Miller - Samuel T.
Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana. (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881)
Samuel T. MILLER, farmer, Shannondale, the son of William and
Cassandra (ROSS) Miller, was born in Bath county, Kentucky, in
March 1829. The family is of Scotch and Irish descent. His
parents came to Wayne township, Montgomery county, in 1836, and
here he spent his youth and obtained his education in the
educational establishments of that period. In 1853 he was
married, in the same neighborhood, to Miss Harriet APPLEGATE,
whose parents were old settlers in the county, having arrived in
Crawfordsville when it only consisted of a few log cabins. The
result of this union is a family of nine children: Sylvanus M.,
Mary 0., John W., Rheni C., Willie C., Emma 0., Samuel H., Otto
L. and Charlie K. Throughout his life Mr. Miller bas been engaged
in agricultural pursuits, and by his industry, perseverance and
energy bas worked his way upward. His farm of ninety acres is in
a high state of cultivation, and well improved. His residence is
situated on one of the finest sites in the township, on the side
of a large mound, which has attracted the attention of many
geologists. He has been a life-long member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, and is now one of the leading members of Salem
congregation in this township. In politics he is a prominent
member of the republican party, and is connected with the
detective company of this township. - typed by kbz