Who was Samuel Miller?

Samuel Miller (1799–1871) was born in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States and died in Elk, Kansas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Miller 1799–1871

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Feb 1799 · Lincoln, North Carolina, United States

Died 27 Oct 1871 · Elk, Kansas, United States

Father John Miller Rev

Mother Martha Patsy Richmond

Siblings Barton Stone Miller, David Miller, Hiram Miller, Jesse K Miller, Lewis Byrum Miller, Margaret Peggy Miller, Martin Wright Miller, Mary M Miller, Sarah Miller, William Wilson Miller

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Miller Rev

Martha Patsy Richmond

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Miller began in 1799 in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Miller passed away in 1871 in Elk, Kansas, United States.

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1799

Birth of Samuel Miller in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1871

Death of Samuel Miller in Elk, Kansas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Miller

This ancestor line traces from Ballymena, Antrim, Northern Ireland (1771) to Lincoln, NC (1799) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Miller (1799–1871) was born in Lincoln, North Carolina, United States and died in Elk, Kansas, United States. 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 Samuel 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.
: 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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