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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 8 February 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Franklin Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JAMES H. MILLER, farmer; P. O. Franklin; a leading farmer of this township; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Nov. 18, 1832. He is a son of John and Hannah (Heap) Miller, who were natives of Lancashire, England. |
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his father came to America in 1817, and the next year was followed by his parents. Our subject was reared on a farm and received the elements of his education in the common schools. Feb. 26, 1857, he united in marriage to Henrietta Deardoff, daughter of David and Margaret Deardoff, born in Franklin Township Dec. 9, 1837; seven children were added to this union; of these, four are living, viz., John W., Frank D., Carl J. and Flora Q. Mr. Miller purchased his present farm of John Patterson, who had owned it since 1807; in 1870, he erected a two-story brick residence, at a cost of $4,000; he owns 112 .acres where he lives, and 200 acres in Clear Creek Township, well improved. Mr. Miller is engaged in farming and raising stock, and ranks with the leading enterprising men of Franklin Township. Politically, he is Republican. |
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