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Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller 1879–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 September 1879

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 16 April 1965

Death Location: Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Nathaniel Slade

Mother: Frances Miller

Spouse(s): Simon Highers

Children(s): Fanny Highers, None None, Jim Highers, Buford Highers, Banks Highers, Simon Highers, Josephine Highers, Thomas Highers, Ellen Highers

In 1879, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller entered the world in Tennessee, born to Nathaniel J Slade And Frances Fannie E Miller. In 1900, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided in Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided in Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee, USA. Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller married Simon Claiborne Highers, and had children including Banks Samuel Huck Highers, Buford Nelson Highers, Ellen Highers, Fanny L Highers, Jim Highers, Josephine Highers, Simon Claiborne Highers, Thomas Beasley Highers. Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller passed away in 1965 in Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller entered the world in Tennessee, born to Nathaniel J Slade And Frances Fannie E Miller.
  • In 1900, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided in Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided in Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller married Simon Claiborne Highers, and had children including Banks Samuel Huck Highers, Buford Nelson Highers, Ellen Highers, Fanny L Highers, Jim Highers, Josephine Highers, Simon Claiborne Highers, Thomas Beasley Highers.
  • Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller passed away in 1965 in Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Slade
1815–
Birth Location: Virginia
NS
Frances Miller
1843–1910
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
FM

Spouses(s)

Simon Highers
1870–1931
Birth Location: Smith Co Tennessee
SH

Children(s)

Fanny Highers
1899–
Birth Location: Tennessee
FH
None None
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
Jim Highers
1903–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JH
Buford Highers
1905–1989
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States
BH
Banks Highers
1901–1979
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States
BH
Simon Highers
1912–1981
Birth Location: Tennessee
SH
Josephine Highers
1916–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JH
Thomas Highers
1919–1982
Birth Location: Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
TH
Ellen Highers
1908–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EH

Sarah Miller's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Miller
1879–1965
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Nathaniel J. Slade
1815–
Virginia
Frances ("Fannie" E.) Miller
1843–1910
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
George (S.) Miller
1788–1865
Virginia, USA
America (Ann) Hill
1808–1882
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Hill
1782–1850
Frances Modena
1785–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Hill
1743–1815
Ann Powell
1755–1805
Giovanni Modena
1749–1826
Mary Gianini
1775–

Sarah Miller's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Ellen "Ella") Miller (8 September 1879–16 April 1965) m. Simon (Claiborne) Highers (25 December 1870–20 Oct 1931)
  1. 1. Fanny (L) Highers 1899–
  2. 2. 1901–
  3. 3. Jim Highers 1903–
  4. 4. Buford (Nelson) Highers 1905–1989 m. Mary (Day) Crowder 1907–2005
  5. 5. Banks (Samuel (Huck)) Highers 1901–1979 m. Lucille (Elizabeth) Jones 1913–1964
    1. 1. Banks (Samuel Highers) Jr 1951–2006
    2. 2. Henry (Griffith) Highers 1947–2008
    3. 3. George (Hampton) Highers 1945–2020
    4. 4. William (Banks) Highers 1942–2020
  6. 6. Simon (Claiborne) Highers 1912–1981 m. Mary (Emily) Gregory 1921–2001
    1. 1. Suellen Highers 1945–2023
    2. 2. Jerry (M) Highers 1942–2019
  7. 7. Josephine Highers 1916– m. Homer (A) Cutrell 1918–
  8. 8. Thomas (Beasley) Highers 1919–1982
  9. 9. Ellen Highers 1908–

Sarah Miller's Timeline

9 Records

1879
8 September 1879
Birth of Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 21
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Civil District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Smith, Tennessee
Smith, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1965
16 April 1965
Age 86
Death of Sarah Ellen "Ella" Miller in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 September 1879
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 80-5
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1766; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 760
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 2280; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 82.0; FHL microfilm: 2342014
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241600
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1521; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375534
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 3664; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 80-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 1600; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241600

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1521; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375534

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1766; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 760

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 2280; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 82.0; FHL microfilm: 2342014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 80-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 80-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 3664; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 80-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 April 1965
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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