The subject of this sketch, who is one of the oldest citizens of Stephenson County, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, July 5, 1819. He resided in Ohio until 1845, when he was seized with the western fever, and started West. Arriving in Stephenson County he was so enamored of the appearance of the country that he concluded to stop here, and settled in Harlem Township, where he has resided continuously up to the date of this sketch. He is the owner of 100 acres, which under the manipulation of his hand has been made to blossom like the rose. His harvests have been bounteous, and a full recompense for the labor and care bestowed. Mr. Miller has not been unmindful of the comfort of those in his care, and for his family has erected comfortable and commodious buildings, and for his animals which draw his loads and turn his toil he has provided ample shelter.

On the 25th of November, 1841, in Stark County, Ohio, our subject was married to Miss Elizabeth Clause. This lady was born in Northampton County, Pa., Sept. 27, 1823. Mr. and Mrs. Miller became the parents of six children: Eli, Edwin, Allen, Carrie, Meda and Ira. Eli married Miss Eliza Sheetz, and resides in Nebraska; Edwin died April 8, 1864, when eighteen years old; Allen died Sept. 28, 1851, when two years old; Carrie is the wife of W. J. Fye, and resides in Nebraska; Meda and Ira are unmarried, and live at home with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are both members of the German Baptist Church. Mr. Miller gives his adherence to the Democratic party.

Contributed by Carol Parrish from Portrait and Biographical Album of Stephenson County, Ill. (1888), p. 538