Who was Oscar Miller?

Oscar Miller (1861–1946) was born in Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States and died in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Oscar Alexander Miller 1861–1946

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

Born 19 Oct 1861 · Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States

Died 24 Sep 1946 · Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, United States

Father John W Miller

Mother Telitha Talithy A Pope

Spouse Mary Elizabeth Reid Shuford

Children Annie May Miller, Florence Miller, Jessie Wilson Nicholson, Lillie Belle Mcvoy, Millie May Miller, Ottley Miller

Siblings Ambrose Miller, Emaline Miller, Gladys Miller, Julia Adaline Miller, Mary Christina Miller Simmons

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Social Security Applications and … Texas, Death Certificates Mississippi, Compiled Marriage Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

John W Miller

Telitha Talithy A Pope

Spouse(s)

Mary Elizabeth Reid Shuford

Children

Jessie Wilson Nicholson

Lillie Belle Mcvoy

Millie May Miller

Ottley Miller

Biography

The story of Oscar Alexander Miller began in 1861 in Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Oscar Alexander Miller resided in Ross Mill, Monroe, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, Oscar Alexander Miller resided in Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA. Oscar Alexander Miller married mary elizabeth reid shuford, pearl e ott, zerena victoria conn, and had children including annie may miller, florence ethel miller, jessie wilson nicholson, lillie belle mcvoy, millie may miller, ottley rena miller. Oscar Alexander Miller passed away in 1946 in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, United States.

Sources

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records Texas, Death Certificates
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Marriage Records Mississippi, Compiled Marriage Index

Life Timeline

1861

Birth of Oscar Alexander Miller in Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States

Birth

1900

Oscar Alexander Miller resided here in Ross Mill, Monroe, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1910

Oscar Alexander Miller resided here in Columbus Ward 3, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1920

Oscar Alexander Miller resided here in Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1925

Oscar Alexander Miller resided here in Columbus, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1930

Oscar Alexander Miller resided here in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1946

Death of Oscar Alexander Miller in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Oscar Miller

This ancestor line traces from AL (1833) to Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States (1861) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Oscar Miller (1861–1946) was born in Columbus Ward 6, Lowndes, Mississippi, United States and died in Columbus, Lowndes Co., Mississippi, United States. 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 Oscar 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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