Who was James Miller?

James Miller (1892–1977) was born in Wellington, Ontario, Canada and died in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Arthur Miller 1892–1977

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Feb 1892 · Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Died 9 May 1977 · Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Father Samuel Ranson Miller

Mother Hannah Elizabeth Reid

Spouse Eva Mae Eastley

Children Arlene Dorles Miller, James Raymond Miller, Marguerette Maud Miller, Verdun Arthur Miller

Siblings Annis Jane Miller, Edith Elizabeth Miller, Lewis Sylvester Miller, Maud Elizabeth Pansy Miller, Samuel Lorenzo Miller, William Henry Miller

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Ranson Miller

Hannah Elizabeth Reid

Spouse(s)

Eva Mae Eastley

Children

Arlene Dorles Miller

James Raymond Miller

Marguerette Maud Miller

Verdun Arthur Miller

Biography

In 1892, James Arthur Miller entered the world in Wellington, Ontario, Canada, born to samuel ranson miller and hannah elizabeth reid. James Arthur Miller married eva mae eastley, and had children including arlene dorles miller, james raymond miller, marguerette maud miller, verdun arthur miller. James Arthur Miller passed away in 1977 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

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1892

Birth of James Arthur Miller in Wellington, Ontario, Canada

Birth

1916

James Arthur Miller was married in York, Ontario, Canada

Marriage

1977

Death of James Arthur Miller in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Miller

This ancestor line traces from Ontario (1850) to Wellington, Ontario, Canada (1892) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Miller (1892–1977) was born in Wellington, Ontario, Canada and died in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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