Ephraim B Miller

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• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Manns Joice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 222
• Census: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 13-14
• Census: 1910, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 15-13
• Civil War Veteran: 22 Aug 1862 - 25 Jun 1865; Private, F Co, 138th Pennsylvania Infantry Rgt
• Occupation: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farm hand
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1910, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Retired, Farmer
• Residence: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With parents John E and Hannah (Carpenter) Miller, six siblings and a cousin(?)
• Residence: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Amanda J (Swartzwelter), two children and a young farm hand named--seriously--John Fart
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Amanda J (Swartzwelter), six children and a servant
• Residence: 1890, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Residence: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1910, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Upper Cove Rd

Notes:

BEDFORD GAZETTE, Bedford, Pa. - Wednesday, December 23, 1914

Ephraim B. Miller died at his home near Buffalo Mills on Monday, December 14, 1914, aged 75 years. In February 1866 he was married to Miss Amanda Swartzwelder. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom, with their mother, survive: Grant of Buffalo Mills, Rev. Colfax of East Altoona, Miss Alberta and Oscar G. at home, Simon D. of Mann's Choice, Mrs. S. J. Wolf of Claysburg and Mrs. A. A. Hyde of Dry Ridge.

Mr. Miller was a prosperous farmer and spent nearly all his life on the farm. In politics he was a Republican and filled several local offices creditably. He was a member of the Christian Church, having joined it in early manhood. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of 138th Pa. Inf. While serving under Sheridan at Cedar Creek he was wounded. After spending some time in the hospital he rejoined his regiment at Petersburg before the final surrender of Lee at Appomattox and was honorably discharged in 1865.

By his death the community loses a most estimable citizen.

The funeral service was held in the Cove Christian church Wednesday morning of last week.

Born July 6th, 1840 on the farm adjoining where he died. In August 1862 he enlisted in the 138th P.V. for the term of three years or during the war. He shared the fortunes of his regiment in camp, on the march, and on battlefield and was d while serving under Sheridan at Cedar Creek. After spending some time in the hospital he rejoined his regiment at Petersburg before the final surrender of Lee at Appomattox and was honorably discharged in June of '65.

He was always interested in the welfare of his family, his neighbors, his community and his country. for eight years he served as road supervisor and for six years as assessor of his Township.

(Son of John E. and Hannah (Carpenter) Miller.)

Obituary and information from Frederick D. Royer.


Ephraim was a prosperous farmer and spent nearly all his life on the farm in Milligan's Cove. He was a Republican and filled several local offices creditably. Was always interested in the welfare of his family, his neighbors, his community, and his country.

A veteran of the Civil War, being a member of 138th Penn'a Infantry. While serving under Sheridan at battle of Cedar Creek, Va., he was wounded by a minnie ball passing through the left arm. After spending some time in the hospital he rejoined his regiment at Petersburg before the final surrender of Lee at Appomattox and was honorably discharged.


Ephriam B. Miller has long been actively identified with the agricultural and political interests of Harrison township, Bedford County, Pa., and is held in high regard throughout the community in which he lives. A son of the late John E. Miller, he was born in this township, July 6, 1840. He is of pioneer ancestry, his great-grandfather, Abraham Miller, having been one of the first settlers of this section of the State.

Elias Miller, son of Abraham and father of John E., was born in Loudoun County, Virginia. He migrated with his parents to Harrison township, where he subsequently spent his life in the toilsome labor of clearing and improving a homestead. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and one of his brothers served several years as Sheriff of Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

John E. Miller, father of the subject of this sketch, was a lifelong farmer of Harrison township, where he died in June, 1876, at a good old age. He belonged to the Republican party, and served his fellow-townsmen in various official capacities. A man of eminent piety, he was a consistent and active member of the Christian church, of which he was a Deacon for a number of years. His wife, Hannah Carpenter, a native of Londonderry, Pa., bore him several children, of whom the following named are yet living: Eve, wife of Job H. Martin, of Buffalo Mills, Pa.; Ephraim B., whose personal history is given below; Simon G. Miller, M. D., a physician in Putnam County, Florida; Amanda, wife of Daniel Swartzwelter, of Fayette County, Pennsylvania; and Hannah, wife of John R. Diehl, of Colerain, Pa.

Ephraim B. Miller was bred and educated in Harrison, becoming as familiar in boyhood with farm life and labors as with the contents of his school books. In August, 1862, he offered his services to his country by enlisting in Company F., One hundred and Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was subsequently promoted to the rank of Corporal; and with his regiment, which belonged to the Army of the Potomac, he fought at the battles of Snicker's Gap, Brandy Station, Locust Grove, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, siege of Petersburg, at Monocacy Bridge, Md., Charlestown, W. Va., Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Harrisonburg, Mount Jackson, and Cedar Creek. At the latter engagement he received a wound in the left arm of such a serious nature that he was forced to remain in the hospital five months, after which he served with his regiment until receiving his discharge on June 25, 1865. Returning then to the scenes of his childhood, he has since carried on various branches of agriculture with good financial results. His farm of three hundred acres is finely located, and with its equipments and substantial improvements is one of which he may well be proud. Evidences of his judicious labor and thrifty management are to be seen on every hand, and invariably attract the attention of the passer-by.

Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, and has ably served the township as Road Supervisor, a position which he held five years, and as Assessor, an office which he is now filling for the second term. He is one of the leading members of Harrison Post, No. 332, G. A. R., at Buffalo Mills, of which he is ex-Senior Vice-Commander.

On February 15, 1866, Mr. Miller married Amanda, daughter of Daniel and Rachel (Morgart) Swartzwelder, late of Monroe township, Bedford County. Mr and Mrs. Miller have eight children, namely: Grant A.; Otho C.; Alberta O.; Simon D.; Viola wife of Samuel Wolf, of Hyndman, Pa.; Veda L.; Oscar G. and Pearl L., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are both members of the Christian church.

Biographical Review, pages 198-199.


Available online probate records of Bedford Co., Pennsylvania do not cover his date of death (5 Oct 2014)

Civil War Veteran:
Sustained a "Gun shot in left arm" during the war

Buried:
Milligan's Cove Church Cemetery

Ephraim married Amanda J Swartzwelter 15 Feb 1866, Monroe Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania. Amanda (daughter of Daniel Swartzwelder and Rachel Morgart) was born 17 Apr 1841, Monroe Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 21 May 1916, Milligan's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania; was buried 23 May 1916, Milligan's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]