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William Henry Miller 1838–1922

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Miller in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1838 · Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Died 2 Jul 1922 · Syracuse, Davis, Utah, USA
Father Henry Miller (1807–1885)
Mother Elmira Pond
Siblings Alma Miller, Arnold Daniel Miller, David Miller, Elizabeth Ellen Miller, Freelove Miller, Hyrum Smith Miller, Lucy Maria Miller, Mary Elmira Hess Miller, Ruth Ann Miller, Sarah Jane Miller
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Utah, Death and Military Death … Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Henry Miller was born in 1838 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA, the child of henry william miller and elmira pond. William Henry Miller passed away in 1922 in Syracuse, Davis, Utah, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Death Records Utah, Death and Military Death Certificates

  3. 3
    Record Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men

Life Timeline

1838
Birth of William Henry Miller in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Birth
1922
Death of William Henry Miller in Syracuse, Davis, Utah, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Miller

This ancestor line traces from East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA (1768) to Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA (1838) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Miller (1838–1922) was born in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA and died in Syracuse, Davis, Utah, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Henry Miller
1807–1885 · Father
Elmira Pond
Mother
William Miller in the US Census
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William Miller's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry Miller PTP
1838–1922
Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
Parents
Henry William Miller PTP
1807–1885
Lexington, Greene, New York, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Ruth Arnold PTP
1768–1816
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown

William Miller's Descendants

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William Henry Miller PTP 1838–1922