Thomas P. Miller

THOMAS P. MILLER

Was born in Tennessee, December 1, 1812. Son of William Miller, one of the early pioneers of Eagle Creek, who arrived at that locality in 1830, and on whose land the town was laid out. Thomas P. Miller, the subject of this sketch, was first married to Eliza Meek, April 15, 1832, in Tippecanoe County. The following are the names of his children by his first wife: William M., Sylvanus S., James and Margaret, all of whom are deceased. Mr. Miller was the second time married to Margaret B. Cope, January 16, 1838. The following are the names of their children: Eliza J., Caroline, Maria and Mark D., all living. Eliza J. is the wife of A. F. Combs; resides in Clinton Township. Mr. Miller was married the third time to Susan A. Kersey, March 1, 1846, in Lebanon. The following are the names of their children: Mary F., deceased; Harrison S., resides in Indianapolis; Syseline, married to George Wysong, resides in Indianapolis; Charles B., deceased; Edwin H., married to Minnie Richard, resides in Indianapolis. Mr. Miller’s first wife was drowned in the Wabash River, near Lafayette, January 11, 1838. His second wife died August, 1845, and was buried at the Eagle Village cemetery. Mr. Miller was appointed Postmaster in 1841, and served nine years. He was elected December 31, and served ten years as Justice of the Peace. Was elected County Recorder August, 1850, served eight years. Joined the Odd Fellows’ in 1846, moved to Lebanon 1850, became a citizen 1864, where he served four years as Justice of the Peace. Mr. Miler was elected to all the above offices as a Democrat. He has been an invalid for years, scarcely able to leave his room. His religious belief is that of Universalist. On another page will be found an interesting communication from Mr. Miller.

Source Citation: Boone County Biographies [database online] Boone County INGenWeb. 2007. <http://www.rootsweb.com/~inboone> Original data: Harden & Spahr. "Early life and times in Boone County, Indiana." Lebanon, Indiana. May, 1887, pp. 454-455.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - July 7, 2007