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Born 1846
From The history of Wyandot county, Ohio, containing a history of the county: its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc.; (1884)
CLAY MILLER was born in Pitt Township February 20, 1846. His parents were William and Sophia (Karr) Miller, natives of Kentucky and
Ohio respectively, and of German and Scotch-Irish descent. His material great-grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. AVilliam Miller came to Ohio in 1833, locating first in Marion County, but later leading land of the Indians and purchasing at the Government land sales 720 acres, to which he added till at his death he owned 1,000 acres. He was an extensive stock-dealer, and served as Justice of the Peace about twenty years. His nine children were Gilford D., Rebecca, America, Jordan, Elizabeth, George, Charles, Ellen and Clay. George is deceased. The first four children were borne by Mr. Miller's first wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Gordon. The father died in 1864, aged sixty-six, the mother, February 18, 1881, aged seventy-three. Clay Miller, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the district schools, worked upon the farm and at eighteen enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fortyfourth Regiment Ohio National Guard, participating in one skirmish, and retiring at the close of his " 100- day " service. At his father's death he inherited 100 acres, now owning 490, one of the best farms in the township. He makes a specialty of sheepraising, now owning 1,200 head. His residence was consumed by fire April 14,1883, and he is now erecting a fine new dwelling with all the modern improvements. Mr. Miller was married, October 27, 1870, to Miss Mary Kerr, daughter of James and Jane (Ellis) Kerr, and four children have been born to them: William Mc, born August 28, 1871; Maggie, March 30, 1873; James D., January 10, 1876; Harry C, February 24, 1883. Mr. Miller is a Republican and at present Trustee. Mrs. Miller was eight years a teacher in the public schools.
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