Miller - Tobias
Source: Historical Sketch of Parke County, Indiana, 1816-1916, p. 119
Tobias MILLER was born in Franklin County, Virginia Nov 30, 1796. In 1805 he located in Union County and in 1821 came to Raccoon Twp raised a crop, returned to Union County and returned to Raccoon Township for permanent residence in 1823. He was married to Margaret Robinson Jan 8, 1824. He was county commissioner 8 years, justice of the peace 15 and several years Township Trustee. He was a consistent member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Church. He and his wife experienced all the trials and privations of pioneer life and did well their part in teaching civic righteousness and fair dealing. His son, John R, was born in this township and was a successful farmer and was elected county treasurer in 1858. He also represented Parke and Montgomery counties as Joint Representative. The family of his son, James N. Miller, deceased are nearly all living in Parke County. Joseph and John now own good farms of the original acquisitions. Alice Clements, Mrs. WJ White and George C, children of James N now live in Rockville. Dick Miller, the youngest son, resided in Indianapolis. Mrs. William Goodin, a daughter lives in Jackson Township. - typed by kbz
Tobias MILLER was born in Franklin County, Virginia Nov 30, 1796. In 1805 he located in Union County and in 1821 came to Raccoon Twp raised a crop, returned to Union County and returned to Raccoon Township for permanent residence in 1823. He was married to Margaret Robinson Jan 8, 1824. He was county commissioner 8 years, justice of the peace 15 and several years Township Trustee. He was a consistent member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Church. He and his wife experienced all the trials and privations of pioneer life and did well their part in teaching civic righteousness and fair dealing. His son, John R, was born in this township and was a successful farmer and was elected county treasurer in 1858. He also represented Parke and Montgomery counties as Joint Representative. The family of his son, James N. Miller, deceased are nearly all living in Parke County. Joseph and John now own good farms of the original acquisitions. Alice Clements, Mrs. WJ White and George C, children of James N now live in Rockville. Dick Miller, the youngest son, resided in Indianapolis. Mrs. William Goodin, a daughter lives in Jackson Township. - typed by kbz