Who was WILLIAM MILLER?

WILLIAM MILLER (1925–1959) was born in Tennessee and died in MARS HILL CEMETARY, ATHENS, MCMINN CO., TN. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER 1925–1959

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 May 1925 · Tennessee

Died 1 Apr 1959 · MARS HILL CEMETARY, ATHENS, MCMINN CO., TN

Father James William Joseph Miller

Mother Letitia Tishie Avalona Kelley

Spouse Edna Bea Murphy

Children Charles Randy Miller, Dwight Lynn Miller, Patricia Arvalee Miller

Siblings George Franklin G F Miller, J D Miller, Jessie Lorene Miller, Mary Marie Miller

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Headstone Applications for Military … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Draft … Tennessee, U.S., Death Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James William Joseph Miller

Letitia Tishie Avalona Kelley

Spouse(s)

Edna Bea Murphy

Children

Charles Randy Miller

Dwight Lynn Miller

Patricia Arvalee Miller

Biography

In 1925, WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER entered the world in Tennessee, born to james william joseph miller and letitia tishie avalona kelley. In 1930, WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided in District 3, Mcminn, Tennessee. In 1935, WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided in McMinn, Tennessee. WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER married edna bea murphy, and had children including charles randy miller, dwight lynn miller, patricia arvalee miller. WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER passed away in 1959 in MARS HILL CEMETARY, ATHENS, MCMINN CO., TN.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Military U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
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Record Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

Life Timeline

1925

Birth of WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER in Tennessee

Birth

1930

WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided here in District 3, Mcminn, Tennessee

Residence

1935

WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided here in McMinn, Tennessee

Residence

1940

WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1943

WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided here in Etowah, McMinn, Tennessee

Residence

1950

WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER resided here in Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1959

Death of WILLIAM KENNETH MILLER

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM MILLER

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Tyrone, Northern Ireland (1699) to Tennessee (1925) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: WILLIAM MILLER (1925–1959) was born in Tennessee and died in MARS HILL CEMETARY, ATHENS, MCMINN CO., TN. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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