Descendants of Charles Woolverton

Tobias Miller and Mary Jane Wolverton

Husband Tobias Miller
           Born: 30 Nov 1796 - Franklin County, VA
       Baptized: 
           Died: 4 Sep 1870 - Parke County, IN
         Buried:  - Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Raccoon Township, Parke County, IN
       Marriage: 4 Feb 1820 - Hamilton County, OH
   Other Spouse: Margaret Robinson
Wife Mary Jane Wolverton
           Born: Cir 1797
       Baptized: 
           Died: 24 Mar 1823 - Parke County, IN
         Buried:  - Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Raccoon Township, Parke County, IN
         Father: John Woolverton ¹
         Mother: Mary Bell
Children
1 F Mary Jane Miller
           Born: Cir 1823
       Baptized: 
           Died: Cir 1823 - Parke County, IN
         Buried:  - Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Raccoon Township, Parke County, IN
General Notes: Husband - Tobias Miller

FTM BIRT: RIN MH:IF29454

from David Macdonald

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Birth: Nov. 30, 1796
Franklin County
Virginia, USA
Death: Sep. 4, 1870
Parke County
Indiana, USA

MILLER, Tobias, father of James N. Miller, farmer, Bridgeton, the subject of this sketch, was born November 30, 1796, in Franklin Co, Virginia and his parents were of the same nativity. The Millers are of German descent. Tobias was 6 when his parents, John and Phebe (McCLURE) Miller, moved to Ohio. Several years afterward (1805) they went to Union County IN and staid for some time. In 1820 he was married to Jane WOLVERTON and in the following month came to Parke Co; staid long enough to raise a crop when he returned to Union County, but shortly afterward settled permanently in Raccoon Township. In 1823 his first wife died and he took as his second wife, Margaret ROBINSON January 8, 1824. Mr. Tobias Miller was quite active during life, having filled the office of J.P. 15 years, commissioner 8 years and township trustee several years. He was a member of the Methodist church and contributed largely to the support of the ministry. He was a life long democrat. His second wife, Margaret, was born near Lebanon Ohio January 15, 1804 and came to Ft. Harrison in 1815 with her parents, and in 1818 settled the John R. Miller place. She died April 27, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were pioneers, experiencing all the trials, privations and hardships common to those who go before and clear paths in new countries for later civilization and government. Their son, James N. Miller, was born October 11, 1827 within a half mile of where he now lives. He was raised on the farm, and educated in the common school. He taught two terms. For some time engaged with his brother, Daniel in the mill business owning a sawmill on the Big Raccoon Creek E. of Bridgeton. in 1848 he cast his first vote for Lewis CASS and remained for many years a democrat. He now advocates the principles of the national party. He was married March 8, 1849 to Sarah A. SNOW, daughter of Cushing and Hannah (Handy) Snow. She was born March 18, 1826. Her father was born 1791 and died 1849 and her mother 1795 and died 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been members of the Methodist church over 32 years. Their children are: Alice, born August 29, 1850; Joseph A, born September 8, 1857; Martha J, born January 31, 1853; Rose E. born May 2, 1854; Margaret A. born November 17, 1860, died August 20, 1866; Sarah born January 24, 1862 died May 20, 1862; Daniel V born February 28, 1863; Louella, born January 19, 1865, died March 12, 1864; Eliz E born August 10, 1865, died July 31, 1866; George July 1, 1868 and Dick January 12, 1871 When Mr. Miller started in life his father gave him $1,000 in land. During his career he has accumulated much property, but has met with reserves which threatened his financial destruction. he bids fair to rise above the depression and again be at the top. He has a fine residence and barn, and a farm of 400 acres, well stocked. his son Joseph A was married October31, 1875 to Emily E. BELL daughter of Isaac N. and Elizabeth (MITCHELL) Bell. She was born August 1, 1854 in Raccoon Township They have had 2 children; Florence B. born march 5, 1877died January 21, 1878; and Earl D November 17, 1878 Both Mr. and Mrs.. Joseph Miller are members of the Methodist church. he votes the national ticket, but was formerly a democrat. Beadle, J. H. 1880 History of Parke County, Indiana (from Historic notes on the Wabash Valley and History of Vigo & Parke County) Chicago: H. H. Hill & N. Iddings, Publishers

Tobias MILLER was born in Franklin County, Virginia November 30, 1796. In 1805 he located in Union County and in 1821 came to Raccoon Township raised a crop, returned to Union County and returned to Raccoon Township for permanent residence in 1823. He was married to Margaret Robinson January 8, 1824. He was county commissioner 8 years, justice of the peace 15 and several years Township Trustee. He was a consistent member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Church. He and his wife experienced all the trials and privations of pioneer life and did well their part in teaching civic righteousness and fair dealing. His son, John R, was born in this township and was a successful farmer and was elected county treasurer in 1858. He also represented Parke and Montgomery counties as Joint Representative. The family of his son, James N. Miller, deceased are nearly all living in Parke County. Joseph and John now own good farms of the original acquisitions. Alice Clements, Mrs. W. J. White and George C, children of James N. now live in Rockville. Dick Miller, the youngest son, resided in Indianapolis. Mrs. William Goodin, a daughter lives in Jackson Township. - Historical Sketch of Parke County, Indiana, 1816-1916, Page 119

Family links:
Spouses:
Jane Wolverton Miller (____ - 1823)*
Margaret Robinson Miller (1804 - 1876)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Bridgeton
Parke County
Indiana, USA

Created by: Tonya & Keith Tetidrick
Record added: Mar 14, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 49707828

"Tobias Miller, the venerable father of our fellow-citizen, Daniel Miller, died at his residence near Bridgeton, on the 4th inst. The deceased was an excellent citizen, and the community suffer a great loss in his death."

Tobias Miller obituary Terre Haute Daily Gazette, Volume 1, Number 87, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 September 1870, page 4. It mentions he died in Parke County, Indiana.

General Notes: Wife - Mary Jane Wolverton

FTM BIRT: RIN MH:IF29378

from David Macdonald

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Birth: unknown
Death: Mar. 24, 1823

Family links:
Spouse:
Tobias Miller (1796 - 1870)

Inscription:
Wife of Tobias

Note: Aged 24y,4m

Burial:
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Bridgeton
Parke County
Indiana, USA

Created by: Tonya & Keith Tetidrick
Record added: Mar 14, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 49707981

Notes: Marriage

FTM
MARR: RIN MH:FF8811

from David Macdonald

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Sources

1. WikiTree Wolverton Family.

Sources

1 WikiTree Wolverton Family.

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