Who was Joseph Miller?

Joseph Miller (1699–1780) was born in Somerset Co., Maryland and died in Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Miller 1699–1780

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Feb 1699 · Somerset Co., Maryland

Died 04 Nov 1780 · Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware

Father John Peter Miller

Mother Isabella Hall Park

Spouse Hannah Comfort Miller

Children Elizabeth Miller, Elizabeth Patton

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Researchers connected through Joseph Miller 1699–1780

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Peter Miller

Isabella Hall Park

Spouse(s)

Hannah Comfort Miller

Mary Ignew

Children

Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Patton

Biography

In 1699, Joseph Miller entered the world in Somerset Co., Maryland, born to john peter miller and isabella hall park. Joseph Miller married hannah comfort miller, mary ignew, and had children including elizabeth miller, elizabeth patton. Joseph Miller passed away in 1780 in Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Probate/Wills Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1699

Birth of Joseph Miller in Somerset Co., Maryland

Birth

1780

Death of Joseph Miller in Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware

Death

1780

Death of Joseph Miller in Delaware, USA

Death

1780

Death of Joseph Miller in Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware

Death

1780

Joseph Miller - Probate in Sussex, Delaware, USA

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Miller

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Hampshire, England (1650) to Somerset Co., Maryland (1699) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Miller (1699–1780) was born in Somerset Co., Maryland and died in Sussex Co. Terr, Pennsylvania, now Delware. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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