelle Holcombe was born second to Robert Thomas Holcombeand Lori Christine Miller 8 Jun 1993 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA. She is a 2011 graduate of Haralson County High School in Haralson Co., GA and has attended West Georgia Technical College. Alicia has worked at Servpro since 2012.

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William Carey Miller Sr.

William Carey Miller Sr. was born tenth and last to James Franklin and Vera Addison Miller 5 Jun 1950 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Patsy Carol Strickland (1958-2008) 10 Jun 1967 in Felton, Haralson Co., GA. She was born in Paulding Co., GA the daughter of Ben Strickland and Bernice Cook. William and Patsy have four children.

Carolyn Darlene Miller 8 Nov 1967 Paulding Co., GAWilliam Carey Miller Jr. 15 Nov 1969

Paulding Co., GACalvin Blake Miller 16 Nov 1970 Paulding Co., GABenjamin Franklin Miller 17 Nov 1971 Paulding Co., GA

Patsy passed away Tuesday 2 Sep 2008. Her funeral was conducted Friday 5 Sep 2008 at 2:00 pm from Mormon church in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA with Elder Max Kimball and Elder Steve Kimball officiating. Patsy was buried in the Brannon-Perryman Cemetery. Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel of Buchanan was in charge of the arrangements.203

William served as a pallbearer at the funeral of William Herbert Chandler, his brother-in-law, 29 May 2013 along with his brother, Horace Willie Miller, and his nephew, Steven Horace Miller.

Carolyn Darlene Miller

Carolyn Darlene Miller was born first to William Carey Miller Sr.and Patsy Carol Strickland 8 Nov 1967 in Paulding Co., GA. She married Wayne Bradley Howard (1963-2014). Wayne was the son of Paul Howard and Melba Bell. He and Carolyn lived in Breman, Haralson Co., GA. They had two children. Wayne was a welder. He passed away 10 Feb 2014. Hutchinson Funeral Home had charge of his services.

203 Patsy Carol Strickland Miller Obituary, Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapal and Crematory, Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA Sep 2008.

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Joshua Bradley Howard 7 Jun 1990 Carroll Co., GAPaul Bradley Howard 12 Nov 1991 Carroll Co., GA

Joshua Bradley Howard was born first to Wayne Bradley Howard (1963-2014) and Carolyn Darlene Miller (b. 1967) 7 Jun 1990 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA. Josh graduated Haralson County High School in Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA in 2008 and then Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainesville, DeKalb Co., AL. He currently lives at Ft. Payne, AL and has worked as the assistant manager of Mapco Express since 2011.

Paul Bradley Howard was born second to Wayne Bradley Howard (1963-2014) and Carolyn Darlene Miller (b. 1967) 12 Nov 1991 in Villa Rica, Carroll Co., GA. Paul graduated Haralson County High School in Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA. in 2011 and West Georgia Technical College in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA in 2014. He has also attended West Georgia College in Carrollton. He’s studying computers and currently lives in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA.

William Carey Miller Jr.

William Carey Miller Sr. was born second, the oldest son, to William Carey Miller Sr. and Patsy Carol Strickland 15 Nov 1969 in Paulding Co., GA. He married a certain Linda. They live in Buchanan,Haralson Co., GA.

Calvin Blake Miller

Calvin Blake Miller was born third, the second son, to William Carey Miller Sr. and Patsy Carol Strickland 16 Nov 1970 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Christy Aiken. They live in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA.

Alexandria Marie Miller 5 Dec 1998Cassandra Lee Ann Miller Feb 2000Isabella Miller Aug 2002Austin Blake Miller Aug 2002

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Benjamin Franklin Miller

Benjamin Franklin Miller was born fourth, the third son, to William Carey Miller Sr. and Patsy Carol Strickland 17 Nov 1971 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Jennifer Renee Brooks (b. 9 May 1965). They live in Tallapoosa, Haralson Co., GA. Jennifer has a daughter Amanda Coggins from a previous marriage which Benji raised. Amanda has two children, Savannah Rayne Griffith (b. 23 May 2002) and Lyric Dempsey. Savannah is the daughter of Blake Griffith and Lyric is the son of Scott Dempsey.

Julia Irene MillerFifth child, third daughter, of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller

(1903-1976)

Julia Irene Miller was born to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller April 3, 1903 in Haralson Co., GA. She grew up on the farm at Dugdown and then married Charlie Andrew Prater (1905-1963) after J.D. married Mattie. They lived in Haralson Co., GA and were members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Charlie and Julia Miller Prater have five children . . .

Lawrence Prater 28 Sep 1935 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Andrew Prater 18 Dec 1937 Haralson Co., GALula Virginia Prater 25 Apr 1940 Haralson Co., GARoger Prater 25 Nov 1942 Haralson Co., GAJessie Loraine Prater 2 Sep 1945 Haralson Co., GA

Charlie died June 26, 1963 in PauldingCo., GA. He was driving down the highway andaccidentally hit a mule which was in the road.He wasn’t hurt from the impact of hitting themule but when he got out to look at the mule hefell dead with a heart attack. Julia passed

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away April 27, 1976 at Paulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe Davis officiating.

Lawrence Prater

Lawrence Prater was born first to Charlie and Julia Miller PraterSeptember 28, 1935 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Josephine Hanney and they have five children. Larry remarried Connie Cole and they currently live on Highway 101 South near Temple, GA (Haralson Co.).

David PraterDebbie PraterJanet PraterJanice Prater

Janet Prater

Janet Prater was born the third child of Lawrence Prater and Josephine Cennia Hanney August 13, 1967 in Paulding Co., GA. She married Brian Osmer and they have three children. They now live on Perkins Road in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.).

Matthew OsmerHope OsmerMason Osmer

Janice Prater

Janice Prater was born the fourth and final child of Lawrence Prater and Josephine Cennia Hanney August 13, 1967 in Paulding Co., GA. She married Lee Thornton and they have two children. They now lived on Marable Lane in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.).

Candace ThorntonLeann Thornton

William Andrew Prater

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Julia Irene Miller Prater

William Andrew Prater was born second to Charlie and Julia MillerPrater December 18, 1937 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Mattie Mae Gilreath (b. 1938) and they have seven children. Mattie is the daughter of James Jackson Gilreath (b. 1905) and Sarah Lou Sanders (b.1911) who later married Otis William Miller, the son of James Dockey Miller.

Sarah June Prater 22 Sep 1958 Paulding Co., GAWilliam John Prater 22 Sep 1959 Paulding Co., GAJackie Andrew Prater 17 Jul 1961 Paulding Co., GAJessie Edward Prater 14 Jul 1962 Paulding Co., GAJoseph Paul Prater 4 Oct 1963 Paulding Co., GAJonathan Lewis Prater 7 Nov 1964 Paulding Co., GAMildred Jeaneen Prater 22 Aug 1968

Paulding Co., GA

William and Mattie Gilreath Prater lived at Abbeville, AL (Henry Co.) and William died there July 3, 2005. Mattie lives in the Union Community of Paulding Co., GA.

Sarah June Prater

Sarah June Prater was born first to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath September 22, 1958 in Paulding Co., GA. She married Steve Hall and lives in the Union Community of Paulding Co., GA. They have two children.

Stephen Dewayne Hall 7 Jun 1976Amanda Joann Hall 18 Jan 1978

Stephen Dewayne Hall was born first to Steve Hall and Sarah June Prater 7 Jun 1976.

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Amanda Joann Hall was born second to Steve Hall and Sarah June Prater on 18 Jan

1978. She graduated from Bowden High School in Bowden, GA 1998. She married her third cousin Roy Calvin Clouse, the son of James Lee Clouse and Ida Jane Miller. They have three children which are also listed above under the family of Roy Calvin Clouse. Amanda and Roy were divorced in 2004. On 27 Jun 2010 she married Bryan Bills who is a truck driver with Total Transportation of Mississippi. Bryan is a 1995 graduate of Central High School in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA.

Michael Dewane Clouse 13 May 1998 Carroll Co., GAKayla Nicole Clouse 16 Jul 1999 Carroll Co., GARoy David Andrew Clouse 8 Jan 2001 Carroll Co., GA

[Michael Dewane Clouse]

[Kayla Nicole Clouse] was born second to Roy Calvin Clouse and Amanda Joann Hall 16 Jul 1999. She has one child.

Aubree 23 Oct 2013 Fulton Co., GA

[Roy David Andrew Clouse]

William John Prater

William John Prater was born second to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath September 22, 1959 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Pat Arp but they are divorced. Johnny has no children.

Jackie Andrew Prater

Jackie Andrew Prater was born third to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath July 17, 1961 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Dale Smith. They have one child.

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Candy Prater

Candy Prater was born the only child of Jackie Andrew Prater and Dale Smith. She married Nick Hutto. They have no children.

Jessie Edward Prater

Jessie Edward Prater was born fourth, second son, to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath July 14, 1962 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Rhonda Pruitt. They have one child. Edward later married Kelly Lynn Mullen (b. 1968) of Madison, WI. Kelly is a 1986 graduate of East Ridge High School in Clermont, FL. She now sells Avon since Mar 2013, works at the Waffle House in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA since Jun 2007, and is studying Health Care Administration with the University of Phoenix on line. Jessie and Kelly live in Bremen.

Jessie Prater

Jessie Prater was born the only child of Jessie Edward Prater and Rhonda Pruitt. He is married to a certain Amanda and lives at Bowden, GA (Carroll Co.). They have two children.

Nicholas Andrew PraterBriana Prater

Joseph Paul Prater

Joseph Paul Prater was born fifth to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath October 4, 1963 in Paulding Co., GA. He first married Lisa Worthy but they have no children. Paul second married Connie Ann Tims from Temple, GA (Carroll Co.) and has two children. He is currently married to Bonnie Jean Willard (b. 1959) from Virginia, the daughter of Oakley Leroy Willard (b. 1907) and Della Maude Earles (b. 1928). Paul and Bonnie have no children together.

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Nikie Nichole Prater 29 Jan 1988 Fulton Co., GACody Andrew Prater 1 Oct 1990 Carroll Co., GA

Nikie Nichole Prater was born first to Joseph Paul Prater and Connie Ann Tims 29 Jan 1988 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. She attended Paulding County High School in Dallas, Paulding CO., GA. Nikie has three children. She has one child with her third cousin Roy Calvin Clouse, the son of Ida Jane Miller. Please see the section above on Roy for more information. Her other children are with David Paul Hackney Jr (b. 1976). She is currently married to Gary Williams and they live in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA. They have no children. Nike works at Hardee’s in Temple, Carroll Co., GA since 2012.

Skyler Clouse 20 Apr 2010 Carroll Co., GADavid Paul Hackney III 8 Jan 2007 Carroll Co., GAMelinda Kyllie Shyann Southerland 5 Feb 2009 Carroll Co., GA

Cody Andrew Prater was born second to Joseph Paul Prater and Connie Ann Tims October 1, 1990 in Villa Rica, GA (Carroll Co.). He has a child with Tabitha Ferry. He lives in Bremen, GA (Haralson Co.).

Colton Andrew Prater 21 Jan 2010 Cobb Co., GA

Jonathan Lewis Prater

Jonathan Lewis Prater was born sixth to William Andrew Prater andMattie Mae Gilreath November 7, 1964 in Paulding Co., GA. He first married Linda Luallen. He second married Teresa Cooper. Lewis has nochildren.

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Mildred Jeaneen Prater was born seventh and last to William Andrew Prater and Mattie Mae Gilreath August 22, 1968 in Paulding Co.,GA. She died just two weeks later on September 8, 1968 at Paulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, GA.

Lula Virginia Prater

Lula Virginia Prater was born third, first daughter, to Charlie and Julia Miller Prater April 25, 1940 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Arthur Shuemake and they have one daughter . . .

Teresa Louise Shumaker 28 Jun 1968 Polk Co., GA

Lula currently lives on Gilley Road in Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.).

Teresa Louise Shumaker

Teresa Louise Shumaker was born the only child of Arthur and LulaPrater Shumaker June 28, 1968. She married Peter Fitzpatrick Ginnity (b. 1964) 25 May 1991 in Carrollton, Carroll Co., GA at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Peter is the son of Donald Ginnityand Eleanor Heddy. Peter and Teresa have three children . . .

Amanda Marie Ginnity 9 Oct 1993 Carroll Co., GASabrina Nicole Ginnity 19 Feb 1997

Carroll Co., GABenjamin Fitzpatrick Ginnity 20 Jan 2002

Carroll Co., GA

Teresa and Peter now live on Harmon Road in Temple, GA (Carroll Co.).

Roger Prater

Roger Prater was born fourth, third son, to Charlie and Julia Miller Prater November 25, 1942 in Haralson Co., GA. Roger first married Sue Thompson and they have two children . . .

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Roger Allen Prater 22 Jun 1963 Paulding Co., GARebecca Lynn Prater Feb 1965 Paulding Co., GA

Roger and Sue divorced March 26, 1974 and he second married Florence Smith. They lived at Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.) and had no children together. Roger third married Jo Ann Pettit in Cobb Co., GA January 1, 1991. She was from Jasper, GA (Gilmer Co.) and Roger moved there with her. She passed away September 9, 2010. They had nochildren together.

Roger Allen Prater was born first to Roger Prater and Sue Thompson June 22, 1963 in Paulding Co., GA. He has one child.

Rebecca Lynn Prater was born second to Roger Prater and Sue Thompson in February 1965 in Paulding Co., GA. She has three children.

Jessie Loraine Prater

Jessie Loraine Prater was born fifth, second daughter, to Charlieand Julia Miller Prater September 2, 1945 in Haralson Co, GA. She first married Emmit Drerwood Thompson and they have one son . . .

Emmit Mark Thompson 30 Jan 1966 Polk Co., GA

Loraine divorced Emmit Thompson August 5, 1971 and married James Oliver “Buddy” Tomlin September 21, 1973. They have one daughter . . .

Angela Jewell Tomlin 12 Dec 1979 Cobb Co., GA

Loraine died July 30, 2001 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). Buddy Tomlin passed away July 28, 2004 in Buchanan, GA (Haralson Co.).

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Emmit Mark Thompson

Emmit Mark Thompson was born the only child of Emmit and Jessie Loraine Prater Thompson January 30, 1966 in Polk Co., GA. He married a certain April and has one son.

Wyatt Thompson 2004

Angela Jewell Tomlin

Angela Jewell Tomlin was born the only child ofJames Oliver and Jessie Loraine Prater ThompsonDecember 12, 1979 in Cobb Co., GA. She firstmarried Darren Stephens September 18, 1998 inBremen, GA (Haralson Co.). They have one daughter. Angela second married Walter Brian Lee (b. 1978)April 16, 2008 and they have one son. She and Brian now live on Post Road in Winston, GA (Douglas Co.).

Victorya Breeana Lee 26 Jan 2002 Cobb Co., GAMichael James Lee 6 Mar 2008 Cobb Co., GA

Sallie MillerSixth child, fourth daughter, of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright

Miller(1905-1973)

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Angela JewellTomlin Lee

Sallie Miller Folsom

Sallie Miller was born to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller May 3, 1905 on the farm in Dugdown (Haralson Co., GA). She grew up there and married Jesse L. Folsom (1902-1974). They lived in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.) and she died there March 8, 1973. Jesse passed away in Cedartown March 10, 1974, one year and one day after his wife. Jesse and Sallie Miller Folsom had no children.

Otis William MillerSeventh child, third son, of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller

(1907-1984)

Otis William Miller was born to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller September 4, 1907 on the farm in Dugdown (Haralson Co., GA).204 Despite the fact his father, James Dockey Miller, could read and write, Otis never went past the first grade. He said this was becausehe always had to work on the farm. His family called him “Ode”.

204 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Wildcat Militia District, Haralson Co., GA.

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Otis grew up at Dugdown and lived there for a few months after he married Laura Belle Gladden April 10, 1927 in Heflin, AL (Cleburne, Co.).205 He was nineteen years old and she was 15. She was the daughter of Killiver Austin Gladden (1886-1950) and Lilly Mae Griffin (1896-1975). She also grew up in HaralsonCo., GA.

Otis and Laura told the story about how they were married. Laura’s mother knew they were going to “run off and get married” but they didn’t tell Laura’s father, Killiver Gladden. Laura said her mother helped her pack some things and

they left them in the mailbox. Laura’s grandfather, John A. Gladden (-1927) drove Otis in his car to pick Lauraup down the road from her house after she

had retrievedher things

from the mailbox. John drove them toHelflin, AL where they were married.

Laura taught Otis how to sign hisname. He was proud that all his childrenwere able to go to school even though hesaid of himself, “I went in the front door(of the school) and walked out the back”.He didn’t trust banks. The authorremembers one time, while working at thePaulding County Hardware, “He came by andwas showing me how he had $5,000 in each of three different checkbooks, one for each bank in Dallas. He said you shouldn’t put all your money in one bank.”

Otis and Laura moved to “the Jack House” in Draketown, GA (Haralson Co.) in late 1927. They were there for the 1930 census. Children Gladys, Ernest, and Louise wereborn in this house.

205 Marriage License, Cleburne Co., AL 10 Apr 1927.

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Laura Gladden and Otis Miller

Otis and Laura Miller

In 1930, Otis and Laura moved back to Dugdown, this time living in the Neil Ruddell house. Ida Mae and Lewis were born here. The condition of the remains of this house is not known since the land in this area now belongs to a pulpwood company and is restricted access.

Myrtle, Earl, Carlton, and R. C. were born in the Golden Road house after Otis and Laura moved the family back to Draketown, GA. They lived here eight years until Otis heard about an opportunity in Paulding Co. A man he met at the Goodyear plant in Rockmart, GA wherehe was working told him that Otis Holland had a farm and was looking for someone to live on it and work it. Only the chimney remains of this house and the whole area is now overgrown with tall spindly pine trees.

Some of the neighbors wholived near the Millers at Draketownincluded John Walker. Ernest Millerremembers one of the boys in thisfamily building a radio with corncobs, a flint rock, and otheravailable and inexpensive materials.According to Ernest it worked and heremembers listening to it.

Jack and Sally Gilreath livedat Draketown near the Millers. Thisis the same Sally Otis married afterLaura died.

Other Draketown neighborsincluded Hubert Brown and his wife,the Kirk family, Mr. and Mrs. JoeHestelie, and a colored family namedBeasley. The Beasleys had one sonnamed John Henry Beasley who was friends with Ernest.

Otis’ brother Jim Miller and his family also lived in this same area for a while.

Laura’s brother Frank Gladden married Buelah Adams of Chattanoogain 1938 and Otis hired a car soLaura could go to Chattanooga and

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Otis and Laura Miller with childrenGladys and Ernest. This picture wasmade in 1929 at the “Jack House” in

Draketown, Haralson Co., GA and may bethe earliest photograph of Otis and

Laura together.

visit them. Laura took her two youngest children, at the time, Myrtleand Earl. Lewis, who was five years old at the time, reportedly “pitched a fit” because he wanted to go. Earl claims he remembers seeing “Uncle Frank” on this trip but he was only one year old at the time.

The family had a black and white dog at Draketown named Rounder. Rounder was chasing a rabbit one day when he was bitten by a cotton mouth water moccasin on the side of his head and almost died. He survived but was thereafter deaf in one ear.

Having a large family, Miller children had to share not only rooms in the house but beds. Lewis and Earl shared a bed, for example, at Draketown. They slept on a mattress filled with corn shucks and straw. They remember both getting a whipping from their mother one morning for wetting the bed on the same night. Lewis was nine years old and Earl was five. Earl said, “Lewis and I ran out of the house and went across the road. We sat on a pine stump and just cried and cried. I don’t remember ever wetting the bed again.”

Otis’ children used to go play with their cousins, Jim Miller’s children. On one occasion, Ernest, Lewis, and Earl were walking back home when they stopped to rest. Lewis sat down on another pine stump and was soon covered with yellow jackets. He came out of his overallstrying to get all the bees off of his body.

They moved to the Buddy Holland Place on Raccoon Creek in Paulding Co., GA in 1942. The last two children, Linda and Kenneth, were born during this time but they were also the only two born in a hospital. This is where they were living when Laura miscarried and hewho was actually the tenth child was born dead at Matthews Hospital inDallas, GA. This child is buried in the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery.

Otis’ father James Dockey followed him to Paulding Co. as did brothers Merdick and Jim for a while. Eventually, however, Merdick and Jim moved back to Haralson Co. and J.D. moved in with Otis when heleft his second wife Mattie.

It was also while this family was living on Raccoon Creek, the first of the children began to marry and move away. This is why, eventhough Otis and Laura had 11 children, there were never more than eight of them living at home at any given time. Gladys married first,

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in 1943, then Ida Mae in 1947 even though Gladys was 16 and Ida Mae was only 15 years old. Myrtle married in 1951, she was only 16, and finally Louise in 1952 at the age of 22. She must have had every worried she was going to be an old maid! These girls all said they married as soon as possible to “get off the farm”. The family lived 14 years on Raccoon Creek, the longest period in one place for this family when there were children still at home.

Otis always had a farm but, “We never really made any money off the farm,” son Earl said. “That’s why daddy had to work at the Goodyear in Rockmart.”

Otis was a sharecropper and worked mining iron ore. They never owned a house until they moved to Scoggins Road late in life. The house was always provided by the landowner Otis worked for. The sharecropper agreement was based on halves. The land owner furnished the land, the farm equipment, stock such as horses or mules, seed for planting, fertilizer, a house, and barns. The sharecropper did the work. This included preparing the land, planting, cultivating, and harvesting. In the end, the landowner received half the harvest and the sharecropper received the other half. The sharecropper was also allowed to have a personal garden, a milk cow, and barnyard animals that he did not have to share. On Raccoon Creek, Otis grew corn and cotton.

Even though electricity was common in cities and towns during this time, there was no electric power in the rural areas. Otis and his family used kerosene lamps and lanterns for light at night. Laurawashed clothes by boiling them in a wash pot, scrubbing them on a washboard, and then wringing the water out of each item by hand. She preferred Octagon soap for washing and she ironed the family’s clotheswith smoothing irons she heated by sitting them on the cook stove or near the fireplace in winter.

The house had no inside running water. The family used an outhouse some distance from the house and children remember using the Sears and Roebuck Catalogue for toilet paper. Water came from a hand dug well.

The Raccoon Creek house never had locks on the outside doors. There was so little crime in the area at the time, no locks were needed. In one door, there was a space to allow the cats passage in

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and out of the house. Besides being family pets, cats were necessary to keep the mice out of the house.

Otis did not own a car until1944. Travel was done by mule andwagon. For long trips, he hiredsomeone with a car to drive him.

Raccoon Creek is where theyounger children attended school atHigh Shoals and the family joined thechurch there. Otis and Laura remainedmembers there even though they wouldmove four more times. The churchusually held revival in the Springjust before school was completed forthe summer. Teachers Mrs. Gladney andMrs. Ruby Crew used to march the kidsover to the church from the school andseat them, as a group, for the churchservices. The Miller childrenremember attending school with Jewell Crew, Vernon Jones, the Mayfields, Ratterees, Tibbitts, and Corleys. The High Shoals School was consolidated into the Burnt Hickory School in 1944.

Otis moved on to the Roe Bowman Place on Tibbitts Road nearby in 1956. This is where they were livingwhen Earl, Carlton, and R. C. weremarried, all in 1961. Earl’s wife Charlotte said, “It was intimidating to marry into a family with so many good cooks like Mrs. Miller and Ida Mae.”

Laura wrote to Charlotte’s mother, Willa Mae Thackston Hancock, while Earl and Charlotte were stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA with the U.S.Army. She wrote about her health, complained 21 Aug 1961 about Earl not writing, and told Willa about keeping grandson Daryl Wigley as well as daughter Ida Mae being away on vacation in the mountains with her husband Eri Tibbitts:

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Dear Mrs. Hancock Rec. your letter last week and thank you very much for the negatives.206 I will send them off soon and then send them Back to you. This leaves me feeling poorly. Myself can’t seem to get my Blood pressure Down it has Run from 200 to 228 every since Earl and Charlotte left I try to stay up and go But just have to push myself to do it. I have not heard a word from Earl and Charlotte in over 3 weeks in fact Ihave not had But 2 letters Since they left. I don’t understand Earl not writing. Well so much for that I am trying to can tomatoes this week have canned quite a Bit this summer. I have had Myrtle BaBy (Daryl) for 2 weeks they are suppose to come today and spend their vacation up in here Eri and Ida Mae left yesterday for their vacation up in the smokys said they might go on up in Va. Maby when school starts it wont Be so lone some for Nancy. You cant tell me a thing aBout shedding tears and just think Before Earl can get home Carlton will Be gone I try not to worry But when it is one of your loved ones you just cant help it. Write us and come to see us. It is so dry up here But a little cooler than it has Been. We are planning on coming Before long. We will drop you a card. Love always Laura Bell Miller ps our school starts next Monday207

She wrote two months later October 15, 1961 still referencing her health and several of the children which were still living at home:

Hi Mrs. Hancock Just thought. I would try and ans. your letter. Was realy glad tohear from you. And that you are feeling better as for us all doing very well at present. I was sick for a bout 2 months with my Blood pressure 80 high. The Dr has cleared that allup now. and I feel lots Better. He wants me to loose one pound each week, for a while. He says I will have to lay off my Bread to do So. I don’t know if I can do that or not. I guess if I have to I can. Carlton had to go Be examined for the Service last Thursday he passed up. I guess what I like Being crazy. I’ll finish up now. I thought I couldn’t stay away from Earl But with 2 gone. Its realy going to Be hard Carlton and Martha ann. Is getting married Friday night. They have already got their apartment in Marietta she works in Marietta. We have had a cool Fall day today. Had a little frost and ice last nightI guess Nancy is liking high school. Linda likes fine she made the Basket Ball Team. She is tickled about that. For she realy likes to play Basket Ball. Well I have to stop and write Earl and Charlotte. I guess I will have to pick peas tomorrow was sure glad to get your letter and write again we have Been trying to come up there for a long time every time we think we are going something turns up. Otis’ working at night hinders to. But you allcome to see us. Love always Laura Miller P.S. I am finial getting around to sending your negatives Back. Thanks so much for letting me use them.208

206 These were negatives from pictures taken at Earl and Charlotte’s wedding 12Jul 1961. 207 Personal letter from Laura Belle Gladden Miller to Willa Mae Thackston Hancock dated “Monday” and postmarked 21 Aug 1961.208 Personal letter from Laura Belle Gladden Miller to Willa Mae Thackston Hancock dated “Sunday evening” and postmarked 16 Oct 1961.

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In 1962 Otis moved, now with only Linda and Kenneth living at home, to the Hollis Tibbitts House, also located on Tibbitts Road. This and the two previous homes were all located on the Dallas post office’s route three. The postman was so familiar with the families Laura was able to give her address as R 3 Dallas Ga and the mail was successfully delivered.

After less than a full year, Otis moved to the east side of Dallas on Parris Road to what they call the Egg Farm. They stayed here just two years but this is where they were when Linda married.

Kenneth married after they moved to their ninth and final house on Scoggins Road south of Dallas in 1965. This was the first and onlyproperty that Otis owned. He bought 11 acres, one for each child, andheld it until he died there in 1984. The house and property were soldbut the house remains.This last home is the one most of the grandchildren remember. The family gathered here regularly on Sunday afternoons to share lunch after church, sit on the front porch and talk, and play sports in the front yard. Even Otis was known to have hit a few softballs here.

Otis and Laura produced a large family. Laura joked that she named her ninth child R.C. because she ran out of names and had to start using just letters. Otis had so many grandchildren he called all the boys “Jake” instead of trying to remember all their names.

Otis loved to eat fish so he loved to go fishing. He owned two small fishing boats. One time he took Grandson Tim Miller river bank fishing on the Tallapoosa River in Haralson Co., GA and Tim remembers,“We were walking along beside the river where the bank was steep, dropping straight down to the water. He dropped the cricket basket inthe water and I was standing there watching them sink in the water, hesaid, ‘Don’t just watch ‘em boy, jump in there and get ‘em out!’ I jumped in and saved the crickets. To my surprise, they were still alive and he was happy.” He also used to say, “Millers like to eat fish. If you don’t like fish, you can’t be a Miller.”

He also loved to go deer hunting though he never killed a deer. He said, “The problem is, the deer has the whole world to run around in and I can only be in one place.”

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“He used to pour is coffee in a saucer to let it cool before he’ddrink it,” Grandson Tim said, “and he chewed Days Work tobacco. One time when Chris Wigley and I were staying with him after Grandma died,he gave us some to try. He sliced it off with his pocket knife, it was so concentrated. I’d chewed tobacco before but that was the strongest and worst tasting stuff I’ve ever put in my mouth. I remember spitting it out in the sink and washing my mouth out several times”

“He also had all of these phrases he used,” said Tim, “and since then I’ve thought a lot about where he picked them up, whether they were learned from his father or grandfather; like he’d say ‘tighter than Dick’s hat band’ for something that was closed or hard to open. I heard him say several times, ‘If you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, the one you hit will be the one that whelps.’ I realized later he wasn’t actually talking about dogs when he said that.”

Otis and Laura Gladden Miller have eleven children . . .

Gladys Lillian Miller 8 May 1928 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Ernest Miller 17 May 1929 Haralson Co., GAOla Louise Miller 27 Jul 1930 Haralson Co., GAIda Mae Miller 1 May 1932 Haralson Co., GAJames Lewis Miller 3 Aug 1933 Haralson Co., GAMyrtle Irene Miller 3 Apr 1935 Haralson Co., GARaymond Earl Miller 20 May 1937 Haralson Co., GACarlton Eugene Miller 20 Mar 1939 Haralson Co., GAR. C. Miller 23 Jun 1940 Haralson Co., GALinda Virginia Miller 22 Feb 1946 Bartow Co., GAKenneth Ladelle Miller 26 Aug 1953

Bartow Co., GA

Otis and Laura had a seventh son who was born dead in January of 1943. Laura required surgery to remove her appendix near the time of the birth and Dr. Joe I. Matthews conceded this may have cause problems for the baby which, he said, never took a breath. This child

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was not named and is buried in the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemeterywith Otis and Laura.

Otis and Laura Miller were members of High Shoals Baptist Church near Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). They and several of the children joined in 1947 shortly after moving to Paulding Co. Joining with themwere Gladys, who was already married, Ernest, Louise, Ida Mae, and Myrtle.209 Rev. Lloyd York was the pastor at the time. He was just in the second year of a 16 year ministry at the church. Otis and Laura remained members until they passed away in 1984 and 1976 respectively.

Laura Gladden Miller died of heart failure at the Paulding Memorial Hospital January 22, 1976.210 Her funeral was held at High Shoals Baptist Church north of Dallas, GA and she was buried in the church cemetery.

Laura had done so much for Otis that he was unable to live alone after her death. He worked hard at Goodyear and on the farm but he never learned to cook for himself. After Laura died, grandchildren took turns staying with him until he remarried.

Laura was heard to say many times, “After I die he’ll marry that old Sally down the road.” Sure enough, like his father and grandfather before him, Otis married a second time after his first wife died. Sensitive to the feelings of his family, he went around visiting all his children to tell them in advance he was planning to marry Sally. He came by son Earl’s house one day while Earl and Tim were building a chicken house. Otis first visited in the main house with his daughter-in-law Charlotte. After he told her what he had in mind, her only question to him was, “Well, what kind of housekeeper isshe?” It was known that Sally wasn’t a good housekeeper but Otis looked around his son’s house and answered, “About like this.” He then went out to the chicken house and explained his idea about Sally to his son. He concluded his pitch as if he were about to buy a car saying, “I’ve looked around and she just seems like the best deal.”

The children, underestimating his loneliness and need for a companion, and still feeling the loss of their mother, were unanimous in their opposition to this marriage, especially the daughters. Some

209 High Shoals Baptist Church minutes.210 Death Certificate #005304, Paulding Co., GA. Filed by Betty Johns, 25 Feb 1976.

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of them refused to go back and visit him at his house for the rest of his life because Sally ended up living longer than he did.

Sally moved her church membership to High Shoals Baptist Church August 12, 1978.211

Otis Miller died at home October 11, 1984.212 He was 77 years old. His funeral was also held at High Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. J. T. Howard and Rev. Lewis Woodward officiating.213 He is buried in the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery next to his wife Laura.

At his death, Otis Miller’s estate was worth over $80,000.214 After expenses, Executor Ernest Miller was able to distribute a littlemore than $6,500 to each child. Otis’ widow Sally had died by the time of the disbursement and each of her four surviving children also received $1,641 because he had provided a “child’s portion” for her inhis will. The children used a lottery system to disperse the furniture and other personal property.

At the present time, Otis and Laura Miller have had 11 children, 30 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 24 gg grandchildren for a total of 116 descendants.

211 High Shoals Baptist Church minutes.212 Certificate of Death #036751, Paulding Co., GA. Filed by Betty Johns 22 Oct 1984.213 Otis W. Miller obituary, 12 Oct 1984, The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home, Dallas, GA.214 Settlement Statement, Otis Miller Estate, Ernest Miller Executor. W. Robert Lane, attorney, 215 Main St., Dallas, GA 30132.

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Otis Miller with children: (front row left to right) Kenneth, Myrtle, Otis, Ida Mae,and Carlton; (2nd row) Louise, Linda, Gladys, and R.C.; (back row) Ernest, Earl, and

Lewis.

Gladys Lillian Miller

Gladys Lillian Miller was born first toOtis William and Laura Gladden Miller May 8 1928at Draketown, GA (Haralson Co.) at home on thefamily farm. Gladys, along with Ernest andLouise, were born at the first Draketown house,the one they called the Jack house.

Gladys married Henry Wilburn “Pee Wee”Everidge (1919-1996) July 24, 1943. She was 16years old when she married and she didn’t tellher father. Wilburn was 24. Wilburn hiredBuddy Holland to drive Gladys in his 1940 FordSedan to meet him in Dallas, GA. They married in the Paulding County Courthouse. It should be pointed out that while these girls “got off

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the farm” they actually married onto a new farm, only then they were the wife and mother instead of the daughter and sister. Wilburn was the son of Richard McCager Everidge (1881-1957) and Minnie Lee Brown (1887-1969). He was originally from Polk Co., GA but Gladys met him in Haralson Co. because the Everidges also lived at Draketown.

Wilburn and Gladys first lived on Locklear Road near the High Shoals Church. They were farming part of the Otis Holland farm.

Wilburn and Gladys joined High Shoals Baptist Church together in 1947 and were members there until they transferred their membership August 3, 1980 to New Canaan Baptist Church also in Dallas, GA.215

Wilburn and Gladys Miller Everidge have four children . . .

Lillian Carolyn Everidge 19 Apr 1944Paulding Co., GA

Larry Wilburn Everidge 23 Jul 1945Paulding Co., GA

Kerry Wayne Everidge 28 Jul 1947 Paulding Co., GASandra Everidge 17 Jul 1948 Paulding Co., GA

Wilburn died December 2, 1996 at Cobb Hospitalin Austell, GA (Cobb Co.). He is buried at the HighShoals Baptist Church Cemetery in Paulding Co., GA. Gladys lives on Johnston Street in Dallas, GA(Paulding Co.) and is still very active attendingfamily reunions. She is now a member of New CanaanBaptist Church of Dallas.

Lillian Carolyn Everidge

Carolyn is the first born of Wilburn and Gladys Miller Everidge April 19, 1944 in Paulding Co., GA. She was born at the old Matthews Hospital in Dallas. She graduated Dallas HighSchool in 1962 and North Georgia Tech as an LPN in1964.

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Carolyn joined High Shoals Baptist Church in 1955 and remained until she joined another church. Her first husband Robert was a member of High Shoals from August 13, 1966.216

Carolyn first married Robert McDurmon and they have three children .

Robert Otis McDurmon 21 Jul 1968 Paulding Co., GAChristina Renee McDurmon 27 Dec 1970 Paulding Co., GATeresa LuAnne McDurmon 6 Mar 1972 Paulding Co., GA

Carolyn’s first child died the day he was born and is buried in the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carolyn married second Thomas “Bo” Waters (b. 1956) the son of Oscar Leon and Katherine Waters. He is an over the road truck driver and Carolyn often rides with him across the country. They now live inDouglasville, GA (Douglas Co.).

Christina Renee McDurmon was born second to Robert and Carolyn Everidge McDurmon December 27, 1970 in Paulding Co., GA at Paulding Memorial Hospital of Dallas. She graduated the Youth Christian Schoolin 1988. She married Brian Keith Davison (b. 1971) in the Corinth Baptist Church. Brian is originally from Newnan, GA (Coweta Co.). Heis the son of Jerry and Sandra Davison. Brian and Christina have three children . . .

Jacob Thomas Davison 12 Sep 1992 Carroll Co., GABethany Faith Davison 18 Jun 1997 Cobb Co., GALeiah Hope Davison 24 Oct 1999 Carroll Co., GA

Brian passed away April 14, 2012. Christy is now a school bus driver for Carroll Co. and working at Chick-fil-A. She recently posted about herself, “I have three amazing kids who I love soooooo much. I totally enjoy to spend all my time with them, they remind me

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everyday what life is all about. I drive a school bus and love it. Godhas truly blessed me with a great family and a great job....”

Teresa LuAnne McDurmon was born third and last to Robert and Carolyn Everidge McDurmon March 6, 1972 in Paulding Co., GA at Paulding Memorial Hospital of Dallas. LuAnne married Stephen Preston Hill (b. 1971) the son of William Marvin Hill 2 Feb 1991. They live at Clarkdale, Cobb Co., GA and have three children. LuAnne works for the Cobb Co., GA Superior Court in Marietta. Stephen works for Ralock, Inc. of Atlanta, GA. On their twenty-third anniversary in 2014, Stephen wrote to Luanne, “It doesn't seem like it's been this long, but Luanne and I were married 23 years ago today. There have been many wonderful things through the years, and our sons are definitely 3 of those wonderful things. Thanks Luanne, for all of those times.”

Stephen Dalton Hill 31 Oct 1992 Cobb Co., GADakota Preston Hill 20 Apr 1994 Cobb Co., GABradley Austin Hill 29 Jun 1995

[Stephen Dalton Hill] was born first to Stephen and LuAnne Hill 31 Oct 1992 in Cobb Co., GA. He is a 2011 graduate of TheKings Way Christian School in Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA. Dalton graduated from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL on 6 Sep 2013.

[Dakota Preston Hill] was born second to Stephen and LuAnne Hill 20 Apr 1994 in Cobb Co., GA. Cody is a graduate of The Kings Way Christian School in Douglasville, Douglas Co., GA.

[Bradley Austin Hill] was born third to Stephen and LuAnne Hill 29 Jun 1995.

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Larry Wilburn Everidge was born second to Wilburn and Gladys Miller Everidge July 23, 1945 in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) at the Matthews Hospital. Larry graduated Dallas High School in 1963. Larrywas a member of High Shoals Baptist Church from 1957 until he moved his membership to New Hope First Baptist Church December 7, 1969.217 Larry married Anna Gail Moore November 8, 1969 at New Hope where Anna’s father Henry Brannon Moore was the pastor. Larry and Anna havetwo children . . .

Larry Brannon Everidge 7 Mar 1973 Cobb Co., GACaryn Suzette Everidge 12 Oct 1977 Cobb Co., GA

Larry works at the Paulding County Jail. He and Anna live on Cedar Bay Circle in New Hope, GA (Paulding Co.).

Larry Brannon Everidge was born first to Larry and Anna Moore Everidge March 7, 1973 in Cobb Co., GA at Cobb Hospital in Austell. Brannon lives in Paulding Co., GA.

Caryn Suzette Everidge was born second and last to Larry and AnnaMoore Everidge October 12, 1977 in Cobb Co., GA at Cobb Hospital in Austell. Caryn graduated East Paulding High School in 1996, Northern Illinois University in 2006, and Loyola University of Chicago in 2011 where she received the master’s degree in nursing. She is employed asan RN at the Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL and is assignedto the critical care unit. Caryn married Daniel Josh. They live in DeKalb, IL and have one child.

Andrea Anna Josh 8 Feb 2014 Cook Co., IL

[Andrea Anna Josh] was born to Daniel Josh and Caryn Suzette Everidge 8 Feb 2014 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Kerry Wayne Everidge

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Wayne was born third to Wilburn and Gladys Miller Everidge July 28, 1947 in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) at the Matthews Hospital. Waynewas a member of High Shoals Baptist Church 1958-1970218, graduated Dallas High School in 1965, and then served his country in Vietnam. He married Deborah Diane Byars (b. 1956) the daughter of Roy Byars (b.1930) and Geraldine Flowers at High Shoals Baptist Church September 4,1976. Rev. Louis Woodward performed the ceremony. Wayne’s Uncle Kenneth Miller served as the best man. Cousin Dennis Miller was an usher. Wayne is a member of the Paulding County chapter of Disabled American Veterans. Wayne and Diane live in Dallas, GA on Glenn Streetand they have two daughters . . .

Sheena LaShea Everidge 9 Oct 1984 Douglas Co., GAKeleada Ashli Everidge 17 Nov 1986

Douglas Co., GA

Sheena LaShea Everidge was born first to Wayne and Diane Byars Everidge October 9, 1984 at Parkway Regional Hospital of Lithia Springs, GA. Sheena graduated Paulding County High School in 2002 andnow works for Dr. John Sparti at the Dallas Family Practice Center on Hardee Street in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Sheena is married to Michael Justin Sikorski (b. 1984) and they have two daughters. They live in Dallas.

Kaydence Nevaeh Sikorski 26 Jun 2005 Cobb Co., GATinsley Sikorski 26 Oct 2010 Cobb Co., GA

Keleada Ashli Everidge was born second and last to Wayne and DianeByars Everidge November 17, 1986 at Parkway Regional Hospital. Keleada attended Paulding County High School in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Keleada first married Howard Ricky Starnes Jr. (b. 1982). He is the son of Howard Ricky Starnes Jr. (b. 1957). They have no children.Keleada second married Jeremy David Nix (b. 1984) 15 Nov 2008. Jeremyis the son of Tom Nix and Sandy Byars. Keleada third married Daniel Blake Davis (b. 1984) 14 Sep 2012. He is the son of Charles Daniel Davis and Patsy Smith. Keleada and Blake were married at the Paulding

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County Courthouse in Dallas. They have one child together Bryan GaigeDavis. Keleada and Blake currently live in Dallas where she is working on her GED and he is a driver for Ready Mix USA.

Kaleb Zander Harris 20 Jan 2003 Cobb Co., GAShaela Payton Davis 4 Jun 2008 Cobb Co., GABryan Gaige Davis 5 Dec 2011 Cobb Co., GA

[Kaleb Zander Harris] was born the only child of Joshua Michael Harris (b. 1985) and Keleada Ashli Everidge January 20,2003 at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Cobb Co., GA.

[Shaela Payton Davis] was born the only child of TerryJoe Arrington and Keleada Ashli Everidge 4 Jun 2008 at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Cobb Co., GA. Shaela was adopted by Keleada’s third husband Charles Daniel Davis and her legal name is now Shaela Payton Davis.

[Bryan Gaige Davis] was born the only biological childof Daniel Blake Davis and Keleada Ashli Everidge 5 Dec 2011 at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Cobb Co., GA.

Sandra Everidge

Sandra was born fourth and last to Wilburn and Gladys Miller Everidge at the Matthews Hospital in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) July 17, 1948. Sandra has been a member of High Shoals Baptist Church since 1961.219 She graduated Dallas High School in 1966 and then married Conyers Franklin Anglin. He was the son of Conyers and Edna Jarmon Anglin. Frankie and Sandra have two daughters . . .

Rachel Lynn Anglin 17 Apr 1969 Paulding Co., GAJessica Erin Anglin 11 Jun 1980 Cobb Co., GA

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Frankie was a math teacher and wrestling coach at Paulding CountyHigh School for several years. He was a member of High Shoals BaptistChurch since August 13, 1966 and a member of the Gideons.220 He died suddenly September 25, 1991. Services were held September 28, 1991 atHigh Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Longshore officiating. Rev. Tom Mitchell conducted the graveside service. Frankie was buriedin the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery. Sandra lives in Paulding Co on Sharon Court near Dallas.

Rachel Lynn Anglin was born first to Franky and Sandra Everidge Anglin April 17, 1969 in Paulding Co., GA at Paulding Memorial Hospital. Rachel joined High Shoals Baptist Church August 8, 1979.221 She graduated Paulding County High School in 1987 as valedictorian andKennesaw State University in 1991. Rachel is a professional women’s body builder and has participated in several competitions around the country. She married James Edward McMillan (b. 1971) December 9, 1990at High Shoals Baptist Church. Jimmy and Rachel have two children . ..

Whitney Nicole McMillan 29 Jan 1993 Cobb Co., GAJames Edward McMillan 8 Aug 1996 Cobb Co., GA

[Whitney Nicole McMillan] was born first to Jimmy and Rachel Anglin McMillan 29 Jan 1993 at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Cobb Co., GA. She weighed seven pounds and eight ounces. She graduated East Paulding High School in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA on 27 May 2011 and Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Cobb Co., GA in 2015. Whitney works as a receptionist at Brazilian Wax by Andreia which has ten locations around Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

Jessica Erin Anglin was born second to Franky and Sandra Everidge Anglin June 11, 1980 in Cobb Co. at the Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA. Jessica graduated from East Paulding High School in 1998, Mars Hill College in 2002, and received a master’s degree in exercise and sports science at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She is currently a certified athletic trainer working at the Physical Therapy

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Institute and Aquatic Rehabilitation Center in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Jessica is single and lives in Wellington, FL.

William Ernest Miller

William Ernest Miller was bornsecond, the oldest son, to Otis and LauraGladden Miller May 17, 1929 at Draketownin Haralson Co., GA.

To get off the farm, Ernest talkedhis father Otis into buying a 1948 six-wheeled truck to haul timber out of theBraswell Mountains. Otis paid cash forthe truck and Ernest went to work forMaston and Hollis Tibbitts who werecutting and sawing lumber off 5,000 acresof the Sheffield property north of the IvyLee Farm on Peggymore Creek. Ernest neverwent back to the farm after he started hauling timber.

Ernest married Annie Jewell Crew of Paulding Co., GA December 24,1949. They didn’t tell anyone except Eri and Ida Mae they were getting married. Ida Mae took them to Rev. Wade who married them. Jewell is the daughter of Frank and Mary Lee Crew.

Ernest and Jewll owned and operated Paulding County Hardware in Dallas. Ernest was a volunteer fireman in Dallas, maintained the courthouse clock, served on the city council for eight years, the Water Authority, the Industrial Building Authority Board, and was a Paulding County commissioner 1978-1982. He is a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge and the Dallas Lions Club. He was appointed by then Congressman Buddy Darden to the National Health Care Advisory Board for the Seventh Congressional District of Georgia.

Ernest and Jewell lived on Glenn Streetin Dallas until he built a house on Lee Roadin the Raccoon Creek community close towhere he grew up. They continue to livethere today.

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distant family informed as to events in the family and around PauldingCounty. In 1993, Ernest visited in Sitka, AK and caught a salmon. OnMarch 29, 1996, Jewell wrote:

Jeff was not too disappointed in losing the election. By the way, he is building houses for Gordon McTyre and Ken Hardy. Don’t know how long that will last. They [Jeffand Sandra] finally got their house [rock house on Confederate Avenue in Dallas, GA] done on the inside. It is pretty.

Paulding is still growing, but we have all kinds of problems from that and it will get worse. Sometime we could just move to Alaska.

We still can’t see no end to working at the store.Don’t know how much longer we can hold out.

And later she wrote in another letter about the extended family:

One of Aunt Lela Miller Beatenbaugh’s girls came by last week wanting to get some information on her family. She is the one that was fostered out to the McClung family here and married Donny Turner until they separated. She didn’t even know whereher brothers and sisters were. She found her parents’ graves and had a good bit of information on her dad’s side. Ernest called you but couldn’t reach you when she was atthe house. He gave her some information and called Earl and they talked some. Earl is going to get her some more information.

And finally, on March 22, 1993 she reported:

We had a blizzard and it was bad. In my lifetime I have not seen anything like it. Etta [McFall Miller] had surgery last week for gall bladder. She is doing fine. Aunt Lillie Bell Rutledge was buried Saturday. We are enclosing a memorial for her. One of Flessie and June Bug’s daughter’s girls has died. Jeanette is the mother’s name. She lived at Bremen. Don’t know much about that. Will write more next time.

Ernest and Jewell have two children . . .

William Joel Miller 7 Jul 1952 Bartow Co., GAJeffery Blake Miller 10 Jun 1958 Bartow Co., GA

Ernest was a member of High Shoals Baptist Church from 1947.222 He served as a deacon since October 1, 1950 and song leader 1962-1976

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and again in 1979. He was chairman of deacons from 1964 until 1977 and was the building committee chairman from June 30, 1951. Jewell joined High Shoals in 1957, moving her membership from the Shady GroveBaptist Church. Ernest further served as treasurer for the TallapoosaBaptist Association and represented the association on the board of the Georgia Baptist Hospital.

William Joel Miller

Joel was born first to Ernest and Jewell Crew Miller July 7, 1952in Cartersville (Bartow Co.). Joel joined High Shoals Baptist Church August 6, 1963.223 He graduated Paulding County High School in 1970. He first worked for the phone company which was Southern Bell at the time. Joel married Victoria Ann Young June 21, 1975 in Atlanta, GA atthe Southwest Christian Church. Vicky is the daughter of Bernard G. Young of Douglasville, GA. Vicky joined High Shoals March 12, 1978. Joel was a member of the Jaycees and served as chapter president as well as the regional president. Joel was the pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Kingston, GA until 2013 but now he’s in Summerville, Floyd Co., GA. He and Vicky have two children . . .

William Jason Miller 11 Jul 1982 Cobb Co., GAKristen Elise Miller 21 Nov 1989 Cobb Co., GA

William Jason Miller was born first to Joel andVicky Young Miller July 11, 1982 in Cobb Co., GA at theCobb Hospital. Jason works as a car salesman and hasworked for Carl Black and CarMax.

Kristen Elise Miller was born second and last to Joeland Vicky Young Miller November 21, 1989 in Cobb Co., GAat the Cobb Hospital. She graduated Paulding County HighSchool with honors in 2007. She is a 2011 graduate of Reinhardt College in Waleska, GA and is now a music teacher at Etowah High School in Cherokee Co., GA.

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Jeffery Blake Miller

Jeff was born second to Ernest and JewellCrew Miller June 10, 1958 in Cartersville, GA(Bartow Co.). Jeff joined High Shoals BaptistChurch June 3, 1973.224 He graduated PauldingCounty High School in 1976. He is a home builderbut he also graduated the University of Georgia inpharmacy and has worked for various drug storesincluding CVS at Hiram, GA. Jeff served as mayorof Dallas, GA. Jeff first married Susan Davis ofPerry, GA. Susan is the daughter of Joe ParrDavis. Jeff second married Sandra Wood McDonoughFebruary 24, 1990 in Dallas, GA at the Bartlett-Hutchins House.225 Sandra moved to Dallas from Phenix City, AL by way of Atlanta. She serves as the juvenile court judge in Paulding Co. Jeff third marrieda certain Deidra. Jeff now lives on Lee Street in Dallas. He remarried Sandra in 2011.

Ola Louise Miller

Louise was born third to Otis and LauraGladden Miller July 27, 1930 at Draketown inHaralson Co., GA. Louise married Vernon HarrisJones (1926-2009) of Paulding Co., GA. Vernonwas the son of George W. Jones (b. 1896) andRoma Beatrice Strickland (b. 1905) and descendedfrom the Wiley Jones family of Paulding Co.which is described in the book “The BlackHorseman” by Pat Hardin. Louise was a member ofHigh Shoals Baptist Church from 1947 until she died.226 Vernon and Louise lived on High Shoals Road in Paulding Co. in the house now occupied by their grandson Calvin.

Louise died at the Marietta SpecialtyCare in Marietta, GA March 24, 1998. Funeral

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services were conducted March 26, 1998 at High Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Longshore and Dr. Greg Hunter officiating. Nephews Larry Everidge, Joel Miller, Keith Miller, Russell Miller, Greg Miller, and Michael Collins served as pallbearers. Vernon passed awayat the Paulding Wellstar Nursing Home January 9, 2009 in Dallas, GA. They are buried together in the High Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery.

The children of Vernon and Louise Miller Jones are . . .

Calvin Lamar Jones 18 Apr 1956 Paulding Co., GAVivian Louise Jones 7 Oct 1959 Bartow Co., GA

Calvin Lamar Jones

Lamar was born first to Vernon and Louise Miller Jones April 18, 1956 in Paulding Co., GA. He married Dora Mae Pierce and they have two children together. Calvin and Dora live on Snote Jones Road in Paulding Co.

The children of Lamar Jones and Dora Pierce are . . .

Calvin Lamar Jones Jr. 22 Dec 1977 Cobb Co. GAMelissa Sue Jones 7 Feb 1979 Cobb Co., GA

Calvin Lamar Jones Jr. was born first to Calvin Lamar Jones Sr. and Dora Pierce 22 Dec 1977. He married Rhonda and they have one daughter.

Alisha Jones 1995

Melissa Sue Jones was born second to Calvin Lamar Jones Sr. and Dora Pierce 7 Feb 1979. She has one daughter.

MyKayla 13 Jan 2010

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Vivian was born second and last to Vernon and Louise Miller JonesOctober 7, 1959 in Bartow Co., GA. Vivian joined High Shoals Baptist Church May 10, 1970.227 She married first Macks Stillwell from Copperhill, TN and they have one son Michael Gwinn Stillwell. Vivian married second Robert Willingham and they have two sons Preston RobertWillingham and Barry Leonard Willingham. The youngest child Barry died in Dallas, GA at the age of only three months. Vivian third married Antonio Hernandez Ramos of Acuna, Mexico. He died after a construction accident on October 8, 1991. He was buried in the cemetery of High Shoals Baptist Church. Vivian fourth married Randy Eller.

Michael Gwinn Stillwell 25 May 1977 Polk Co., TNPreston Robert Willingham 23 Mar 1982 Cobb Co., GABarry Leonard Willingham 26 Aug 1983 Bartow Co., GA

Michael Gwinn Stillwell was born the only child of Macks Stillwell and Vivian Louise Jones 25 May 1977 in Polk Co., TN. He hasthree children, two boys and one girl.

Preston Robert Willingham

Barry Leonard Willingham

Ida Mae Miller

Ida Mae was born the fourth childof Otis and Laura Gladden Miller May1, 1932 at Dugdown, GA (Haralson Co.).Ida Mae joined High Shoals BaptistChurch in 1947 and was a member untilshe transferred her membership to

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Narroway Baptist Church in 1956.228 Ida Mae met Robert Eri Tibbitts (b.1930) in Paulding Co. and they were married when she became the secondMiller girl to slip off September 20, 1947. Like her sister Gladys, she didn’t tell her father until after she was married. She was only 15 years old and Eri was only 16. Eri was the son of Rev. William Maston Tibbitts (1900-1995) and Vera Myrtis Howell (1897-1984). Eri was a plumber and worked for a while with the Paulding County Hardwarebut he also owned Tibbitts Repair Service for many years. He was alsomusically talented and loved to play bluegrass music. Eri and Ida Maelived on Braswell Mountain Road in the Burnt Hickory Community of Paulding Co. and were members of Narroway Baptist Church. Eri and IdaMae had four children . . .

Brenda Gail Tibbitts 4 Oct 1949 Paulding Co., GALaura Janet Tibbitts 11 May 1954 Bartow Co., GADennis Howell Tibbitts 26 Dec 1958

Bartow Co., GARobert Mark Tibbitts 10 Feb 1962 Bartow Co., GA

Eri passed away on December 19,2012. Funeral services were held December 22, 2012 at Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Tibbitts, Rev. Jimmy Tibbitts, Rev. Merle Barron, and Rev. Kyle Tibbitts officiating. Rev. Hershel Tibbitts conducted the graveside service inthe Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery. Forrest Davis, Joseph Watson, Joshua Watson, Chase Tibbitts, Peter Roeder, Nathan Davis, and Ethan Fain served as pallbearers. Clark Funeral Home of Hiram, GA had charge of the services.

Brenda Gail Tibbitts

Gail was born first to Eri and Ida Mae Miller Tibbitts October 4,1949 at the Matthews Hospital in Paulding Co., GA. Gail married Forrest Paul Davis (1944-2010). They have two children . . .

Forrest Paul Davis Jr. 10 Nov 1967Paulding Co., GA

Robert Lee Davis 23 Oct 1972 Paulding Co., GA

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Forrest Paul Davis Jr. was born first to Paul and Gail Tibbitts Davis in Dallas, GA at the Paulding Memorial Hospital. Forrest married Angela Hope McBrayer who is the daughter of Willie S. McBrayer. The wedding was held in the home of Eri and Ida Mae Tibbitts on June 18, 1988. Forrest and Angie have two children. Theylived at Appalachicola, FL.

Lauren Erin Nicole Davis 1993Forrest Paul Nathan Davis 1997

Forrest now lives in Collinsville, AL (DeKalb Co.).

Robert Lee Davis was born second and last to Paul and Gail Tibbitts Davis in Dallas, GA at the Paulding Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Narroway Baptist Church and worked installing vinyl siding. Robert died at the age of only 23 years old on April 25, 1996. He was thrown from his vehicle traveling north on Arnold Lane in Hiram, GA. He died after being taken to Cobb General Hospital in Austell, GA. Even though he lost his life, he enabled other families to keep their loved ones because he was an organ donor. Robert’s heart, liver, both kidneys, and pancreas were transplanted into three different people desperately needing a donation. One man was a 38 year old Georgia father of three children serving as a youth director at his church. One recipient was a 41 year old South Carolina woman and the other was a 57 year old husband and father of two from North Carolina.

Funeral services were held for Robert April 27, 1996 at Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. J. G. Tibbitts officiating. Robert was buried in the Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers included uncles Dennis Tibbitts and Mark Tibbitts.

Laura Janet Tibbitts

Janet was born second to Eri and Ida Mae MillerTibbitts May 11, 1954 in Cartersville, GA (BartowCo.). Janet graduated Kennesaw Junior College in1975. She married Joseph Sewell Watson Jr. ofDallas, GA December 3, 1977 at Narroway Baptist

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Church. Janet worked as a nurse at Paulding Memorial Hospital. Janet died suddenly January 27, 1990 when her car left the southbound lane of Georgia Highway 61 north of Dallas, GA and struck a tree. Herchildren were also in the car but survived. Janet is buried at the Narroway Baptist Church of Burnt Hickory Community, GA (Paulding Co.).Joe Watson has been a Dallas city council member and was the director of transportation for the Paulding County School System. The childrenof Joe and Janet Tibbitts Watson are . . .

Joseph Sewell Watson III 9 Aug 1980 Cobb Co., GAJoshua Eri Watson 16 Nov 1984 Cobb Co., GA

Joseph Sewell Watson III was born first to Joe and JanetTibbitts Watson August 9, 1980 at Kennestone Hospital inMarietta, GA, (Cobb Co.). He lives at Dallas, GA(Paulding Co.). He graduated Paulding County High Schoolin 1998 and Southern Polytechnic State University wherehe studied management. Joseph is employed with MARTA inAtlanta, GA as a fare collection processor.

Joshua Eri Watson was born second and last to Joe andJanet Tibbitts Watson November 16, 1984 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He married JamieHoffman.

Dennis Howell Tibbitts

Dennis was born third, the oldestson, to Robert Eri Tibbitts and Ida MaeMiller December 26, 1958 at Cartersville,GA (Bartow Co.). He is a 1975 graduate ofPaulding County High School and a 1977graduate of Carroll County Vocational School. He first worked for theGoodyear Tire and Rubber Company inCartersville, GA. Dennis, like hisfather, plays bluegrass music and has beenin several professional groups. He playedguitar with Betty Fisher and played at the Grand Ole Opry for the 52nd

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annual birthday celebration. Dennis has sung in church and at many funerals for family and friends. He currently works for the U.S. Postal Service. Dennis married Amber Lee Walker September 25, 1981 atNarroway Baptist Church of Dallas, GA. She is the daughter of Bobby R. Walker of Powder Springs, GA. They had twins that died young and now have two children . . .

Hannah Marie Tibbitts 30 Dec 1983 Cobb Co., GAHeather Shea Tibbitts 30 Dec 1983 Cobb Co., GABobby Chase Tibbitts 26 Oct 1985 Cobb Co., GAChrista Tibbitts 5 Oct 1989 Cobb Co., GA

Dennis second married Vicki McCooland they live in Dallas, GA. AmberWalker now lives in Franklin, GA (HeardCo.).

Bobby Chase Tibbitts was born theonly son of Dennis and Amber WalkerTibbitts October 26, 1985 at KennestoneHospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He graduated Heard County High School in 2005. Chase loves to cook,has worked at Outback Steakhouse, andis planning to attend culinary schoolafter graduation from Jacksonville State University. He won a 2006 Performing Arts Scholarship from the music department at Southern Union State Community College for his outstanding talent in music. Heis engaged to Katie Trammell.

Chase recently described himself by posting,

I just like to have fun and make people happy. I've always said that God put me on this earth to make people smile, so that is what I try to do. I love all my friends and family and would do anything I could for them. I will graduate JSU in December with a degree in liberal studies. Yeah I know, "what does that mean?” well it pretty much means that I majored in college. But that is because when I graduate from here, I’ll be going to culinary school and majoring in culinary management. I can’t wait for that! I'm getting fairly decent on the guitar and Katie and I have started writing a few songs of our own. I am currently engaged to this amazing woman. She is everything

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to me and I hope to give her the world! She really had made a difference in my life and I don't know what I would do without her! I love her so much!!! Other than that, I just an ordinary guy...yeah right!!!

Chase and Katie now live in Gadsden, AL (EtowahCo.).

Christa Tibbitts was born last to Dennis Tibbittsand Amber Walker 5 Oct 1989 at Kennestone Hospital inMarietta, GA (Cobb Co.). Christa also graduated fromHeard County High School, she in 2008. She studiedcriminal justice at Chattahoochee Technical College andnow lives in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.).

Robert Mark Tibbitts

Robert Mark Tibbitts was born fourth and last toEri and Ida Mae Miller Tibbitts February 10, 1962 atCartersville, GA (Bartow Co.). Mark married ElizabethAnn Lanford November 21, 1981 at Narroway Baptist Church where Mark was a member. Libby is the daughter of Ernest and Annie Lanford. Mark and Libby have one daughter Jessica Leigh Tibbitts (b. 1983). Mark worked in construction. Mark passed away suddenly April 3, 2010 at his home while much of the Miller family was gathered for an Easterreunion at the home of Terrell and Myrtle Miller Wigley. Services were held April 7, 2010 at Narroway Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Tibbitts, Rev. Todd Tibbitts, Rev. Merle Barron, and Rev. Hershel Tibbitts officiating. Mark was buried at the Narroway Baptist Church Cemetery. Dennis Tibbitts, Forrest Davis, Joshua Watson, Bobby Tibbitts , and Joseph Watson served as pallbearers.

Jessica Leigh Tibbitts 21 Sep 1983Fulton Co., GA

Jessica Leigh Tibbitts is the only child of Mark and Elizabeth Lanford Tibbitts September 21, 1983 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) at Northside Hospital. She graduated Pope High School in 2002 and is married to Peter Roeder. They lived first in Atlanta, GA but now livein Westminster, SC (Oconee Co.).

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James Lewis Miller

James Lewis Miller was born fifth, thesecond son, to Otis and Laura Gladden MillerAugust 3, 1933 at Dugdown in Haralson Co., GA.He has been a member of High Shoals BaptistChurch since 1954.229 He served as SundaySchool superintendent from 1959 until 1962.230 Lewis attended Burnt Hickory Elementary Schooland graduated Dallas High School in 1951. Heserved two years in the U.S. Army. Lewis first married Katherine Virginia Waits December 12, 1953. They have four children . . .

Kathy Lynn Miller 5 Aug 1955 Fairfax Co., VAKeith Dennis Miller 9 Jun 1957 Bartow Co., GAKaren Denise Miller 3 Jul 1961 Bartow Co., GAKelly Kellette Miller 23 Jul 1964 Bartow Co., GA

Lewis worked as an electrician for Lockheed in Marietta, GA (CobbCo.), Georgia Power Company, and also for his brother Ernest at Paulding County Hardware in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) during the 1970s.

Lewis second married Martha Ruth Crew, sister of Annie Jewell Crew who married Lewis’ brother Ernest. Lewis and Ruth now live on the Cartersville Highway north of Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.).

Kathy Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller was born first to Lewis and Katherine Waits Miller August 5, 1955 in Fairfax Co., VA while Lewis was stationed there in the U.S. Army. Lynn joined High Shoals Baptist Church in 1968.231 She graduated Paulding County High School in 1973. Lynn married Raleigh Ladell Wilson of Paulding Co., GA on May 12, 1977 at the home of Rev. Green and Martha Tibbitts. They have two children . . .

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Joshua Lance Wilson 2 Jan 1978 Cobb Co., GALesha Deann Wilson 24 Oct 1979 Cobb Co., GA

Lynn and Ladell live on the Cartersville Highway north of Dallas,GA (Paulding Co.).

Joshua Lance Wilson was born first to Raleigh and Lynn Miller Wilson January 2, 1978 at Kennestone Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. Joshuamarried Jennifer Crocker (b. 1980) and they have one son.

Tanner Chance Wilson 19 Mar 2001 Floyd Co.,GA

Lesha Deann Wilson was born second and last to Raleigh and LynnMiller Wilson October 24, 1979 at Kennestone Hospital in Cobb Co., GA.Lesha graduated Paulding County High School with honors in 2001 and Floyd College with an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene. She works as a dental hygienist for Dr. Kirby Brown, DMD of Rockmart, GA (Polk Co.). Lesha married Randall Kevin Priest, the son of Timmy and Janice Priest, August 25, 2001 at Narroway Baptist Church. Randy and Lesha they have two children . . .

Cole Priest 29 Jul 2003 Cobb Co., GAAva Priest 13 Apr 2006 Cobb Co., GA

Randy and Lesha live at Rockmart, GA (Polk Co.).

Keith Dennis Miller

Keith Miller was born second, the only son, to Lewis and Katherine Waits Miller June 9, 1957 in Bartow Co., GA. Keith graduated Paulding County High School in 1975. He has worked for Georgia Power. He married Patti Leigh Smith (b. 1961). She is the daughter of Terrell and Emily Tibbitts Smith and the granddaughter of Hollis Tibbitts. Keith and Patti have two sons . . .

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Jody Shane Miller 23 Mar 1981 Cobb Co., GA

Keith and Patti later divorced and she is now married to Doug Butler.

Toby Chad Miller was born first to Keith and Patti Smith Miller April 8, 1980 at Cobb Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. He graduated from Paulding County High School in 1998. Toby works for Arrow Exterminators. Toby married Delicia Frantz Rutland (b. 1975) from Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.) June 16, 2001 at Hiram, GA (Paulding Co.) and they have one son Austin Keith Miller. Delicia graduated from Lovett High School 1994 and Kennesaw State University and now works for Post Apartment Homes.

Austin Keith Miller 19 Sep 2003 Cobb Co., GA

Jody Shane Miller was born second to Keith and Patti Smith Miller March 23, 1981 at Cobb Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. He graduated Paulding County High School 1999. He served in the U.S. Army and completed a tour in Iraq ending Apugust 18, 2003. Jody married Jessica Baxter (b. 1982) from Lakeland, FL (Polk Co.) who he first meton April 16, 2005 and married September 30, 2006. They have one son Blaine Johnson Miller. Jody and Jessica live in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Jody works at the CVS Pharmacy.

Blaine Johnson Miller 8 Dec 2009 Cobb Co., GA

Karen Denise Miller

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Church from 1973 until 1976.232 Karen graduated Paulding County High School in 1979. She married Charlie Randall Cox of Taylorsville, GA (Bartow Co.) October 27, 1979 at Floyd Creek Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Rev. Tom Davenport performed the ceremony and Karen’s brother Keith Miller served as a groomsman. Karen’s sister Kelly Miller served as the mail of honor. Randy is the son of Charlie Edward Cox. Randy and Karen have one daughter. Randy and Karen continue to live in Taylorsville.

Kasey Cox 30 Mar 1984 Cobb Co., GA

Kasey Cox is the only child of Randy and Karen Miller Cox bornMarch 30, 1984 at Kennestone Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. She married Benjamin Holloway from Adairsville, GA (Floyd Co.) July 11, 2009 at the historic Swan House in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).

Liam Jeremiah Holloway 15 Jun 2014 Fulton Co., GA

Kelly Kellette Miller

Kelly Miller was born fourth and last to Lewis andKatherine Waits Miller July 23, 1964 in Bartow Co., GA.Kelly graduated Paulding County High School in 1983.Kelly works for the U.S. Postal Service at Hiram, GA(Paulding Co.). She married Henry Randall Wilson (b.1962) September 13, 1980, the brother of Raleigh Wilson who married her sister Lynn. Randy and Kelly have two sons . . .

Nathan Shawn Wilson 16 Jul 1981Cobb Co., GA

Nicholas Quinn Wilson 25 Nov 1982 Cobb Co., GA

Randy and Kelly are members of Narroway Baptist Church in the Burnt Hickory Community (Paulding Co.).

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Nathan Shawn Wilson was born first to Randy and Kelly Miller Wilson July 16, 1981 at Kennestone Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. He graduated Paulding County High School 1999 and works at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He married a certain Kayla but they were divorced in September 2010. There were no children.

Nathan second married Hannah (b. 1987) and they have one child.

Hadley Eloise Wilson 26 Dec 2012

[Hadley Eloise Wilson) was born the first child to Nathan Shawn Wilson and Hannah on December 26, 2012 at 2:25 am. She weighed six pounds and three ounces and was 18 inches long at birth.

Nicholas Quinn Wilson was born second to Randy and Kelly Miller Wilson November 25, 1982 at Kennestone Hospital in Cobb Co., GA. He graduated Paulding County High School in 2001 and now works as a lineman for Cobb EMC. He married Emily Mechelle English (b. 1985) July 5, 2004 and they have two sons . . .

Conner Leigh Wilson 3 Oct 2005 Cobb Co., GAWaylon Wilson 26 Feb 2009 Cobb Co., GA

Myrtle Irene Miller

Myrtle was born sixth, the fourth daughter, toOtis and Laura Gladden Miller April 3, 1935 atDraketown, GA (Haralson Co.). Myrtle remembersworking on the farm in the Raccoon Creek Communityof Paulding Co. She said that one day her brotherEarl was hoeing over into her row and messing up herwork so she threw a dirt clod at him. Earl pickedup what he thought was a dirt clod and threw it at Myrtle. The clod had a rock in it and Myrtle said, “It broke my tooth off. I wanted torun home and tell mama but I knew she’d whip me for leaving the field so I cried and cried until I couldn’t cry any more.” She said she couldn’t wait until they finished working so she could tell her mother

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Laura what had happened. By then, the other brothers and sisters weretelling on Earl too and kidding him about how he was going to get a whipping. Earl remembers Laura telling them, “If y’all don’t leave him alone, I’m not going to whip him.” They didn’t stop and Earl saidhe never got a whipping for throwing a rock at Myrtle.

Myrtle and her husband were members of High Shoals Baptist Churchfrom 1947 until they were dismissed to the New Hope First Baptist Church December 3, 1960.233 She married Terrell Fredrick Wigley September 8, 1951 at Mt. Olivet in Paulding Co. Terrell was from Paulding Co., the son of Clarence Franklin Wigley and Cora Idell Finch. They have three sons . . .

Stephen Ferrell Wigley 11 Dec 1952Fulton Co., GA

Daryl Alan Wigley 1 Feb 1956 Fulton Co., GAChris Ladell Wigley 29 Oct 1964 Fulton Co., GA

Terrell and Myrtle lived many years Forrest Park, GA (Fulton Co.)before moving back to Atcheson Road in Paulding Co. Terrell worked for Georgia Power but is now retired. Myrtle worked at Denton’s Supermarket in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Myrtle is now a member of First Baptist Church in Dallas, GA. She and Terrell lived on AtchesonRoad near Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Terrell passed away in 2011.

Myrtle told the story about when she and her brother Earl were attending the funeral home visitation for their cousin Cathy Elaine Smith in 2012. Earl mistakenly drove to the wrong Cedartown funeral home but, not realizing the error, Myrtle and Earl stood in line to sign the guest book. After Myrtle signed for both of them and they moved closer to view the body, Earl whispered, “That’s a man!” They realized they were in the wrong home and excited quickly, wondering what the people at the “wrong” visitation must have thought.

Stephen Ferrell Wigley

Steve was born first to Terrell and Myrtle MillerWigley December 11, 1952 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.).Steve drove an over the road truck. He has been married

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five times including his May 13, 1993 marriage to Betti Jo Waldman. Steve was also married to Avis Downs, Connie Sue Dyke, and a certain Martha but he has no children of his own. He recently confessed that the one he should have held on to was his first love Ramona Dawn Corley, his high school sweetheart. They drove to Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA to get married because they heard there was a judge there who would marry under age girls. Dawn was 17. Steve said, “When we got there, the judge took her in a back room and asked her if she was pregnant. She told him no and he refused to marry us.” Steve said they didn’t want to tell their families that they hadn’t actually gotten married so they didn’t say anything and went on to live as if the marriage had gone through. Dawn now lives in Colorado. Steve lives in Blairsville, Union Co., GA.

Daryl Alan Wigley

Daryl was born second to Terrelland Myrtle Miller Wigley February 1,1956 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at theGeorgia Baptist Hospital. Darylmarried Lisa Jeaneen Camp of PauldingCo. December 26, 2008 in her home atNew Hope, Paulding Co., GA. Jeaneen isthe daughter of Doyle E. Camp andDorothy Hall. Daryl’s cousin, Rev.Timothy E. Miller performed theceremony. Daryl worked at Lockheed in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. Jeaneen is a school teacher now working at Moses Middle School and formerly at Hiram High School in Paulding Co. Daryl and Jeaneen have no children. They continue to live in New Hope.

Chris Ladell Wigley

Chris was born third and last to Terrell and Myrtle Miller WigleyOctober 29, 1964 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) at the Georgia Baptist Hospital. He graduated Paulding County High School in 1982. Chris served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines at Clark Air Force Base where he met his wife Vivian Chavez de la Cruz. From 1982 until 2006 he served with Air Force security police. Chris was also deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom while he was assigned to

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the 347th Rescue Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, GA (Lowndes Co.). Chris and Vivian were married in the Philippines May 24, 1983 and now have three children . . .

Chris Ladell Wigley Jr. 1 Oct 1983 Leyte, PhilippinesLee David Wigley 1 Aug 1984 Leyte, PhilippinesHeidi Marie Wigley 6 Sep 1991 Okinawa, Japan

Chris and Vivian now live in Valdosta, GA (Lowndes Co.). Even though many of Vivian’s family live in the area hit by the typhoon of 2013, not one of her family was killed in that natural disaster.

Chris Ladell Wigley Jr. was born first to Chris and Vivian de la Cruz Wigley October 1, 1983 in Leyte, Philippines. He is married to Brinnae JoAnn Willemin (b. 1984) July 22, 2006 at Sequin, TX (Guadalupe Co.). She is the daughter of Timothy Arnold Willemin (b. 1949) and Betty Joyce Koehler. They have two children. Chris Jr. is an aircraft mechanic in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Dover, DE. Brinnae is also in the Air Force as a aircraft hydraulics specialist.

Alyssa Wigley 19 Feb 2008Dexter Peyton Wigley 18 May 2011 Dover, DE

Lee David Wigley was born second to Chris and Vivian de la Cruz Wigley August 1, 1984 in Leyte, Philippines. He graduated from Chicopee High School in Chicopee, MA and Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. He is married to Amber Michelle Reynolds December 14, 2003 at Winder, GA (Barrow Co.). She is the daughter of Ronald and Peggy Reynolds. They have two children. Lee and Amber live in Winder, GA.

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Heidi Marie Wigley was born third and last to Chris and Vivian de la Cruz Wigley September 6, 1991 at Okinawa, Japan. She graduated Valdosta High School in 2010 with honors and is now studying at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA.

Raymond Earl Miller

Earl was born seventh, the third son, ofOtis and Laura Gladden Miller May 20, 1937 atDraketown, GA (Haralson Co.).234 According toLaura Gladden Miller, the attending physician whocame to the home was Dr. John Eaves. Earlweighted eight pounds and was born at 8:00 am.

Earl attended school at High Shoals, BurntHickory, and graduated Dallas High School in1957. Moving to the Burnt Hickory School in 1944when High Shoals was closed and consolidated intothis larger school, did not go well for Earl. He started Burnt Hickory in the second grade and it took him three years to get out. The second and third grade teacher was Miss OnitaPenn. She never married and Earl said, “She wasvery mean, ugly, and looked like a witch.” Miss Penn had a reading exercise in which she required her students to read a full page in their reader without missing more than six words. If a student missedmore than six words, she gave a whipping. The pressure made most students so nervous, they missed words because they were afraid of thewhipping. Earl remembers finding a quarter on the school bus on day and thinking he would give it to Miss Penn so she wouldn’t whip him that day. Many other parents met with Miss Penn about her classroom management but Earl said his parents never went to the school.

The Burnt Hickory School burned in the Fall of 1946. The building was completely destroyed. Earl remembers waiting for the busthat day but it never came. Finally someone told the children there would be no school. The county eventually put up an army barracks andschool resumed in temporary quarters until a new school was built and opened in 1947 when Earl finally got promoted to the third grade. That is also the same year Miss Penn quit teaching. Some of the children still think she was fired but no announcement was made.

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He played basketball. He served in the U.S.Army 1960-1962, light weapons infantry, privatefirst class (E3).235 He was primarily stationed atFt. Lewis, WA but also took a short trip to Germany.He retired from first MARTA (Metropolitan AtlantaRapid Transit Authority) and then DART (Dallas AreaRapid Transit) in Dallas, TX as manager of revenuecollection.

He married Charlotte Ann Hancock July 12, 1961in Hiram, GA (Paulding Co.) at the home of Rev. SamShipp.236 Otis and Laura Gladden Miller were inattendance along with his sister Linda, brother Kenneth, and niece Carolyn Everidge. Charlotte is the daughter of Carl Thomas Hancock II(1924-1982) and Willa Mae Thackston (b. 1927). They met at the skating rink in Mableton, GA where Charlotte lived. They have two children . . .

Timothy Earl Miller 17 Apr 1963 Cobb Co., GACynthia Ann Miller 25 Apr 1967 Paulding Co., GA

Earl is a member of High Shoals BaptistChurch from 1953. Three brothers, Earl, Carlton,and R.C. were baptized together at High ShoalsFalls in August 1953. He served as a deacon,treasurer from 1971, and as Sunday Schoolsuperintendent 1956-1957 and 1971-1972 and songleader 1976-1979.237 Charlotte joined the churchAugust 11, 1967. They moved their membership tothe First Baptist Church of Mesquite, TX whilethey were living in the Lone Star State, but theymoved back to High Shoals after they returned toGeorgia and built a house in the High ShoalsCommunity. Earl took a trip with his son’schurch to East Africa in 2001 and did235 Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army 18 Apr 1962 Ft. Lewis, WA. Given by 1st Lt.Donald E. Clark.236 Marriage License, book M, p. 25, Paulding Co., GA. Rev. Sam Shipp. Filed by L. E. Womack, ordinary, 14 Jul 1961.237 High Shoals Baptist Church minutes.

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construction work in Tanzania at the Ipinda Baptist Church of the Kyela District.238

Earl and Charlotte are now retired and continue to live in the High Shoals Community of Paulding Co., GA.

Timothy Earl Miller

Tim was born first to Earl and Charlotte Hancock Miller April 17,1963 in Powder Springs, GA (Cobb Co.). Tim joined High Shoals BaptistChurch January 28, 1973.239 He graduated Paulding County High School 1981, Young Harris College 1983, Shorter College 1985, and Mid-AmericaBaptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN 1991. He was ordained at the First Baptist Church of Sitka, AK March 15, 1992. He is a pastor and served two churches in Alaska and one in Georgia. He is also a history teacher and has taught in the Dominican Republic, Albany, GA, and Hiram, GA. He is currently working on a PhD in history at GeorgiaState University in Atlanta and is temporarily employed at CarMax in Lithia Springs, GA (Douglas Co.) as well as the Rockdale County SchoolSystem. He currently lives in Conyers, GA (Rockdale Co.).

Tim married Tracy Lee Potts of Watkinsville, GA. She is the daughter of Ralph Park Potts (b. 1934) and Sara Anne Whitaker (b. 1935). Tim and Tracy were married July 26, 1986 at the First United Methodist Church of Watkinsville. Tracy is a graduate of Young HarrisCollege 1983, the University of Georgia 1985, and Darton College 2007.She is a registered nurse working at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She lives in Paulding Co., GA and is a member of Legacy Baptist Church of Dallas. Tim and Tracy have three children. They were divorced May 10, 2012.

Benjamin Earl Miller 19 Jun 1990 Shelby Co., TNElias Lee Miller 20 Sep 1992 Sitka, AKSara Elizabeth Miller 9 Oct 1994 Anchorage, AK

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Tim second married Brandi Donelle Simpson of Minneapolis, MN November 9, 2012 at Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.) at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Brandi is the daughter of Jimmie Lee Simpson (b. 1939) and Nancy Merilan Leath (1942-2007). She is a 1992 graduate of MacalesterCollege in St. Paul, MN and is a current student of Georgia State University. She is employed with the Rockdale County School System inConyers, GA (Rockdale Co.) at Hightower Elementary School.

Benjamin Earl Miller was born first to Tim andTracy Potts Miller June 19, 1990 in Memphis, TN(Shelby Co.) at the Methodist Hospital. Ben wasbaptized in 1995 at University Baptist Church inAnchorage, AK by his father. He is a 2009 graduate ofHiram High School in Hiram, GA (Paulding Co.) andattended Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA(Towns Co.) and Southern Polytechnic State Universityin Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). Ben is currently employedat Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, GA (Bartow Co.)and lives at Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) with his mother.

Elias Lee Miller was born second to Tim and TracyPotts Miller September 20, 1992 in Sitka, AK. Eliaswas baptized September 26, 1999 at Morganton BaptistChurch in Morganton, GA by his father.240 He alwayssaid he was going to wait until he was seven yearsold. He is a 2010 graduate of Hiram High School inHiram, GA (Paulding Co.) and attended Berry College inRome, GA (Floyd Co.). He is currently studyingaccounting at Chattahoochee Technical College in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) and lives with his mother in Dallas.

Sara Elizabeth Miller was born third and last, the only daughter, to Tim and Tracy Potts Miller October 9, 1994 in Anchorage, AK. She is 2012 graduate of North Paulding High School in Paulding Co., GA. She took ballet at the Cartersville School of Ballet in Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.). She studied at Young Harris Colleg in Young Harris, GA (Towns Co.) but is currently a student at Southern Polytechnic

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State University in Marietta, GA where she is hoping to earn a degree in engineering.

Cynthia Ann Miller

Cindy was born second and last to Earl andCharlotte Hancock Miller April 25, 1967 at thePaulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, GA (PauldingCo.). Cindy joined High Shoals Baptist Church April24, 1977.241 She is a 1985 graduate of PauldingCounty High School and the University of Georgia1990. She is an elementary teacher in Forney, TX(Kaufman Co.). She first married Gary Don McKinneyJuly 11, 1992 at Becker United Methodist Church inKaufman Co., TX. She second married Scott Huffman (b. 1970) July 6, 1996 at High Shoals Baptist Church in Paulding Co., GA. Scott is the son of William Leon Huffman and Margie Louise Harper. Scott and Cindyhave two children .

Rebecca Lynn Huffman 26 Feb 1998 Dallas Co., TXMatthew William Huffman 7 Jun 2001 Dallas Co., TX

Scott and Cindy now live in Forney, TX.

Carlton Eugene Miller

Carlton was born eighth, the fourthson, to Otis and Laura Gladden MillerMarch 20, 1939 at Draketown, GA (HaralsonCo.). The family calls him “Soupy”. Hisbrother Earl tells about a time when theywere growing up. He wrote,

I almost shot Carlton with a shotgun once. Lewis had been hunting with the shotgun andwhen he put the gun up, he failed to remove onelive round.  I had the gun pointing it at Carlton,had the hammer cocked, and was aiming it at him.  I did not know that live round was

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in the chamber.  I just never pulled the trigger.  Shortly I unbreached the gun and noticed the live round.  It liked to have scared me to death.  God was surely looking over Carlton and me both.  I was probably 11 or 12 years of age at the time.  I remember the occasion very vividly.

Carlton survived to marry Martha Ann Collins of Acworth, GA (CobbCo.) October 20, 1961. She is the daughter of Clifton Collins (1915-1971) and Mae Lamanac. She graduated from North Cobb High School. They first lived in Marietta, GA. They have three sons. Carlton has been a member of High Shoals Baptist Church since 1953. Martha joinedin 1962.242 Carlton is retired from the General Motors Doraville Plant.He and Martha now live on Manor Drive in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.).

Scott Eugene Miller 8 Sep 1962 Cobb Co., GASpencer Monroe Miller 10 Jul 1965 Cobb Co., GARussell Perry Miller 1 Jan 1968 Paulding Co., GA

Carlton is retired from the Doraville General Motors Plant. He and Martha live in Paulding Co., GA.

Scott Eugene Miller

Scott was born first to Carlton andMartha Collins Miller September 8, 1962 atKennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (CobbCo.). He joined High Shoals Baptist ChurchAugust 9, 1973 and was ordained thereNovember 27, 1983.243 J. T. Howard, JulianLeRoy, and Mason Davis served on theordination council. Scott graduated PauldingCounty High School in 1980, Mercer University1984, and the Southern Baptist TheologicalSeminary in Louisville, KY 1989. Scott marriedRachel Lea Nottingham of Weaverville, NC May30, 1992 at the First Baptist Church of Weaverville, NC. Rachel is the daughter of Harold Levi Nottingham and Pansy Robinson. Scott and

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Rachel now live in Charlottesville, VA where they both work for the University of Virginia. They have two daughters . . .

Audrey Catherine Miller 20 Mar 2000Buncombe Co., NC

Leah Faith Miller May 2004 Albamarle Co., VA

Spencer Monroe Miller

Spencer was born second to Carlton and MarthaCollins Miller 10 Jul 1965 at Kennestone Hospital inMarietta, Cobb Co. GA. He grew up on Glenn Street inDallas, Paulding Co., GA. Spencer joined High ShoalsBaptist Church in 1974.244 He graduated Paulding CountyHigh School in Dallas in 1983. He works for the CobbCounty Fire Department. He is married to Mona LisaBarton (b. 1963) 21 Jun 1986 at the First Assembly ofGod in Dallas. This church building is now the catholic church in Dallas. Spencer and Lisa have two children . . .

Taylor Janet Miller 17 Mar 1992 Cobb Co., GALandon Spencer Miller 4 Sep 1993 Cobb Co., GA

Spencer and Lisa live in Paulding Co. Spencer was ordained to the ministry of a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Dallas 10 Nov 2013. Also ordained in the same service was John Rakestraw and Scott Robich. Rev. Todd Tibbitts, Pastor of Narroway Baptist Church, and Dallas First Baptist Church Pastor Jeremy Lundy spoke in the service. Attending from Spencer’s family were his wife Mona Lisa Barton, children Taylor and Landon, his parents Carlton and Martha Miller, hisbrother Russell Perry Miller and his wife Caroline Combs, his aunt Myrtle Irene Miller Wigley, his uncle Raymond Earl Miller, and his cousin Timothy Earl Miller along with his wife Brandi Donelle Simpson.

Taylor Janet Miller was born first to Spencer and Lisa Barton Miller March 17, 1992 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb

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Co.). She is a 2010 honor graduate of East Paulding High School in Dallas, GA and is currently a student at Berry College in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.) majoring in elementary education.

Landon Spencer Miller was born second and last to Spencer and Lisa Barton Miller September 4, 1993 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He is a 2012 graduate of North Paulding HighSchool in Paulding Co., GA where he played on the baseball team. Landon is currently a student at The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA. On his twentieth birthday, his sister wrote to him:

Twenty years ago today, God blessed me with a little brother! Thanks for putting up with your big sister. From playing barbies when you really just wanted to play basketball or G.I. Joe instead, getting battery powered trucks stuck in my hair while waiting to be picked up in car rider line in elementary school, cracking jokes with one another, laughing until I cried (you know I have sensitive eyes), going through middle school together (rough times), making home videos together because we thought we were super cool, going through high school, to now as we go through college together! Iknow that you will always be honest with me (even when I don't always want to hear it, but I need to hear it). Through thick and thin, you have always been there for me! Love you brudder, you're not a teenager anymore!

Russell Perry Miller

Russell was born third and last to Carlton and Martha Collins Miller January 1, 1968 at Paulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). He was recognized as the first baby born in Paulding County in 1968. He joined High Shoals Baptist Church October 2, 1977245

and graduated Paulding County High School in 1986. He attended Georgia Southern College and studied geology. Russell is married to Caroline Combs.

R. C. Miller

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of his family to be born at home. R.C. married Carrie Etta McFall May5, 1961, the daughter of Jackson Valentine McFall (1893-1959) and Carrie Etta Taylor (1908-1970), May 5, 1961. They were married at thehome of Rev. Fred Wigley in Paulding Co., GA. Etta is a half-sister to Martha Mae Collins, the mother of Clifton Leonard Collins and Martha Collins Miller. R.C. joined High Shoals Baptist Church in 1953. Etta joined in 1961.246 They were members until they moved to a new church in 1970. R.C. and Etta have two sons . . .

Gregory Charles Miller 11 May 1963Paulding Co., GA

Bartley Clay Miller 23 Jan 1966 Fulton Co., GA

R.C. is retired from the General Motors Doraville Plant so he andEtta live in Chamblee, GA (DeKalb Co.).

Gregory Charles Miller

Greg was born first to R.C. and Etta McFall Miller 11 May 1963 atPaulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA 11 May 1963. He graduated Sequoyah High School in Doraville, DeKalb Co., GA in 1981. Greg married Araceli _____. They now live in Bethlehem, BarrowCo., GA.

Bartley Clay Miller

Bart was born second and last to R.C. and Etta McFall Miller 23 Jan 1966 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He graduated Sequoyah High School in Doraville, DeKalb Co., GA in 1984 and Georgia State University in 1990 with a business degree in accounting. Bart marriedNancy Fite and they have one daughter. Bart and Nancy live in Duluth,GA. Bart works as an agency account manager with Chicago Title and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company.

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Caroline Shelby Miller is the only child of Bart and Nancy Fite Miller, born 10 Aug 1994. She is a 2013 graduate of Collins Hill HighSchool in Suwanee, Gwinett Co., GA. She’s now attending Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA and working at theMovie Tavern, a movie theater, at Horizon Village in Suwanee, GwinnettCo., GA.

Linda Virginia Miller

Linda was born tenth, the fifth daughter, of Otis and Laura Gladden Miller February 22, 1946 at the Matthews Hospital in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). She was the first of her family to be born in a hospital. She joined High Shoals Baptist Church in 1957.247 Linda played basketball as a student at Dallas High School. Linda married Clifton Leonard Collins of Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.) November 14, 1964. C. L. is the brother of Martha Collins Miller who married Linda’s brother Carlton. C.L. joined High Shoals August 3, 1965. C.L. and Linda have three children . . .

Clifton Shawn Collins 21 Feb 1966 Cobb Co., GAMichael Leonard Collins 24 Mar 1969

Paulding Co., GAJennifer Linda Collins 13 Jul 1973 Cobb Co., GA

C.L. is a home builder and Linda works at Lockheed-Martin in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). They live in the Burnt Hickory Community of Paulding Co., GA.

Clifton Shawn Collins

Shawn was born first to C.L. and Linda Miller Collins February 21, 1966 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He graduated Paulding County High School in 1984 and Southern PolytechnicState University 1988. Shawn married Laura Kay Ott (b. 1968) 11 Jun

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1988 at High Shoals Baptist Church in Paulding Co., GA. She graduatedPaulding County High School in 1986. They have two children . . .

Erin Kathleen Collins 19 Aug 1990 Cobb Co., GAAlexander Shawn Collins 15 Mar 1994 Gwinett Co., GA

Shawn and Laura live in Lawrenceville, GA (Gwinett Co.). He works with the Boy Scouts of America.

Erin Kathleen Collins was born first to Shawn and Laura Ott Collins August 19, 1990 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). She graduated Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, GA (Gwinett Co.) in 2008 and is a 2012 grauate of Georgia State University where she played on the Lady Panthers softball team.

Alexander Shawn Collins was born second and last to Shawn and Laura Ott Collins 15 Mar 1994 in Lawrenceville, Gwinett Co., GA. He passed away at the age of only 15 years old on 5 Dec 2009.

Michael Leonard Collins

Michael was born second to C.L. and Linda Miller Collins March 24, 1969 at Paulding Memorial Hospital in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Many in the family call him “Zeke”. This nickname was started when Michael’s family, along with the families of his mother Linda’s brothers Earl and Carlton went to Panama City Beach, FL together for vacation in July of 1977. Michael graduated Paulding County High School 1987 and works as an electrician. He married Kimberly Denise Sudberry September 26, 1987 and they have two daughters . . .

Heather Lyn Collins 5 Dec 1988 Cobb Co., GAKelly Nicole Collins 6 Feb 1992 Cobb Co., GA

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Heather Lyn Collins was born first to Michael and Kim Sudberry Collins December 5, 1988 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). She graduated Paulding County High School 2006 and Chattahoochee Technical College in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.). Since 2012 Heather has worked as a patient liason at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Heather married Jonathan Doyle (16 Sep 1988) 24Aug 2013 in Dallas and they have one child. Jonathan was born in Charleston, SC.

Levi Austin Doyle 9 Feb 2013 Cobb Co., GA

Kelly Nicole Collins was born second and last to Michael and Kim Sudberry Collins February 6, 1992 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. She graduated Paulding County High School 2010 and now works at the Hickory Heights Baptist Church Child Development Center. Kelly has two children.

Jakob Michael Collins 21 Dec 2011 Cobb Co., GAJayson Wayne Collins 6 May 2013 Cobb Co., GA

Jennifer Linda Collins

Jennifer was born third and last, the onlydaughter, to C.L. and Linda Miller Collins July13, 1973 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, CobbCo., GA. She graduated Paulding County HighSchool 1991 and Chattahoochee Technical College2004. Jennifer married Roger Eugene Wix 17 Oct1992 at the White Oak Springs Baptist Church in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Jennifer has worked for the State of Georgia but is presently employed since 2004 as a surgical technologist with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Jennifer said, of her job, “I pass instruments to the surgeon during the operation.”

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Jennifer Linda Collins

Jennifer and Roger live in Dallas, GA. Roger is also a graduate of Paulding County High School and works as a deputy with the PauldingCounty Sheriff’s Department. Jennifer and Roger have two children . ..

Zachary Thomas Wix 16 Sep 1995 Cobb Co., GALauren Elizabeth Wix 15 Jul 1997 Cobb Co., GA

Zachary Thomas Wix was born first to Roger Wix and Jennifer Linda Collins September 16, 1995 in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). He worksfor Chick-fil-A in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA.

Lauren Elizabeth Wix was born second to Roger Wix and Jennifer Linda Collins July 15, 1997 in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). Lauren starred in a musical Once Upon a Mattress at North Paulding High School in2013 and was invited to sing in New York.

Kenneth Ladelle Miller

Kenneth was born eleventh and last, the sixth son, to Otis and Laura Gladden Miller August 26, 1953 at Cartersville, GA (Bartow Co.).Kenneth joined High Shoals Baptist Church August 1, 1965.248 He graduated Paulding County High School in 1971 where he played on the basketball team. He now works for Georgia Power. He married Luanne Burch June 9, 1973 in Dallas, GA (Paulding Co.) at the First United Methodist Church. Nephew Wayne Everidge served as best man along withKeith Miller and Dennis Tibbitts who were ushers. Luanne is the daughter of Glenn Gray Burch (1917-2012) and Margaret Aline Thomas (b.1919). She attended Clayton Junior College and was a dental hygienist. Kenneth and Luanne have one son Kenneth Adam Miller. On his sixtieth birthday in 2013,Kenneth said, “Thanks to everyonewho sent birthday wishes on my turning the big 60! I had a reallygood day and I am blessed to have a loving wife, Luanne, and caring family.” Kenneth and Luanne now live on Tipton Way in Acworth, GA (Cobb Co.).248 High Shoals Baptist Church minutes.

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Kenneth Ladelle Miller

Kenneth Adam Miller

Adam was born the only child ofKenneth and Luanne Burch MillerNovember 17, 1977 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). Hewas a 1995 graduate of North Cobb High School inKennesaw, GA (Cobb Co.).

Adam served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunner’sMate, Petty Officer Second Class (E5). He servedtwo tours in the Persian Gulf. He boarded Arabboats looking for contraband leaving Iraq andother Arab countries. He crossed the equator and the International Date Line. He received several commendations for his service.

Adam passed away June 18, 1999. Servicesfor him were held June 25, 1999 at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church in Cartersville, GA (BartowCo.). Rev. John Whatley was in charge of the service.249 Adam was first buried at the Sunset Memory Gardens but hisparents later moved him to the National Cemetery inCanton, GA, (Cherokee Co.).

Lillie Bell Miller

Lillie Bell was born the eighth child, fifth daughter, to James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller March 23, 1909 at home in Dugdown, GA(Haralson Co.). She married Minnie Rutledge after 1940 and they havesix children . .

Bill RutledgeBrenda RutledgeGladys RutledgeRoy Lee RutledgeWanda Ruth Rutledge

249 Memorial notice, Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., P.O. Box 711, Cartersville, GA 30120.

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Kenneth Adam Miller

Lillie BelleMiller Rutledge

Benny Lee Rutledge 24 May 1949 Polk Co., GA

Lillie Bell was living, still unmarried at the age of 31, with her younger sister Lela Mattie Miller and brother-in-law/cousin Leonard Carl Beatenbaugh in 1940, in the Little Creek Community of Haralson Co. Lillie Bell is another of the daughters who married about the time her father married Mattie Smith. Minnie and Lillie Bell lived in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She died there at Redmond Park Hospital March 18, 1993. She is buried in the Northview Cemetery of Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.).

There is much work that yet needs to be done on tracking down theRutledge branch of the Miller family.

Wanda Ruth Rutledge

Wanda Ruth married Joseph Price Steed (1944-1997) and they have three children . . .

JennieMissyJoseph Price Steed Jr. 22 Sep 1966

Joseph Price Steed Jr.

Joseph Jr. was born September 22, 1966. He has three children . . .

Cory Steed 28 Apr 1988 Floyd Co.,GATiffany Cheyenne Steed 22 Feb 1991 FloydCo., GAMiranda Brooke Steed 20 Jan 1995 Floyd Co.,GA

Cory Steed was born first to Joseph Price SteedJr. April 28, 1988 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). He graduatedRockmart High School 2007 and the Nashville Auto Diesel

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College 2008. He works at Newborns Truck Stop in Tallapoosa, GA (Haralson Co.). In 2013 he married Jenna. Jenna graduated Coosa High School in 2006.

Tiffany Cheyenne Steed was born second to Joseph Price Steed Jr. February 22, 1991 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). She graduated Rockmart High School in Rockmart, Polk Co., GA 2010 and is currently enrolled at Georgia Highlands College. Tiffany lives in Rockmart.

Benny Lee Rutledge

Benny Lee was born to Minnie and Lillie Bell Miller Rutledge May 24, 1949 in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). Benny Lee committed suicide rather than going to prison for rape September 19, 1966 in Cedartown, GA.

Daniel Wilburn MillerDaniel was born ninth, the fourth son, of James Dockey and Ida

Fullbright Miller March 14, 1911 at home on the farm in Dugdown, GA (Haralson Co.). The family called him Dan and, since he had no children, he is best known as “Uncle Dan”. Daniel first married a certain Lily Mae but she’s the one who ran off with James Dockey Miller in the late thirties.250 Dan moved out of his house at Dugdown when that happened and never went back. He remained angry with his father for the rest of his life and it is likely they never spoke again after the incident. Daniel divorced Lily Mae because of what happened and James Dockey married Mattie Smith Puckett. Daniel eventually married Clarice Lee Roberts (b. 1912). Dan worked for the City of Cedartown and was killed on the job March 26, 1951 when a ditch caved in on him. His body was recovered and he was buried in the Limebranch Baptist Church Cemetery. If he is aware of his burial place, he’s probably not happy about being buried so close to James Dockey. There is a picture of James Dockey with “all his sons” from about 1940 but Daniel is noticeably absent.

250 See the full story under the section on James Dockey Miller.

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Tiffany CheyenneSteed

Lela Mattie Miller(1914-1961)

Lela was born tenth, the sixth daughter, of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller May 5, 1914 at home on the farm at Dugdown, GA (Haralson Co.). She married Leonard Carl Beatenbaugh, the son of Charlie and Maude Perryman Beatenbaugh and the grandson of Annie Beatenbaugh, James Dockey’s sister.

To avoid duplication, for information about Lela Mattie Miller please refer to the section on Leonard Carl Beatenbaugh.

Flessie Miller(1917-1984)

Flessie Miller Owens

Flessie was born eleventh, the seventh daughter, of James Dockey and Ida Fullbright Miller July 1, 1917 at home on the farm in Dugdown,GA (Haralson Co.). She married Junius Carl Owens (1917-1989) the son

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of George Owens (b. 1890) and Sarah Owens (b. 1892). The family called him “June Bug”. They have nine children . . .

Dorothy Mae Owens 25 Aug 1935 Haralson Co., GABetty Lou Owens 10 Mar 1937 Haralson Co., GAMary Marie Owens 10 Mar 1938 Haralson Co., GAEleanor Jeanette Owens 16 Apr 1939 Haralson Co., GACarl Junius Owens 13 Nov 1940 Haralson Co., GABobby Eugene Owens 30 Apr 1942 Haralson Co., GARuby Nell Owens 9 Sep 1943 Haralson Co., GAElmer Eugene Owens 30 Apr 1945 Haralson Co., GAWilliam Jerry Owens 29 Aug 1947 Haralson Co., GA

Flessie died in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.) November 14, 1984 at the ageof 67 years. Junius lived until May 31, 1989.

Dorothy Mae Owens

Dorothy was born first to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens August 25, 1935 in Haralson Co., GA. She married James Harold Howard (1931-1998). He was the son of William Reubin Howard (1899-1948) and Iva Lee Stanford (1902-1965). They have one daughter . . .

Teresa Kay Howard 26 Jan 1966

Teresa Kay Howard

Teresa was born the only child of William and Dorothy Owens Howard January 26, 1966. She married CharlesRandall Dempsey (b. 1966) August 25, 1990. Theyhave no children.

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Betty Lou Owens

Betty Lou was born second to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens March 10, 1937 in Haralson Co., GA. She marriedEdward Franklin Hindman (1935-2007). They have fourchildren . . .

Velma Gail Hindman 10 Aug 1957 Fulton Co., GALinda Faye Hindman 22 Mar 1959 Fulton Co., GAEdward Eugene Hindman 25 Dec 1961 Fulton Co., GADavid Franklin Hindman 18 Aug 1963

Fulton Co., GA

Velma Gail Hindman

Gail was born first to Edward and Betty Lou Owens Hindman August 10, 1957 at Crawford W. Long Hospital in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). She married Bobby Clay Gravley September 1, 1973 and they live at White, GA (Bartow Co.). Bobby and Gail Hindman Gravley have two children . . .

Jeremy Clay Gravley 21 Aug 1976 Cobb Co., GATamara Nicole Gravley 20 May 1980 Cobb Co., GA

Tamara Nicole Gravley was born second and last to Bobby and GailHindman Gravley May 20, 1980 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA (Cobb Co.). She married a certain Joshua Watkins and they have one daughter Riley Nicole Watkins.

Riley Nicole Watkins 17 Feb 2004 Cobb Co., GA

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Betty Lou Owens

Linda was born second to Edward and Betty Lou Owens Hindman March22, 1959 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. She marriedAlan Wayne Cantrell and they live at Roswell, Fulton Co., GA. Alan and Linda Hindman Cantrell have two children . . .

Deidra Lauren Cantrell 21 Jul 1989 Cobb Co., GAClayton Christopher Cantrell 30 Oct 1992

Deidra Lauren Cantrell was born first to Alan Cantrell and Linda Hindman 21 Jul 1989 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. She graduated from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA. She was married to Brandon Scott Chaney (b. 1987) 8 Nov 2014 at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA. Brandon is the son of Raymond L. Chaney and Lisa Kay Ybarra. Rev. Mike Linch of the NorthStar Church performed the ceremony. Deidra’s brother Clayton served as one of the groomsmen. Deidra said of how they met:

Brandon and I have been together since he helped me move into the dorms at Georgia College and State University on 10 Aug 2007. He was the cute frat boy out looking for recruits and girls and I was the new freshman in town. Needless to say, we kind of liked each other and became inseparable within a few months, our anniversary falling on 8 Nov 2007.

Clayton Christopher Cantrell was born second to Alan Cantrell and Linda Hindman 30 Oct 1992. Clayton is a student at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co., GA, majoring in marketing.

Edward Eugene Hindman

Gene was born third, the oldest son, to Edward and Betty Lou Owens Hindman December 25, 1961 in Fulton Co., GA. He graduated Walton High School 1979. He married Rhonda Gay Keller (b. 1963) of Louisville, KY July 2, 1988 and they live in Cherokee Co., GA. Edwardand Rhonda Keller Hindman have three children . . .

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Travis Aaron Hindman 21 Dec 1995 Fulton Co., GATori Brook Hindman 15 Oct 1997 Fulton Co., GA

Taylor Edward Hindman was born first to Edward Eugene Hindman and Rhonda Gay Keller 1 Oct 1991 in Fulton Co., GA. Taylor is a 2010 graduate of Creekview High School in Canton, Cherokee Co., GA, works at Publix Supermarket, and is studying at Chattahoochee Technical College.

Travis Aaron Hindman was born second to Edward Eugene Hindman and Rhonda Gay Keller 21 Dec 1995 in Fulton Co., GA.

Tori Brook Hindman was born third and last to Edward Eugene Hindman and Rhonda Gay Keller 15 Oct 1997. Tori attends Creekview High School (class of 2016) in Canton, Cherokee Co., GA.

David Franklin Hindman

David was born fourth, the second son, and last to Edward and Betty Lou Owens Hindman August 18, 1963 in Atlanta, GA (Fulton Co.). He married Rhonda Sue Taylor (b. 1967) and they live in Suwanee, GA (Gwinnett Co.). David and Rhonda Taylor Hindman have two children . ..

Cameron David Hindman 9 Jan 1992 Fulton Co., GABrandon Lee Hindman 9 Sep 1993 Fulton Co., GA

Mary Marie Owens

Mary was born third to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens March 10, 1938 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Lawrence James Boyce (1930-2002). Lawrence and Mary Owens Boyce lived in Haralson Co., GA and they have two children . . .

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Gary L. Boyce 11 Jan 1958 Haralson Co., GATwyla M. Boyce 6 Jun 1964 Carroll Co., GA

Lawrence died May 14, 2002. Mary lived until August 13, 2007. They are both buried in the Tallapoosa East Baptist Church Cemetery ofHaralson Co., GA.

Gary L. Boyce

Gary was born first to Lawrence and Mary Owens Boyce January 11, 1958 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Joyce M. Smith and they have onedaughter Kristy Marie Boyce.

Kristy Marie Boyce 5 Jun 1980 Carroll Co., GA

Kristy Marie Boyce was born the only child of Gary and Joyce Smith Boyce June 5, 1980 in Carroll Co., GA. She graduated Haralson County High School in 1998. She first married Jason Thompson and theyhave one daughter Samantha Thompson. Kristy second married Steven Golden and they have one son Tyler Golden. Steven and Kristy now livein Bremen, GA.

Samantha Thompson 23 Nov 1996Tyler Golden Jul 2000

Twyla Boyce

Twyla was born second and last to Lawrence and Mary Owens Boyce June 6, 1964 in Carroll Co., GA. She married Timothy Brian Ballard and they have one child Colby J. Ballard. Twyla lives in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.).

Colby J. Ballard

Colby J. Ballard was born the only child to Timothy and Twyla Boyce Ballard September 7, 1986. He married Jackie Cooper and they have two children Jacob Ballard and Blaine Ballard.

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Jacob Ballard 14 Jun 2006 Carroll Co., GABlaine Ballard 13 Jul 2009 Carroll Co., GA

Eleanor Jeanette Owens

Jeanette was born fourth to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens April16, 1939 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Wesley Howard Hudgens (1934-1984). They have four children . . .

Howard Randall Hudgens 13 Jun 1956 Polk Co., GADeborah Lynn Hudgens 21 Oct 1957 Polk Co., GAOwen Wesley Hudgens 14 Oct 1965 Carroll Co., GAJanet Lynn Hudgens 24 Feb 1968 Carroll Co., GA

Howard Randall Hudgens

Howard was born first to Wesley and Jeanette Owens Hudgens June 13, 1956 in Polk Co., GA. He married Donna Jo Morris and they have two children Jamie R. Hudgens and Jason H. Hudgens.

Jamie R. Hudgens 16 Oct 1976 Chattahoochee Co., GAJason H. Hudgens 12 Sep 1978 Muscogee Co., GA

Jamie R. Hudgens was born first to Howard and Donna Morris Hudgens October 16, 1976. He has two children Taylor Hudgens and LeviHudgens. They live at Rockmart, GA (Polk Co.).

Taylor Hudgens 29 Oct 1996 Bartow Co., GALevi Hudgens 3 Oct 2004 Carroll Co., GA

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Deborah Lynn Hudgens

Deborah was born second to Wesley and Jeanette Owens October 21, 1957 in Polk Co., GA. She married Barry Robinson and they have two children Brandy Lynn Robinson and Jennifer Alivia Robinson. They lived in Haralson Co., GA. Deborah died March 20, 1993 in Carrollton,GA (Carroll Co.).

Brandy Lynn Robinson 5 Mar 1977 Polk Co., GAJennifer Alivia Robinson 5 Oct 1979

Brandy Lynn Robinson was born first to Barry and Deborah HudgensRobinson March 5, 1977. She married Jamie Austin and they have two children Brian Austin and Candace Austin.

Brian AustinCandace Austin

Jennifer Alivia Robinson was born second to Barry and Deborah Hudgens Robinson October 5, 1979. She married Timothy J. Fuller Sr. and they have three children Timothy J. Fuller Jr. (b. 2000), Heather Fuller (b. 2001), and Brandon Fuller (b. 2005).

Timothy J. Fuller Jr. 2000Heather Fuller 2001Brandon Fuller 2005

Owen Wesley Hudgens

Owen was born third to Wesley and Jeanette Owens October 14, 1965in Carroll Co., GA. He graduated Haralson County High School in 1983.Owen married Sherri Ann Highsmith and they have one son Wesley HamptonHudgens.

Wesley Hampton Hudgens 27 Jun 1997 Carroll Co., GA

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Janet Lynn Hudgens

Janet was born fourth and last to Wesley and Jeanette Owens February 24, 1968 in Carrollton, GA (Carroll Co.). She died as an infant March 5, 1969.

Carl Junius Owens Jr.

Carl was born fifth, the oldest son, to Junius and Flessie MillerOwens November 13, 1940 in Haralson Co., GA. He died as a child June 3, 1950.

Bobby Eugene Owens

Bobby was born sixth, the second son, to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens April 30, 1942. He married Sandra Abercrombie (b. 1947).They have no children.

Ruby Nell Owens

Ruby Nell was born seventh, the fifth daughter, to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens September 9, 1943 in Haralson Co., GA. She married Jerry S. Gibson (1938-1974) and they had two sons . . .

Jerry Anthony Gibson 8 May 1965 Haralson Co., GASteven Keith Gibson 6 Jun 1969 Haralson Co., GA

Jerry and Ruby Nell Gibson both died April 28, 1974 in a HaralsonCo., GA auto accident. According to Gail Hindman Gravley, their neice, Ruby Nell and Jerry “both died in a head on collision by a drunk driver with their two sons, Tony and Stephen, in the back seat. The drunk driver also died. Tony and Stephen suffered some minor injuries, but survived. Ruby’s mom and dad, Flessie and Junius Owens raised Tony and Stephen after their mom and dad died. I remember thatday well.”251

251 Facebook posting on 28 Apr 2013 by Gail Hindman Gravley to the Miller Family page.

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Jerry Anthony Gibson

Jerry was born first to Jerry S. Gibson and Ruby Nell Owens May 8, 1965 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Bonnie Holcombe and they havefour children . . .

Joshua Anthony Gibson 14 Dec 1985Tiffany Gail Gibson 27 Jul 1987Jerry Anthony Gibson 6 Mar 1990Lilian Lindsey Gibson 22 Jan 1992

Steven Keith Gibson

Steven Keith Gibson was born second to Jerry S. Gibson and Ruby Nell Owens June 6, 1969 in Haralson Co., GA. He passed away May 20, 2012. Steven never married and had no children.

Elmer Eugene Owens

Elmer was born eighth, the third son, to Junius Owens and FlessieMae Miller 30 Apr 1945 in Haralson Co., GA. Elmer married Judy Helen Norton. They had two children. Elmer worked as a serviceman for Waste Management the largest environmental solutions provider in NorthAmerica, serving more than 20 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. He passed away Wednesday 6 Aug 2014. Funeral services were conducted Sunday 9 Aug 2014 at 3:00 pm from the Mount Paran Baptist Church in Piney Woods, Cleburne Co., AL with both Rev. Wayne Pike and Rev. Jason Owens officiating. Elmer was buried in the Mount Paran Baptist Church Cemetery. Hutcheson’s Memorial Chapel & Crematory of Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA was in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Owens 31 Aug 1967Michael Owens 24 Oct 1969

James Owens

James was born first to Elmer Eugene Owens. He is married to Rochelle and they have two daughters.

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Hillary OwensJessica Owens

Hillary Owens

Jessica Owens

Michael Owens

Michael was born second and last to Elmer Eugene Owens. He married Shandra Leece Steddum and they had three children.

Dakota Owens 20 Dec 1994Sierra OwensBrandon Michael Owens 1 May 1996

Cody Owens

Sierra Owens

Brandon Michael Owens was born third and last to Michael Owens and Shandra Leece Steddum 1 May 1996.

William Jerry Owens

Jerry was born ninth, the fourth son, and last to Junius and Flessie Miller Owens August 29, 1947 in Haralson Co., GA. He married Helen Stough and they have one daughter Michelle Owens.

Michelle Owens Jun 1966 Haralson Co., GA

Michelle Owens

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Michelle was born the only child of Jerry and Helen Stough Owens,June 1966 in Haralson Co., GA. She married a certain Mr. Parker and they have three sons . . .

Kyle Parker 1986Mathue Parker 1993Chase Parker 1997

John Doc Miller(1939-1996)

John Doc was born first to James Dockey andMattie Smith Puckett Miller June 18, 1939. He wasborn on the farm at Dugdown, GA (Haralson Co.).John Doc married Nancy Ann Williams (b. 1940) 29Jun 1957 at Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. She is thedaughter of Gaines Lemual Williams (b. 1916) andRebecca Marei Knight (b. 1921). John and Nancy have four children . ..

James H. Miller 26 May 1957 Polk Co., GARebecca Ann Miller 3 Nov 1958 Polk Co., GABilly Joe Miller 1 Apr 1961 Polk Co., GAWilliam John Miller 20 Jun 1966 Polk Co., GA

John Doc and Nancy lived at Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.). John earned his airplance pilot’s license. John had two children with two women to whom he was not married: Jonathan Ingram born to Brenda Blue Ingram and Tommy Locke born to Pat Locke.252 These young men are also descendants of Elias Miller. Nancy Williams said Jonathan was last known living in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA while Tommy was living in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.

Jonathan IngramTommy Locke

252 Locke is her married name. She was married to Alton Locke at the time and her maiden name is unknown at this time.

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John Doc Miller

John was killed in an auto accident on Hwy. 27 in Haralson Co., GA. He is buried in the Young’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Buchanan, GA. Nancy later married J. D. Dyer. They live near Felton,GA (Haralson Co.).

James Harrison “Jimmy” Miller

Jim was born first to John Doc and Nancy Williams Miller May 26, 1957 at Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. “Jimmy” was married four times but has no children. He was married to Darlene, Rhonda, Michelle, and Marie.

Rebecca Ann Miller

Ann was born second to John Doc and Nancy Williams November 3, 1958. Ann first married Stephen Len Morton 30 Sep 1976 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. They have one daughter Anna Marie Morton. Ann second married Kenneth Ray Gaylor (1950-2012) 1 Jan 1982 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. Kenneth was the son of Ralph Gaylor and Francis Holcomb. Kenneth and Rebecca have one son Joshua Ray Gaylor. Ann third marriedDavid James Hicks Jul 1985 in Felton, Haralson Co., GA. They have no children. Ann fourth married Thomas Folds 1991 in Carrollton, CarrollCo., GA. They have no children. Ann fifth married Mike Anthony Smith1993 in Cedartown, they were divorced in 1996 but remarried in 1998. They have no children.

Anna Marie Morton 16 Feb 1978 Floyd Co.,GAJoshua Ray Gaylor 8 Aug 1982

Anna Marie Morton was born the only child of Stephen Len Mortonand Rebecca Ann Miller February 16, 1978 in Rome, GA (Floyd Co.). Shemarried Richard Todd Wade (b. 1976) and they have two daughters Kinsley Nicole Wade and Karis Aubrei Wade. Richard was previously married to Jamie Robinson (b. 1977) and has one daughter Christen Marie Wade (b. 1996) who lives with Richard and Anna. Anna graduated Haralson County High School 1996 and the State University of West Georgia 2000. Anna was a social studies teacher at Haralson County Middle School but now she teachers at Haralson County High School,

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both located in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. Anna and Richard are members of Calvary Baptist Church in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA.

Kinsley Nicole Wade 28 Feb 2001 Carroll Co., GAKaris Aubrei Wade 23 Aug 2007 Carroll Co., GA

Joshua Ray Gaylor was born the only child of Kenneth Ray Gaylor and Rebecca Ann Miller 8 Aug 1982 in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. He has twochildren with Tasha Redding (b. 1986). Josh was a child in the car with his grandparents when John Doc Miller was killed.

Joshua Alexander Redding 14 Dec 2005 Carroll Co., GALandon Nicholas Redding 31 Oct 2006 Carroll Co., GA

Billy Joe Miller

Billy was born third to John Doc Miller and Nancy Williams 1 Apr 1961 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. He married Juanita Streetman (b. 1963) 1982 in Dallas, Paulding Co., GA. Billy and Juanita have two children . . .

Timothy Joe Miller 6 Sep 1984 Floyd Co., GAMelena Nicole Miller 31 Jan 1986 Floyd Co.,GA

Timothy Joe Miller

Timothy Joe Miller was born first to Billy and Juanita Streetman Miller 6 Sep 1984 in Floyd Co., GA. He married a certain Amy and theyhave one daughter Payton Cheyenne Miller.

Payton Miller Douglas Co., GA

Marlena Nicole Miller

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Marlena Nicole Miller was born second to Billy and Juanita Streetman Miller 31 Jan 1986 in Floyd Co., GA. She married Robert Alan Brooks. They have two children.

Robert Trent Brooks 3 Jun 2007 Floyd Co., GAMarlena Gabrielle Brooks 2 Jul 2008 Floyd Co., GA

William John “Johnny” Miller

John was born fourth and last to John Doc Miller and Nancy Williams 20 June 20 1966 in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA. Johnny married Delora Rachelle Coalson (b. 1973) 29 Jul 1989 in Buchanan, Haralson Co., GA. She is the daughter of Larry Herbert Coalson and Loretta Dale Fennell. Johhny and Delora have two children. They were divorced 21 Jul 1998. Delora has remarried Scott Giles 4 Dec 1998.

James Dakota Miller 14 Jul 1992 Carroll Co., GAJohn Zachery Miller 31 Dec 1989 Carroll Co., GA

John Zachery Miller

Zachery was born second to William John “Johnny” Miller and Delora Rachelle Coalson. He graduated Haralson County High School in 2007. Zachery is married to Michelle Catherine “Shelly” Mull (b. 1993) of Phoenixville, Chester Co., PA since 13 Sep 2014. They were married in Bremen, Carroll Co., GA. They are members of Corinth Baptist Church in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA. Zachery works at Honda. He and Shelly live in Rockmart, Polk Co., GA.

James Dakota Miller

Dakota was born first to William John “Johnny” Miller and Delora Rachelle Coalson 14 Jul 1992 in Carroll Co., GA. He is a 2011 graduate of Haralson County High School in Haralson Co., GA. He is a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Bremen, Haralson Co., GA.

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Nellie Ruth Miller(1941- )

Nelli Ruth Miller Cooper

Nellie Ruth was born second to James Dockey and Mattie Smith Puckett Miller February 10, 1941. She is the 52nd and final grandchildborn to Elias and Elizabeth Miller and the only one still living. Shefirst married Lewis William Boartfield 1965 in Easton, PA. Lewis and Nellie Ruth Miller Boartfield have two children . . .

April Cherie Boartfield 21 Dec 1969Easton, PA

Lewis William Boartfield Jr. 1971 Easton, PA

Nellie Ruth second married Albert Cooper in 1990. They were divorced in 1997 at Polk Co., GA without children. Nellie Ruth lived on Johnson Lake Road in Cedartown, GA (Polk Co.) and raised her three granddaughters. She is now living in an assisted living facility in Rockmart, Polk Co., GA. She is the last living child of James Dockey Miller.

April Cherie Boartfield

April was born first to Lewis and Nellie Ruth Miller Boartfield December 21, 1969 in Easton, Northampton Co., PA. April has three

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daughters who were raised by their grandmother Nellie Ruth miller in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA and use her surname . . .

Chelsea May Cooper 4 Mar 1992 Ft. Myers, FLNicole Cherie Cooper 14 Mar 1994 Ft. Myers,FLAsja Larontai Cooper 26 Sep 1997 Floyd Co.,GA

April was married first to Neal Jay Weber (b. 1959) 14 Mar 1991 in Ft. Walton, Lee Co., FL. They were divorced 29 Dec 1992. April was second married to Richard Owen Shephard 18 Feb 1993 also in Ft. Walton. She may have also been married to Rory S. Barrett (b. 1960), a Watson, and a Womack. She was employed by Tank Construction Co.

Chelsea May Cooper

Chelsea May Cooper was first born to April Cherie Boartfield March4, 1992. She is a 2010 graduate of Cedartown High School and an education major of Georgia Highlands College in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. Chelsea married Codie Oconnor Diamond 26 Oct 2013 at the Cedartown Church of Christ in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA at 4:00 in the afternoon.

Nicole Cherie Cooper

Nicole Cherie Cooper was born second to April Cherie Boartfield March 14, 1994. She is a 2013 graduate of Cedartown High School and is currently majoring in ultrasound technology at Georgia NorthwesternTechnical College in Rome, Floyd Co., GA. Nichole married David JamesStafford, son of Christopher Edward Stafford 12 Jul 2014 at the Cedartown Church of Christ in Cedartown, Polk Co., GA.

Asja Larontai Cooper

Asja Larontai Cooper was born third and last to April Cherie Boartfield September 26, 1997. She is also the 144th and last gg grandchild of Elias and Elizabeth Miller.

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Lewis William Boartfield Jr.

Lewis Jr. was born second to Lewis and Nellie Ruth Miller Boartfield in 1971. He was the 108th and last great grandchild born toElias and Elizabeth Miller. He died as a child in 1973 at Atlanta, GA(Fulton Co.).

Elias Miller MemorialScholarship

Because education was important to Elias Miller and because his descendants need financial assistance to attend college without accumulating burdensome debt, it is my desire to establish an Elias Miller Memorial Scholarship Program. This scholarship will be funded by donations from corporations, friends, and family. The funds will be deposited with a certified financial institution and administered by a scholarship board. This board would also be responsible for reviewing applications to receive the scholarship and make the decision as to each year’s recipient.

All donations will be invested and the scholarship given would come only from interest earned from the principle balance. This will allow the scholarship to continue indefinitely into the future long

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after the present generation has passed away. In the event a year passes in which no scholarship is given, the interest would be added to the principle.

It is my vision that the scholarship go to a descendant who will be required to submit documentation proving his/her family relationship with Elias Miller. This documentation will include a family tree completed by the student. Relationships tying him/her to Elias Miller will be established by certificates, census forms, and licenses. This will serve to educate young people as to their place in the family and increase their awareness of family history. Secondary qualifications, in the event of multiple qualified applications received, the scholarship committee will further considerfinancial need, high school grade point average, community service, extra-curricular activities, intended field of study, character, and chosen college or university. Applicants would necessarily be required to attend an accredited undergraduate institution and be enrolled full-time. Based on availability of funds, the scholarship may or may not be annually renewable.

The scholarship is an excellent way to remember our common ancestor. Even though Elias Miller was a common farmer in the 19th century, all of his children were able to read and write. This happened in a time when such academic skills were not common in rural areas.

The scholarship winner could be announced annually at the family reunion.

If you have ideas for establishing such a scholarship program, please contact me at your convenience. If you would like to make a donation to help start the fund, please send it to my address. If youwould like to serve on the scholarship committee, please write or call.

678-787-1488 Timothy E. Miller2265 Grassy Springs Court

educator_sports@yahoo.comConyers, GA 30012

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FAMILY CHRONOLOGYDescendants of Elias Miller appear in standard type. The list is

complete to the level of grandchild but is less complete to the levelof great grandchild and beyond. As more descendants are discovered

the numbers assigned to descendants will change. Included aresignificant events which would have required announcement or

invitation. Imagine if Elias and Elizabeth had attended just all ofthese events which happened during their lifetime.

1834Elias Miller bornElizabeth Easters bornSamuel Newman Griffin born

1835

1836Annie Easters bornMary Elizabeth West born

1837Construction began on the GA State HospitalA. Sarah Smith bornSarah Elizabeth Martin bornJohann W. Vollbrecht died

1838Cherokee Indian Removal

1839James Charles Martin bornAndrew Jackson Estes bornVernon Malissie Clark born

1840

1841William Miller diedSarah Ann Easters born

1842GA State Hospital Construction completed

1843

1844William E. Fullbright born

1846William Easters bought land in Campbell Co., GASarah Elizabeth Simpson born

1847

1848James Miller bornAndrew Jackson Glaze born

1849Cyrus L. Gober bornMary Jane Boozer born

1850Mollie Gober born

1851George Miller diedMinnie J. Hogan bornWilliam Dansby Boozer born

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1852

1853John Moore Miler born (1st child)Lenora McWhorter born

1854Robert Daniel Boozer bornElizabeth Ann Cato diedGeorge Washington Beatenbaugh Sr. bornElizabeth Ann Cato died

1855Mary J. Carpenter bornWilliam Joseph Harmon bornSarah Jane Jenkins born

1856John Miller bornWilliam Frank Nicholson bornAnsel Pinkney Hyde bornJohn Henry Shelton born

1857Sarah Fletcher Miller born (2nd child)William Miller bornMargaret Annie Miller bornS. J. Moody born

1858Allice Ellen Nicholson bornJames Cunningham Boozer born

1859William D. Darris born

1860Elizabeth Stone diedElias moved to OhioDaniel Boozer diedChristopher Brown Copeland bornJennie Blackwell bornElizabeth Lula Boozer born

1861

Sarah Ann Rebecca Elizabeth Garrett born

1862Annie Miller born (3rd child)Louisa Tidwell born

1863Elias Miller registered for the local militia in

Hamilton Co., OHHenry West Boozer born

1864William S. Copeland bornLillie Woods bornJohn A. Gladden born

1865James Madison Miller diedSarah Elizabeth Martin bornMary Hannah S. Wharton bornSarah Tompkins “Tommie” Boozer bornJulius M. Longtin born

1866William S. Miller born (4th child)Exilda Mary Bechard born

1867Elias purchased 101 acres in Campbell Co., GAJohn Warren Vines born

1868Margaret Elizabeth Miller born (5th child)John Moody bornPreston Augustus Boozer born

1869Elias purchased 362 acres in Campbell Co., GAElias served in the Campbell Co. MilitiaElizabeth Miller born (6th child)

1870

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Campbell Co. Courthouse moved to FairburnQueen Miller born (7th child)Original Kimball House Hotel built in AtlantaMary Abigail Griffin born

1871Elias sold 101 acres in Campbell Co., GAMartha Miller born (8th child)Josiah A. Cook bornFannie Gober bornNancy Burrell bornJoseph Evans Staton born

1872Elias Ben Miller born (9th child)Mary Jane Boozer died

1873John Moore Miller m. Mary J. Carpenter253

Millie Tanner born

1874James Dockey Miller born (10th child)Michael Miller died Fannie Martin bornJonah A. Addison born

1875Sarah Fletcher Miller m. Robert Daniel Boozer

1876Joseph Henry Boozer born (1st grandchild)Joseph Williams born

1877

1878Ida Rolena Fullbright born

1879253 John was the first of Elias’ children to marry.

Robert Fletcher Boozer born (2nd grandchild)George W. Beatenbaugh Jr. born (3rd grandchild)Mattie Pierce Copeland born

1880Edward James O. Beatenbaugh born (4th grandchild)George Beatenbaugh died254

1881Elias sold 349 acres in Campbell Co., GAElias moved to Haralson Co., GAJames H. Miller born (5th grandchild)255

Jimmie Faye Boozer born (6th grandchild)Jesse Mae Glaze bornNora Mintory Mattie Bennett bornRichard McCager Everidge born

1882Charlie C. Beatenbaugh born (7th grandchild)

1883Margaret Elizabeth Miller born (8th grandchild)Kimball House Hotel burned in AtlantaNannie Cook born

1884Margaret Elizabeth Miller m. Benjamin Jerome PattersonAndrew Esties divorced Vernon Malissie Clark

1885Lou Beatenbaugh born (9th grandchild)New Kimball House Hotel opened in Atlanta254 George Washington Beatenbaugh Jr.(1879-1880) was the first grandchildof Elias Miller to pass away. 255 James H. Miller was the first grandchild of Elias to actually bearthe Miller name.

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1886Burt Beatenbaugh born (10th grandchild)Daisy A. Miller born (11th grandchild)Eugene Patterson born (12th grandchild)Preston Miller Boozer (13th grandchild)Jackson Miller died in TexasOphilia McBrayer bornWilliam Skinner bornGeorge E. Rakestraw bornKilliver Austin Gladden bornDarrell Thomas Argo Jr. born

1887Quincey Patterson born (14th grandchild)Minnie Lee Brown born

1888William S. Miller m. Fannie GoberWilliam purchased land in Marshall Co., ALRose L. Miller born (15th grandchild)Minnie Beatenbaugh (16th grandchild)John Simpson Miller died in South Carolina

1889Annie Tucker Boozer born (17th grandchild)John Floyd Miller (18th grandchild)William L. Miller died in TexasFrancis Washington Miller died in ArkansasJohn William Glaze born

1890Elias purchased 25 acres in HaralsonCo., GAHenry Beatenbaugh born (19th grandchild)Mattie Lou Miller born (20th grandchild)Henry McClellan Boozer died

George Owens born

1891Elias Ben Miller m. Emma FullbrightJames Dockey Miller m. Ida FullbrightLily J. Miller born (21st grandchild)Sarah Jane Jenkins died

1892Larry Alonzo Miller born (22nd grandchild)Jesse C. Beatenbaugh born (23rd grandchild)John Eugene Boozer born (24th grandchild)Merdick W. E. Miller born (25th grandchild)Sarah Patterson diedFrank Nicholson bornRobert Lee Puckett bornSarah Owens born

1893Elizabeth Patterson born (26th grandchild)Jackson Valentine McFall bornHector Amos Longtin born

1894May Beatenbaugh born (27th grandchild)Bertha Miller born (28th grandchild)Mamie Dutson born

1895Ida Fullbright sued J.D. Miller for alimonySavada Miller born (29th grandchild)Benjamin Floyd Patterson born (30th grandchild)Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. (31st grandchild)Maud Perryman bornMartha Esties bornMyrtle Wilson born

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Cora Louisa Hyde bornViola Gray bornHarry William Urban born

1896Elias voted in electionsElias moved to Marshall Co., ALElias purchased 120 acres in Marshall Co., ALEdward Patterson born (32nd grandchild)William Sruman Miller born (33rd grandchild)Marwell Miller born (34th grandchild)Virgil Milton Miller diedMildred Gaston bornLily Mae Griffin bornGeorge W. Jones born

1897Joseph Henry Boozer m. Mattie P. Copeland256

Charles Samuel Vines bornIda Luella Darris bornPauline Boyd born

1898Sarah Fletcher Miller died257

Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh born (35th grandchild)William Cato Boozer born and died258

Duffie “Dovie” Miller born (36th grandchild)Mattie Jane Smith born

1899Elias Ben Miller died256 Joseph Henry Boozer was the firstof Elias’ grandchildren to be wed.257 Sarah Fletcher Miller is the first documented child of Elias to die, but Elias and Elizabeth may have lost a child earlier who would have been the first.258 36th grandchild

Lenora Miller born (37th grandchild)George Gordon Reeves born (38th grandchild)Minnie F. Boozer born (1st great grandchild)William Reubin Howard born

1900Elias sold 40 acres to William in Marshall Co., ALJames F. Miller m. Ophilia McBrayerJessie Miller born (39th grandchild)James Franklin Miller born (40th grandchild)

1901Elias sold 80 acres in Marshall Co.,ALWilliam S. Miller diedMarwell Miller diedVictory Beatenbaugh born (41st grandchild)Delia Vasta Miller born (42nd grandchild)Meynell E. Boozer born (2nd great grandchild)Robert Daniel Boozer diedWilliam Dansby Boozer died

1902Ira S. Copeland bornJesse L. Folsom bornIva Lee Stanford born

1903Elizabeth Patterson m. Elbert HarmonLenora Miller diedJulia Irene Miller born (43rd grandchild)Robert C. Boozer born (3rd great grandchild)Jesse McKinley Vines bornAugie Roberts born

1904Estelle Beatenbaugh born (44th grandchild)

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Harvey Harmon born (3rd great grandchild)Mollie Belle Cook born

1905Sallie Miller born (45th grandchild)Lydia Harmon (4th great grandchild)Bertie Moon bornHattie Mamie Williams bornLenora McWhorter diedMary Elizabeth West diedCharlie Andrew Prater bornBeatrice Strickland born

1906Bertie Miller born (5th great grandchild)Elizabeth Ann Fletcher died

1907Elizabeth Easters diedElias sold 40 acres to John and J.D.Otis William Miller born (46th grandchild)Clarence Harmon born (6th great grandchild)Sarah F. Miller’s children move to AtlantaDellie Reeves bornBarnell Tucker born

1908Elias married Sarah Elizabeth GriffinEugene Patterson m. Jesse Mae GlazeClara Harmon born (7th great grandchild)William E. Fullbright diedVera Leola Addison bornCarrie Etta Taylor born

1909Lillie Bell Miller born (47th grandchild)Roy Edward Patterson (8th great grandchild)

1910Agalia Miller born (9th great grandchild)Joseph Harlan Boozer born (10th great grandchild)Nellie Patterson born

1911Daniel Wilburn Miller born (48th grandchild)Laura Belle Gladden born

1912Annie Tucker Boozer m. Darrell Thomas Argo Sr.Eunice Lillian Harmon born (11th great grandchild)Samuel Newman Griffin diedMitchell Herbert McMichen bornClarice Lee Roberts bornIris Pierce Belton born

1913Elias sold 40 acres in Haralson Co.,GAWilliam Beatenbaugh born (12th greatgrandchild)Elbert Patterson born (13th great grandchild)Darrell T. Argo III born (14th greatgrandchild)John Hilton Sims bornVernon Malissie Clark diedElizabeth Lula Boozer diedAlice Mae Huftstetler bornSamuel Jesse Wilson bornHigh Shoals Baptist Church founded

1914Lela Mattie Miller born (49th grandchild)Preston M. Boozer m. Vannie Mildred GastonJohn Eugene Boozer m. Ossie Bessie PutnumSarah Jane Boozer born (15th great grandchild)

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Merdick Miller m. Mamie DutsonJohn Shelton born

1915Elias committed to MilledgevilleL. C. Beatenbaugh born (16th great grandchild)Quince Patterson m. Angeline GlazeJ. D. Miller sued J. W. R. GauldingClifton Collins born

1916Annie Patterson born (17th great grandchild)Troy Patterson (18th great grandchild)Flosey Beatenbaugh (19th great grandchild)William Joseph Harmon diedGaines Lemual Williams born

1917Flessie Miller born (50th grandchild)259

Frances E. Boozer born (20th great grandchild)Cecil Patterson born (23rd great grandchild)Jesse Beatenbaugh m. Martha EstiesBenjamin Patterson m. Pauline BoydMillie Tanner diedSara Elizabeth Martin diedMelvin Shelton bornGlenn Gray Burch bornCarl Junius Owens born

1918Elias Miller died in Milledgeville, GAGladys Mae Patterson born (21st great grandchild)

259 Flessie Miller was the last grandchild born during Elias Miller’s lifetime. He was living atMilledgeville and she was born just one year before he died.

Irene Patterson born (22nd great grandchild)I. V. Miller (24th great grandchild)Preston Glenn Vines born (25th greatgrandchild)William D. Darris diedJames Cunningham Boozer died

1919Vista Harmon born (26th great grandchild)Henry Vines born (27th great grandchild)Maynelle Elizabeth Boozer m. Harry W. UrbanWilliam S. Copeland diedRiley Womack bornNancy Burrell diedHenry Burton Jenkins bornHenry Wilburn Everidge born

1920James Franklin Miller m. Viola GrayFloyd J. Patterson born (28th great grandchild)Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. died

1921Annie Mae Beatenbaugh b. (29th greatgrandchild)Louise Reeves born (30th great grandchild)Lorene Patterson bornJames Lester Humphries bornRebecca Marie Knight bornMildred Drue Shelton born

1922Ruth F. Beatenbaugh b. (31st great grandchild)Bernice Patterson born (32nd great grandchild)Genora Patterson born (33rd great grandchild)Dorothy Urban born (1st gg grandchild)Darrell Thomas Argo Sr. died

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Andrew Jackson Esties diedJonah A. Addison diedExilda Mary Bechard died

1923James Franklin Miller divorced ViolaGrayBernice Patterson diedKatie Sue Patterson born (34th greatgrandchild)Ruth Patterson born (35th great grandchild)Lovella Reeves born (36th great grandchild)Hazel Irene Rakestraw born

1924Jessie Miller m. Ira S. CopelandQuince Patterson m. Hattie Mamie WilliamsGrady A. Beatenbaugh b. (37th great grandchild)Dolly Lee Patterson born (38th greatgrandchild)Albert Vines born (39th great grandchild)James E. Patterson b. (40th great grandchild)Elizabeth Urban born (2nd gg grandchild)Russell Henry Evans bornAnsel Pinkney Hyde diedEsther Marie Cobble bornJohn Franklin Nelms bornCarl Thomas Hancock II born

1925Benjamin Patterson m. Ida Luella DarrisBertha Miller diedLloyd G. Beatenbaugh b. (41st great grandchild)Lena B. Beatenbaugh b. (42nd great grandchild)Quince J. Patterson born (43rd greatgrandchild)

Franklin H. Patterson b. (44th greatgrandchild)Annie Reeves born (45th great grandchild)Ruby Vines b. (great grandchild)Pauline Boyd diedBertha Cheatwood born

1926Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. m. MollieBelle CookEugene Patterson Jr. b. & d. (46th g. grandchild)W. C. Vines born (47th great grandchild)George E. Rakestraw diedNona Mintory Mattie Bennett diedAnnie Ruth Cheatwood bornVernon Jones born

1927Eugene Patterson m. Bertie MoonOtis William Miller m. Laura Belle GladdenBernice E. Beatenbaugh b. (48th g grandchild)Archie Copeland born (49th great grandchild)Clyde Vines b. (great grandchild)William E. Harmon born (3rd gg grandchild)Cyrus L. Gober diedMary Ardella Talton bornEvelyn Frankie Geneva Cheatwood bornJohn A. Gladden diedWilla Mae Thackston born

1928James Franklin Miller m. Vera Leola AddisonStacy Allene Patterson b. (50th great grandchild)Gladys Lillian Miller born (51st great grandchild)Eugene Patterson Jr. b. (52nd great grandchild)

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Harry J. Urban born (4th gg grandchild)James Miller diedGeorge Washington Beatenbaugh Sr. diedJohn Henry Shelton died

1929Savada Miller m. Augie RobertsElias Beatenbaugh born (53rd great grandchild)William Ernest Miller b. (54th greatgrandchild)Grace C. Vines born (55th great grandchild)Joseph D. Copeland born (56th great grandchild)William Herbert Chandler born

1930Savada Miller diedClarence Miller born (57th great grandchild)Rome Ansel Patterson b. (58th great grandchild)Ola Louise Miller born (59th great grandchild)Harper Hat Co. founded, Atlanta GAAlice Mildred Lockhart bornRobert Eri Tibbitts bornLawrence James Boyce bornJulie May Bowman born

1931Joseph Henry Boozer diedPreston Miller Boozer diedLula Vines b. (great grandchild)Louisa Tidwell diedHenry West Boozer diedImogene Watson bornJames Harold Howard born

1932Robert Copeland Boozer m. Lucy Claire SliderRobert Junior Miller born (60th great grandchild)

Ida Mae Miller born (61st great grandchild)Helen Beatenbaugh born (62nd great grandchild)Marshall Morris Bowen bornCampbell Co., GA merged with Fulton Co., GA

1933Duffie Miller m. Joseph Evans StatonJames Lewis Miller born (63rd great grandchild)

1934Annie Patterson m. John SheltonClara Miller born (64th great grandchild)David Vines b. (great grandchild)Charlotte Ann Longtin born (5th gg grandchild)Ida Rolena Fullbright diedPreston Augustus Boozer diedRalph Park Potts bornWesley Howard Hudgens born

1935Myrtle Irene Miller born (65th greatgrandchild)Dorothy Mae Owens b. (66th great grandchild)Lawrence Prater born (67th great grandchild)John Miller Sims born (6th gg grandchild)Ronald Harmon born (2G)Floyd John Patterson diedMary Abigail Griffin diedSara Anne Whitaker bornEdward Franklin Hindman bornJulius Elbert Longtin born

1936Robert Copeland Boozer diedHazel Sally Miller born (68th great grandchild)Larry Scott Harmon Sr. born (2G)Vannie Mildred Gaston died

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1937Betty Lou Owens born (69th great grandchild)Raymond Earl Miller b. (70th great grandchild)James Edward Patterson (71st great grandchild)William Andrew Prater b. (72nd greatgrandchild)Bessie Vines b. (great grandchild)Michael Eugene Sims born (7th gg grandchild)

1938Mary Marie Owens born (73rd great grandchild)Nellie Mentoria Miller b. (74th great grandchild)Curtis Eugene Shelton born (8th gg grandchild)Helen Jane Marbut born (9th gg grandchild)Gerald Douglas Harmon born (2G)Betty Jean Thomas bornJerry S. Gibson born

1939Genora Patterson m. Henry Burton JenkinsJohn Eugene Boozer diedJohn Dock Miller born (51st grandchild)Carlton Eugene Miller b. (75th greatgrandchild)Eleanor Jeanette Owens (76th great grandchild)Agnes Vines b. (great grandchild)Melvin J. Shelton born (10th gg grandchild)Royce L. Wilson born (11th gg grandchild)Denny Charles Broadwell born (2G)Royce Legrande Wilson born (2G)Emma Fullbright diedMary Ann Butler bornJoseph Childs Harden born

1940Helen Patterson born (77th great grandchild)Lula Virginia Prater born (78th great grandchild)R. C. Miller born (79th great grandchild)Carl Junius Owens born (80th great grandchild)Daniel McKinley Miller born (81st great grandchild)Gerald Douglas harmon diedGerald Boozer Sims born (11th gg grandchild)Patrick Gardner Singleton born (12th

gg grandchild)Patricia Gail Marbut born (13th gg grandchild)William Miller diedKenneth Womack bornNancy Williams bornMargie Louise Carter bornShirley Ann Goss born

1941Annie Miller diedNellie Ruth Miller born (52nd grandchild)260

Horace Miller m. Betty DyerGlenn Henry Jenkins born (14th gg grandchild)William Preston Walker b. (15th gg grandchild)William Monroe Dodd bornBrenda Ann Burgess born

1942Barbara Patterson born (82nd great grandchild)Bobby Eugene Owens (83rd great grandchild)Roger Prater born (84th great grandchild)

260 Nellie Ruth is the last grandchild born to Elias Miller, 23 years after he died.

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William C. Beatenbaugh (85th great grandchild)261

Denny Floyd Patterson b. (86th greatgrandchild)Billy Ray Howard born (16th gg grandchild)Lenus Lenardo Sims born (17th gg grandchild)Milo Murphy Abercrombie bornRose Elizabeth Sheets bornEthel Louise Franklin born

1943Gladys Miller m. Wilburn EveridgeHorace Miller born (87th great grandchild)Clifford Beatenbaugh b. (88th great grandchild)Ruby Nell Owens born (89th great grandchild)Janice Pauline Evans b. (18th gg grandchild)John Miller died

1944Lillian Carolyn Everidge b (19th gg grandchild)Susan Pierce Boozer born (20th gg grandchild)Cecil Lloyd Marbut Sr. born (21st gggrandchild)Judy Elizabeth Henley b. (1st ggg grandchild)Jean Elizabeth McGuire bornLillie Woods diedForrest Paul Davis bornJoseph Price Steed born261 Because Leonard Carl Beatenbaugh married Lela Mattie Miller, his first cousin once removed, their children are both great grandchildren and gg grandchildren of Elias. For the sake of this chronology, they will be counted only once and that as great grandchildren since it represents the closer relationship.

John Henry Brown born

1945Eugene Patterson diedGlenn Henry Jenkins diedFred Henry Patterson m. Esther MarieCobbleThelma L. Beatenbaugh (90th great grandchild)Elmer Eugene Owens b. (91st great grandchild)Elaine Miller born (92nd great grandchild)Jessie Loraine Prater born (93rd great grandchild)Larry Wilburn Everidge born (22nd gggrandchild)Sandra Jean Walker born (23rd gg grandchild)Allyson June Argo b. (2G)Bonnie Cheryl Hawkins born

1946Stacy Patterson m. John NelmsGrady Beatenbaugh diedLinda Virginia Miller born (97th great grandchild)Charles Preston Vines born (24th gg grandchild)Elizabeth Garrett diedJulius M. Longtin diedLinda Joyce McMichen born

1947Ida Mae Miller m. Robert Eri TibbittsGladys Mae Patterson m. James LesterHumphriesMyrtle A. L. Beatenbaugh (94th greatgrandchild)William Jerry Owens b. (95th great grandchild)Noble Miller born (96th great grandchild)Loretta Jean Evans born (25th gg grandchild)

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Kerry Wayne Everidge born (26th gg grandchild)Sandra Abercrombie bornBobby Vernon Gibson born

1948Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. diedLarry Alonzo Miller diedSandra Everidge born (27th gg grandchild)Edna Christine Humphries b (28th gg grandchild)Nina Drue Argo b. (2G)Linda Carol Moody bornWilliam Reubin Howard diedGwendolyn Joan Smith born

1949William Ernest Miller m. Annie Jewell CrewBenny Lee Rutledge born (98th great grandchild)Phyllis Mae Evans born (29th gg grandchild)Brenda Gail Tibbitts born (30th gg grandchild)Timothy Arnold Willemin born

1950Carl Junius Owens diedEugene Patterson m. Imogene WatsonWilliam Carey Miller born (99th great grandchild)Michael Gene Patterson b. (31st gg grandchild)Henry Edward Nelms born (32nd gg grandchild)Harper Hat Co. liquidated, Atlanta GAJohn Warren Vines diedKilliver Austin Gladden diedPatsy Carol Strickland bornKenneth Ray Gaylor born

1951Margaret Elizabeth Miller diedDaniel Wilburn Miller died

Myrtle Irene Miller m. Terrell WigleyFloyd Allan Evans born (33rd gg grandchild)Susan Boozer born (34th gg grandchild)Gary Michael Marbut born (35th gg grandchild)Barbara Jean Henley born (2nd ggg grandchild)William J. Skinner diedSarah Tompkins “Tommie” Boozer diedCharlotte Ann Reaves born

1952Ola Louise Miller m. Vernon JonesJerry Leon Beatenbaugh (100th great grandchild)Norma Ann Patterson born (36th gg grandchild)William Joel Miller born (37th gg grandchild)Stephen Ferrell Wigley born (38th gggrandchild)James B. Humphries b. (39th gg grandchild)

1953Jimmie Faye Boozer diedR. A. Patterson m. Alice Mildred LockhartKenneth Ladelle Miller b (101st great grandchild)Dewayne Patterson born (40th gg grandchild)Larry Allen Patterson born (41st gg grandchild)Gary Lawson bornCharlotte Elaine Justice born

1954Clarence Miller m. Margie Louise CarterHazel Miller m. William ChandlerLewis Miller m. Katherine Virginia Waits

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Dennis Michael Evans born (42nd gg grandchild)Laura Janet Tibbitts born (43rd gg grandchild)Ronnie Lynn Patterson born (44th gg grandchild)Pamela Sue Marbut born (45th gg grandchild)Charles Samuel Vines diedAnthony Deland Madden bornPatricia Diane West bornHector Amos Longtin died

1955Merdick W. E. Miller diedJunior Miller m. Betty Jean ThomasSusan Chandler born (46th gg grandchild)Brenda Diane Miller born (47th gg grandchild)Kathy Lynn Miller born (48th gg grandchild)Sharon Lee Patterson born (49th gg grandchild)

1956Annie Tucker Boozer diedFrancis Marie Beatenbaugh (102nd great grandchild)Sharon Lee Patterson diedDaryl Alan Wigley born (50th gg grandchild)Shirley Ann Miller born (51st gg grandchild)Calvin Lamar Jones born (52nd gg grandchild)Howard Randall Hudgens b (53rd gg grandchild)William Tony Chandler born (54th gg grandchild)Ricky D. Shelton born (55th gg grandchild)Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh born (56th gg grandchild)David Cunningham bornBelinda Prance bornJames Lee Clouse born

Thomas “Bo” Waters bornMichael Louis France born

1957John Doc Miller m. Nancy Ann WilliamsJames H. Miller born (103rd great grandchild)Franklin Henry Patterson ordainedRaymond Earl Miller graduated high schoolShelby Jean Miller born (57th gg grandchild)Keith Dennis Miller born (58th gg grandchild)Velma Gail Hindman born (59th gg grandchild)Judy Louise Miller born (60th gg grandchild)Deborah Lynn Hudgens b (61st gg grandchild)Darrell Thomas Argo IV b. (2G)David Harris Hodges born

1958Rebecca Ann Miller b (104th great grandchild)Royce Legrande Wilson killed in KoreaGary L. Boyce born (62nd gg grandchild)Jeffery Blake Miller born (63rd gg grandchild)Karen Lee Patterson born (64th gg grandchild)Dennis Howell Tibbitts born (65th gggrandchild)William Lester Humphries born (66th gg grandchild)Sarah June Prater born (67th gg grandchild)Millissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh born (68th gg grandchild)Gerald Boozer Sims graduated high schoolJesse Mae Glaze diedPatsy Carol Strickland born

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Stephen Jack Sides bornNancy Lucille Wallace born

1959James Dockey Miller diedConnie Miller born (69th gg grandchild)James Chandler born (70th gg grandchild)Linda Faye Hindman born (71st gg grandchild)Doyle Lee Patterson born (72nd gg grandchild)William John Prater born (73rd gg grandchild)Vivian Louise Jones born (74th gg grandchild)Ida Jane Miller born (75th gg grandchild)Nellie Carole Bowen born (76th gg grandchild)F. Lucille Beatenbaugh born (77th gggrandchild)John Miller Sims Jr. born (3rd ggg grandchild)William Preston Walker graduated high schoolGeorge Luallen bornJackson Valentine McFall diedKimball House Hotel torn down in Atlanta

1960Edward James Oscar Beatenbaugh diedCharles Hilton Sims born (4th ggg grandchild)Elizabeth Victoria Marler born (5th ggg grandchild)Douglas King Smock born

1961Lela Mattie Miller diedLeonard Carl Beatenbaugh diedRaymond Earl Miller m. Charlotte AnnHancockCarlton Eugene Miller m. Martha Ann CollinsR. C. Miller m. Carrie Etta McFall

Billy Joe Miller born (105th great grandchild)Brenda Diane Miller diedJanice Pauline Evans m. William Monroe DoddLarry Scott Harmon Sr. m. Brenda AnnBurgessKaren Denise Miller born (79th gg grandchild)Jackie Andrew Prater born (80th gg grandchild)Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh born (81st gg grandchild)Gerald Eugene Sims born (6th ggg grandchild)Joseph Preston Sims born (7th ggg grandchild)Gregory Mark Marler born (8th ggg grandchild)Mollie Belle Cook diedPatti Leigh Smith bornSusan Gallagher bornCindy Jo Bagwell born

1962Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh diedRobert Mark Tibbitts born (82nd gg grandchild)Patsy Jo Miller born (83rd gg grandchild)Jessie Edward Prater born (84th gg grandchild)Scott Eugene Miller born (85th gg grandchild)Gerald Boozer Sims graduated collegeJudy Elizabeth Henley graduated highschoolWilliam Monroe Dodd born (9th ggg grandchild)Jeffery A. Luallen bornWalter Robert “Bob” Johnston bornLisa Rutledge born

1963Gerald Boozer Sims m. Jean ElizabethMcGuire

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Lenus Lenardo Sims m. Bonnie Cheryl HawkinsWilliam Preston Walker m. Dovie Evelyn WyattLarry Wilburn Everidge graduated high schoolTimothy Earl Miller born (86th gg grandchild)Gregory Charles Miller born (87th gggrandchild)Roger Allen Prater born (88th gg grandchild)James Daniel D. Miller born (89th gggrandchild)David Franklin Hindman b. (90th gg grandchild)Joseph Paul Prater born (91st gg grandchild)Pamela Jean Shelton born (10th ggg grandchild)Johnna Lynn Dodd born (11th ggg grandchild)Stephen Anthony Sims born (12th ggg grandchild)Mark Chandler Sims born (13th ggg grandchild)Kathryn Lynn Pitzing born (14th ggg grandchild)Larry Scott Harmon born (3G)Donna Alena Shelton b. (3G)George Dwayne Lane bornCharlie Andrew Prater diedMona Lisa Barton bornRhonda Gay Keller bornDonna Mabry bornSherri Bryant bornSalim Ramzi Maarouf bornJuanita Streetman born

1964Billy Ray Howard m. Linda Joyce McMichenI. V. Miller diedWilliam Preston Walker graduated collegeLillian Carolyn Everidge graduated college

Allyson Argo graduated high schoolTwyla M. Boyce born (92nd gg grandchild)Cathy Elaine Smith born (93rd gg grandchild)Anthony Marshall Bowen b (94th gg grandchild)Chris Ladell Wigley born (95th gg grandchild)Jonathan Lewis Prater born (96th gg grandchild)Edith Marie Miller born (97th gg grandchild)Kelly Kellette Miller born (98th gg grandchild)Donna Lynn Sims born (15th ggg grandchild)Harry William Urban Sr. diedMichael David Grap bornPeter Fitzpatrick Ginnity bornJoseph Franklin Green born

1965Benjamin Floyd Patterson diedNellie Ruth Miller m. Lewis William BoartfieldPatsy Miller d.Sandra Jean Walker m. James Michael ColtWayne Everidge graduated high schoolRebecca Lynn Prater born (99th gg grandchild)Jerry Anthony Gibson born (100th gg grandchild)Spencer Monroe Miller born (101st gggrandchild)Vicky Juanita Smith born (102nd gg grandchild)Owen Wesley Hudgens born (103rd gg grandchild)Steven Miller born (104th gg grandchild)Tina Jean Sims born (16th ggg grandchild)Tammy Joann Dodd born (17th ggg grandchild)

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Erik Standton Sims born (18th ggg grandchild)Angela Joan Sims born (19th ggg grandchild)Michael Lloyd Pitzing born (20th ggggrandchild)Mark Longtin born (3G)John William Glaze diedJesse McKinley Vines diedRussell Henry Evans diedIva Lee Stanford diedMelissa Pope Gilbert bornMedhat Mohamad Kaddah bornMaud Perryman Beatenbaugh died

1966Eugene Patterson diedBenny Lee Rutledge diedWilliam John Miller b. (106th great grandchild)Nina Drue Argo graduated high schoolBartley Clay Miller born (105th gg grandchild)Teresa Kay Howard born (106th gg grandchild)Emmit Mark Thompson b. (107th gg grandchild)Clifton Shawn Collins born (108th gggrandchild)Patsy Marlene Patterson b. (109th gggrandchild)Michelle Owens born (110th gg grandchild)Robert Mikel Miller born (111th gg grandchild)Joseph Price Steed Jr. born (112th gg grandchild)Michael Roger Smith born (113th gg grandchild)Lloyd G. Beatenbaugh born (114th gg grandchild)Steven Keith Shelton born (21st ggg grandchild)Betty Lynn Abercrombie b. (22nd ggg grandchild)Deanna Jill Marler born (23rd ggg grandchild)

Paige Elizabeth Tucker b. (1st gggg grandchild)Charles Randall Dempsey born

1967Quincey Patterson diedWilliam Carey Miller m. Patsy Carol StricklandLoretta Joan Evans m. Ray ElliottCynthia Ann Miller born (115th gg grandchild)Carolyn Darlene Miller born (116th gg grandchild)Brenda Gwennett Miller born (gg grandchild)Steven Keith Shelton diedSheri Jane Sims born (24th ggg grandchild)Forrest Paul Davis Jr. born (25th ggg grandchild)Priscilla Elaine Tucker born (2nd gggg grandchild)Mattie Pierce Copeland diedJerry Houston Webb bornRhonda Sue Taylor born

1968Allyson Argo graduated Georgia StateUniversityRussell Perry Miller born (117th gg grandchild)Janet Lynn Hudgens born (118th gg grandchild)Adam Wade Miller born (119th gg grandchild)Teresa Louise Shumaker b (120th gg grandchild)Mildred Jeaneen Prater b. (121st gg grandchild)Angela A. Beatenbaugh born (122nd gggrandchild)Mildred Jean Prater diedWalter Scott Colt born (26th ggg grandchild)Tina Ellett Elliott born (27th ggg grandchild)

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Georgianna Lynn Shelton b (28th ggg grandchild)Robert Otis McDurmon b. (29th ggg grandchild)Nara Leigh Aberbrombie b. (30th ggg grandchild)Sage Elizabeth Singleton born (31st ggg grandchild)Tyler Cecil Marbut born (32nd ggg grandchild)Jennifer Louise Harden b. (3G)Matthew Arnold Tucker b. (3rd gggg grandchild)Hattie Mamie Williams diedLaura Kay Ott born Kevin William Snyder born

1969Jesse C. Beatenbaugh diedSallie Miller sued her siblingsApril Cherie Boartfield b (107th great grandchild)Janet Lynn Hudgens diedLarry Everidge m. Anna Gail MooreMichael Leonard Collins b. (123rd gggrandchild)Steven Keith Gibson born (124th gg grandchild)Marty James Bowen born (125th gg grandchild)DeWayne Miller born (126th gg grandchild)William Carey Miller Jr. born (127th

gg grandchild)Rachel Lynn Anglin born (33rd ggg grandchild)Wendy Ann Walker born (34th ggg grandchild)Amy Jo Abercrombie born (35th ggg grandchild)Kimberly Dawn Marbut born (36th ggg grandchild)James “Little Eddie” McTaggert (3G)Tommy Fuller bornMinnie Lee Brown diedRay Peel bornBrandi Donelle Simpson born

1970William Joel Miller graduated high schoolMickey Carroll Smith born (128th gg grandchild)Lori Christine Miller born (129th gggrandchild)Calvin Blake Miller born (130th gg grandchild)Christina R. McDurmon b. (37th ggg grandchild)Christy Harman Singleton born (38th ggg grandchild)Brandi Michelle Ford born (39th ggg grandchild)Angela Drue Harden born (3G)Carrie Etta Taylor diedScott Huffman bornKeven Van Denbrink bornJeffrey Alan Kister born Ivan Guillermo Lara born

1971James Edward Patterson diedHarvey Harmon diedJessie Loraine Prater divorced EmmitThompsonKenneth Ladelle Miller graduated high schoolLewis William Boartfield b. (108th great grandchild)262

Dennis Evans m. Janie DillardShirley Ann Miller m. Gary LawsonSandra Mentoria Miller born (131st gg grandchild)Benjamin Franklin Miller born (132nd

gg grandchild)William Preston Walker Jr. (40th ggggrandchild)Clifton Collins diedBrian Keith Davison bornStephen Preston Hill born262 Lewis William Boartfield is the last great grandchild born to Elias Miller, 53 years after his death in 1918.

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James Edward McMillan born

1972Edward Patterson diedJames B. Humphries Sr. m. Charlotte Elaine JusticeTeresa LuAnne McDurmon (41st ggg grandchild)John Maurice Walker (42nd ggg grandchild)Carey June Sims born (43rd ggg grandchild)Robert Lee Davis born (44th ggg grandchild)Rebecca Marie Knight died

1973Sallie Miller diedLewis William Boartfield Jr. diedJessie Loraine Prater m. James Oliver TomlinKenneth Ladelle Miller m. Luanne BurchVelma Gail Hindman m. Bobby Clay GravleySusan Chandler m. Anthony Deland MaddenLynn Miller graduated high schoolJennifer Linda Collins born (133rd gg grandchild)Gary Lee Lawson born (45th ggg grandchild)Larry Brannon Everidge b. (46th ggg grandchild)Dovie Frances Walker born (47th ggg grandchild)Jennifer Ann Creswell born (48th ggggrandchild)Wade Franklin Marbut born (49th ggg grandchild)Melvin Shelton diedDelora Rochelle Coalson born

1974Ruby Nell Owens diedRoger Prater divorced Sue ThompsonAnthony Marshall Bowen died

Judy Louise Miller m. Roger ReaganDionysus David Madden b. (50th ggg grandchild)Christopher Chandler born (51st ggg grandchild)Patrick Bradley Singleton born (52nd

ggg grandchild)Riley Womack diedJesse L. Folsom diedJerry Gibson diedBeverly Ann Willingham born

1975William Joel Miller m. Victoria Ann YoungRicky D. Shelton m. Charlene V. IsbelKeith Dennis Miller graduated high schoolTimothy DeWayne Bowen (134th gg grandchild)Wendy Nichole Humphries (53rd ggg grandchild)Nakia Shane Reagan born (54th ggg grandchild)Brandon Reaves Marbut born (55th ggggrandchild)Elizabeth May Peek born (56th ggg grandchild)Lily Mae Griffin diedDelicia Rutland bornBryan Glenn Clark born

1976Julia Irene Miller diedRebecca Ann Miller m. Stephen Len MortonJeffery Blake Miller graduated high schoolMillissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh graduatedhigh schoolJamie Eugene Miller Sr. b. (2G)James Robert M. Clouse b. (57th ggg grandchild)Brandi Lynn Bennett born (58th ggg grandchild)

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Jeremy Clay Gravley born (59th ggg grandchild)Jamie R. Hudgens born (60th ggg grandchild)Jennifer Humphries born (61st ggg grandchild)Stephen Dewayne Hall born (62nd ggg grandchild)Stacy Denise Humphries born (63rd ggg grandchild)John Hilton Sims diedMyrtle Wilson diedLaura Belle Gladden diedAmy Hammick bornAlan Charles Bowden Jr. bornRichard Todd Wade bornGaines Lemual Williams died

1977Duffie Miller diedBilly Walker divorced Dovie WyattKenneth Adam Miller born (136th gg grandchild)Caryn Suzette Everidge b. (64th ggg grandchild)Calvin Lamar Jones Jr. born (65th ggg grandchild)Michael Gwinn Stillwell b. (66th ggggrandchild)Brandy Lynn Robinson b. (67th ggg grandchild)Jennifer Michelle Humphries b. (68th

ggg grandchild)Jamie Robinson born

1978Elizabeth Patterson diedMelvin Shelton m. Betty TurnerCharles Preston Vines diedAnna Marie Morton born (137th gg grandchild)James William Madden b. (69th ggg grandchild)Joshua Lance Wilson born (70th ggg grandchild)Sherri Estelle Bennett born (71st ggg grandchild)

Roy Calvin Clouse born (72nd ggg grandchild)Shannon Roger Reagan b. (73rd ggg grandchild)Sandie Evans born (74th ggg grandchild)Jason H. Hudgens born (75th ggg grandchild)Amanda Hall born (76th ggg grandchild)Leah Nicole Pitzing born (77th ggg grandchild)Cindy Gail Ross born (78th ggg grandchild)Walter Brian Lee born

1979Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh diedFloyd Evans m. Belinda PranceKaren Denise Miller graduated high schoolEdward Eugene Hindman graduated highschoolAngela Jewell Tomlin born (138th gg grandchild)Barbara Jean Henley m. David Harris HodgesMitchell DeWayne Lawson (79th ggg grandchild)Melissa Sue Jones born (80th ggg grandchild)Ida Jane Clouse born (81st ggg grandchild)Candi Miller born (82nd ggg grandchild)Lesha Deann Wilson (83rd ggg grandchild)Jeffrey Ryan Chandler born (84th ggggrandchild)Anthony Brazell bornJennifer Alivia Robinson bornJessica Lena Barnes bornIris Pierce belton diedJamie Johnson born

1980

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William Preston Walker m. Frances Virginia HorneKelly Kellette Miller m. Henry Randall WilsonScott Eugene Miller graduated high schoolToby Chad Miller born (85th ggg grandchild)Tamara Nicole Gravley b. (86th ggg grandchild)Kristy Marie Boyce born (87th ggg grandchild)Jessica Erin Anglin born (88th ggg grandchild)Joseph Sewell Watson III b (89th ggggrandchild)Kathryn Marie Liscomb born (90th ggggrandchild)James B. Humphries Jr. b. (91st ggg grandchild)Mitchell Herbert McMichen diedBrenda Ann Burgess died

1981Gladys Mae Patterson diedJoseph Harlan Boozer diedPreston Glenn Vines diedTimothy Earl Miller graduated high schoolJody Shane Miller born (92nd ggg grandchild)Brittany Beth Evans born (93rd ggg grandchild)Nathan Shawn Wilson born (94th ggg grandchild)Alicia Jean Black born (95th ggg grandchild)David Heath Hodges born (4th gggg grandchild)Martha Esties diedIra S. Copeland died

1982Julius Elbert Longtin diedMolly Patterson m. Billy Ray Creswell

Rebecca Ann Miller m. Kenneth Ray GaylorBilly Joe Miller m. Juanita StreetmanChris Ladell Wigley graduated high schoolJoshua Ray Gaylor born (139th gg grandchild)Johnna Lynn Dodd m. Randy Larry WittWilliam Jason Miller born (96th ggg grandchild)Lee Prance Evans born (97th ggg grandchild)Nicholas Quinn Wilson b. (98th ggg grandchild)Henry Burton Jenkins diedCarl Thomas Hancock II diedJessica Baxter bornHoward Ricky Starnes III born

1983Chris Ladell Wigley m. Vivian de la CruzScott Eugene Miller ordainedTimothy Earl Miller graduated collegeKelly Kellette Miller graduated highschoolSpencer Monroe Miller graduated highschoolOwen Wesley Hudgens graduated high schoolTina Jean Sims m. Michael David GrapTina Jean Sims graduated high schoolMichael Chad Chandler b. (99th ggg grandchild)Chris Ladell Wigley Jr. born (100th ggg grandchild)David Todd Lawson born (101st ggg grandchild)Clarence Robert Black born (102nd ggg grandchild)Barry Leonard Willingham (103rd ggg grandchild)Hannah M. Tibbitts born (104th ggg grandchild)

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Heather S. Tibbitts born (105th ggg grandchild)Lucinda G. Hutchinson born (106th ggg grandchild)Joshua Aaron Witt born (5th gggg grandchild)Jordan Grant Bonner b. (6th gggg grandchild)Austin Lanier Marler born (7th gggg grandchild)Barnell Tucker died

1984Otis William Miller diedFlessie Miller diedKaren Lee Patterson m. David CunninghamScott Eugene Miller graduated collegeBartley Clay Miller graduated high schoolClifton Shawn Collins graduated highschoolTimothy Joe Miller born (140th gg grandchild)Pamela Jean Shelton m. George DwayneLaneKasey Cox born born (107th ggg grandchild)James Daniel D. Miller Jr. b (108th ggg grandchild)Omar Braderick Bennett Jr. b. (109th

ggg grandchild)Lee David Wigley born (110th ggg grandchild)Jessica Leigh Tibbitts born (111th ggg grandchild)Sheena Lashea Everidge b. (112th ggggrandchild)Joshua Eri Watson born (113th ggg grandchild)Michael C. L. Hutchinson (114th ggg grandchild)Jennifer Lee Cooley born (115th ggg grandchild)James Anthony Payne Jr. born (116th ggg grandchild)

Vera Leola Addison diedWesley Howard Hudgens diedBrinnae JoAnn Willemin bornJeremy David Nix bornDaniel Blake Davis bornTerry Joe Arrington born

1985Darrell Thomas Argo III diedRebecca Ann Miller m. David James HicksSandra Jean Walker m. Richard GrimesTimothy Earl Miller graduated collegeCynthia Ann Miller graduated high schoolDonna Lynn Sims m. Salim Ramzi MaaroufBobby Chase Tibbitts born (117th ggggrandchild)Ashley Kaye Kimble born (118th ggg grandchild)Joshua Anthony Gibson b. (119th ggg grandchild)Michael Justin Marbut born (120th ggg grandchild)Ida Luella Darris diedEmily Mechelle English bornStephanie Kay Smith bornJoshua Michael Harris born

1986Stacy Patterson diedTimothy Earl Miller m. Tracy Lee PottsMichael H. Owens m. Shandra Leece SteddumRussell Perry Miller graduated high schoolNicole Miller born (141st gg grandchild)Colby J. Ballerd born (121st ggg grandchild)Keleada Ashili Everidge b. (122nd ggg grandchild)Kecia LeAnn Webb born (123rd ggg grandchild)

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Kyle Parker born (124th ggg grandchild)Christopher Lee Cooley born (125th ggg grandchild)Lauren Elizabeth Sims born (8th gggggrandchild)Ashley Nicole Whitfield born (9th gggg grandchild)Tasha Redding born

1987Estelle Beatenbaugh diedSarah Jane Boozer diedRoy Edward Patterson diedMichael Leonard Collins m. Kimberly D. SudberryMichael Leonard Collins graduated high schoolRachel Lynn Anglin graduated high schoolJohnna Lynn Dodd m. Michael BusbyMark E. Longtin m. Lori L. BeaverTiffany Gail Gibson born (126th ggg grandchild)Joshua Aaron Kerans born (128th ggg grandchild)Kyle Blaine Wallace born (10th gggg grandchild)

1988Edward Eugene Hindman m. Rhonda Gay KellerSusan Pierce Boozer div. Milo MurphyAbercrombieClifton Shawn Collins graduated collegeClifton Shawn Collins m. Laura Kay OttChristina R. McDurmon graduated highschoolCory Steed born (129th ggg grandchild)Heather Lyn Collins born (130th ggg grandchild)Nikie Nichole Prater born (131st ggggrandchild)

Brandon Scott George born (ggg grandchild)Justin Michael Grap born (11th gggg grandchild)Tasha Nicole Busby born (12th gggg grandchild)Jon David Bonner born (13th gggg grandchild)Cora Louisa Hyde diedIris Pierce Belton died

1989Clarence Harmon diedWilliam John Miller m. Delora Rochelle CoalsonScott Eugene Miller graduated seminaryTina Jean Sims m. David Wayne PenceWendy Ann Walker m. Johnson Craig KentTammy Joann Dodd m. Tommy FullerDeidra Lauren Cantrell b. (132nd ggggrandchild)Christa Tibbitts born (133rd ggg grandchild)Kristen Elise Miller born (134th ggggrandchild)Chelsey Lyn Argo b. (3G)Samer Kaddah born (14th gggg grandchild)Mikaela Lashell Pitzing born (15th gggg grandchild)Junius Carl Owens diedAndrew James Skidmore born

1990James Franklin Miller diedNellie Ruth Miller m. Albert CooperCecil Patterson diedLaura Janet Tibbitts diedJeffery Blake Miller m. Sandra W. McDonoughTeresa Kay Howard m. Charles RandallDempseyLori Christine Miller m. Robert Thomas HolcombeCynthia Ann Miller graduated college

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Bartley Clay Miller graduated collegeJerry Anthony Gibson born (135th ggggrandchild)Benjamin Earl Miller born (136th ggggrandchild)Erin Kathleen Collins born (137th ggg grandchild)Joseph Paul Prater born (138th ggg grandchild)Jonathan Edward Snyder born (139th ggg grandchild)Joshua Bradley Bishop born (ggg grandchild)Blake Cox born (16th gggg grandchild)Felecia M Abercrombie-James (17th gggg grandchild)Rosaline Evelyn Cordova born (18th gggg grandchild)Brittany Elizabeth Sims born (19th gggg grandchild)Christopher Longtin b. (4G)John Shelton diedChristina Nicole Robinson born

1991Roger Prater m. Jo Ann PettitRebecca Ann Miller m. Thomas FoldsTimothy Earl Miller graduated seminaryJennifer Linda Collins graduated high schoolRachel Lynn Anglin graduated collegeTiffany Cheyenne Steed b. (140th ggggrandchild)Heidi Marie Wigley born (141st ggg grandchild)Taylor Edward Hindman b. (142nd ggg grandchild)Nicky Diane Reaves born (143rd ggg grandchild)Amanda Christine Holcombee born (3G)Hailee Brooke Argo b. (3G)Octavia Pierce Abercrombie b (20th gggg grandchild)Conyers Franklin Anglin died

1992Minnie Fletcher Boozer diedScott Eugene Miller m. Rachel Lea NottinghamCynthia Ann Miller m. Gary Don McKinneyJennifer Linda Collins m. Roger WixChelsea May Cooper born (142nd gg grandchild)Donna Lynn Sims div. Salim Ramzi MaaroufWilliam P. Walker Jr. m. Cassandra D. HaynesJohn Maurice Walker m. Katherine AnnJohnsDovie Frances Walker m. Ellis Wayne HaynesCameron David Hindman b (144th ggg grandchild)Lillan Lindsey Gibson born (145th ggg grandchild)Kelly Nicole Collins born (146th ggggrandchild)Taylor Janet Miller born (147th ggg grandchild)Elias Lee Miller born (148th ggg grandchild)Clayton C. Cantrell born (149th ggg grandchild)Jim Wesley Reaves Jr. born (150th ggg grandchild)Ashlan DeShawn Bishop born (ggg grandchild)Anthony Craig Kent born (21st gggg grandchild)Jacob Thomas Davison b. (22nd gggg grandchild)Stephen Dalton Hill born (23rd gggg grandchild)Samantha Jo Sims born (24th gggg grandchild)Ashley Lawson Sims born (25th gggg grandchild)Katelyn Gail Sides born (26th gggg grandchild)

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1993Lillie Bell Miller diedDeborah Lynn Hudgens diedRebecca Ann Miller m. Mike Anthony SmithStephen Ferrell Wigley m. Betti Jo WaldmanTyler Cecil Marbut m. Ashley Ane ChristopherStacy Denise Humphries m. Bryan Glenn ClarkLandon Spencer Miller b. (151st ggg grandchild)Brandon Lee Hindman b. (152nd ggg grandchild)Amanda Marie Ginnity b. (153rd ggg grandchild)Dillon Michael Evans born (154th ggggrandchild)Mathue Parker born (155th ggg grandchild)Alicia Michelle Holcombe born (ggg grandchild)Jordan Taylor Argo b. (3G)Lafayette Ivan Lara born (27th gggg grandchild)Whitney Nicole McMillan (28th gggg grandchild)Katherine Renee Walker b (29th gggg grandchild)Kayla Hope Reagan born (30th gggg grandchild)Morgan Elizabeth Pence born (31st gggg grandchild)Erin Nicole Davis born (32nd gggg grandchild)Vincent Cordova born (33rd gggg grandchild)Douglas Joseph Brown born (34th gggggrandchild)Milo Murphy Abercrombie b (35th gggggrandchild)Conrad Sims born (36th gggg grandchild)Victoria Joan Glass born (37th gggg grandchild)

James Eugene Shirah born (38th gggg grandchild)Kenneth Womack diedMarshall Morris Bowen diedMichelle Catherine Mull born

1994Susan Chadler div. Anthony Deland MaddenNicole Cherie Cooper born (143rd gg grandchild)Alexander Shawn Collins (156th ggg grandchild)Caroline Shelby Millber b. (157th ggg grandchild)Sara Elizabeth Miller born (158th ggg grandchild)Amber Nicole Smith born (159th ggg grandchild)Terry Smith born (160th ggg grandchild)Giovanni Noe Lara born (39th gggg grandchild)Dakota Preston Hill born (40th gggg grandchild)Katherine M. Walker b. (41st gggg grandchild)Brittany Elizabeth Sims born (42nd gggg grandchild)Charles Chandler Glass born (43rd gggg grandchild)Merritt Lanson Pitzing born (44th gggg grandchild)Lana Ruth Sides born (45th gggg grandchild)Cortnee Ashden Marbut born (46th gggg grandchild)Aubrey Linn Apperson born (47th gggggrandchild)William Bryan Clark born (48th gggg grandchild)Heather Elizabeth Tucker (1st ggggg grandchild)Charlene V. Isbel died

1995

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Shirley Ann Miller m. Jeffery A. LuallenMiranda Brooke Steed born (161st ggggrandchild)Zachary Thomas Wix born (162nd ggg grandchild)Travis Aaron Hindman b. (163rd ggg grandchild)William Preston Walker III (49th gggg grandchild)Bradley Austin Hill born (50th gggg grandchild)Miranda Nicole Rogers born (51st gggg grandchild)Aubrey Michael Sims born (52nd gggg grandchild)Hannah Michelle Clark born (53rd gggg grandchild)Payton Brown born (gggg grandchild)

1996John Dock Miller diedRebecca Ann Miller d. Mike Anthony SmithCynthia Ann Miller m. Scott HuffmanRobert Lee Davis diedJohnna Lynn Dodd m. Gary ClontsCaryn Suzette Everidge graduated high schoolAnna Marie Morton graduated high schoolCindy Gail Ross graduated high schoolBrandon Michael Owens b. (ggg grandchild)James Edward McMillan (54th gggg grandchild)Tristen K. A. Humphries born (55th gggg grandchild)Chase Barner born (56th gggg grandchild)Cody Clouse born (57th gggg grandchild)Samantha Thompson b. (58th gggg grandchild)Taylor Hudgens born (59th gggg grandchild)

Preston Miller Glass born (60th gggggrandchild)Mitchell Alonzo Cordova born (61st gggg grandchild)Jamie Michael Liscomb born (62nd gggg grandchild)Tyler Chance Marbut born (63rd gggg grandchild)Sarah Denise Clark born (64th gggg grandchild)Matthew Arnold Tucker b (2nd ggggg grandchild)Conner Daniel Adriance born (3rd ggggg grandchild)Parker Wade Henry born (4th ggggg grandchild)Bertie Moon diedHenry Wilburn Everidge diedChristen Marie Wade born

1997Nellie Ruth Miller divorced Albert CooperConnie Miller m. Randy CardenAsja Larontai Cooper born (144th gg grandchild)263

Dovie Frances Walker divorced Ellis W. HaynesDovie Frances Walker m. William SeanCorfieldWalter Scott Colt m. Jenna Beth BoykoDonna Lynn Sims m. Ivan Guillermo LaraLesha Deann Wilson graduated high schoolSabrina Nicole Ginnity b. (164th ggggrandchild)Lauren Elizabeth Wix b. (165th ggg grandchild)Tori Brook Hindman born (166th ggg grandchild)Bailey Amanda Smith b. (167th ggg grandchild)263 Asja is the last of the gg grandchildren. She was born 79 years after Elias Miller died.

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Wesley Hampton Hudgens b (168th ggg grandchild)Chase Parker born (169th ggg grandchild)Joseph Foster Bishop born (ggg grandchild)Katherine Dovie Walker b (65th gggg grandchild)Bethany Faith Davison b. (66th gggg grandchild)Skylar Minae Corfield b. (67th gggg grandchild)Kursty Leann Walker born (68th gggg grandchild)Jordan Tyler Womack b. (69th gggg grandchild)Tyler Easterwood born (70th gggg grandchild)Kailyn Brooke Rogers b. (71st gggg grandchild)Matthew Clouse born (72nd gggg grandchild)Joseph Brandon Thomas born (73rd gggg grandchild)Jacey Makelaya Smith b. (74th gggg grandchild)Forrest Paul Nathan Davis (75th gggggrandchild)Chandler Allen Sims born (76th gggg grandchild)Makenlie Layne Pitzing born (77th gggg grandchild)Joseph Price Steed Sr. died

1998Meynell Elizabeth Boozer diedJunior Miller diedOla Louise Miller diedRebecca Ann Miller m. Mike Anthony SmithWilliam John Miller m. Delora Rochelle CoalsonClarence James Miller m. Barbara WilliamsonAngela Jewell Tomlin m. Darren Stephens

Wendy Nichole Humphries m. Hiram Dwayne WoodJamie Eugene Miller m. Kristie Lea HatcherJessica Erin Anglin graduated high schoolJoseph Sewell Watson III graduated high schoolToby Chad Miller graduated high schoolKristy Marie Boyce graduated high schoolAmanda Marie Luallen b. (170th ggg grandchild)Britin McCay Smith born (171st ggg grandchild)Rebecca Lynn Huffman b. (172nd ggg grandchild)Michael D. Clouse born (78th gggg grandchild)Samantha Brassell born (79th gggg grandchild)Jon David Allen Jamison born (80th gggg grandchild)Autumn Grace Rumph born (81st gggg grandchild)Karley Hales b. (gggg grandchild)James Harold Howard diedRoma Beatrice Strickland died

1999Kenneth Adam Miller diedLarry Scott Harmon Sr. diedKathryn Marie Liscomb diedJody Shane Miller graduated high schoolNathan Shawn Wilson graduated high schoolJamie Miller born (173rd ggg grandchild)Carly Ann Argo b. (3G)Kallie Delanie Carr born (82nd gggg grandchild)Kayla Nicole Clouse born (83rd gggg grandchild)Leiah Hope Davison born (84th gggg grandchild)

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Jeremy Ray Silvers born (85th gggg grandchild)Brooke E. Adriance (5th ggggg grandchild)John Franklin Nelms diedJames Lester Humphries died

2000Clarence James Miller div. Barbara WilliamsonJohn Maurice Walker m. Kitty Lynn McGeeAnna Marie Morton graduated collegeAlicia Jean Black m. Jamie JohnsonDionysus David Madden m. Patricia MooreAudrey Catherine Miller b (174th ggggrandchild)Emily Jane France born (86th gggg grandchild)Alexis Ruth Walker born (87th gggg grandchild)Virginia Cassie D. Walker(88th gggg grandchild)Siarra Rian Corfield born (89th gggggrandchild)Alyssa Brooke Chandler b (90th gggg grandchild)Bailey Baxter born (91st gggg grandchild)Macy Nicole Reagan born (92nd gggg grandchild)Mariah Hope Reagan b. (93rd gggg grandchild)Tanner Wilson born (94th gggg grandchild)Tyler Golden born (95th gggg grandchild)Timothy J. Walker Jr. born (96th gggg grandchild)Amelia Carece Sims born (97th gggg grandchild)Shayley Heavyn Lawson born (98th gggg grandchild)Steven A. Parker Jr. b. & d. (99th gggg grandchild)

Meredith E. Henry (6th ggggg grandchild)

2001Lena B. Beatenbaugh diedJessie Loraine Prater diedGerald Boozer Sims diedToby Chandler Miller m. Delicia RutlandJennifer Michelle Humphries m. Alan C. BowdenNicholas Quinn Wilson graduated highschoolMatthew W. Huffman b. (175th ggg grandchild)Kinsley Nicole Wade born (3G)Michaella Nichole Wood b. (100th gggg grandchild)Jaycen Bennett born (101st gggg grandchild)Olivia Clouse born (102nd gggg grandchild)Roy Andrew Clouse born (103rd gggg grandchild)Cameron Chandler born (104th gggg grandchild)Heather Fuller born (105th gggg grandchild)Kensley Wade born (106th gggg grandchild)Alexis Mae Johnson born (107th gggg grandchild)Emmie Ann Jamison born (108th gggg grandchild)Julie May Bowman died

2002Annie Patterson diedMelvin J. Shelton diedJames Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. m. Tamara HoltJessica Erin Anglin graduated collegeSheena LaShea Everidge graduated high schoolJessica Leigh Tibbitts graduated high school

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James Anthony Payne Jr. graduated high schoolMary Jean Devereaux b. (176th ggg grandchild)Benjamin F. Ginnity born (177th ggg grandchild)Victorya Breeana Lee b. (178th ggg grandchild)John E. P. M. Walker born (109th gggg grandchild)Michael Hiram Wood born (110th gggg grandchild)Jackson C. Chandler born (111th gggggrandchild)N. D. Ramirez-Abercrombie (112th gggg grandchild)Austin Robert Dean Lawson b (113th gggg grandchild)Stephenie K. M. Pence b (114th gggg grandchild)Mary Ardella Talton diedLawrence James Boyce died

2003Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. diedFranklin Henry Patterson diedDaniel McKinley Miller diedLee David Wigley m. Amber Michelle ReynoldsMadison Hope Chandler b (115th gggg grandchild)Zander Kaleb Harris born (116th gggggrandchild)Cole Priest born (117th gggg grandchild)Austin Miller born (118th gggg grandchild)Chance Daniel Johnson born (119th gggg grandchild)Daniel Lee Lawson born (120th gggg grandchild)Lydia Reaves Marbut born (121st gggggrandchild)James Bonner born (122nd gggg grandchild)Lillian Harmon Lowery born (123rd gggg grandchild)

James Daniel DeWayne Miller III b. (4G)Kaleb Zander Harris born (4G)

2004Vista Harmon diedJennifer Linda Collins graduated collegeKeleada Ashli Everidge graduated high schoolKyle Miller born (179th ggg grandchild)Wyatt Thompson born (180th ggg grandchild)Leah Faith Miller born (181st ggg grandchild)Melina Cheryl Lara born (124th gggg grandchild)Braydon Luke Reagan b. (125th gggg grandchild)Gracie Isabella Reagan b. (126th gggg grandchild)Ryan Black born (127th gggg grandchild)Riley Nicole Watkins born (128th gggg grandchild)Levi Hudgens born (129th gggg grandchild)Romeo Ramirez-Abercrombie (130th gggg grandchild)Mary Chapel Marbut born (131st gggg grandchild)Steven Ray Pence born (132nd gggg grandchild)Christopher Lee Cooley Jr. b. (134th

gggg grandchild)Adriann Morton b. (gggg grandchild)Hazel Irene Rakestraw diedBuddy Tomlin died

2005Troy Patterson diedWilliam Andrew Prater diedMichael Gene Patterson diedJohn Maurice Walker div. Kitty Lynn McGee

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Georgianna Lynn Shelton m. George Linn TaylorBobby Chase Tibbitts graduated high schoolJoshua Alexander Redding born (3G)Jodi Lynn Baxter born (135th gggg grandchild)Omar B. Bennett Jr. born (136th gggggrandchild)Baileigh Chandler born (137th gggg grandchild)Conner Wilson born (138th gggg grandchild)Jayden Lee Wigley born (139th gggg grandchild)Brandon Fuller born (140th gggg grandchild)Trinity Keith born (141st gggg grandchild)Braxton Y. McClusky born (144nd gggggrandchild)Rebekah B. Whitman b (145th gggg grandchild)Ashlyn Lucille Bowden b. (146th gggggrandchild)

2006Bernice Evelyn Beatenbaugh diedHelen Evelyn Beatenbaugh diedBarbara Patterson diedDolly Lee Patterson diedSusan Pierce Boozer diedCarey June Sims m. Hugh Douglass SharpJohn Maurice Walker m. Karen MooreChris Ladell Wigley Jr. m. Brinnae J. WilleminCaryn Suzette Everidge graduated collegeHeather Lyn Collins graduated high schoolLandon Nicholas Redding born (3G)Cami Reese Bennett b. (147th gggg grandchild)Schyler Black born (148th gggg grandchild)

Alohna Madden born (149th gggg grandchild)Ava Priest born (150th gggg grandchild)Jacob Ballard born (155th gggg grandchild)Kaylee Lawson born (156th gggg grandchild)Graham Marbut born (157th gggg grandchild)

2007Elbert Patterson diedDenny Floyd Patterson diedMary Marie Owens diedKristen Elise Miller graduated high schoolCory Steed graduated high schoolAubrei Karis Wade born (3G)Robert Trent Brooks born (3G)Cody Wigley born (158th gggg grandchild)Ava Jane Marbut born (159th gggg grandchild)Karis Wade born (160th gggg grandchild)David Paul Hackney III born (161st gggg grandchild)Kaylie Mae Kerans born (162nd gggg grandchild)Lee Allen West Jr. born (163rd gggg grandchild)

2008R. A. Patterson diedHorace Miller m. Betty DyerDaryl Alan Wigley m. Lisa Jeaneen CampAngela Jewell Tomlin m. Walter BrianLeeElizabeth May Peek died Keleada Ashli Everidge m. Jeremy David NixCory Steed graduated collegeChrista Tibbitts graduated high school

381

Michael James Lee born (182nd ggg grandchild)Marlena Gabrielle Brooks born (3G)Christopher Longtin graduated high schoolLayla Grace Bennett born (164th gggggrandchild)Savannah Black born (165th gggg grandchild)Natalia Madden born (166th gggg grandchild)Bryron Madden born (167th gggg grandchild)Makai Edward Tittle born (168th gggggrandchild)Shaela Nix born (169th gggg grandchild)Alyssa Wigley born (170th gggg grandchild)Sheala Payton Davis born (4G)Conner Harden Smock b. (4G)Patsy Carol Strickland died

2009John Miller Sims diedAlexander Shawn Collins diedKimberly Dawn Marbut diedJames B. Humphries Jr. m. Cassandra WilliamsKasey Cox m. Benjamin HollowayBenjamin Earl Miller graduated high schoolTasha Busby m. Cody LongDaisy Ann Madden born (171st gggg grandchild)Blaine Johnson Miller b. (172nd gggggrandchild)Waylon Bradley Wilson born (173rd gggg grandchild)Blaine Ballard born (174th gggg grandchild)Melinda Kyllie S. Southerland (175th

gggg grandchild)Haile Jade Kerans born (176th gggg grandchild)Aubrey Marie Reaves born (177th gggggrandchild)

Brittan Elizabeth McClusky b. (178th

gggg grandchild)Alyssa Miller b. (gggg grandchild)David Heath Hodges m. Stephanie Kay SmithWilliam Monroe Dodd diedMargie Louise Carter diedVernon Jones died

2010Robert Mark Tibbitts diedPatsy Marlene Patterson m. Ray PeelChelsea May Cooper graduated high schoolAshlan Bishop m. Andrew James SkidmoreHeidi Marie Wigley graduated high schoolElias Lee Miller graduated high schoolTaylor Janet Miller graduated high schoolKelly Nicole Collins graduated high schoolTiffany Cheyenne Steed graduated high schoolRayland Black born (179th gggg grandchild)Tinsley Sikorski born (180th gggg grandchild)Jerry Lawson born (181st gggg grandchild)Skyler Clouse born (182nd gggg grandchild)Bailey Shay Kerans born (183rd gggg grandchild)Leighton Claire McClusky b. (184th gggg grandchild)Lane Miller b. (gggg grandchild)Amelia Grace Green b. (4G)Virginia Hadley Smock b. (4G)Nathaniel Beau Long born (7th ggggg grandchild)Hugh Douglass Sharp diedJoAnn Eller Pettit diedForrest Paul Davis died

382

2011Angela Anita Beatenbaugh diedCaryn Suzette Everidge graduated collegeDexter Peyton Wigley born (183rd ggggrandchild)John Wayne J. Humphries (185th gggg grandchild)Amy Nicole Lawson born (186th gggg grandchild)Jakob Michael Collins born (187th gggg grandchild)Bryan Gaige Davis born (4G)Christopher Tilley b. (5G)Jayden Lee Walker b. (5G)

2012Irene Patterson diedClarence James Miller diedCathy Elaine Smith diedSteven Keith Gibson diedTimothy Earl Miller m. Brandi Donelle SimpsonConnie Jean Miller m. Ronnie SmithJames Anthony Payne m. Samantha PlazaKeleada Ashli Everidge m. Daniel Blake DavisCandi Miller m. Jamie BaileySara Elizabeth Miller graduated highschoolAmanda Christine Holcombee m. NathanThorntonKyle Blaine Wallace m. Kathy Virginia SmallridgeSamer Kaddah m. Christina RobinsonRocky Alexander Lawson b. (188th gggg grandchild)Harrison Morris Evans b. (gggg grandchild)Hadley Eloise Wilson b. (gggg grandchild)Kayden Miller b. (gggg grandchild)Alexandra Reagan b. (4G)Lafayette Ivan Lara grad. Carlton J.Kell High School

Dylan Hank Long born (8th ggggg grandchild)Evelyn Frankie Geneva Cheatwood diedRobert Eri Tibbitts diedKenneth Ray Gaylor diedMildred Drue Shelton died

2013Clara Harmon died264

Spencer Monroe Miller ordained as a deaconLori Christine Miller m. Walter Robert Johnston Jr.Chelsea May Cooper m. Codie Oconnor DiamondDonna Alena Shelton d.Heather Lyn Collins m. Jonathan DoyleLevi Austin Doyle b. (gggg grandchild)Jersey Leigh Black b. (gggg grandchild)Jayson Wayne Collins b. (gggg grandchild)Joseph Eugene O’Neal b. (4G)Zoey Marie Payne b. (4G)Tinslee Lucille Skidmore b. (4G)Giovanni Noe Lara grad. Carlton J. Kell High SchoolConner Daniel Adriance grad. ELCAWilliam James Wallace b. (ggggg grandchild)William Herbert Chandler died

2014Nicole Cherie Cooper m. David James Stafford (4G)Andrea Anna Josh b. (4G)Liam Jeremiah Holloway (4G)Liam Randy Thornton b. (4G)Wayne Bradley Howard d.

264 At the time of her death, Clara Harmon was the oldest living descendant of Elias Miller.

383

FAMILY CALENDARJANUARY

011968: Russell Perry Miller b.1976: James Robert Michael Clouse b.1979: Mitchell DeWayne Lawson b. 1991: Roger Prater m. Jo Ann Pettit

021934: Annie Lee Patterson m. John Shelton1978: Joshua Lance Wilson b.

031951: Margaret Elizabeth Miller d.1969: Jesse C. Beatenbaugh d.1989: Judy Karessa Hembree b.

041945: Thelma Louise Beatenbaugh born1951: Margaret Elizabeth Miller buried1997: Joseph Foster Bishop b.2008: Larry Edward Jenkins Jr. d.

051931: Joseph Henry Boozer d.1939: John Eugene Boozer d.2009: Alexis Victoria Hembree b.2010: Jaylee Maleigha Roark b. and d.

061974: Stacy Kristen Holmes b.2000: Clarence James Miller div. Barbara Williamson

071996: Erika A. Lambert m. Timothy H.Gossett Sr.

081958: Millissa Lyvon Beatenbaugh b.1989: Clarence Harmon d.2001: Roy David Andrew Clouse b.2002: Annie Lee Patterson d.2002: John Eugene Preston Maurice Walker b.2007: David Paul Hackney III born

091992: Cameron David Hindman b.2009: Vernon Harris Jones d.

101945: C. L. Collins b.1965: Benjamin Floyd Patterson d.1968: Christopher Ray Brown b.1982: Jessica Baxter b.1994: Amber Nicole Smith b.

111958: Gary L. Boyce b.1984: Vera Leola Addison d.2000: Amelia Carece Sims b.2004: Jay Kyle Miller b.2012: Dylan Hank Long b.

121974: Judy Louise Miller m. Roger Reagan1980: Gloria Jenkins m. Robert Johnson1982: Rebecca Ann Miller m. Kenneth Ray Gaylor1993: Vincent Cordova b.1997: Katherine Dovie Walker b.2006: Barbara Patterson d.

13

384

1950: Eugene Patterson m. Imogene Watson1980: Brenda Ann Burgess d.1983: Lucinda Georgina Hutchinson b.1993: Lafayette Ivan Lara b.1999: Carly Ann Argo b.

14

151967: Mattie Pierce Copeland d.1993: Amber Nicole Cannon b.

161954: Dennis Michael Evans b.1996: Christen Marie Wade b.

171922: Ruth F. Beatenbaugh b.1956: Sharon Lee Patterson d.1975: Nakia Shane Reagan b.1998: Jon David Allen Jamison b.

181857: Sarah Fletcher Miller b.1944: Cecil Lloyd Marbut b.1978: Amanda Joann Hall born

192011: Jayden Lee Walker b.

201985: Darrell Thomas Argo III d.1995: Miranda Brooke Steed b.2002: Benjamin Fitzpatrick Ginnity b.2003: Kaleb Zander Harris b.

211940: Patrick Gardner Singleton born1951: Barbara Jean Henley b.1963: Pamela Jean Shelton b.1994: Charlene V. Isbel d.2000: Siarra Rian Corfield b.

221976: Laura Belle Gladden d.

1992: Lilian Lindsey Gibson b.

231966: Bartley Clay Miller b.1983: Joshua Aaron Witt b.2006: Jacksyn Frazier b.2008: Bryron Madden b.

24

25

261947: Myrtle Annie Lee Beatenbaugh b.1959: Connie Jean Miller b.1966: Teresa Kay Howard b.1966: Kimberly Denise Sudberry b.1970: Vicky McTaggart b.2002: Victorya Breeana Lee b.2010: Jerry D. Lawson b.

271956: Francis Marie Beatenbaugh b.1990: Laura Janet Tibbitts d.

281970: Angela Drue Harden b.1990: Brandon McTaggert b.

291988: Nikie Nichole Prater born1993: Whitney Nicole McMillan b.

301965: Patsy Miller d.1966: Emmit Mark Thompson b.1987: Estelle Beatenbaugh d.

311926: Eugene Patterson Jr. b.1986: Marlena Nicole Miller b.

FEBRUARY011956: Daryl Alan Wigley b.

385

1971: Harvy Harmon d.1973: Gary Lee Lawson b.1998: Jamie Eugene Miller m. Kristie Lea Hatcher2000: James Travis Jenkins d.2014: Katie Sue Patterson d.

021991: Teresa Luanne McDurmon m. Stephen P. Hill

031900: James Franklin Miller b.1940: Marjorie Louise Carter b.2006: John Maurice Walker m. Karen Moore

042006: Serenity Mae Robbins b.

051980: Kathryn Marie Liscomb b.2009: Melinda Kyllie Shyann Southerland born

061924: Jessie Miller m. Ira S. Copeland1932: Robert Copeland Boozer m. LucyC. Slider1963: Kathryn Lynn Pitzing b.1982: Henry Burton Jenkins d.1984: James Anthony Payne Jr. b.1992: Kelly Nicole Collins b.1997: Tyler Easterwood b.

071925: Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. b.1979: Melissa Sue Jones b.2010: Lane Miller born

081976: Stacy Denise Humphries b.1982: Howard Ricky Starnes III b.2014: Andrea Anna Josh b.

091996: Tyler Chance Marbut b.2013: Levi Austin Doyle b.

101941: Nellie Ruth Miller b.1962: Robert Mark Tibbitts b.2014: Wayne Bradley Howard d.

111956: Shirley Ann Miller b.2012: Cathy Elaine Smith d.

121966: Eugene Patterson Jr. d.1974: Christopher Scott Chandler born

131899: Minnie Fletcher Boozer b.1964: Donna Lynn Sims b.

141879: Robert Fletcher Boozer b.1916: Annie Lee Patterson b.1958: William Lester Humphries born1998: Clarence James Miller m. Barbara Williamson

151993: Annette C. Longtin div. Beryl D. Reed1994: Giovanni Noe Lara b.2010: Hugh Douglass Sharp d.

161978: Anna Marie Morton b.1979: Patricia Moore b.1984: Karen Patterson m. David Cunningham2004: Romeo Ignacio Ramirez-Abercrombie b.

172007: Kaylie Mae Kerans b.

18

386

1973: Gerald Frazier b.2000: Tyler Nelms b.

191939: James Marvin Trentham b.1988: Cora Louisa Hyde d.1997: Sabrina Nicole Ginnity b.2008: Alyssa Wigley

201955: Susan Patterson b.1986: Christopher Farrowl Green b.2008: Savannah Hope Megan Cunninghamb.

211966: Clifton Shawn Collins b.1984: Callie Alice Johnson b.2000: Macy Nicole Reagan b.2004: Christopher Lee Cooley Jr. b.

221942: Elizabeth Rose Sheets born1946: Linda Virginia Miller b.1991: Tiffany Cheyenne Steed b.

231920: Floyd John Patterson b.1978: Eric Morgan b.1979: Cassandra Williams b.2002: DeWayne Albert Miller m. RobinWarren

241889: Annie Tucker Boozer b. 1945: Eugene Patterson Sr. d.1965: Michael Lloyd Pitzing b.1967: Quincey Patterson d.1968: Janet Lynn Hudgens b.1990: Jeffery B. Miller m. Sandra McDonough

251901: Meynell Elizabeth Boozer b.1963: Wayne Bradley Howard b.1983: Julie Marie Robbins b.1993: Douglas Joseph Brown b.

261928: Stacy Allene Patterson b.1960: Douglas King Smock b.1998: Rebecca Lynn Huffman b.2009: Waylon Bradley Wilson b.

271946: Charles Preston Vines b.1985: Sandra Jean Walker m. Richard Grimes2004: Steven Horace Miller m. Lisa Rutledge

281986: Charlene Trentham m. Gary DeanHelton Jr.2001: Kinsley Nicole Wade b.

29

MARCH011971: James Edward Patterson d.

021986: Christopher Lee Cooley Sr. b.2000: Alexis Ruth Walker b.2009: Alyssa Miller born

031955: Julius Elbert Longton div. Anita Louise1968: Walter Scott Colt b.1979: Floyd Allan Evans m. Belinda Prance1984: Amber Michelle Reynolds b.1989: Vicky McTaggart m. Troy Cannon2003: Lydia Reaves Marbut b.

041938: Curtis Eugene Shelton b.1968: Angela Anita Beatenbaugh b.1992: Chelsea May Cooper b.1997: Jacey Makalaya Smith b.

387

051898: Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh b.1969: Janet Lynn Hudgens d.1977: Brandy Lynn Robinson b.2006: Kaylee Lawson b.

061943 Horace Willie Miller b.1968: Larry Edward Jenkins Jr. b.1972: Teresa LuAnne McDurmon b.1990: Jerry Anthony Gibson Jr. b.1991: Amanda Christine Holcombee born1993: Michelle Catherine Mull b.2008: Michael James Lee b.

071921: Rebecca Marie Knight b.1965: Victor McTaggart b.1972: Rebecca Marie Knight d.1973: Larry Brannon Everidge b.1977: William Preston Walker div. Dovie Wyatt2014: Madeline Madden b.2014: Lauralei Amelia Carruth b.

081973: Sallie Miller d.1983: Barnell Tucker d.1990: Christopher Longtin b.

09

101937: Betty Lou Owens b.1938: Mary Marie Owens b.1962: Walter Robert “Bob” Johnston born1974: Jesse L. Folsom d.2001: Lena B. Beatenbaugh d.

111959: John Miller Sims Jr. b.1991: Octavia Pierce Abercrombie b.

12

1936: Vannie Mildred Gaston d.

131828: Elizabeth Ann Cato b.1871: Joe Evans Staton b.1963: Donna Mabry b.1984: Jennifer Lee Cooley b.1986: Tasha Redding b.2012: Rocky Alexander Lawson b.

141911: Daniel Wilburn Miller b.1974: Cassandra Diane Haynes b.1994: Nicole Cherie Cooper b.

151931: Preston Miller Boozer d.1952: Ola Louise Miller m. Vernon Harris Jones1988: Jon David Bonner b.1992: Timothy Earl Miller ordained1994: Alexander Shawn Collins b.

161971: Burt Jenkins b.2008: Horace Willie Miller m. Berry Dyer

171938: Shirley Lipham b.1959: Joe Evans Staton d.1992: Taylor Janet Miller b.

181986: Christopher McTaggart b.1989: Tammy Joann Dodd m. Tommy Fuller1993: Lillie Belle Miller d.2012: Irene Patterson d.

191990: Devan Harmon b.1999: Brenda Howard m. Gerald Presley

201895: Benjamin Floyd Patterson b.

388

1939: Carlton Eugene Miller b.1990: Felecia Marie Abercrombie-James b.1993: Deborah Lynn Hudgens d.1997: Bailey Amanda Smith b.2000: Audrey Catherine Miller b.

211921: James Lester Humphries b.1934: Clara Savannah Miller b.1953: Rome A. Patterson m. Alice Mildred Lockhart1959: James Chandler b.2002: Stephenie Katelan Marie Pence b.2013: William James Wallace b.

221948: Henry Edward Nelms b.1959: Linda Faye Hindman b.2014: Jack Timothy Wilson b.

231909: Lillie Belle Miller b.1948: Janice Karen Jenkins b.1981: Jody Shane Miller b.1982: Preston Robert Willingham b.1994: Susan Chandler div. Anthony D.Madden2013: Clara Harmon died

241969: Michael Leonard Collins b.1990: Christina Nicole Robinson b.1992: Ashley Lawson Sims b.1998: Ola Louise Miller d.

252003: Chance Daniel Johnson b.

261923: Katie Sue Patterson b.1925: Benjamin Floyd Patterson m. Ida L. Darris1951: Daniel Wilburn Miller d.1954: Robert A. Johnson b.1974: Roger Prater div. Sue Thompson

271950: Vickie Jenkins b.1951: William J. Skinner d.1967: Priscilla Elaine Tucker b.

281996: Kasey Combs b.2009: Ronald Clarence Harmon d.

291930: Clarence James Miller b.2001: Tanner Chance Wilson b.2011: Jonathan Wayne Jameson Humphries b.

301971: William Preston Walker Jr. b.1984: Kasey Cox b.2001: Gerald Boozer Sims d.2005: Michael Gene Patterson d.

311955: Dennis Morgan b.1965: Bruce Harmon b.1994: Merritt Lanson Pitzing b.

APRIL011961: Billy Joe Miller b.1972: Carey June Sims m. Hugh Douglass Sharp1984: Peter Roeder b.1988: Tasha Nicole Busby b.

021969: Ray Peel born1984: Pamela Jean Shelton m. George D. Lane1992: Burt Jenkins m. Leslie _____1997: Kailyn Brooke Rogers b.2006: Susan Pierce Boozer d.2011: Angela Anita Beatenbaugh died

031851: William Dansby Boozer b.

389

1903: Julia Irene Miller b.1935: Myrtle Irene Miller b.1942: Bobby Eugene Owens b.1998: Britin McCay Smith b.2010: Robert Mark Tibbitts d.2010: Patsy Marlene Patterson m. Ray Peel

041981: Samantha Plaza b.

051967: Charlene Trentham b.1982: Julius Elbert Longtin d.1983: Michael Chad Chandler b.

061946: Judy Shelton b.1958: Jesse Mae Glaze d.1981: Martha J. Estes d.1992: Anthony Craig Kent b.2004: Mary Chapel Marbut b.2013: Hunter Lynn Villanueva b.

071889: John Floyd Miller b.1945: Franklin H. Patterson m. Esther M. Cobble1956: Thomas “Bo” Waters b.1993: Jim Wesley Reaves Jr. b.2013: Jersey Leigh Black b.

081968: Hattie Mamie Williams d.1980: Toby Chad Miller b.1998: Meynell Elizabeth Boozer d.

091940: Helen J. “Dood” Patterson b.1942: Barbara Lee “Chick” Patterson b.1952: Jerry Leon Beatenbaugh b.1968: Adam Wade Miller b.1983: Tina Sims Pence m. David Grap

10

1927: Otis William Miller m. Laura B. Gladden1932: Robert Junior Miller b.1997: Madisyn Frazier b.

11Joshua Reid Gaskin b. & d.

121998: Amanda Trentham b.2011: Kayden Jasper Hixson b. & d.2012: Kambree Madison Hixson b.

131977: Erika Ann Lambert b.1978: James William Madden b.2006: Ava Deann Priest b.2012: Alley Lane b.

141978: Charles Preston Vines died2012: Brian Keith Davison died

151905: Roma Beatrice Strickland b.1984: Michael Christopher Lloyd Hutchinson b.1995: Miranda Nicole Rogers b.2003: James Bonner b.2008: Lei’la Grace Bennett b.

161939: Eleanor Jeanette Owens b.1986: Lauren Elizabeth Sims b.2008: Angela Jewell Tomlin m. WalterBrian Lee2008: Macanna Nelms b.

171963: Timothy Earl Miller b.1969: Rachel Lynn Anglin b.1989: Betty Lynn Abercrombie m. Vince Cordova

181956: Calvin Lamar Jones b.

390

191944: Lillian Carolyn Everidge b.

201918: Elias Miller d.1994: Dakota Preston Hill b.2010: Skyler Lee Clouse born

211939: Joseph Childs Harden b.1973: Leslie _____ b.2000: Dionysos David Madden m. Patricia Moore2008: Jennifer Lee Cooley m. Lee Allen West Sr.

221962: Lisa Rutledge born1975: Randall Kevin Priest b.

231936: Hazel Sally Miller b.1963: Gerald Boozer Sims m. Jean E. McGuire

24

251836: Mary Elizabeth West b.1901: William Dansby Boozer d.1940: Lula Virginia Prater b.1967: Cynthia Ann Miller b.1996: Robert Lee Davis d.

261998: Stephen Taylor Brown b.

271959: Doyle Lee Patterson b.1976: Julia Irene Miller d.

281974: Ruby Nell Owens d.1974: Jerry Gibson d.1979: Willa Dean Trentham m. CharlesE. Myers1988: Cory Steed b.

1994: Sandra Mentoria Miller m. Joseph F. Bishop Sr. 1995: William Preston Walker III b.1999: Brandi Dawn Nelms m. Hubert Waylon Roark2003: Franklin Henry Patterson d.2005: Rebekah Annabelle Bundrum b.

291888: William Miller m. Fannie Gober1967: Benito Villanueva b.2004: Adriann Morton born

301918: Gladys Mae Patterson b.1942: Bobby Eugene Owens b.1945: Elmer Eugene Owens b.1971: Sandra Mentoria Miller b.2007: Denny Floyd Patterson died

MAY011932: Ida Mae Miller b.

021964: Billy Ray Howard m. Linda J. McMichen1973: Wade Franklin Marbut b.1979: Jessica Lena Barnes b.2009: Tasha Busby m. Cody Long

031905: Sallie Miller b.1967: Sheri Jane Sims b.1997: Makenlie Layne Pitzing b.1997: Jordan Tyler Womack b.

042009: Brittan Elizabeth McClusky b.

051914: Lela Mattie Miller b.1950: Kathie Jean Patterson b.1952: Norma Ann Patterson b.1961: R. C. Miller m. Carrie Etta McFall 1964: Joseph Franklin Green b.

391

2001: Brandi Michelle Ford m. A. Jackson Lowery III

061900: James H. Miller m. Ophilia McBrayer1999: Kathryn Marie Liscomb died2013: Jayson Wayne Collins b.

071943: Clifford Beatenbaugh b.1968: Kelly Lynn Mullen b.

081928: Gladys Lillian Miller b.1944: Bobby Jenkins b.1965: Jerry Anthony Gibson Sr. b.1994: William Bryan Clark b.1996: Preston Miller Glass b.

091965: Jennifer Renee Brooks b.1999: Larry Scott Harmon Sr. d.2014: Lauren Elizabeth Sims m. Sean Thompson

101962: Patsy Jo Miller b.1984: Brinnae JoAnn Willemin b.1992: Katelyn Gail Sides b.2012: Timothy Earl Miller div. TracyLee Potts

111954: Laura Janet Tibbitts b.1963: Gregory Charles Miller b.1981: Brittany Beth Evans b.1998: Samantha Brassell

121927: Bernice Evelyn Beatenbaugh b.1977: Kathy Lynn Miller m. Raleigh Ladell Wilson2008: Natalia Madden b.

13

1934: Annie Patterson m. George Dillard Dockery1953: Charlotte Elaine Justice b.1957: Shelby Jean Miller b.1993: Stephen F. Wigley m. Betti J. Waldman1996: Savannah Nicole Jenkins1998: Michael D. Clouse b.

141993: Joseph Logan Villanueva b.2002: Lawrence James Boyce d.

151965: Tina Jean Sims b.1966: Patsy Marlene Patterson b.1987: Mark E. Longtin m. Lori L. Beaver2006: Helen Beatenbaugh d.

161964: Harry W. Urban Sr. d.2004: Vista Harmon d.

171916: Troy Patterson b.1929: William Ernest Miller b.1940: Frank McClellan Boozer Jr. b.

181868: Preston Augustus Boozer b.1940: Shirley Ann Goss b.1965: Erik Standton Sims b.1968: Sage Elizabeth Singleton born2011: Dexter Peyton Wigley b.

191974: Patrick Bradley Singleton born2001: Jennifer M. Humphries m. Alan C. Bowden

201928: James Franklin Miller m. Vera L. Addison1937: Raymond Earl Miller b.1980: Tamara Nicole Gravley b.2000: Steven Allan Parker Jr. d.

392

2012: Steven Keith Gibson d.

211862: Anna Miller b.1937: James Edward Patterson b.1973: James Travis Jenkins b.2010: Amelia Grace Green b.2011: Lee Prance Evans m. Sara Zane Morris

221963: Donna Alena Shelton b.2012: Evelyn Frankie Geneva Cheatwood d.

231969: Troy Newton Cannon b.2002: Savannah Rayne Griffith b.

241909: Roy Edward Patterson b.1943: Janice Pauline Evans b.1949: Benny Lee Rutledge b.1983: Chris Ladell Wigley m. Vivian de la Cruz2010: Virginia Hadley Smock b.

251934: Joseph R. Ledford b.1975: Bryan Glenn Clark b.1977: Michael Gwinn Stillwell b.1991: Teresa Shumake m. Peter Ginnity1994: Emily Julia Sims b.1997: Walter Scott Colt m. Jenna Beth Boyko2013: Conner Daniel Adriance grad. ELCA

261929: William Herbert Chandler b.1957: James H. Miller b.1963: Larry Scott Harmon Jr. b.1976: Kristie Lea Hatcher b.2013: William Herbert Chandler d.

27

1925: Bertha Miller d.1989: Annette C. Longtin m. Beryl D.Reed

281955: Susan Chandler b.

291872: Mary Jane Boozer d.1966: Lloyd George “Pete” Beatenbaugh b.

301936: Frances Virginia Horne born1970: Christy Harman Singleton born1991: Larry E. Jenkins b.1992: Scott E. Miller m. Rachel L. Nottingham

311961: Susan Gallagher b.

JUNE011891: Elias Ben Miller m. Emma C. Fullbright1946: Grady Andrew Beatenbaugh b.1976: Rita Bryan b.1984: James Daniel DeWayne Miller Jr. b.2012: Samer Kaddah m. Christina Robinson2013: Lori Christine Miller m. Walter R. Johnston Jr.

021891: James Dockey Miller m. Ida R. Fullbright1968: Tina Ellett Elliott b.

031919: Vista Harmon b.1950: Carl Junius Owens d.1966: Deanna Jill Marler b.1976: Brandi Lynn Bennett b.2007: Robert Trent Brooks b.

393

041955: Robert Junior Miller m. Betty J. Thomas2008: Sheala Payton Davis b.

051943: Martha Ann Collins b.1950: William Carey Miller b.1980: Kristy Marie Boyce b.1987: James Victor McTaggart m. Leslie Ann Burris

061907: Clarence Harmon b.1944: Susan Pierce Boozer b.1964: Twyla M. Boyce b.1969: Steven Keith Gibson b.2007: Lee Allen West Jr. b.

071976: Stephen Dewayne Hall born1978: Sherri Estelle Bennett b.1987: Sarah Jane Boozer d.1990: Josh Howard b.2001: Matthew William Huffman b.

081940: Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. played in the blind

bogey golf tournament at East Lake1984: Jeremy David Nix b.1991: Jason Jenkins m. Laura _____1993: Alicia Michelle Holcombe born

091918: Irene Patterson b.1939: Emma Cordelia Fullbright d.1957: Keith Dennis Miller b.1973: Kenneth Ladelle Miller m. Luanne Burch

101958: Jeffery Blake Miller born1967: William Carey Miller m. Patsy Strickland

1968: Jennifer Louise Harden b.1998: Trey Gossett b.

111954: Hector Amos Longtin d.1980: Jessica Erin Anglin b.1988: Clifton Shawn Collins m. LauraKay Ott

121965: Angela Joan Sims b.1969: Leslie Ann Burris b.

131956: Howard Randall Hudgens b.1968: Scottie Trentham b.1970: Ginger Ledford b.1979: Nellie Ann Beatenbaugh d.1991: Nicky Diane Reaves b.

141974: Anthony Marshall Bowen d.1997: Dovie Frances Walker m. William Sean Corfield2001: Alexis Mae Johnson b. 2012: Connie Jean Miller m. Ronnie Smith

151918: Preston Glenn Vines b.1967: Brenda Gwennett Miller b.2014: Liam Jeremiah Holloway b.

161893: Hector Amos Longtin b.2001: Toby Chad Miller m. Delicia Rutland2007: Elbert Patterson d.2009: John Miller Sims d.

171947: Loretta Joan Evans b.1984: Terry Joe Arrington b.

181939: John Dock Miller b.1968: Matthew Arnold Tucker b.

394

1997: Bethany Faith Davison b.1999: Kenneth Adam Miller d.

191990: Benjamin Earl Miller b.

201925: Lena B. Beatenbaugh b.1966: William John Miller b.1976: Hiram Dwayne Wood b.

211914: Merdick Miller m. Mamie Dutson1975: William Joel Miller m. Vicky Young1986: Spencer Monroe Miller m. Mona Lisa Barton1994: Lana Ruth Sides b.1996: Matthew Arnold Tucker Jr. b.1997: Timothy DeWayne Bowen m. Amy Hammick

221934: Ronald Clarence Harmon b.1963: Roger Allen Prater b.2013: Tiffany Starnes m. Michael Andel

231938: Nellie Mentoria Millerb.1940: R. C. Miller b.1940: Patricia Gail Marbut b.1986: Stacy Allene Patterson d.2001: Connie Howard m. Perry Bryant

241914: John Eugene Boozer m. Bessie Putnam1932: Helen Beatenbaugh b.1962: Larry Scott Harmon Sr. m. Brenda Ann Burgess

251863: Elias Miller registered for the Ohio milita1972: James B. Humphries Sr. m. Charlotte E. Justice

1978: Cindy Gail Ross b.

261886: Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. b.1941: Brenda Ann Burgess b.1963: Charlie Andrew Prater d.2004: Jessica Leigh Tibbitts m. Peter Roeder2005: Kaydence Nevaeh Sikorski b.

271939: Royce Lagrande Wilson b.1960: Edward James Oscar Beatenbaughd.1990: Jonathan Edward Snyder b.1997: Wesley Hampton Hudgens born1998: Wendy Nichole Humphries m. Hiram D. Wood1999: John Franklin Nelms d.2010: Amanda Joann Hall m. Bryan Bills

281954: Ronnie Lynn Patterson b.1959: Ronald Scott Harmon b.1968: Teresa Louise Shumaker b.1998: Robert Junior Miller d.2008: R. A. Patterson d.

291957: John Doc Miller m. Nancy Ann Williams1971: Dennis Evans m. Janie Dillard1975: Ricky D. Shelton m. Charlene V. Isbel1975: Wendy Nichole Humphries b.1994: Caroline Jenkins b.1995: Bradley Austin Hill b.

301926: Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. m. Mollie B. Cook2001: Eric Morgan m. Rachel Lynn Nanney

JULY

395

011917: Flessie Miller b.1934: Preston Augustus Boozer d.

021965: Sandra Jean Walker m. James M.Colt1976: Richard Todd Wade b.1979: Ida Jane Clouse b.1979: Jamie Johnson b.1988: Edward E. Hindman m. Rhonda G.Keller2004: Melina Cheryl Lara b.2008: Marlena Gabrielle Brooks b. 2009: Aubrey Marie Reaves b.

031954: Hazel Sally Miller m. William Herbert Chandler1961: Karen Denise Miller b.2005: William Andrew Prater d.

041849: Mary Jane Boozer b.2003: Daniel McKinley Miller d.

051934: Ida Rolena Fullbright d.1945: Vera Elaine Miller b.2004: Nicholas Quinn Wilson m. EmilyM. English

061996: Cynthia Ann Miller m. Scott Huffman

071938: Helen Jane Marbut b.1952: William Joel Miller b.1963: Lenus Lenardo Sims m. Bonnie C. Hawkins1993: Victoria Joan Glass b.2012: Clarence Robert Black m. JulieMarie Robbins

081998: Meynell Elizabeth Boozer d.

091873: John Moore Miller m. Mary Carpenter1925: Quince J. Patterson b.1985: Joshua Michael Harris b.1994: Aubrey Linn Apperson b.

101956: William Tony Chandler b.1965: Spencer Monroe Miller b.1987: Jessica Cabrera b.

111976: Sean Plemons b.1982: William Jason Miller b.1992: Cynthia Ann Miller m. Gary DonMcKinney2005: Omar Braderick Bennett III b.2009: Kasey Cox m. Benjamin Holloway

121939: Mary Ann Butler b.1961: Raymond E. Miller m. CharlotteHancock2014: Nicole Cherie Cooper m. David James Stafford

131898: William Cato Boozer b.1968: Tonya _____ b.1973: Jennifer Linda Collins b.1997: Chandler Allen Sims b.2000: John Maurice Walker m. Kitty L. McGee2010: Ashli Brown b.

141956: Patricia Diane Beatenbaugh b.1962: Jessie Edward Prater b.1993: Milo Murphy Abercrombie b.2012: James Anthony Payne m. Samantha Plaza

151997: Lauren Elizabeth Wix b.

396

161881: Jimmie Faye Boozer b.1901: Robert Daniel Boozer d.1923: Bernice Patterson d.1981: Nathan Shawn Wilson b.1999: Kayla Nicole Clouse b.

171939: Melvin J. Shelton b.1948: Sandra Everidge b.1961: Jackie Andrew Prater b.1968: Georgianna Lynn Shelton b.2012: Mildred Drue Shelton d.

181896: Edward Patterson b.1966: Robert Mikel Miller b.1968: Sherry McTaggart b.1984: Omar Braderick Bennett Jr. b.

191911: Joseph Harlan Boozer b.1973: Melvin Shelton d.

201913: Elizabeth Lula Boozer d.1930: Rome Ansel Patterson b.1972: John Maurice Walker b.2001: Jaycen Destiny Dawn Bennett b.

211940: Gerald Boozer Sims b.1968: Robert Otis McDurmon b.1989: Deidra Lauren Cantrell b.1998: William John Miller div. Delora R. Coalson

221987: Joshua Aaron Kerans b.2006: Chris L. Wigley Jr. m. BrinnaeJ. Willemin

231945: Larry Wilburn Everidge b.1964: Kelly Kellette Miller b.1985: Michael Justin Marbut b.

241943: Gladys Lillian Miller m. HenryW. Everidge

251968: Tyler Cecil Marbut b.

261986: Timothy Earl Miller m. Tracy Lee Potts1996: Mitchell Alonzo Cordova b.

271930: Ola Louise Miller b.1979: Michael Richard Ledford d.1987: Tiffany Gail Gibson b.1993: Katherine Renee Walker b.2013: Hannah Jenkins m. Aaron Odell

281947: Kerry Wayne Everidge b.1955: Brenda Diane Miller b.1965: Maud Perryman d.1993: Morgan Elizabeth Pence b.2002: Nara Dulcinea Ramirez-Abercrombie b.2004: Buddy Tomlin d.

291933: Duffie Miller m. Joseph Evans Staton1963: William Preston Walker m. Dovie E. Wyatt1975: Brandon Reaves Marbut b.1989: William John Miller m. Delora R. Coalson2003: Cole Lane Priest b.

301920: James Franklin Miller m. ViolaGray1981: David Heath Hodges b.2001: Jessie Loraine Prater d.

311992: Dovie Frances Walker m. Ellis W. Hayes

397

AUGUST011984: Lee David Wigley b.2003: James Daniel DeWayne Miller III b.2006: Schyler Nathaniel David Black b.

021976: Amy Hammick b.1997: Burt Jenkins b.

031933: James Lewis Miller b.1946: Stacy Allene Patterson m. JohnF. Nelms1969: Marty James Bowen b.1997: Donna Lynn Sims m. Ivan Guillermo Lara

041940: Gerald Douglas Harmon d.1943: Charlotte Ann Hancock b.

051935: Floyd John Patterson died1955: Kathy Lynn Miller b.1965: Tammy Joann Dodd b.1971: Jessie Loraine Prater div. Emmit M. Thompson

061956: Annie Tucker Boozer d.1969: Marty James Bowen d.2007: Betty Lynn Abercrombie div. Vince Cordova

071943: Ben McTaggart b.1980: James Benjamin Humphries Jr. b.1982: Johnna Lynn Dodd m. Randy Larry Witt2013: First edition of the Elias Book published

081921: Mildred Drue Shelton b.1982: Joshua Ray Gaylor b.1993: Jordan Taylor Argo b.1996: James Edward McMillan b.

091980: Joseph Sewell Watson III b.1983: Austin Lanier Marler b.2011: Crystal Rymer b.

101887: Quincey Patterson b.1957: Velma Gail Hindman b.1963: James Daniel DeWayne Miller b.1970: Rachel Lea Nottingham born1986: Michael H. Owens m. Shandra Leece Steddum1994: Caroline Shelby Miller b.2010: Koltan Gossett b.

111979: Brett Nelms b.1986: Lara Gentry Pomeroy b.1989: Chelsey Lyn Argo b.

121962: Michael Richard Ledford b.2005: Jayden Lee Wigley born

131958: Karen Lee Patterson b.2007: Mary Marie Owens d.

141951: Gary Michael Marbut b.

151964: Cathy Elaine Smith b.1969: Brandi Donelle Simpson b.1987: Johnna Lynn Dodd m. Michael Busby1994: Heather Elizabeth Tucker b.2003: Lloyd George Beatenbaugh Sr. d.2013: Joseph Eugene O’Neal, Jr. b.

398

161925: Franklin Henry Patterson b.1960: Charles Hilton Sims b.1965: Vicky Juanita Smith b.1968: Nara Leigh Abercrombie b.

171936: Larry Scott Harmon Sr. b.1973: Dovie Frances Walker b.

181874: James Dockey Miller b.1915: Elias Miller admitted to Milledgeville1963: David Franklin Hindman b.1978: Roy Calvin Clouse b.

191970: Jeffrey Alan Kister b.1971: Brian Keith Davison b.1990: Erin Kathleen Collins b.

201938: Gerald Douglas Harmon b.

211921: Genora Patterson b.1976: Jeremy Clay Gravley b.1996: Conner Daniel Adriance b.

221905: Mary Elizabeth West died1944: Denny Floyd Patterson born1968: Mildred Jeaneen Prater born1990: Brittany Elizabeth Sims b.2007: Roxanne Bryan m. Gerald Frazier

231950: Patsy Carol Strickland b.2007: Aubrei Karis Wade b.

241992: Samantha Jo Sims b.2012: Kayden Miller born

2013: Heather Lyn Collins m. Jonathan Doyle

251935: Dorothy Mae Owens b.1990: Teresa K. Howard m. Charles R.Dempsey2012: Amanda C. Holcombe m. Nathan Thornton

261953: Kenneth Ladelle Miller b.1983: Barry Leonard Willingham b.1987: Roy Edward Patterson d.2000: Alicia Jean Black m. Jamie Johnson

271912: Eunice Lillian Harmon b.2007: Brett Nelms m. Callie _____

281969: Kimberly Dawn Marbut b.

291947: William Jerry Owens b.1969: Wendy Ann Walker b.1987: Hannah (Wilson) b.

301999: Jamie Miller Jr. b.2009: David Heath Hodges m. Stephanie Kay Smith

311917: Cecil Patterson b.1958: Nancy Lucille Wallace b.1967: James E. Owens b.1974: Roxanne Bryan b.

SEPTEMBER011868: Margaret Elizabeth Miller b.1949: Phyllis Mae Evans b.1950: Kenneth Eugene Beatenbaugh b.1958: Vince N. Cordova b.

399

1961: Sharon Gail Beatenbaugh b.1973: Velma Gail Hindman m. Bobby C.Gravley1977: Jamie Robinson b.1990: Lori Christine Miller m. Robert T. Holcombe

021945: Jessie Loraine Prater b.1959: William John Prater b.1996: Seth Taylor Mcmackin b.2008: Patsy Carol Strickland d.

031956: Deborah Diane Byars b.

041907: Otis William Miller b.1976: Kerry Wayne Everidge m. Diane D. Byars1990: James Franklin Miller d.1993: Landon Spencer Miller b.

052006: Dolly Lee Patterson d.

061979: Jeffrey Ryan Chandler born1980: William P. Walker Sr. m. Frances V. Horne1984: Timothy Joe Miller b.1991: Heidi Marie Wigley b.1996: Johnna Lynn Dodd m. Gary Clonts

071975: Timothy DeWayne Bowen b.1984: Daniel Blake Davis b.1986: Colby J. Ballard b.

081951: Myrtle Irene Miller m. TerrellWigley1961: Janice Pauline Evans m. William M. Dodd1962: Scott Eugene Miller b.1968: Mildred Jeaneen Prater died

1985: Mark C. Sims m. Melissa P. Gilbert1996: Kyle Blaine Wallace born1997: Whitney Nelms born

091943: Ruby Nell Owens b.1973: Jennifer Ann Creswell b.1985: Donna Lynn Sims m. Salim RamziMaarouf1993: Brandon Lee Hindman b.2010: JoAnn Eller Pettit d.

101964: I. V. Miller d.2004: Hazel Irene Rakestraw d.2005: Troy Patterson d.

111895: Frank McClellan Boozer Sr. b.1984: Michael Justin Sikorski b.

121978: Jason H. Hudgens b.1989: Andrew James Skidmore b.1992: Jacob Thomas Davison b.

131892: Jesse C. Beatenbaugh b.1961: Joseph Preston Sims b.1980: Kelly Kellette Miller m. HenryRandall Wilson2014: John Zachery Miller m. Michelle C. Mull

141908: Clara Harmon born1972: Carey June Sims b.2009: Daisy Ann Madden b.2009: Jesse Hunter McTaggart d.2012: Keleada Ashli Everidge m. Daniel Blake Davis2013: Brandon McTaggart m. Annberly M. _____2014: Liam Randy Thornton b.

15

400

1969: James “Little Eddie” McTaggertb.1979: Candi Miller b.2014: Genora Patterson d.

161965: Mark Longtin b.1995: Zachary Thomas Wix b.

171963: Sherri Bryant b.2013: Zoey Marie Payne b.

181939: Genora Patterson m. Henry Burton Jenkins1998: Angela Jewell Tomlin m. DarrenStephens2007: Ava Jane Marbut b.

191854: Elizabeth Ann Cato d.1966: Benny Lee Rutledge d.2003: Austin Keith Miller b.2012: Alexandra Reagan b.

201947: Ida Mae Miller m. Robert Eri Tibbitts1950: Janet Shelton b.1992: Elias Lee Miller b.1995: Shirley Ann Miller m. Jeffery A. Luallen2012: Candi Miller m. Jamie Bailey

211973: Jessie Loraine Prater m. JamesOliver Tomlin1983: Jessica Leigh Tibbitts b.1988: Brandon Scott George b.

221936: Robert Copeland Boozer died1958: Sarah June Prater born1966: Joseph Price Steed Jr. b.

23

1935: Julius Elbert Longtin b.1986: Ashley Nicole Whitfield b.2012: Clarence James Miller d.

241911: Laura Belle Gladden b.1978: Leah Nicole Pitzing b.1989: Mikaela Lashell Pitzing b.

251991: Conyers Franklin Anglin d.1991: Hailee Brooke Argo b.

261882: Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh b.1981: Gladys Mae Patterson died1987: Michael L. Collins m. KimberlyD. Sudberry1997: Asja Larontai Cooper b.

271892: John Eugene Boozer b.2001: Emmie Ann Jamison b.

281935: Lawrence Prater b.1953: Dewayne Patterson b.1957: Judy Louise Miller b.1972: Ashlee Ane Christopher b.1995: Amanda Miller b.2006: Ally Combs b.

291942: Billy Ray Howard b.1961: Cindy Jo Bagwell b.1962: Charlie Clarence Beatenbaugh d.1979: Barbara Jean Henley m. David H. Hodges2004: Braydon Luke Reagan b.

301976: Rebecca Ann Miller m. Stephen Len Morton1990: John Shelton d.

401

2006: Jody Shane Miller m. Jessica Baxter

OCTOBER11983: Chris Ladell Wigley Jr. b.1990: Cody Andrew Prater born1991: Taylor Edward Hindman b.1993: Conrad Sims b.2004: Steven Ray Pence b.

2

31947: Bobby Vernon Gibson b.1960: Elizabeth Victoria Marler b.1961: Brenda Diane Miller d.2004: Levi Hudgens b.2005: Conner Wilson b.

41949: Brenda Gail Tibbitts b.1958: Royce Legrande Wilson d.1963: Joseph Paul Prater b.1964: Anthony Marshall Bowen b.1996: Chase Barner born

51891: Merdick W. E. Miller b.1979: Jennifer Alivia Robinson b.1989: Christa Tibbitts b.2001: Taylor Gossett b.

61968: Lynn Shelton b.1970: Brandi Michelle Ford b.

71915: Leonard Carl Beatenbaugh b.1955: Sharon Lee Patterson b.1959: Vivian Louise Jones b.1970: Ivan Guillermo Lara b.1977: Jada Barnes b.

82004: Ryan Lee Hunter Black b.

91953: Larry Allen Patterson b.1984: Sheena LaShea Everidge b.1993: Amanda Marie Ginnity b.1993: Stacy Denise Humphries m. Bryan Glenn Clark1994: Sara Elizabeth Miller b.

101924: Grady Andrew Beatenbaugh b.1951: Floyd Allan Evans b.1963: Salim Ramzi Maarouf b.2013: Tinslee Lucille Skidmore b.

111966: Steven Keith Shelton b.1967: Steven Keith Shelton d.1968: Laura Kay Ott b.1971: Shirley Ann Miller m. Gary Lawson1972: Edward Patterson d.1977: Jennifer Michelle Humphries b.1984: Otis William Miller d.1993: Dillon Michael Evans b.2002: Michael Hiram Wood b.

121886: Eugene Patterson b.1977: Caryn Suzette Everidge b.

131920: Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. d.1928: Eugene Patterson Jr. b.1950: Michael Gene Patterson b.

141965: Owen Wesley Hudgens b.1999: Brooke Elizabeth Adriance b.2008: Landon Elias Morgan b.

151965: Jesse McKinley Vines d.1974: Dionysus David Madden b.1997: Tori Brook Hindman b.

16

402

1976: Jamie R. Hudgens b.

171954: Michael Craig Parks b.1992: Jennifer Linda Collins m. Roger Eugene Wix

182006: Cami Reese Bennett b.

192001: Michaella Nichole Wood b.

201948: Nina Drue Argo b.1961: Carlton Eugene Miller m. Martha Ann Collins1989: Samer Medhat Kaddah b.

211957: Deborah Lynn Hudgens b.1998: Roma Beatrice Strickland d.

221912: Annie Tucker Boozer m. DarrellT. Argo

231907: Barnell Tucker b.1972: Robert Lee Davis b.1990: John Colton Cannon b.1992: William Walker Jr. m. Cassandra Haynes2013: Aubree Mae Clouse b.

241969: Michael H. Owens b.1979: Lesha Deann Wilson b.1982: Lee Prance Evans b.1999: Leiah Hope Davison b.

251950: Kenneth Ray Gaylor b.1962: William Monroe Dodd Jr. b.

261929: Savada Miller m. Augie Roberts

1948: Gwendolyn Joan Smith b.1957: Franklin Henry Patterson ordained1965: Steven Miller b.1985: Bobby Chase Tibbitts b.1993: Kayla Hope Reagan b.1998: Autumn Grace Rumph b.1999: Jeremy Ray Silvers b.2005: Braxton Yates McClusky b.2013: Chelsea May Cooper m. Codie O.Diamond

271989: Wendy Ann Walker m. John CraigKent1999: James Lester Humphries died

281924: Dolly Lee Patterson b.1978: Shannon Roger Reagan b.1997: Eunice Lillian Harmon d.

291898: Sarah Fletcher Miller d.1945: Allyson June Argo b.1964: Chris Ladell Wigley b.1970: Alexis Wynne Thompson b.1981: Joseph Harlan Boozer d.1996: Taylor Hudgens b.

301992: Clayton Christopher Cantrell b.1997: Joseph Brandon Thomas b.2000: Emily Jane France b.

311992: Stephen Dalton Hill b.2006: Landon Nicholas Redding b.

NOVEMBER11962: Stephen Anthony Sims b.1967: Keith Harmon b.1986: Coby Johnson b.

403

21876: Joseph Henry Boozer b.1940: Annie Patterson m. John Shelton Jr.1994: Katherine Maurice Walker b.

31954: Pamela Sue Marbut b.1958: Rebecca Ann Miller b.2000: Mariah Hope Reagan b.2008: James Makai Edward Tittle b.

41957: Natalie Longtin b.1976: Alan Charles Bowden Jr. b.2003: Daniel Lee Lawson b.

51989: Keith Harmon m. Cindy Johnson1991: Brittany Trentham b.

6

71886: Preston Miller Boozer b.1964: Jonathan Lewis Prater b.

81967: Carolyn Darlene Miller b.1969: Larry Wilburn Everidge m. AnnaG. Moore1992: Jesse Hunter McTaggart b.1996: Jamie Michael Liscomb b.

91959: Bonnie Jean Willard b.1963: Juanita Streetman b.1981: Alicia Jean Black b.1981: Preston Glenn Vines died1990: Joshua Bradley Bishop b.1995: Hannah Michelle Clark b.2012: Timothy Earl Miller m. Brandi Donelle Simpson

101967: Forrest Paul Davis Jr. b.

1982: Norma Ann Patterson m. Billy R. Creswell2013: Spencer Monroe Miller ordainedas a deacon

112010: Leighton Claire McClusky b.

121997: Abby Plemons b.2008: Conner Harden Smock b.

131908: Elias Miller m. Sarah E. Griffin Glaze1914: Sarah Jane Boozer b.1940: Carl Junius Owens b.1983: Jordan Grant Bonner b.2010: John Colton Cannon m. Jessica Cabrera

141944: Judy Elizabeth Henley b.1964: Linda Virginia Miller m. Clifton Leonard Collins1984: Flessie Miller d.1995: Timothy Holbert Gossett Jr. b.1996: Sarah Denise Clark b.2002: Austin Robert Dean Lawson b.

151935: John Miller Sims b.1969: William Carey Miller Jr. b.2008: Keleada Ashli Everidge m. Jeremy David Nix

161940: Daniel McKinley Miller b.1968: Edd Lee Shelton m. Sandra GailWard1970: Calvin Blake Miller b.1983: David Todd Lawson b.1984: Joshua Eri Watson b.

171971: Benjamin Franklin Miller b.1977: Adam Kenneth Miller b.

404

1978: Sandie Evans b.1986: Keleada Ashli Everidge b.1997: Brett Anthony Nelms m. Misty Dawn Cantrell2013: Joseph R. Ledford d.

18

19

201959: Ida Jane Miller b.1961: Darla _____ (Jenkins) b.1970: Mickey Carroll Smith b.1976: Gaines Lemuel Williams d.

211989: Kristen Elise Miller b.

221957: Darrell Thomas Argo IV b.

231994: Charles Chandler Glass b.2006: Graham Marbut b.

241963: Mark Chandler Sims b.

251942: Roger Prater b.1961: Bud Beatenbaugh and Lela Miller d.1982: Nicholas Quinn Wilson b.

261959: Frankie Lucille Beatenbaugh b.

271983: Scott Eugene Miller ordained1992: Minnie Fletcher Boozer d.

282000: Virginia Cassie Danielle Walker b.2006: Alohna Madden b.2011: Christopher Tilley b.

2013: Donna Alena Shelton d.

291984: James Daniel DeWayne Miller d.

30Bridgit Annette Villanueva b.

DECEMBER11965: Melissa Pope Gilbert b.1965: Medhat Mohamad Kaddah b.1973: Robert Dewayne Combs b.

21996: Wilburn Henry Everidge d.

31955: Gloria Jenkins b.2004: Gracie Isabella Reagan b.2006: Bernice Evelyn Beatenbaugh d.2013: John Aiden Miller b.

41919: Meynell E. Boozer m. Harry W. Urban1983: Clarence Robert Black b.

51947: Noble Miller b.1961: Annette C. Longtin b.1988: Heather Lyn Collins b.1998: Alexandria Marie Miller b.2002: Mary Jean Devereaux b.2009: Alexander Shawn Collins d.2011: Brysin Gaige Davis b.

61880: Edward James Oscar Beatenbaughb.1979: Natalie M. Longtin m. Stephen R. Mcmackin2002: Melvin Shelton d.2005: Ashlyn Lucille Bowden b.

7

405

1942: Lenus Lenardo Sims b.2012: Kenneth Ray Gaylor d.

81954: Charles Samuel Vines d.1993: James Eugene Shirah b.

91939: Betty Jo Jenkins b.1955: Merdick W. E. Miller d.1989: Tina Jean Sims m. David Wayne Pence1995: Aubrey Michael Sims b.1997: Natalie M. Longtin div. Stephen R. Mcmackin

101970: Keven Scott Van Denbrink b.1973: Delora Rochelle Coalson b.1975: Delicia Frantz Rutland b.2011: Ashlan DeShawn Bishop m. Andrew Skidmore

111952: Stephen Ferrell Wigley b.1995: Tanner Plemons b.

121885: Elizabeth “Lizzie” Patterson b.1945: Sandra Jean Walker b.1953: James Lewis Miller m. Katherine Virginia Waits1956: Ricky Shelton b.1979: Angela Jewell Tomlin b.2012: Harrison Morris Evans b.

131903: Robert Copeland Boozer b.2006: Bryson Jakob Hembree b.2009: Kimberly Dawn Marbut d.

141941: Glenn Henry Jenkins b.1985: Joshua Anthony Gibson b.1985: Ashley Kaye Kimble b.1994: Terry Smith b.

2003: Lee David Wigley m. Amber M. Reynolds2005: Joshua Alexander Redding b.

151964: Edith Marie Miller b.1992: Ashlan DeShawn Bishop b.1997: Skylar Minae Corfield b.2009: James B. Humphries Jr. m. Cassandra Williams

161937: Michael Eugene Sims b.1945: Glenn Henry Jenkins d.

171938: Jerry S. Gibson b.1995: Payton Brown born1996: Bertie Moon d.2003: Lillian Harman Lowery b.2005: Georgianna L. Shelton m. George L. Taylor2010: Rayland Timothy Adams Cunningham

181937: William Andrew Prater b.1959: Nellie Carole Bowen b.1992: John M. Walker m. Katherine A.Johns1996: Tristan Kimberly Autumn Humphries b.

191979: Rachel Lynn Nanney b.1990: Cecil Patterson d.2012: Robert Eri Tibbitts d.

201994: Dakota Owens b.1997: Connie Miller m. Randy Carden2012: Kyle Blaine Wallace m. Kathy V. Smallridge

211913: Darrell Thomas Argo Jr. b.1941: William Preston Walker b.

406

1961: Gregory Mark Marler b.1969: April Cherie Boartfield b.1976: Jamie Eugene Miller b.1995: Travis Aaron Hindman b.2000: Kayla Harmon b.2011: Jakob Michael Collins b.

221966: Michael Roger Smith b.1977: Calvin Lamar Jones Jr. b.1998: Karley Hales born

23

241949: William Ernest Miller m. AnnieJewell Crew1969: DeWayne Albert Miller b.

251948: Edna Christine Humphries b.1961: Edward Eugene Hindman b.

261958: Dennis Howell Tibbitts b.2008: Daryl Alan Wigley m. Lisa Jeaneen Camp2012: Hadley Eloise Wilson b.

27

1952: James Benjamin Humphries Sr. b.1970: Christina Renee McDurmon b.

281956: Michael Louis France b.1963: Johnna Lynn Dodd b.1973: Susan Chandler m. Anthony D. Madden

291942: William Carl Beatenbaugh b.1953: Jimmie Faye Boozer d.2000: Shayley Heavyn Lawson b.2008: Elizabeth May Peek died

301983: Hannah M. Tibbitts b.1983: Heather S. Tibbitts b.2002: Jackson Christopher Chandler born

31

1912: Preston Miller Boozer m. Vannie M. Gaston1948: Larry Alonzo Miller d.1970: Lori Christine Miller b.1989: John Zachery Miller b.1997: Kursty Leann Walker b.

FAMILIAL TABLESMOST COMMON PLACES

A list counting the counties in which Miller descendants are born.

1. Haralson (GA) . . . . . 1912. Cobb (GA) . . . . . . .. . 90

3. Campbell (GA) .. . . . . 844. Paulding (GA) . . . . . . 745. Polk (GA) . . . . . . . . . . 566. Fulton (GA) . . . . . . .. 53

7. Carroll (GA) . . . . . . . . 408. Floyd (GA) . .. . . . . . . 389. Polk (TN) . . . . . . .. . . 3410. Etowah (AL) .. . . . . 22

407

MOST COMMON NAMESOTHER THAN MILLER

A list of most common surnames among Miller descendants.

1.Patterson . . . . . . . 422.Beatenbaugh . . . . 363. Sims . . . .. . . . . . . .274. Boozer . . .. . . . . . . 185. Marbut . . .. . . . . . 17 Prater . . . . . . . . . .177. Walker . . .. . . . . . 158.Owens . . . . . . . . . . 149.Smith . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Chandler . .. . . . . . 13 Harmon . . .. . . . . . 13

MOST COMMONMALE NAMES

1.William . . . . . . . . . . 4052. John . . . . .. . . . . . . .3313.James . . . . . . . . . . . 3164.Michael . . . . . . . . . . 1645. Eugene . . . .. . . . . . 1556. Robert . . . .. . . . . 1487. Edward . . . .. . . . . . . 998.David . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989. Joseph . . . .. . . . . . . . 9710. Benjamin . .. . . . . . 61

MILITARY SERVICE:16

Army . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8

Darrell Thomas Argo Jr.Amanda Marie Ginnity

Ronald Clarence HarmonAdam Wade MillerJames Lewis MillerJody Shane Miller

Raymond Earl MillerTroy Patterson

Gerald Boozer Sims

Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chris Ladell Wigley Sr.Chris Ladell Wigley Jr.

Royce Legrande Wilson

Navy . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2

Stephen Dalton HillKenneth Adam Miller

Coast Guard . . . . . . . . 1

Justin Michael Grap

Marines . . . . . . . . . . . .

1

James Benjamin HumphriesJr.

MOST COMMON FEMALE NAMES

1. Ann/Anna/Annie. . 5482.Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . 289

408

3. Jan/Jane/Janet. . . . 2564. Sara/Sarah . .. . . . . 1575. Jean . . . . .. . . . . . . . .945. Nicole . . . .. . . . . . . .737. Mary . . . . .. . . . . . . .728. Nellie . . . .. . . . . . . .65 Carol . . . . .. . . . . . . . .6510.Sandra . . . . . .. . . . . 57

Justin Michael Grap

409

OLDESTLIVING

DESCENDANT

YEARSLIVING

OLDESTYEARS

YEARSOLDEST

AGE ATDEATH

Annie Miller 1862-1941 1918-1941 23 79Jimmie Faye

Boozer1881-1953 1941-1953 12 72

James DockeyMiller

1874-1959 1953-1959 6 85

Edward JamesOscar

Beatenbaugh

1880-1960 1959-1960 1 80

Elizabeth“Lizzie”Patterson

1885-1978 1960-1978 16 93

Nellie AnnBeatenbaugh

1898-1979 1978-1979 1 81

Minnie FletcherBoozer

1899-1992 1979-1992 13 93

MeynellElizabeth Boozer

1901-1998 1992-1998 6 97

Clara Harmon 1908-2013 1998-2013 15 105Genora Patterson 1921-2014 2013-2014 1 93

410

INDEXWomen are indexed according to their

maiden names.

- A -

Abercrombie, Amy Jo (b. 1969) 54, 56, 218Abercrombie, Betty Lynn (b. 1966) 54, 55, 217Abercrombie-James, Felecia Marie (b.1990) 56, 228Abercrombie, Milo Murphy I (b. 1942)214, 220Abercrombie, Milo Murphy II (b. 1993) 55-56, 221,

233Abercrombie, Nara Leigh (b. 1968) 54-56, 234Abercrombie, Octavia Pierce (b. 1991) 55, 221, 227Abercrombie, Sandra (b. 1947) 201, 215Addison, Jonah A. (1874-1922) 142, 209, 212Addison, Maggie (1911-1970)Addison, Vera Leola (1908-1984) 142,211, 213, 220,

225Adriance, Brooke Elizabeth (b. 1999)52, 236Adriance, Conner Daniel (b. 1996) 52, 222, 234Anglin, Conyers Franklin (1944-1991)172, 221, 236Anglin, Jessica Erin (b. 1980) 172, 219, 222-223, 231Anglin, Rachel Lynn (b. 1969) 172, 218, 220, 221, 229Apperson, Aubrey Linn (b. 1994) 99, 221, 232Apperson, Steve 99Argo, Allyson June (b. 1945)Argo, Carly Ann (b. 1999)Argo, Chelsey Lyn (b. 1989)Argo, Darrell Thomas Jr. (1886-1920)66, 210, 212Argo, Darrell Thomas III (1913-1985)66, 67, 220,

225, 239, 241Argo, Darrell Thomas IV (b. 1957)Argo, Hailee Brooke (b. 1991)Argo, Jordan Taylor (b. 1993)Argo, Nina Drue (b. 1948)Arrington, Terry Joe (b. 1984)

- B -

Bagwell, Cindy Jo (b. 1961)Bailey, Adriann

411

Bailey, JamieBailey, KarleyBailey, PaytonBallard, Blaine (b. 2009) 199, 224Ballard, Colby J. (b. 1986) 199, 235Ballard, Jacob (b. 2006) 199, 223Barner, Chase (b. 1996) 116, 221, 236Barner, Fred 116Barnes, Jessica Lena (b. 1979) 146, 219, 230Barnes, Terry 146Barrett, Rory S. (b. 1960)Barton, Mona Lisa (b. 1963) 189, 216, 232Baxter, Bailey (b. 2000) 117, 222Baxter, Jessica (b. 1982) 181, 219Baxter, Jodi Lynn (b. 2005) 117, 223Beatenbaugh, Angela Anita (1968-2011) 79, 82-83,

224, 227-228Beatenbaugh, Annie Mae (b. 1921) 74,77, 212Beatenbaugh, Bernice Evelyn (1927-2006) 84-85,

223, 230, 238Beatenbaugh, Burt (b. 1886) 31, 73, 210Beatenbaugh, Charlie Clarence (1882-1962) 73-75,

77-78, 83, 216, 236Beatenbaugh, Clifford (b. 1943) 75-76, 214, 230Beatenbaugh, Edward James Oscar (1880-1960) 216,

232, 238Beatenbaugh, Elias (b. 1929) 74, 83,213Beatenbaugh, Estelle (1904-1987) 73,85-86, 211,

220, 226Beatenbaugh, Flosey (b. 1916) 74, 77, 212Beatenbaugh, Francis Marie (b. 1956)75-77, 215,

226

Beatenbaugh, Frankie Lucille (b. 1959) 79-80, 238Beatenbaugh, George Washington Sr. (b. 1879) 20,

72, 83, 208, 213Beatenbaugh, George Washington Jr. (1854-1928)

73, 209Beatenbaugh, Grady Andrew (1924-1946) 84, 231,

236Beatenbaugh, Helen (1932-2006) 84-85, 213, 230,

232Beatenbaugh, Henry (b. 1890) 73, 210Beatenbaugh, Jerry Leon (b. 1952) 75-76, 215, 229Beatenbaugh, Jesse C. (1892-1969) 31, 73, 83, 210,

217, 235Beatenbaugh, Lena B. (1925-2001) 84,213, 222, 227,

231Beatenbaugh, Leonard Carl (1915-1961) 195, 214,

216, 236Beatenbaugh, Lloyd George Sr. (1925-2003) 74, 78-

83, 223, 226, 234Beatenbaugh, Lloyd George “Pete” Jr.(b. 1961) 82Beatenbaugh, Lou (b. 1885) 73, 210Beatenbaugh, May (b. 1894) 73, 210Beatenbaugh, Millissa Lyvon (b. 1958) 79-80, 216,

218, 225Beatenbaugh, Minnie (b. 1888) 73, 210Beatenbaugh, Myrtle Annie Lee (b. 1947) 75-76, 226Beatenbaugh, Nellie Ann (1898-1979) 72-73, 85, 211,

219, 227, 231Beatenbaugh, Patricia Diane (b. 1956) 79, 216, 233

412

Beatenbaugh, Ruth F. (b. 1922) 84, 212Beatenbaugh, Sharon Gail (b. 1961) 79, 81-82, 216,

235Beatenbaugh, Thelma Louise (b. 1945)75-76, 239Beatenbaugh, Victory (b. 1901) 73, 211Beatenbaugh, William (b. 1913) 74, 212Beatenbaugh, William Carl (b. 1942) 75-76, 239Beaver, Lori L. Bechard, Exilda Mary (1866-1922)Belton, Iris Pierce (d. 1988) 54, 212, 219-220Bennett, Brandi Lynn (b. 1976) 144, 218, 231, 144Bennett, Cami Reese (b. 2006) 144, 223, 237Bennett, Jaycen Destiny Dawn (b. 2001) 144, 233Bennett, Lei’la Grace (b. 2008) 144,229Bennett, Nora Mintory Mattie (1881-1926) 142, 210Bennett, Omar Braderick Sr. 144Bennett, Omar Braderick Jr. (b. 1984) 144, 220, 233Bennett, Omar Braderick III (b. 2005) 144, 232Bennett, Sherri Estelle (b. 1978) 144, 219, 231Berry, DonnaBlack, Alicia Jean (b. 1981) 148, 219, 237Black, Clarence Robert (b. 1983) 148, 219, 238Black, Jersey Leigh (b. 2013)Black, Ryan Lee Hunter (b. 2004) 148, 236Black, Schyler Nathaniel David (b. 2006) 148, 233Blackwell, Jennie (b. 1860) 59, 209

Boartfield, April Cherie (b. 1969) 205-206, 217, 239Boartfield, Lewis William Sr. (1921-1985) 205, 217Boartfield, Lewis William Jr. (1971-1973) 205-206,

218Bonner, James (b. 2003) 98, 223, 229Bonner, John David 98Bonner, Jordan 98Bonner, Michael 98Boozer, A. EugeneBoozer, Annie Tucker (1889-1956) 47,65-67, 210,

212, 215, 227, 234, 237Boozer, Daniel (d. 1860) 46, 53, 208-209, 211, 233Boozer, Elizabeth Lula (1860-1913)Boozer, Frances Eugenia (b. 1917) 59, 63Boozer, Frank McClellan (b. 1895) 47, 67-70, 210,

213, 215, 232, 235Boozer, Henry McClellan (1890-1948) 46, 210Boozer, Henry West (1863-1931)Boozer, James Cunningham (1858-1918)Boozer, Jimmie Faye (1881-1953) 47-48, 56-57, 70,

210, 215, 233, 239Boozer, John Eugene (1892-1939) 31, 47, 58, 67-68,

210, 212, 214, 225, 232, 236Boozer, Joseph Henry (1876-1931) 46-49, 90, 209,

211, 213, 225Boozer, Joseph Harlan (d. 1981) 48, 54, 211, 219Boozer, Mary Jane (1849-1872)Boozer, Meynell Elizabeth (1901-1998) 48, 50, 222,

227, 229, 232Boozer, Minnie Fletcher (1899-1992) 48-49, 221,

226, 238Boozer, Preston Augustus (1868-1934)

413

Boozer, Preston Miller (1886-1931) 47, 58-59, 210,

213, 228, 237Boozer, Robert Copeland (1903-1936) 48, 53, 213-

214, 226, 235, 239Boozer, Robert Daniel (1854-1901) 46, 53, 208-209,

211, 233Boozer, Robert Fletcher (b. 1879) 47-48, 209, 226Boozer, Samuel Preston (1901-1959)Boozer, Sarah Jane (1914-1987) 59-60, 212, 220,

231, 238Boozer, Sarah Tompkins “Tommie” (1865-1951)Boozer, Susan Pierce (1944-2006) 54,214, 220, 223,

228, 231Boozer, UlyssesBoozer, William Cato (1898-1898) 47,211, 233Boozer, William Dansby (1851-1901)Bowden, Alan Charles (b. 1976) 113, 219, 237Bowden, Ashlyn Lucille (b. 2005) 113, 223, 238Bowen, Anthony Marshall (1964-1974) 150-151, 217-

218, 231, 236Bowen, Marshall Morris (1932-1993) 150, 213, 221Bowen, Marty James (b. 1969) 150-151, 217, 233-

234Bowen, Nellie Carol (b. 1959) 150-151, 216, 239Bowen, Timothy DeWayne (b. 1975) 150-151, 218,

235Bowman, Julie May (1930-2001) 78-83,213, 223Boyce, Kristy Marie (b. 1980) 198, 219, 222, 231

Boyce, Gary L. (b. 1958) 198, 216, 225Boyce, Lawrence James (1930-2002) 198, 213, 223,

230Boyce, Twyla M. (b. 1964) 198, 217, 231Boyd, Pauline (1897-1925) 111-112, 114, 211-213Boyko, Jenna Beth (m. 1997) 65, 222,231Brazell, Anthony (b. 1979) 148, 219Brazell, Samantha (b. 1998) 148, 222Broadwell, Denny Charles 103Broadwell, Homer C. 103Broadwell, Sheryl 103Brooks, Jennifer Renee (b. 1965)Brooks, Marlena Gabrielle (B. 2008)Brooks, Robert AlanBrooks, Robert Trent (b. 2007)Brown, Ashli (b. 2010)Brown, Christopher Ray (m. 1988)Brown, Douglas Joseph (b. 1993) 56, 221, 227Brown, Michael ChristopherBrown, Minnie Lee (1887-1969) 168, 210, 218Brown, Payton (b. 1995)Brown, Stephen Taylor (b. 1998)Bryan, LynnBryant, Sherri (b. 1963) 60, 217, 235Burch, Glenn Gray (b. 1917) 193, 212Burch, Luanne (b. 1954) 193, 218, 231Burgess, Brenda Ann (1941-1980)Burrell, Nancy (1871-1919) 111, 209,212Burris, James T.Burris, Leslie AnnBusby, Michael (m. 1987) 115, 220, 234Busby, Tasha Nicole (b. 1988) 115, 220Butler, Mary Ann (b. 1939) 61, 214, 233

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Byars, DianeByars, Sandy

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Camp, Lisa Jeaneen (m. 2008) 184, 224, 239Cantrell, Clayton Christopher (b. 1992) 197, 237Cantrell, Deidra Lauren (b. 1989) 197, 220, 233Carden, Randy (b. 1855) 144, 222, 239Carpenter, Mary J. (m. 1873) 42-43, 208-209Carr, Kallie Delanie (b. 1999) 144, 222Carruth, Lauralei Amelia (b. 2014)Carruth, Samuel Craig (b. 2014)Carter, Margie Louise (1940-2009) 142, 151, 214-

215, 224Cato, Elizabeth Ann (1828-1854) 46, 208Cato, William W., Lt. Col. (1825-1893)Chandler, Alyssa Brooke (b. 2000) 116, 222Chandler, Baileigh (b. 2005) 150, 223Chandler, Cameron (b. 2001) 150, 223Chandler, Christopher (b. 1974) 116,218, 226Chandler, Jackson Christopher (b. 2002) 116, 239Chandler, James (b. 1959) 149-150, 216, 228Chandler, Jeffrey Ryan (b. 1979) 116, 219, 235Chandler, Juanathan Thornton 116Chandler, Louie ThorntonChandler, Madison Hope (b. 2003) 116, 223Chandler, Michael Chad (b. 1983) 150, 219, 228

Chandler, Susan (b. 1955) 9, 26, 149-150, 215, 218,

228, 231, 239Chandler, William Herbert (1929-2013) 149, 213, 232Chandler, William Roamie (Chandler, William Tony (b. 1956) 149-150, 215, 232Cheatwood, Annie Ruth (b. 1926) 142,213Cheatwood, Bertha Elizabeth (b. 1925) 142Cheatwood, Evelyn Frankie Geneva (b.1927) 112, 171Christopher, Ashley Ane (b. 1993)Clark, Bryan Glenn (b. 1975)Clark, Hannah Michelle (b. 1995)Clark, Sarah Denise (b. 1996)Clark, Vernon Malissie (1839-1913) 64, 166, 168, 170Clark, William Bryan (b. 1994)Clonts, Gary (b. 1957) 82, 178, 189Clouse, Cody (b. 1996) 115, 178Clouse, Ida Jane (b. 1979) 115-116, 176, 187Clouse, James Lee (b. 1956) 115, 173Clouse, James Robert Michael (b. 1976) 115, 176, 181, 196Clouse, Kayla Nicole b. 1999) 116, 179Clouse, Matthew (b. 1997) 116, 178Clouse, Michael D. (b. 1998) 116, 179Clouse, Olivia (b. 2001) 116, 179Clouse, Roy (b. 2001) 116, 179Clouse, Roy Calvin (b. 1978) 115-116, 176, 189Clouse, Skyler (b. 2010)Coalson, Delora Rachelle (b. 1973)Coalson, Larry Herbert Cobble, Esther Marie (b. 1924) 93, 171-172Coggins, Amanda (b. 1985)Collins, Alexander Shawn (1994-2009)152, 178, 180, 183, 192

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Collins, Clifton (1915-1971) 149, 170, 175Collins, Clifton Shawn (b. 1966) 152, 175, 177, 182Collins, Erin Kathleen (b. 1990) 152, 177, 189Collins, Heather Lyn (b. 1988) 153, 177, 180, 192Collins, Jakob Michael (b. 2011)Collins, Jayson Wayne (b. 2013)Collins, Jennifer Linda (b. 1973) 152-153, 175, 177-179, 187Collins, Kelly Nicole (b. 1992) 153,178, 180, 182Collins, Martha Ann (m. 1961) 149, 174Collins, Michael Leonard (b. 1969) 152-153, 175, 177, 183Colt, James Michael (m. 1965) 53, 174Colt, Walter Scott (b. 1968) 53, 175, 178, 183, 186Cook, Barbara (b. 1927)Cook, BerniceCook, Charles B. (1900-1970)Cook, John Henry Cook, John Sanders (1875-1958)Cook, Josiah A. (b. 1871) 57, 168Cook, Mollie Belle (1904-1961) 57, 169, 171, 174Cook, Nannie (b. 1883) 57, 168Cook, Ruby Cooley, Jennifer Lee (b. 1984)Cooley, Christopher Lee Sr. (b. 1986)Cooley, Christopher Lee Jr. (b. 2004)Cooper, Albert (1933-2008) 164, 177-178Cooper, Asja Larontai (b. 1997) 165,178, 190Cooper, Chelsea May (b. 1992) 165, 178, 180, 183, 196Cooper, Nicole Cherie (b. 1994) 165,178, 183Copeland, Archie (b. 1927) 71, 172

Copeland, Christopher Brown (b. 1860) 40, 168Copeland, Ira S. (1902-1981) 70, 170-171, 177, 183Copeland, Joseph D. (b. 1929) 71, 172Copeland, Mattie Pierce (1879-1967) 40, 168, 176, 182Copeland, William S. (1864-1919) 71,168Cordova, Mitchell Alfonso (b. 1996)Cordova, Rosaline Evelyn (b. 1990)Cordova, Vincent (b. 1993)Corfield, Siarra Rian (b. 2000) 53, 180, 182Corfield, Skylar Minae (b. 1997) 53,179, 194Corfield, William Sean (m. 1997) 53,179Cox, Blake (b. 1990) 115, 178Cox, Kasey (b. 1984) 144-145, 178, 181, 185, 188Creswell, Billy Ray (b. 1933) 77, 177Creswell, Jennifer Ann (b. 1973)Crew, Annie Jewell (m. 1949) 137, 174Cruz, Vivian Chavez de la (m. 1983) 146Cunningham, David (b. 1956) 78, 174,178, 183Cunningham, Rayland Timothy Adams (b. 2010) 116, 180, 193Cunningham, Savannah Hope Megan (b. 2008) 116, 180, 182

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Darris, Ida Luella (1897-1985) 80, 170, 172, 178Darris, William D. (1859-1918) 80, 168, 171Davis, Bryan Gaige (b. 2011)Davis, Charles DanielDavis, Daniel Blake (b. 1984)

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Davis, Erin Nicole (b. 1993) 140, 179Davis, Forrest Paul Sr. (1944-2010) 140, 173, 176, 181Davis, Forrest Paul Jr. (b. 1967) 140, 193Davis, Forrest Paul Nathan (b. 1997)140, 179Davis, Robert Lee (1972-1996) 140, 176, 179, 185, 192Davis, Sheala Payton (b. 2008)Davison, Bethany Faith (b. 1997) 134, 179, 187Davison, Brian Keith (b. 1971) 134, 176Davison, Jacob Thomas (b. 1992) 134,178, 190Davison, Leiah Hope (b. 1999) 134, 180, 192Dempsey, Charles Randall (b. 1966) 158, 175, 178Dempsey, LyricDempsey, ScottDevecchio, SarahDevereaux, Mary Jean (b. 2002) 118, 180Diamond, Codie Oconnor Dillard, Janie (b. 1957) 84, 176, 188Dobbs, Mary Ella (1918-2009)Dodd, Johnna Lynn (b. 1963) 82, 175,177-179, 189, 190, 194Dodd, Tammy Joann (b. 1965) 82-83, 175, 178, 184, 189Dodd, William Monroe Sr. (1941-2009)82, 173, 175, 181Dodd, William Monroe Jr. (b. 1962) 82, 175, 192Doyle, Jonathan (b. 1988)Doyle, Levi Austin (b. 2013)Dutson, Mamie (b. 1894) 111, 169, 171, 187Dyer, Betty (b. 1941) 120, 173, 181

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Earles, Della Maude (b. 1928)Easters, Annie (b. 1836) 17, 167Easters, Elizabeth (1834-1907) 9, 13, 84, 96-97, 100, 102, 104, 112, 167, 170Easters, Martha (b. 1833) 17, 166Easters, Sarah Ann (b. 1841) 17, 19,167Easters, William 17, 167Easterwood, Tyler (b. 1997) 115, 179Elliott, Ray (m. 1967) 83, 175Elliott, Tina Ellett (b. 1968) 83, 176, 187English, Emily Mechelle (b. 1985) 145, 178Estes, Andrew Jackson (1839-1922) 64, 167Esties, Martha (1895-1981) 64, 169, 171, 177, 185Evans, Brittany Beth (b. 1981) 84, 177, 186Evans, Dennis Michael (b. 1954) 82, 84, 174, 182Evans, Dillon Michael (b. 1993) 84, 179, 191Evans, Floyd Allan (b. 1951) 82-83, 174, 183, 191Evans, Harrison Morris (b. 2012)Evans, Janice Pauline (b. 1943) 7, 82, 173, 175, 186, 190Evans, Lee Prance (b. 1982) 84, 177,192Evans, Loretta Jean (b. 1947) 83, 173Evans, Phyllis Mae (b. 1949) 82-83, 173, 190Evans, Russell Henry (1924-1965) 81,171, 175Evans, Sandie (b. 1978) 84, 177, 193Everidge, Caryn Suzette (b. 1977) 135, 177, 179, 180-181, 191Everidge, Henry Wilburn (1919-1996) 171, 179, 133Everidge, Keleada Ashli (b. 1986) 135, 178, 180, 193

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Everidge, Kerry Wayne (b. 1947) 133,135, 173, 189Everidge, Larry Brannon (b. 1973) 135, 176, 184Everidge, Larry Wilburn (b. 1945) 133-134, 173, 175, 189, 192Everidge, Lillian Carolyn (b. 1944) 133, 173, 175, 185Everidge, Richard McCager (b. 1881) 133, 168Everidge, Sandra (b. 1948) 133, 136,173, 188Everidge, Sheena Lashea (b. 1984) 135, 177, 180, 191

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Fennell, Loretta DaleFletcher, Elizabeth Ann (d. 1906) 19, 170Folds, ThomasFolsom, Jesse L. (1902-1974) 127, 170, 176, 184Ford, Brandi Michelle (b. 1970)Ford, HoraceFord, Ronald EdwardFord, RuthFoster, Brian CurtisFrance, Emily Jane (b. 2000) 51, 180France, Michael Louis (b. 1956)Franklin, Ethel Louise (b. 1942)Fullbright, Emma (1872-1939) 64, 101, 103, 169, 173Fullbright, Ida Rolena (1878-1934) 9, 62, 101, 103, 106, 168, 172, 188Fullbright, William E. (1844-1908) 9, 101, 103, 167, 170Fuller, Brandon (b. 2005) 161, 180Fuller, Heather (b. 2001) 161, 180Fuller, Tommy (b. 1969) 83, 176, 178, 184

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Gallagher, Susan (b. 1961)

Garrett, Sarah Ann Rebecca Elizabeth(1861- 1946) 89, 167Gaskin, DonGaskin, Joshua CainGaskin, Joshua Reid (2013-2013)Gaskin, Nicholas CainGaston, Vannie Mildred (1896-1936) 47-49, 52, 169, 171-172, 184Gaulding, J. W. R. 105, 171, 198Gaylor, Joshua Ray (b. 1982) 164, 177, 180, 182, 189Gaylor, Kenneth Ray (1950-2012)Gibson, Bobby Vernon (b. 1947)Gibson, Jerry Anthony Sr. (b. 1965) 162, 175, 186Gibson, Jerry Anthony Jr. (b. 1990) 162, 178, 184Gibson, Joshua Anthony (b. 1985) 122, 162, 178, 194Gibson, Lilan Lindsey (b. 1992) 178,162, 182Gibson, Steven Keith (b. 1969) 162, 176, 187Gibson, Tiffany Gail (b. 1987) 162, 178, 189Gilbert, Melissa Pope (b. 1965)Ginnity, Amanda Marie (b. 1993) 125,179, 191Ginnity, Benjamin Fitzpatrick (b. 2002) 125, 180, 182Ginnity, DonaldGinnity, Peter Fitzpatrick (b. 1964)125, 175Ginnity, Sabrina Nicole (b. 1997) 125, 179, 183Gladden, John A. (1864-1927) 128, 168, 172Gladden, Killiver Austin (1886-1950)128, 169, 174Gladden, Laura Belle (1911-1976) 128, 170, 172, 176, 182Glass, Brian (h. of Angela Joan Sims)Glass, Charles Chandler (b. 1994)Glass, Preston Miller (b. 1996)Glass, Victoria Joan (b. 1993)

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Glaze, Andrew Jackson (b. 1848) 74, 167Glaze, Angeline (m. 1915) 87, 171Glaze, Jesse Mae (1881-1958) 74, 168, 170, 174Glaze, John William (1889-1965) 29, 169, 175Gober, Cyrus L. (1849-1927) 67, 167,172Gober, Fannie (b. 1871) 28, 67-71, 167-168, 185Gober, Mollie (b. 1850) 67, 166Golden, Tyler (b. 2000) 159, 179Goode, BillyGoode, CarolynGoss, Shirley Ann (1940-1971)Grap, Justin Michael (b. 1988) 51, 177, 194Grap, Michael David (b. 1964) 50, 174, 176Gravley, Bobby Clay (b. 1952) 157, 175Gravley, Jeremy Clay (b. 1976) 157, 176, 189Gravley, Tamara Nicole (b. 1980) 157, 176, 185Gray, Viola (b. 1895) 111, 168, 170,188Green, Amelia Grace (b. 2010)Green, Joseph Franklin (b. 1964)Griffin, Annie Griffin, Lily Mae (1896-1975) 169, 176Griffin, Mary Abigail (1870-1935) 65, 167, 171Griffin, Samuel Newman (1834-1912) 29, 65, 166, 170Griffin, Sarah Elizabeth (m. 1908) 29, 169, 192Griffith, BlakeGriffith, Savannah Rayne (b. 2002)Grimes, Richard (m. 1985) 53, 177, 183

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Hackney, David Paul, Jr. (b. 1976)Hackney David Paul, III (b. 2007)Hales, Karley (b. 1998)Hall, Amanda Joann (b. 1978)Hall, Bonnie JeanHall, Dewayne (b. 1976)Hammick, Amy (b. 1976) 119, 176Hancock, Carl Thomas II (1924-1982) 146, 171, 176Hancock, Carl Thomas III (b. 1964) 7Hancock, Charlotte Ann (b. 1943) 146, 174Harden, Angela Drue (b. 1970)Harden, Jennifer Louise (b. 1968)Harden, Joseph Childs (b. 1939)Harmon, AlexHarmon, Angela NicholeHarmon, AshleyHarmon, BruceHarmon, BryantHarmon, CaseyHarmon, Clara (b. 1908) 85, 169Harmon, Clarence (b. 1907) 85, 169Harmon, DevanHarmon, Elbert (m. 1903) 84, 169Harmon, EthanHarmon, Eunice Lillian (b. 1912)Harmon, Gerald Douglas (1938-1940)Harmon, HannahHarmon, Harvey (1904-1930) 85, 169, 171Harmon, Jeffrey S. Harmon, Jerry (b 1956)Harmon, Jimmy Harmon, Kayla (b. 2000)Harmon, KeithHarmon, Larry Scott Sr. (1938-1999)Harmon, Larry Scott Jr. (b. 1963)Harmon, Lidia (b. 1905) 85, 169Harmon, Ronald Clarence (1934-2009)Harmon, SandraHarmon, ScottHarmon, TaylorHarmon, Vista (1919-2004) 85, 170, 179, 185- 186Harmon, William E. (b. 1927) 85, 171

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Harmon, William Joseph (1855-1916) 84, 166, 170Harper, LyndaHarris, DanHarris, Joshua Michael (b. 1985)Harris, Kaleb Zander (b. 2003) 134, 179Hatcher, Kristy Lea (b. 1976)Hatcher, George (father of Kristie Lea Hatcher)Hawkins, Bonnie Cheryl (b. 1945) 51,172, 174Haynes, Cassandra Diane (m. 1992) 52Haynes, Ellis Wayne (m. 1992) 53, 178Heddy, EleanorHenley, Barbara (b. 1951) 4, 42, 44,173, 181Henley, Judy (b. 1944) 4, 40-43, 46,172, 174, 192Henry, Meredith Elizabeth (b. 2000) 43, 179, 199Henry, Parker (b. 1996) 43, 178Hicks, David JamesHill, Bradley Austin (b. 1995) 133, 178, 187Hill, Dakota Preston (b. 1994) 133, 178, 184Hill, Stephen Dalton (b. 1992) 133, 178, 191Hill, Stephen Preston (b. 1971) 133,175Hindman, Brandon Lee (b. 1993) 158, 178, 189Hindman, Cameron David (b. 1992) 158, 178, 189Hindman, David Franklin (b. 1963) 157-158, 174, 189Hindman, Edward Franklin (b. 1935) 157, 171Hindman, Linda Faye (b. 1959) 157-158, 174, 183Hindman, Taylor Edward (b. 1991) 158, 177, 190Hindman, Tori Brook (b. 1997) 158, 178, 191

Hindman, Travis Aaron (b. 1995) 158,178, 193Hindman, Velma Gail (b. 1957) 157, 173, 175, 188, 189Hodges, David Harris (b. 1957) 44, 173, 176Hodges, David Heath (b. 1981) 44, 176, 180, 188-189Hogan, Minnie J. (b. 1851) 40, 41, 166Holloway, Benjamin (m. 2009) 143, 180, 187Holloway, Liam Jeremiah (b. 2014)Holt, Tamara (m. 2002)Horne, Virginia Frances (b. 1936) 52, 176, 189Howard, Billy Ray (b. 1942) 92, 172,174, 185, 190Howard, James Harold (1931-1998) 157, 171, 179Howard, Josh Bradley (b. 1990)Howard, Paul Bradley (b. 1993)Howard, SybleHoward, Teresa Kay (b. 1966) 157, 174, 177, 181Howard, Wayne Bradley (1963-2014)Howard, William Reubin (1899-1948) 157, 169, 173Howell, Vera MyrtisHubbard, FloreneHudgens, Deborah Lynn (1957-1993) 159-160, 173, 178, 183, 191Hudgens, Howard Randall (b. 1956) 159, 173, 186Hudgens, Jamie R. (b. 1976) 159-160,176, 191Hudgens, Janet Lynn (1968-1969) 159-160, 175, 182-183Hudgens, Jason H. (b. 1978) 159, 176Hudgens, Levi (b. 2004) 160, 179Hudgens, Owen Wesley (b. 1965) 159-160, 174, 176, 191Hudgens, Taylor (b. 1996) 160, 178Hudgens, Wesley Hampton (b. 1997) 160

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Hudgens, Wesley Howard (1934-1984) 159, 171, 177Huff, James H.Huffman, Matthew William (b. 2001) 148, 186Huffman, Rebecca Lynn (b. 1998) 148,179, 183Huffman, Scott Lynn (b. 1970) 148, 175, 178, 187Huftstetler, Alice Mae (b. 1913) 170Humphries, James Benjamin Jr. (b. 1981) 80, 176, 193Humphries, Edna Christine (b. 1948) 80, 173, 193Humphries, James Benjamin (b. 1952) 80, 173, 193Humphries, James Benjamin (b. 1980)Humphries, James Lester (b. 1999) 80Humphries, Jennifer Michelle (b. 1977)Humphries, Jonathan Wayne Jameson (b. 2011) 80, 180Humphries, Stacy Denise (b. 1976)Humphries, Tristen Kimberly Autumn (b. 1996) 80, 178Humphries, Wendy Nichole (b. 1975) 80, 176Humphries, William Lester (b. 1958)Hutchinson, Lucinda Georgina (b. 1983)Hutchinson, Michael Christopher Lloyd (b. 1984)Hyde, Ansel Pinkney (1856-1924) 88, 166, 171Hyde, Cora Louisa (1895-1988) 88, 168, 177, 182

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Ingram, Brenda BlueIngram, JonathanIsbel, Charlene V. (b. 1994) 91, 178, 181

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Jamison, Emmie Ann (b. 2001)Jamison, Jon David Allen (b. 1998)Jenkins, BobbyJenkins, Glenn Henry (1941-1945) 92,172, 193Jenkins, GloriaJenkins, Henry B. (1919-1982) 91, 170, 172, 176, 190Jenkins, LarryJenkins, Sarah Jane (b. 1855, d. 1891) 84, 166, 168Jenkins, VickieJohns, Katherine Ann (m. 1992) 53, 178Johnson, Alexis Mae (b. 2001)Johnson, BobbyJohnson, Chance Daniel (b. 2003)Johnson, CindyJohnson, Jamie (b. 1979)Johnston, Bob Jr. Jones, Alisha (b. 1995)Jones, Calvin Lamar Sr. (b. 1956) 138, 173, 184Jones, Calvin Lamar Jr. (b. 1977) 138, 176, 193Jones, George W. (b. 1896) 138, 169Jones, Melissa Sue (b. 1979) 138, 176, 182Jones, Vernon (1926-2009) 138, 171, 173, 180- 181Jones, Vivian Louise (b. 1959) 138, 174, 190Josh, Andrea Anna (b. 2014)Josh, Daniel Justice, Charlotte Elaine (b. 1953)

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Kaddah, Medhat Mohamad (b. 1965)Kaddah, Samer Medhat (b. 1989) 51, 177Keith, Trinity (b. 2005)Keller, Rhonda Gay (b. 1963) 158, 174, 177Kent, Anthony Craig (b. 1992) 52, 178, 184

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Kent, John Craig (m. 1989) 52, 177, 191Kerans, Baile Shay (b. 2010)Kerans, Haile Jade (b. 2009)Kerans, Joshua Aaron (b. 1987)Kerans, Kaylie Mae (b. 2007)Kimble, Ashley Kaye (b. 1985) 120-121, 177, 193Kister, Jeffrey Alan (b. 1970)Knight, Rebecca Marie (1921-1972)Koehler, Betty Joyce 146

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Lane, George Dwayne (b. 1963) 90, 174, 177Lara, Giovanni Noe (b. 1994) 51, 178, 182Lara, Ivan Guillermo (b. 1970)Lara, Lafayette Ivan (b. 1993) 51, 178, 181Lara, Melina Cheryl (b. 2004) 51, 179, 187Lawson, Amy Nicole (b. 2011)Lawson, Austin Robert Dean (b. 2002)Lawson, Daniel Lee (b. 2003)Lawson, David Todd (b. 1983) 115, 177, 192Lawson, Gary (b. 1953) 115, 173, 175, 191Lawson, Gary Lee (b. 1973) 115, 175,182Lawson, Jerry (b. 2010)Lawson, Kaylee (b. 2006)Lawson, Mitchell DeWayne (b. 1979) 115, 176, 181Lawson, Rocky Alexander (b. 2012)Lawson, Shayley Heavyn (b. 2000)Leath, Nancy Merilan (1942-2007)Ledford, Ginger (b. 1970)Ledford, Joseph R. (d. 2013)Ledford, Michael Richard (1962-1979)Ledford, William R. Lee, Michael James (b. 2008) 125, 180

Lee, Victorya Breeana (b. 2002) 125,179Lee, Walter Brian (b. 1978) 125, 176, 180, 184Liscomb, James Michael (b. 1996)Liscomb, Kathryn Marie (1980-1999)Locke, AltonLocke, TommyLockhart, Alice Mildred (b. 1930) 94, 171, 173, 183Long, Cody (m. 2009) 82, 180, 185Long, Nathaniel Beau (b. 2010) 82, 180Longtin, AnnetteLongtin, Bethany Longtin, Charlotte (b. 1934) 171Longtin, Christopher (b. 1990)Longtin, Hector Amos (1893-1954)Longtin, Julius Elbert (1935-1982)Longtin, Juloius M. (1865-1946)Longtin, Mark (b. 1965)Longtin, NatalieLowery, Andrew Jackson IIILowery, Andrew Jackson IVLuallen, Amanda Marie (b. 1998) 115,179Luallen, George (b. 1959) 115, 174Luallen, Jeffery A. (b. 1962) 115, 174, 178, 190

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Maarouf, Salim Ramzi (b. 1963)Mabry, Donna (b. 1963)Madden, Alohna (b. 2006) 118, 180Madden, Anthony Deland (b. 1954) 117, 173, 175, 178Madden, Bryron (b. 2008) 188, 180Madden, Daisy Ann (b. 2009) 118, 180Madden, Dionysus David (b. 1974) 117, 175, 191Madden, James William (b. 1978) 117-118, 176, 184Madden, Madeline (b. 2014)Madden, Natalia (b. 2008) 117, 180Marbut, Ava Jane (b. 2007)

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Marbut, Brandon Reaves (b. 1975)Marbut, Cecil Lloyd, Sr. (b. 1944)Marbut, Cecil, Jr.Marbut, Cortnee Ashden (b. 1994)Marbut, Gary Michael (b. 1951)Marbut, Graham (b. 2006)Marbut, Helen Jane (b. 1938)Marbut, Kimberly Dawn (1969-2009)Marbut, Lydia Reaves (b. 2003)Marbut, Mary Chapel (b. 2004)Marbut, Michael Justin (b. 1985)Marbut, Pamela Sue (b. 1954)Marbut, Patricia Gail (b. 1940)Marbut, Tyler Cecil (b. 1968)Marbut, Tyler Chance (b. 1996)Marbut, Wade Franklin (b. 1973)Marler, AustinMarler, BriannaMarler, CassieMarler, Elizabeth Victoria (b. 1960)Marler, Gregory Mark (b. 1961)Marler, Jill (b. 1966)Martin, Fannie (b. 1874) 61, 167Martin, James Charles (b. 1839) 61, 166Martin, Sarah Elizabeth (1837-1917) 166Martin, Sarah Elizabeth (b. 1865) 167Maulden, KimberlyMcBrayer, Ophilia (b. 1886) 36, 168-169, 185McClusky, Braxton Yates (b. 2005)McClusky, Brittan Elizabeth (b. 2009)McClusky, Leighton Claire (b. 2010)McClusky, Patrick McDonough, Sandra Wood (m. 1990) 137, 177McDurmon, Christina Renee (b. 1970) 132-133, 175, 177, 193McDurmon, Robert Otis (b. 1968) 132,175, 188McDurmon, Teresa LuAnne (b. 1972) 132-133, 175, 183

McFall, Carrie Etta (m. 1961) 150, 174, 185McFall, Jackson Valentine (1893-1959) 150, 168, 174McGee, Kitty Lynn (m. 2000) 53, 179,180McGuire, Jean Elizabeth (b. 1944) 50, 172, 174McKinney, Gary Don (m. 1992) 148, 178, 187McMichen, Linda Joyce (b. 1946) 92, 172, 174McMichen, Mitchell Herbert (1912-1980) 93, 170, 176McMillan, James Edward (b. 1996) 135, 178, 188McMillan, Jimmy (b. 1971) 135, 175McMillan, Whitney Nicole (b. 1993) 135, 178, 182McTaggart, Brandon (b. 1990)McTaggart, Edward “Little Eddie (b. 1969)McTaggart, James Victor (b. 1965)McTaggart, Jesse Hunter (1992-2009)McWhorter, Lenora (1853-1905) 100, 102, 111, 166, 169Miller, Adam Wade (b. 1968) 121, 175, 184Miller, Agalia (b. 1910) 36, 170Miller, Alexandria Marie (b. 1998)Miller, Alyssa (b. 2009)Miller, Annie (1862-1941) 4, 13, 22,54, 59-66, 89, 167, 172Miller, Audrey Catherine (b. 2000) 149, 179, 183Miller, Austin (b. 2003) 143, 179Miller, Austin Blake (b. 2002)Miller, Bartley Clay (b. 1966) 151, 174, 177, 181Miller, Benjamin Earl (b. 1990) 147,177, 180, 186Miller, Benjamin Franklin (b. 1971) 122, 175, 192Miller, Bertha (1894-1925) 103, 109,111, 168, 171, 186Miller, Bertie (b. 1906) 36, 169

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Miller, Billy Joe (b. 1961) 162-163,174, 184Miller, Blaine Johnson (b. 2009) 143, 180Miller, Brenda Diane (1955-1961) 112-113, 173- 174, 188, 190Miller, Calvin Blake (b. 1970) 122, 175, 192Miller, Candi (b. 1979) 114, 176, 190Miller, Carlton Eugene (b. 1939) 130, 148, 172, 174, 183Miller, Caroline Shelby (b. 1994) 151, 188Miller, Carolyn Darlend (b. 1967) 122, 175, 192Miller, Cassandra (b. 2000)Miller, Cathy Lynn (b. 1955) 141-142, 173, 188Miller, Clara (b. 1934) 171, 183Miller, Clarence James (b. 1930) 112Miller, Connie (b. 1959) 112-114, 174, 178, 181, 193Miller, Cynthia Ann (b. 1967) 146,

148, 175, 177-178, 185, 187Miller, Daniel (1940-2003) 119, 172,179, 187, 192Miller, Daniel Wilburn (1911-1951) 109, 155, 170, 173, 183, 184Miller, Daisy A. (b. 1886) 35, 37, 168Miller, Delia Vasta (b. 1901) 68, 71, 169Miller, James Daniel DeWayne Sr. (b.1963) 119-120,

175, 193Miller, James Daniel DeWayne Jr. (b. 1984)Miller, Duffie (1898-1977) 70, 171, 176, 188Miller, Edith Marie (b. 1964) 115-117, 174, 193Miller, Vera Elaine (b. 1945) 112, 120-121, 172, 187Miller, Elias (1834-1918) 4-5, 7-8, 12-34, 51, 65, 67, 74, 77, 82,

85, 88, 92, 102, 121, 166- 168, 170, 184, 187, 189, 192Miller, Elias Ben (1872-1899) 8, 23,33, 64, 98, 100-101, 167-169, 186Miller, Elias Lee (b. 1992) 147-148,178, 180, 190Miller, Elizabeth (b. 1869) 4, 8, 33, 96, 167Miller, Flessie (1917-1984) 109, 156-162, 170, 177, 187, 192Miller, Francis Washington (d. 1889)23, 168Miller, George (d. 1851) 10-11, 23, 166Miller, Gladys Lillian (b. 1928) 129, 131-132, 171, 185, 188Miller, Gregory Charles (b. 1963) 150-151, 174, 185Miller, Hazel Sally (b. 1936) 112, 117, 172, 184Miller, Horace Willie (b. 1943) 119,172, 180-183Miller, I. V. (1918-1964) 111, 170, 174, 190Miller, Ida Jane (b. 1959) 115, 174,192Miller, Ida Mae (b. 1932) 107, 129, 139, 140- 141, 171-172, 185, 190Miller, Isabella (b. 2002)Miller, Jackson (d. 1886) 168Miller, James (1848-1928) 166, 171Miller, James Dakota (b. 1992)Miller, James Daniel DeWayne Sr. (b.1963) 112, 114, 174, 188, 192Miller, James Daniel DeWayne Jr. (b.1984) 114, 177, 186Miller, James Dockey (1874-1959) 8-9, 13, 15, 24, 33, 62, 64, 100, 102-165, 167-168, 174, 186, 189Miller, James Franklin (1900-1990) 13, 111, 169- 171, 177, 182, 185, 188, 189Miller, James H. (1881-1910) 34-36, 168, 185- 186

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Miller, James Harrison “Jimmy” (b. 1957) 162, 173Miller, James Lewis (b. 1933) 129, 141, 171, 188, 194Miller, James Madison (d. 1865) 167Miller, Jamie Sr. (b. 1981) 119-120,176, 179, 193Miller, Jamie Jr. (b. 1999) 120, 189Miller, Jeffery Blake (b. 1958) 136-137, 173, 176-177, 186Miller, Jessie (b. 1900) 68, 70, 169-170, 182Miller, Jody Shane (b. 1981) 142-143, 176, 179, 186Miller, John (1856-1943) 166, 172Miller, John Dock (1939-1996) 106, 109, 172, 178, 186Miller, John Floyd (b. 1889) 68, 79,168, 184Miller, John Moore (b. 1853) 8, 33, 34-37 167, 187Miller, John Simpson (d. 1888) 19, 22, 168Miller, John ZacheryMiller, Judy Louise (b. 1957) 112-113, 173, 190Miller, Julia Irene (1903-1976) 109,122, 169, 176, 184-185Miller, Kayden (b. 2012)Miller, Karen Denise (b. 1961) 141, 143, 174, 176, 187Miller, Keith Dennis (b. 1957) 141-142, 173, 176, 186Miller, Kelly Kellete (b. 1965) 174,141, 143, 176, 188Miller, Kenneth Adam (1977-1999) 153, 176, 179, 186, 194Miller, Kenneth Ladelle (b. 1953) 130, 153, 173, 175, 186, 189Miller, Kristen Elise (b. 1989) 137,177, 180, 192Miller, Kyle (b. 2004) 179, 120, 181Miller, Landon Spencer (b. 1993) 150, 178, 189Miller, Lane (b. 2010)

Miller, Larry Alonzo (1892-1948) 24,68-69, 168, 173, 193Miller, Leah Faith (b. 2004) 149, 179Miller, Lela Mattie (1914-1961) 62, 109, 155-156, 170, 172, 174, 185Miller, Lenora E. (1899-1903) 18, 103, 109, 11, 166, 169Miller, Lillie Bell (1909-1993) 109,154, 155, 169, 178Miller, Lily J. (b. 1891) 35, 168, 202Miller, Linda Virginia (b. 1948) 130, 151, 173, 182Miller, Lori Christine (b. 1970) 121, 175, 193Miller, Margaret (1868-1951) 6, 8, 22, 33, 36, 72-95, 167-168, 173, 181, 189Miller, Margaret Annie (b. 1857) 22,167Miller, Margaret Elizabeth (b. 1883)35-36, 168Miller, Marlena Nicole (b. 1986) 163, 177, 182Miller, Martha (b. 1871) 8, 23, 33, 99, 167Miller, Marwell (1896-1901) 68, 70, 169Miller, Mattie Lou (b. 1890) 69, 168, 170Miller, Merdick W. E. (1892-1955) 103, 109-110, 168, 173, 190, 193Miller, Michael (d. 1874) 10-11, 14,20, 167Miller, Milford Noble (b. 1947) 112,121, 173, 193Miller, Myrtle Irene (b. 1935) 129, 144, 171, 173, 184, 189Miller, Nellie Ruth (b. 1941) 106, 109, 164-165, 172, 174, 177-178,182Miller, Nellie Victoria (b. 1938) 112, 118, 172, 187Miller, Ola Louise (1930-1998) 129, 138, 171, 173, 179, 183, 188

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Miller, Otis William (1907-1984) 13,17, 20, 22, 26, 28-31, 65, 103, 109, 111, 126, 169, 171, 177, 184, 189, 191Miller, Patsy (b. 1961) 112, 174, 184Miller, Patsy Jo (b. 1962) 115-116, 174, 185Miller, Payton CheyenneMiller, Queen (b. 1870) 8, 33, 97-98, 167Miller, R. C. (b. 1940) 130, 150, 172, 174, 185, 187Miller, Raymond Earl (b. 1937) 4, 7,12-14, 16, 106, 129, 146, 172-174Miller, Rebecca Ann (b. 1958) 162-163, 173, 192Miller, Robert L. “Junior” (1932-1998) 112, 114, 171, 184 186-187Miller, Robert Mikel (b. 1966) 115, 117, 175, 188Miller, Rose L. (b. 1888) 35, 168Miller, Russell Perry (b. 1968) 149-150, 175, 177, 181Miller, Sallie (1905-1973) 109, 126,169, 175, 183, 185Miller, Sandra (b. 1971) 119-120, 175, 185Miller, Sara Elizabeth (b. 1994) 147-148, 178, 191Miller, Sarah Fletcher (1857-1898) 4, 8, 19, 33, 38-58, 167, 169, 181, 191Miller, Savada Mentoria (1895-1930) 68-69, 168,

171, 191Miller, Scott Eugene (b. 1962) 149, 174, 176- 178, 189, 192Miller, Shelby Jean (b. 1957) 115, 173, 185Miller, Shirley Ann (b. 1956) 115, 173, 175, 178, 182, 190-191Miller, Spencer Monroe (b. 1965) 149, 174, 176, 187Miller, Steven (b. 1965) 119-120, 174, 191

Miller, Taylor Janet (b. 1992) 150, 178, 180, 183Miller, Timothy Earl (b. 1963) 146-

147, 174, 176-177, 183-184, 188

Miller, Timothy Joe (b. 1984)Miller, Toby Chad (b. 1980) 142-143,176, 179, 184, 186Miller, Virgil Milton (d. 1896) 10, 169Miller, William (d. 1841) 166Miller, William (1857-1940) 167, 172Miller, William Carey Sr. (b. 1950) 112, 122, 173, 175, 186, 192Miller, William Carey Jr. (b. 1969) 122, 175, 192Miller, William Ernest (b. 1929) 129, 135-136, 171, 173, 185Miller, William Jason (b. 1982) 137,176, 187Miller, William Joel (b. 1952) 136-137, 173, 175- 176, 187Miller, William John “Johnny” (b. 1966) 162-163,

174, 187Miller, William L. (d. 1889) 24, 168Miller, William S. (1866-1901) 8, 27, 33, 67-71, 167-169, 185Miller, William Sruman (b. 1896) 35,169Moody, John (b. 1868) 99, 167Moody, Linda (b. 1948) 121, 173Moody, S. J. (b. 1857) 99, 167Moon, Bertie (1905-1996) 74-78, 169,171, 178, 193Moore, Anna Gail (m. 1969) 133, 175Moore, Karen (m. 2006) 53, 180, 182Moore, Patricia (b. 1979)Morgan, Dennis (b. 1955)Morgan, Eric (b. 1978)Morgan, Landon Elias (b. 2008)Morris, JuanitaMorton, Adriann (b. 2004)Morton, Anna (b. 1978) 163, 176, 178-179, 182Morton, Stephen Len

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Nanney, Rachel Lynn (b. 1979)Nelms, Brandi Nelms, Brett (b. 1979)Nelms, Henry Edward (b. 1950) 94, 173Nelms, John Franklin (1924-1999) 94,171, 179, 187Nelms, MacannaNelms, TylerNelms, WhitneyNicholson, Allice Ellen (b. 1858) 78, 167Nicholson, Frank (b. 1892) 77, 166, 168Nicholson, William Frank (b. 1856) 77, 166Nix, Jeremy David (b. 1984)Nix, TomNottingham, Rachel Lea (b. 1970) 149, 178

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O’Kelly, BlancheO’Neal, Joseph Eugene Sr.O’Neal, Joseph Eugene Jr. (b. 2013)Ott, Laura Kay (b. 1968) 152, 175Owens, Betty Lou (b. 1937) 156-158, 172, 183Owens, Bobby Eugene (b. 1942) 156, 161, 172, 184-185Owens, Brandon Michael (1987-1995) 161, 177- 178Owens, Carl Junius Sr. (1917-1950) 156, 170, 173, 186Owens, Carl Junius Jr. (1940-1989) 156, 160, 172, 192Owens, Dorothy Mae (b. 1935) 156-157, 171, 189Owens, Eleanor Jeanette (b. 1939) 156, 159, 172, 184

Owens, Elmer Eugene (b. 1945) 156, 161, 172, 185Owens, George (b. 1890) 156, 168Owens, Mary Marie (1938-2007) 156, 158, 172, 180, 183, 189Owens, Michael H. (b. 1959)Owens, Michelle (b. 1966) 162, 175Owens, Ruby Nell (1943-1974) 156, 161, 172, 175, 185, 189Owens, Sarah (b. 1892) 156, 168Owens, William Jerry (b. 1947) 156, 162, 172, 189

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Parker, Chase (b. 1997) 162, 178Parker, Kyle (b. 1986) 162, 177Parker, Mathue (b. 1993) 162, 178Parker, Steven Allan Jr. (2000-2000)Patterson, Annie (1916-2002) 89-91, 170-171, 179, 181-182Patterson, Barbara (1942-2006) 172, 180-181, 184Patterson, Benjamin Floyd (1890-1965) 73, 79, 168, 174, 181, 183-184Patterson, Benjamin Jerome (m. 1884)72, 74, 168Patterson, Bernice (1922-1923) 80-81, 170, 188Patterson, Cecil (1918-1990) 74, 76,170, 177, 189, 193Patterson, Denny Floyd (1942-2007) 172, 180Patterson, Dewayne (b. 1953) 94-95, 173, 200Patterson, Dolly Lee (1924-2006) 80-81, 170, 180, 189, 191Patterson, Doyle Lee (b. 1959) 7, 94-95, 174, 185Patterson, Edward (1896-1972) 73, 87-88, 169, 172, 175, 183, 186, 188, 191Patterson, Elbert (1913-2007) 74-75,170, 180, 186

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Patterson, Elizabeth (1893-1978) 84,168-169, 176, 190Patterson, Eugene Sr. (1886-1945) 24, 73-74, 168-169, 171-172, 182, 191Patterson, Eugene Jr. (1926-1926) 74, 171, 182Patterson, Eugene Jr. (1928-1966) 74, 76, 171, 173-174, 181, 182,191Patterson, Floyd John (1920-1935) 79, 81, 171Patterson, Franklin Henry (1925-2003) 89, 93, 173, 179, 185, 189, 191Patterson, Genora (1921-2014) 89, 91, 170, 172, 189, 190Patterson, Gladys (1918-1981) 79-80,170, 176, 185, 190Patterson, Helen “Dood” (b. 1940) 74, 78, 172, 184Patterson, Irene (b. 1918) 89-91, 170, 186Patterson, James Edward (b. 1924) 87Patterson, James Edward (1937-1971) 172, 175, 183, 186Patterson, Karen Lee “Charlie” (b. 1958) 76-77, 173, 177, 182, 189Patterson, Katie Sue (b. 1923) 89, 92, 170, 184Patterson, Larry (son of Cecil Patterson)Patterson, Larry Allen “Chubby” (b. 1953) 76, 77, 173, 191Patterson, Lorene (b. 1921) 170Patterson, Michael Gene “Alb” (1950-2005) 76- 77, 173, 180, 191Patterson, Nellie (b. 1910) 170Patterson, Norma Ann “Molly” (b. 1952) 76, 77, 173, 185, 192Patterson, Patsy Marlene (b. 1966) 94-95, 175, 185Patterson, Quince J. (b. 1925) 87, 171, 187Patterson, Quincey (1895-1967) 73, 86, 168, 175, 182, 188

Patterson, Rome Ansel (1930-2008) 89, 94, 171, 188Patterson, Ronnie Lynn (b. 1954) 94-95, 173, 187Patterson, Roy (1909-1987) 74-75, 169, 177, 186, 189Patterson, Ruth (b. 1923) 74, 170Patterson, Sarah (d. 1892) 168Patterson, Sharon Lee (1955-1956) 76-77, 173, 181, 191Patterson, Stacy Allene (1928-1986) 89, 94, 171, 183, 187-188Patterson, Toy (1916-2005) 74, 76, 170, 179, 185, 190, 194Payne, James Anthony Jr. (b. 1984)Payne, Zoey Marie (b. 2013)Peek, Elizabeth May (1975-2008)Peel, Ray (b. 1969)Pence, David Wayne (b. 1968) 51, 177, 193Pence, Morgan Elizabeth (b. 1993) 51, 178Pence, Stephenie Katelan Marie (b. 2002)Pence, Steven Ray (b. 2004)Perryman, Maudie (1895-1965) 62, 168, 175, 191Pettit, Jo Ann (1953-2010) 124, 177,181Pitzing, Kathryn Lynn (b. 1963)Pitzing, Leah Nicole (b. 1978)Pitzing, Makenlie Layne (b. 1997)Pitzing, Merritt Lanson (b. 1994)Pitzing, Michael Lloyd (b. 1965)Pitzing, Mikaela Lashell (b. 1989)Potts, Ralph Park (b. 1934) 147, 171Potts, Tracy Lee (b. 1963) 7, 147, 177, 188Prance, Belinda (b. 1956) 83, 173, 176, 183Prater, Charlie (1905-1963) 122, 169, 174, 187Prater, Cody (b. 1990)Prater, ColtinPrater, Edward (b. 1962) 123, 174, 187

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Prater, Jackie (b. 1961) 123, 174, 195Prater, Johnny (b. 1959) 123, 174, 199Prater, Lee R. (b. 1935) 122, 171, 200Prater, Lewis (b. 1964) 123-124, 174, 203Prater, Loraine (1945-2001) 122, 125, 172, 175, 179, 196, 198-199Prater, Lula Virginia (b. 1940) 122,124, 172, 189Prater, Mildred J. (b. 1957) 123, 173, 199, 201Prater, Nikie (b. 1988)Prater, Paul (b. 1963) 123, 174, 200Prater, Rebecca Lynn (b. 1965) 1724,174Prater, Roger (b. 1942) 122, 124, 172, 175, 177, 181, 186, 204Prater, Roger Allen (b. 1963) 124, 174, 193Prater, William Andrew (1937-2005) 122-123, 172, 180, 194, 205Priest, Ava (b. 2006) 142, 180Priest, Cole (b. 2003) 142, 179Puckett, Robert Lee (b. 1892) 106, 168Putnum, Ossie Bessie (m. 1914) 170

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Rakestraw, George E. (1886-1926) 75,168, 171Rakestraw, Hazel (1923-2004) 75, 170, 179, 199Ramirez-Abercrombie, Nara Dulcinea (b. 2002)Ramirez-Abercrombie, Romeo Ignacio (b. 2004)Reagan, Braydon Luke (b. 2004) 113, 179, 200Reagan, Gracie Isabella (b. 2004) 113, 179, 204

Reagan, Kayla Hope (b. 1993) 113, 178, 202Reagan, Macy Nicole (b. 2000) 113, 179, 184Reagan, Mariah Hope (b. 2000) 113, 179, 202Reagan, Nakia Shane (b. 1975) 113, 176, 182Reagan, Shannon Roger (b. 1978) 113,176, 202Reaves, Aubrey Marie (b. 2009)Reaves, Charlotte Ann (b. 1951)Reaves, Jim Wesley Jr. (b. 1992)Reaves, Nicky Diane (b. 1991)Redding, Joshua Alexander (b. 2005)Redding, Landon Nicholas (b. 2006)Redding, Tasha (b. 1986)Reeves, Annie (b. 1925) 101, 171Reeves, Dellie (b. 1907) 101, 169Reeves, George Gordon (b. 1899) 100,169Reeves, Louise (b. 1921) 101, 170Reeves, Lovella (b. 1923) 101, 170Reynolds, Amber Michelle (b. 1984) 146, 179Robbins, Julie Marie (b. 1983)Roberts, Augie (b. 1903) 69, 169, 171, 202Roberts, Clarice Lee (b. 1912) 155, 170Robinson, Brandy Lynn (b. 1977) 160,176, 185Robinson, Christina Nicole (b. 1990)Robinson, Jamie (b. 1977)Robinson, Jennifer Alivia (b. 1979) 160, 176, 200Rogers, Kailyan Brooke (b. 1997) 178Rogers, Miranda (b. 1995) 125, 194, 201Ross, Cindy Gail (b. 1978)Rumph, Autumn Grace (b. 1998)Rutland, Delicia Frantz (b. 1975) 143, 176, 179, 192Rutledge, Benny Lee (1949-1966) 154-155, 173- 174, 191, 199Rutledge, Lisa (b. 1962)

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Sharp, Hugh Douglass (d. 2010) 52, 180, 184, 187Sheets, Rose Elizabeth (b. 1942)Shelton, Curtis Eugene (b. 1938) 89-90, 172, 185Shelton, Donna Alena (1963-2013)Shelton, Georgianna Lynn (b. 1968) 90-91, 175, 180, 195Shelton, John (1914-1990) 89, 91, 170-171, 177, 181, 200Shelton, John Henry (1856-1928) 89, 91, 166, 171Shelton, Melvin (1917-1973) 91, 170,175, 176, 195, 205Shelton, Melvin J. (1939-2002) 91, 172, 179, 195Shelton, Mildred Drue (1921-2012)Shelton, Pamela Jean (b. 1963) 90, 174, 177, 182, 187Shelton, Ricky (1956-1999) 89, 91, 173, 179, 202, 205Shelton, Steven Keith (1966-1967) 90, 175, 201Shephard, Richard Owen (m. April Cherie Boartfield)Shirah, James Eugene (b. 1993)Shumaker, Teresa Louise (b. 1968) 124, 175, 193Sides, Katelyn Gail (b. 1992)Sides, Lana Ruth (b. 1994)Sides, Stephen Jack (b. 1958)Sikorski, Michael Justin (b. 1984)Sikorski, Kaydence Nevaeh (b. 2005)Sikorski, Tinsley (b. 2010) 180Silvers, Jeremy Ray (b. 1999)Simpson, Brandi Donelle (b. 1969)Simpson, Jimmie Lee (b. 1939)Simpson, Sarah Elizabeth (b. 1846) 74, 166Simpson, SherrySims, Amelia Carece (b. 2000)Sims, Angela Joan (b. 1965)Sims, Ashley Lawson (b. 1992)

Sims, Aubrey Michael (b. 1995)Sims, Brittany Elizabeth (b. 1990)Sims, Carey June (b. 1972) 52, 180, 187Sims, Chandler Allen (b. 1997)Sims, Charles Hilton (b. 1960)Sims, Conrad (b. 1993)Sims, Donna Lynn (b. 1964) 51, 174, 184Sims, Emily Julia (b. 1994)Sims, Erik Standton (b. 1965)Sims, Gerald Boozer (1940-2001) 49-50, 172- 174, 179, 187, 195, 207Sims, Gerald Eugene (b. 1961) 50, 174, 188Sims, John Hilton (1913-1976) 49, 170, 176Sims, John Miller Sr. (1935-2009) 49, 171, 180, 192, 203Sims, John Miller Jr. (b. 1959) Sims, Joseph Preston (b. 1961)Sims, Lauren Elizabeth (b. 1986)Sims, Lenus Lenardo (b. 1942) 49, 51, 172, 174, 205Sims, Mark Chandler (b. 1963)Sims, Michael Eugene (b. 1937) 49-50, 172, 205Sims, Robert Mabry (b. 1987)Sims, Samantha Jo (b. 1992)Sims, Sheri Jane (b. 1967) 51-52, 175, 189Sims, Stephen Anthony (b. 1963)Sims, Tina Jean (b. 1965) 4, 7, 50-51, 174, 176- 177, 190, 205Singleton, Christy Harmon (b. 1970)Singleton, Gardner Shackleford Singleton, Patrick Bradley (b. 1974)Singleton, Patrick Gardner (b. 1940)Singleton, Sage Elizabeth (b. 1968)Skidmore, Andrew James (b. 1989)Skidmore, Tinslee Lucille (b. 2013)Skinner, William J. (1886-1951) 73, 173Slider, Lucy Claire (b. 1909) 45, 171Smallridge, Kathy Virginia (m. 2012)

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Smith, A. Sarah (b. 1837) 61, 166Smith, Amber Nicole (b. 1994) 121, 178Smith, Bailey Amanda (b. 1997) 121, 178Smith, Britin McCay (b. 1998) 121, 179Smith, Cathy Elaine (b. 1964) 120, 174, 197Smith, Jacey Makalaya (b. 1997) 178,121Smith, KathySmith, Mattie Jane (b. 1898) 106, 169Smith, Michael Roger (b. 1966) 120-121, 175, 206Smith, Mickey Carroll (b. 1970) 120-121, 175, 204Smith, Mike AnthonySmith, PatsySmith, Patti Leigh (b. 1961) 142, 174Smith, RonnieSmith, Stephanie Kay (b. 1985) 44, 177, 180, 74 198Smith, Terry (b. 1994) 121, 178Smith, Vicky Juanita (b. 1965) 120-121, 174, 197Smock, Conner Harden (b. 2008)Smock, Douglas King (b. 1960)Smock, Virginia Hadley (b. 2010)Snyder, Jonathan Edward (b. 1990)Southerland, Melinda Kyllie Shyann (b. 2009)Stafford, Christopher EdwardStafford, David JamesStanford, Iva Lee (1902-1965) 157, 169, 174Starnes, Howard Ricky Jr. (b. 1957)Starnes, Howard Ricky III (b. 1982)Staton, J. J. (b. 1873) 70, 167, 171, 195Steddum, Shandra Leece (b. 1960)Steed, Cory (b. 1988) 154-155, 177, 180, 189

Steed, Joseph Price Sr. (1944-1997) 154, 172, 179Steed, Joseph Price Jr. (b. 1966) 154-155, 175, 199Steed, Miranda (b. 1995) 155, 178, 182Steed, Tiffany Cheyenne (b. 1991) 154-155, 177, 180, 184Stephens, ClayStephens, Darren (m. 1998) 125, 179,199Stillwell, Michael Gwinn (b. 1977) 138, 176Stone, Elizabeth (d. 1860) 17, 167, 199Strickland, BenStrickland, Roma Beatrice (b. 1905) 138Strickland, Patsy Carol (1958-2008) 122, 174- 175, 180Sudberry, Jerry Wayne (1943-2013)Sudberry, Kimberly Denise (m. 1987) 152

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Talton, Mary Ardella (1927-2002) 87,171, 179Tanner, Millie (1873-1917) 64, 167, 170Taylor, Carrie Etta (1908-1970) 150,169, 175Taylor, George Linn (m. 2005) 91, 180Taylor, Rhonda Sue (b. 1967) 158, 175Thackston, Willa Mae (b. 1927) 4, 146, 171Thomas, Betty Jean (b. 1938) 114-117, 172-173Thomas, Dale Alan (b. 1957)Thomas, Joseph Brandon (b. 1997) 118, 178Thomas, RobertThompson, Emmit Mark (b. 1966) 125, 175, 183

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Thompson, Samantha (b. 1996) 159, 178Thompson, SeanThompson, Sue (div. 1974) 124, 175, 186Thompson, Wyatt (b. 2004) 125, 179Thornton, Liam Randy (b. 2014)Thornton, NathanTibbitts, Bobby Chase (b. 1985) 140,177, 180, 202Tibbitts, Brenda Gail (b. 1949) 139,173, 200Tibbitts, Christa (b. 1989) 140-141,177, 180, 200Tibbitts, Dennis Howell (b. 1958) 139-140, 173, 206Tibbitts, Hannah M. (b. 1983) 140, 177, 206Tibbitts, Heather S. (b. 1983) 140, 177, 206Tibbitts, Jessica Leigh (b. 1984) 141, 177, 179, 199Tibbitts, Laura Janet (1954-1990) 139, 173, 177, 182, 190Tibbitts, Robert Eri (b. 1930) 139, 171-172, 199Tibbitts, Robert Mark (1962-2010) 139, 141, 174, 180, 183, 187Tibbitts, William MastonTidwell, Louisa (1862-1931) 70, 167,171Tilley, Christopher (b. 2011)Tilley, NicholasTittle, Makai Edward (b. 2008) 121, 180Tomlin, Angela Jewell (b. 1979) 125,176, 179- 181, 187-188, 199Tomlin, James Oliver (1926-2004) 175, 199Toney, Mollie (1877-1967)Tucker, Barnell (1907-1983)Tucker, Heather Elizabeth (b. 1994) 43-44, 178Tucker, Hugh Dorsey (1916-1981)Tucker, Matthew Arnold Sr. (b. 1968)43, 175, 192

Tucker, Matthew Arnold Jr. (b. 1996)44, 178, 193Tucker, Paige Elizabeth (b. 1966) 43, 175Tucker, Priscilla Elaine (b. 1967) 43, 175, 187Tucker, Robert Arnold (1941-2009)Turner, Betty (m. 1978) 91, 176

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Urban, Dorothy (b. 1922) 42, 170Urban, Elizabeth (b. 1924) 41-44, 171Urban, Harry William Sr. (1894-1964)41, 44, 168, 170-171, 204Urban, Harry William Jr. (1928-1989)41, 44, 171, 190

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Van Denbrink, Keven (b. 1970)Vice, LynnVines, Agnes (b. 1939)Vines, Albert (b. 1924) 65, 171Vines, Bessie (b. 1937)Vines, Charles Preston (1946-1978)Vines, Charles Samuel (1897-1954) 65-66, 169, 173, 205Vines, Clyde (b. 1927)Vines, David (b. 1934)Vines, Grace C. (b. 1929) 66, 171Vines, Henry (b. 1919) 65, 170Vines, Jesse McKinley (1903-1965) 66, 169, 174, 201Vines, John Warren (1867-1950) 65, 167, 173Vines, Lula (b. 1931)Vines, Preston Glenn (1918-1981)Vines, Ruby (b. 1925)Vines, W. C. (b. 1926) 66, 171Vollbrecht, Johann W. (d. 1837) 102,166

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Wade, Christen Marie (b. 1996)Wade, Aubrei Karis (b. 2007) 163, 180, 185Wade, Kinsley Nicole (b. 2001) 163, 179, 197Wade, Richard Todd (b. 1976)Waits, Katherine Virginia (b. 1932) 141, 173Walden, FrancesWaldman, Betti Jo (b. 1964) 145, 178Walker, Alexis Ruth (b. 2000) 53, 179, 185Walker, Dovie Frances (b. 1973) 52-53, 176, 178, 196-197Walker, John Eugene Preston Maurice (b. 2002) 53, 181Walker, John Maurice (b. 1972) 52-53, 175, 178- 180, 183, 194-195Walker, Katherine Dovie (b. 1997) 53, 179, 182Walker, Katherine Maurice (b. 1994) 53, 203Walker, Katherine Renee (b. 1993) 53, 178, 195Walker, Kursty Leann (b. 1997) 53, 179, 207Walker, Sandra (b. 1945) 54, 172, 185Walker, Timothy J. Jr. (b. 2000) 179Walker, Virginia Cassie Danielle (b.2000) 53, 179, 204, 219Walker, Wendy Ann (b. 1969) 52-53, 175, 177, 198, 202Walker, William Preston Sr. (b. 1941) 52, 172, 174, 176, 185, 196, 206Walker, William Preston Jr. (b. 1971) 52-53, 175, 187Walker, William Preston III (b. 1995) 53, 178, 189Wallace, Kyle Blaine (b. 1987) 83, 177Wallace, Nancy Lucille (b. 1958)Wallace, William James (b. 2013)Waters, Oscar L. (b. 1923)Waters, Thomas “Bo” (b. 1956)

Watkins, Riley Nicole (b. 2004) 157,180Watson, Imogene (b. 1931) 76-77, 171, 173, 182Watson, Joseph Sewell III (b. 1980) 139-140, 176, 179, 196Watson, Joshua Eri (b. 1984) 140, 177, 204Webb, Jerry Houston (b. 1967) 95, 175Webb, Kecia LeAnn (b. 1986) 95, 177Weber, Neal Jay (b. 1959)West, Lee Allen Jr. (b. 2007)West, Mary Elizabeth (1836-1905)West, Patricia Diane (b. 1954)Wharton, Mary Hannah S. (b. 1865) 99, 167Whitaker, Sara Anne (b. 1935) 147, 172Whitfield, Ashley (b. 1986)Wigley, Alyssa (b. 2008) 145, 180Wigley, Chris Ladell Sr. (b. 1964) 144-145, 174, 176-177, 191, 202,207Wigley, Chris Ladell Jr. (b. 1983) 145, 177, 80, 200, 207Wigley, Cody (b. 2007) 146, 180Wigley, Daryl Alan (b. 1956) 144-145, 173, 180, 183, 206Wigley, Dexter (b. 2011) 146, 181, 186Wigley, Heidi Marie (b. 1991) 145-146, 178, 180, 198Wigley, Jayden (b. 2005) 146, 180Wigley, Lee David (b. 1984) 145-146,177, 179, 196, 205Wigley, Stephen Ferrell (b. 1952) 144, 173, 178, 205Wigley, Terrell (b. 1932) 144, 173, 198Willard, Bonnie Jean (b. 1959)Willard, Oakley Leroy (b. 1907)Willemin, Brinnae JoAnn (m. 2006) 145, 180, 195Willemin, Timothy Arnold (b. 1949) 146, 174, 190

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Williams, Cassandra (b. 1979)Williams, Gaines Lemual (1916-1976)Williams, Gary Williams, Hattie Mamie (1905-1968) 86, 169, 171, 175, 188Williams, Joseph (b. 1876) 86, 167Williams, Nancy (b. 1940) 162-163, 172Willingham, Barry Leonard (b. 1983) 139, 177Willingham, Beverly Ann (b. 1974)Willingham, Preston Robert (b. 1982)Wilson, Conner (b. 2005) 180, 200Wilson, Hadley Eloise (b. 2012)Wilson, Joshua Lance (b. 1978) 142, 176, 191Wilson, Lesha Deann (b. 1979) 142, 176, 178, 202Wilson, Myrtle (1895-1976) 75, 169, 176Wilson, Nathan Shawn (b. 1981) 143-144, 176, 179, 195Wilson, Nicholas Quinn (b. 1982) 144, 176, 179, 204Wilson, Royce Legrande (1939-1958)Wilson, Samuel Jesse (b. 1913)Wilson, Tanner Chance (b. 2000) 142,179Wilson, Waylon (b. 2009) 144, 180Witt, Joshua Aaron (b. 1983) 82, 177Witt, Randy Larry (b. 1961) 82, 176,196Wix, Lauren Elizabeth (b. 1997) 153,178, 194Wix, Roger (b. 1971) 153, 178Wix, Zachary Thomas (b. 1995) 153, 178, 199Womack, Jordan Tyler (b. 1997) 82, 178Womack, Kenneth (1940-1993) 78, 172,178Womack, Riley (1919-1974) 78, 170, 176Wood, Hiram Dwayne (b. 1976)Wood, Michael Hiram (b. 2002) 80, 179

Wood, Michaella Nichole (b. 2001) 80, 179Woods, Lillie (1864-1944) 89, 91, 167, 172Wyatt, Dovie Evelyn (m. 1963) 52, 174

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Young, Victoria Ann (m. 1975) 137, 176

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PLACE NAMEINDEX

- A –Alabama, Abbeville 123Alabama, Albertville 27, 31, 67,103Alabama, Altoona 76-77Alabama, Anniston 69-70, 73, 77,84-85Alabama, Arab 69Alabama, Attalla 7, 73-78, 86-87Alabama, Birmingham 65, 81, 85Alabama, Blount Co. 67, 69-71Alabama, Boaz 27Alabama, Calhoun Co. 69-70, 73, 85, 117Alabama, Chelsea 7, 51Alabama, Cleburne Co. 127Alabama, CollinsvilleAlabama, Dawson 75Alabama, Etowah Co. 64, 73-78, 85-87Alabama, Fort McClellan 117Alabama, Fort Payne 82Alabama, Gadsden 64, 77Alabama, Heflin 127Alabama, Lee Co. 51Alabama, Madison Co. 69Alabama, Marshall Co. 16, 18, 26-27, 29, 67-71, 103, 109, 111, 168-169, 221Alabama, Miller’s Ferry 10Alabama, Mobile 51Alabama, Montgomery 77Alabama, Oneonta 71

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Alabama, Phenix City 51Alabama, Rendalia 81Alabama, Saint Clair Co. 65Alabama, Selma 76Alabama, Shelby Co. 51Alabama, Steele 65, 77Alabama, Tuscaloosa 86Alabama, Weaver 85Alaska, Anchorage 147Alaska, Juneau 82Alaska, Sitka 147Arkansas, Little Rock 44Arkansas, Pulaski Co. 44

- B – - C –

California, North Hollywood 50Connecticut, Groton 82

- D –Delaware, Dover 145Delaware, New Castle 103District of Columbia, Washington15DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 147

- E –ENGLAND 9-10

- F –

Florida, Appalachicola 139Florida, Escambia Co.Florida, Fort Meyers 164Florida, Lakeland 143Florida, Panama City Beach 152Florida, PensacolaFlorida, Royal Palm Beach 135Florida, Suwannee 75Florida, Tampa 42Florida, Wellington 135

- G –Georgia, Abbeville 52Georgia, Adairsville 143Georgia, Acworth 50, 63, 148, 151Georgia, Albany 147Georgia, Appling Co. 17-18Georgia, Atlanta 10, 40-41, 44-45, 48-52, 55, 58, 113-114, 134, 137, 140-141, 143-145,

147, 151, 153, 157-158, 165Georgia, Augusta 30, 32, 117Georgia, Austell 132, 135Georgia, Baldwin Co. 31, 158Georgia, Barnesville 43Georgia, Barrow Co. 145Georgia, Bartow Co. 10, 81, 93, 124, 130, 136- 143, 148, 153, 157Georgia, Ben Hill Co. 52-53Georgia, Blairsville 144Georgia, Bremen 125, 159Georgia, Buchanan 13, 59, 86, 109-112, 115, 117, 125, 162Georgia, Burnt Hickory 139-140, 143, 151-152Georgia, Calhoun 67

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Georgia, Campbell Co. 12, 14-20,22-24, 31, 33- 36, 38, 54, 59-61, 64-66, 72, 92, 96-97, 99, 100, 102, 166-168, 171Georgia, Campbellton 14, 19, 31Georgia, Carroll Co. 48, 67, 74-75, 100, 113-116, 119-121, 124, 133, 158-160Georgia, Carrollton 38, 48, 75, 113, 159-160Georgia, Cartersville 81, 124, 137, 139-141, 148, 153Georgia, Cassville 10Georgia, Catoosa Co. 82Georgia, Cedartown 62-63, 79, 81, 88, 102, 105, 107, 118, 122, 125-126, 154-155, 159,

162, 164Georgia, Chamblee 150Georgia, Chatham Co. 82Georgia, Cherokee Co. 158Georgia, Clarkdale 133Georgia, Clarke Co. 145Georgia, Clarkston 44Georgia, Clayton Co. 116Georgia, Cobb Co. 49-52, 63, 67,116, 120, 124- 125, 132-135, 137-138, 140-153, 157- 158Georgia, Conyers 57Georgia, Corinth 24, 38-41, 55, 57Georgia, Coweta Co. 17, 38-39, 41, 117, 133Georgia, Cumming 49Georgia, Dallas 1, 6-7, 121-122,128, 130-141, 143-144, 147-148, 150-153Georgia, Decatur 43, 56Georgia, DeKalb Co. 43-44, 48, 51, 56-57, 75, 113, 119, 150Georgia, Douglas Co. 116, 133-134

Georgia, Douglasville 116, 133Georgia, Draketown 127, 131, 144, 146, 148, 150Georgia, Dugdown 105, 139, 153, 155-156, 162Georgia, Duluth 51, 157Georgia, East Point 144Georgia, Ellijay 81Georgia, Fairburn 18, 225Georgia, Fayette Co. 16, 22-23, 41-42, 44, 72, 92Georgia, Fayetteville 41-42, 44Georgia, Felton 107-108, 122, 162Georgia, Fitzgerald 52Georgia, Floyd Co. 10, 72, 79-84, 118-120, 142- 143, 147, 150, 154, 156, 163-164Georgia, Forsyth Co. 49Georgia, Fulton Co. 10, 16, 18, 40-42, 44-45, 47- 52, 54-58,113-114, 118, 141, 143-145,

147, 150-151, 153, 157-158,165, 171Georgia, Gilmer Co. 81, 124Georgia, Glennville 2Georgia, Gordon Co. 67Georgia, Gwinnett Co. 50-51, 56,114, 158Georgia, Haralson Co. 13, 15, 17-18, 23-26, 28- 31, 34-37,59, 61-62, 64, 66, 72-75, 79,

81, 84, 86, 89, 96, 99-104,106-112, 114-115, 117-120, 122-132, 135, 138- 139, 141, 144, 146, 148, 150, 153-162,

168, 170Georgia, Heard Co. 38-41Georgia, Henry Co. 57, 123Georgia, Hiram 137, 143, 146-147Georgia, Hogansville 45Georgia, Jasper 124

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Georgia, Kennesaw 49-52Georgia, Kingston 80, 137Georgia, Lawrenceville 51, 151-152Georgia, Lilburn 114Georgia Lithia Springs 134Georgia, Lowndes Co. 145Georgia, Mableton 146Georgia, Marietta 67, 138, 140-141, 143-145, 149-152, 157-158Georgia, Meriwether Co. 38Georgia, Milledgeville 31, 105, 158, 170, 225Georgia, Morganton 147Georgia, Murray Co. 93-94Georgia, New Hope 133, 145Georgia, Newnan 38, 117, 133Georgia, Paulding Co. 63, 106-107, 110, 112, 120-122, 124, 127-128, 130, 132-135, 137-153Georgia, Peachtree City 92Georgia, Polk Co. 29-30, 61-66, 73-74, 79-81, 88, 105, 107-108, 110-111, 117-118, 122, 124-126, 132, 142-143, 154-155,

159, 162, 164Georgia, Powder Springs 147Georgia, Richmond Co. 117Georgia, Ringgold 82Georgia, Rockdale Co. 57Georgia, Rockmart 110, 127, 142,159Georgia, Rome 7, 10, 72, 79-84, 118, 120, 147, 150, 154, 156, 164Georgia, Roswell 157Georgia, Savannah 51, 82Georgia, Shannon 80, 82Georgia, Sharpsburg 117Georgia, Smyrna 49-50Georgia, Snellville 51, 56

Georgia, Stockbridge 57Georgia, Stone Mountain 44Georgia, Sugar Hill 93Georgia, Suwanee 151-152, 158Georgia, Tallapoosa 24, 120, 154Georgia, Taylorsville 143Georgia, Temple 113, 133Georgia, Towns Co. 147Georgia, Troup Co. 38-40, 45-46,48, 54, 56-57, 64Georgia, Tyrone 93Georgia, Union Co. 144Georgia, Valdosta 145Georgia, Villa Rica 113-116, 119Georgia, Waco 26Georgia, Waleska 137Georgia, Walker Co. 94Georgia, Watkinsville 147Georgia, Watters 79Georgia, White 157Georgia, Winder 145Georgia, Young Harris 147GERMANY 9, 41, 59, 63, 102, 146,225

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Illinois, DeKalb 134Illinois, Downers Grove 134Indiana, Connersville 51Indiana, Hamilton Co. 44Indiana, Indianapolis 44IRELAND 58, 103IRELAND, Belfast 58

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- J –JAPAN 92, 145

- K –Kansas, Wichita 85Kentucky, Louisville 149

- L –Louisiana, New Orleans 46, 57

- M –Maryland, Millersville 10Massachusetts, Chicopee 145Massachusetts, Malden 10Massachusetts, Salem 10Michigan, Detroit 81Michigan, Pontiac 75-77Mississippi, Forrest Co. 51Mississippi, Camp Shelby 89Missouri, St. Louis 82

- N –New Jersey, Monmouth Co. 73New Jersey, Oakhill 73New York, Plattsburg 51New York, Tioga Co. 10North Carolina, Burnsville 54North Carolina, Catawba Co. 102North Carolina, Weaverville 149

- O –Ohio, Cincinnati 31Ohio, ColumbusOhio, FairfieldOhio, Franklin Co. 163Ohio, Hamilton Co. 12, 16, 20-22, 33, 59, 67, 167Ohio, Montgomery Co. 14, 20

- P –Pennsylvania, Easton 164

- Q –- R –- S –

SCOTLAND 9, 103South Carolina, Chesterfield Co.10, 14, 16, 19, 23-24South Carolina, Greenwood Co.

83

- T –Tennessee, Benton 6-7, 88, 90-91, 93-94Tennessee, Bradley Co. 88-89, 93-95Tennessee, Chattanooga 67, 93Tennessee, Cleveland 88-89, 91, 93-94

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Tennessee, Copperhill 138Tennessee, Delano 88-89, 92-94Tennessee, Ducktown 89Tennessee, Etowah 93-95Tennessee, Hamilton Co. 93Tennessee, Lebanon 51Tennessee, McMinn Co. 88, 91, 93-95Tennessee, Memphis 94, 147Tennessee, Nashville 225Tennessee, Pendergast 92Tennessee, Polk Co. 88-94Tennessee, Shelby Co. 147Texas, Bell 53Texas, Bexar Co. 117Texas, Dallas 148Texas, Dallas Co. 148Texas, Forney 148Texas, Guadalupe Co. 147Texas, Kaufman Co. 148Texas, Mesquite 146Texas, Plano 148Texas, Sequin 145

- U –- V –

Virginia, Charlottesville 149Virginia, Fairfax Co. 141-142

- W –Washington, Fort Lewis 146

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