John Miller b. Bef 1755 d. 1810/1819 Buncombe Co, NC: Our Family History

Bef 1755 - 1819 (> 64 years)

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Name	John Miller
Birth	Bef 1755
Gender	Male
Reference Number	276
_UID	A6FC888DD2DAD4118AC4444553540000C6B9
Death	1810/1819	Buncombe Co, NC
Person ID	I9610	Marty and Karla Grant
Last Modified	11 Jan 2023

Family Mary Cross, b. 1755/1760 d. 19 Sep 1843, Macon Co, NC (Age 83 years)

Marriage Bef 1780 PA

Notes

!MARRIAGE:I have found no marriage record for John Miller & Mary Cross, but a journal written by their grandson Noah Miller records their names and her maiden name as being Cross. Based on various tidbits of data it would seem they married in Pennsylvania or perhaps Virginia.;

!CHILDREN:No will or estate records have been found that name John and Mary's heirs. However various records show close associations among several Millers who appear to be John and Mary's children. Their son Joseph is proven by the journal of his son Noah Miller. Daughter Sarah is proven by her death notice at her church.

A deed dated 13 Aug 1819 shows Joseph Miller and Peter Miller selling land on Sandy Mush Creek that John Miller formerly lived on. This suggests they inherited it from him, thus proving them as his children. David Miller's corner is mentioned, suggesting he is also a son.

1. John Miller. I have no proof at all that John is part of this family.

2. David H. Miller (c1784 PA). See 1819 deed and other records associating him with Joseph and Jacob Miller.

3. Jacob Miller. Jacob was associated with David in Macon Co., NC and Buncombe.

4. Joseph Miller. Joseph is proven by the journal of his son Noah.

5. Sarah Miller. Sarah is proven by her death record at the Cowee church.

6. Peter Miller. See 1819 deed.

7. Elizabeth Miller. No record of Elizabeth Miller. Others list her as a child, but with no additional information on her such as who she married.

Children

	1. John Miller, b. Abt 1780, PA d. Aft 1840 (Age > 61 years)
	2. David H Miller, b. 1783/1784, PA d. 20 May 1862, Buncombe Co, NC (Age 78 years)
	3. Jacob Miller, b. 1784/1790, Lincoln Co, NC d. Aft 1830 (Age > 41 years)
	4. Joseph Miller, b. 10 May 1790, Lincoln Co, NC d. 2 Mar 1880, Macon Co, NC (Age 89 years)
	5. Sarah Miller, b. 1793/1794, Lincoln Co, NC d. 28 Feb 1882, Macon Co, NC (Age 88 years)
	6. Elder Peter Miller, b. 1798/1799, Lincoln Co, NC d. Aft 1870, Gilmer Co, GA (Age > 72 years)
	7. Elizabeth Miller, b. Abt 1799, Buncombe Co, NC

Family ID F4300 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 12 Jan 2025

Notes

!NOTES:Marty Grant's 6th Great Grand Parent.;

!NOTES:Since the name "John Miller" and the german original spelling "Johannes Muller" are so common, it is very difficult to know which records actually pertain to this John and not to some other John Miller. However, based on locations and associations, I think I have a fairly good record of this John through Lincoln and Buncombe Counties.

COURT:-- Oct 1785 Lincoln Co, NC P&Q Apr 1779-Jan 1789 pg 104 Deed of Sale from William SHARP of Rowan Co, NC to John MILLER, 200a dated 5 Oct 1785 acknowledged. * Could be different John MILLER;

!COURT:-- Jul 1786 Lincoln Co, NC P&Q Apr 1779-Jan 1789 pg 128 Jacob COLLINS vs. Thomas REGON. Jury ... John MILLER .... * Could be other John MILLER;

!COURT:-- Oct 1787 Lincoln Co, NC P&Q Apr 1779-Jan 1789 pg 158 Deed of Sale John CARPENTER and wife to John MILLER, 225a dated 7 Feb 1786 acknowledged.. * Could be other John MILLER;

!CENSUS:1790 Lincoln Co, NC pg 112 John Miller age 16+ (bef 1774)
2-2-4-0-0;

!COURT:-- Jan 1793 Lincoln Co, NC Civil Action Papers pg 358 William EDWARDS vs. John MILLER and Joseph CROSS. William EDWARDS, constable didgo to arrest Nancy SMITH on 31 Dec 1792. John MILLER and Joseph CROSS were there and constable asked them to assist in arrest, they refused.;

!DEED:24 Feb 1796 Lincoln Co, NC 18-210 John MILLER of Lincoln to John CROSS of Lincoln for 80, 150a Kettle Shoal Creek, south fork of Catawba River. (Kettle Shoal Creek may be Rattle Shoal Creek in Gaston Co, NC north of Gastonia) Signed Johannes Muller (German).Wit: Samuel CROSS, Thomas NORMAN.;

!DEED:25 Feb 1796 Lincoln Co, NC 18-211 John MILLER of Lincoln to John CROSS of Lincoln for 80, 225a Kettle Shoal Creek, south fork of Catawba River. (Kettle Shoal Creek may be Rattle Shoal Creek in Gaston Co, NC north of Gastonia) Signed Johannes Muller (German);

!DEED:16 Nov 1798 Buncombe Co, NC 8-147 Joseph Lines GASH of Buncombe to John MILLER of Buncombe, 200a north side of Sandy Mush Creek, including old Indian Camp for L32, 10s. Wit: F. WHITSON, James GUDGER;

!DEED:10 Nov 1798 Buncombe Co, NC 8-161 Joseph D. GASH to John MILLER, --- North side of Sandy Mush Creek.. Wit: --- WHITSON, James GUDGER;

!CENSUS:1800 Buncombe Co, NC pg 178 John Miller age 45+ (bef 1755)
32101-11010-0-0;

!COURT:Jan 1807 Buncombe Co, NC On Petition, ordered by Court that the Sheriff summon the following jury to view, mark and lay off a road the nearest and best way from John MILLERs on Sandy Mush to Asheville by the way of John DAVISs Ferry on French Broad River;

!CENSUS:1810 Buncombe Co, NC pg 261 John Miller Sr age 45+ (bef 1765)
01101-12001;

!WITNESS:-- Jul 1811 Buncombe Co., NC Will of Elijah Cross proven in Buncombe CO., NC Court Jul 1811 (Book 2 page 511) by John Miller, witness (original will lost);

!NAMED:13 Aug 1819 Buncombe Co, NC 12-465 Joseph MILLER and Peter MILLER of Buncombe Co, NC to Nathan WORLEY, 200a Sandy Mush Creek, ... David MILLER's corner, land John MILLER formerly lived on ... Wit: James GUDGER;

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