Hannah Carpenter

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Residence: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband John E Miller, seven children and a nephew(?)

Notes:

Buried:
R. W. Garland Farm Cemetery

Hannah married John Eli Miller 15 Apr 1830, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. John (son of Elias Miller and Mary Lybarger) was born 3 Sep 1808, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 27 Jun 1876, Pennsylvania; was buried Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Mann's Choice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 222
• Occupation: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Miller, flouring
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Ticket agent, Pennsylvania Railroad
• Probate: 15 Nov 1886, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Widow's inventory approved
• Probate: 24 Nov 1886, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Sale of real estate ordered in order to pay debts of the estate
• Probate: 28 Dec 1886, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Administrator Orange A Miller bonded
• Probate: 20 Jan 1887, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Estate sale; $4200 on two parcels of land
• Probate: 25 Apr 1887, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Auditor appointed to oversee distribution of real estate proceeds
• 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 wife Margaret (Arnold) and three children
• Residence: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Margaret (Arnold) and three children
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Margaret (Arnold) and two children

Notes:

Name:
His father's will gives a middle initial "C"

Buried:
Milligan's Cove Christian Church Cemetery

Michael — Margaret Arnold. Margaret was born 1832, Pennsylvania; died Aft 01 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 222
• Civil War Veteran: 14 Nov 1864 - 13 Jul 1865; Private, C Co, 82nd Pennsylvania Infantry Rgt
• Occupation: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Probate: 13 Jul 1898, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Will proved; letters testamentary issued
• Residence: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With parents John E and Hannah (Carpenter) Miller, six siblings and a cousin(?)
• Residence: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Anna M (Nicodemus) and six children
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Anna M (Nicodemus) and six children
• Residence: 1890, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Will: 4 Jun 1898, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; To "beloved wife Anmaria"; to Thomas Fletcher; to W C Garland; to six children E L Miller, Ettie Fletcher, Magie (sic) Diehl, Clarra (sic) Garland, Annie Welch, Lottie Bennet; Wm C Garland executor

Notes:

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

Buried:
Milligan's Cove Christian Church Cemetery

Abraham — Ann Maria Nicodemus. Ann was born 5 Apr 1835, Pennsylvania; died 14 Sep 1921, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; was buried 16 Sep 1921, Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 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
• Occupation: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Domestic
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Keeping house
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Keeping house
• 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 husband John H Martin and four children
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband Job H Martin, two sons and a boarder

Notes:

Buried:
Milligan's Cove Christian Church Cemetery

Eva married Job H Martin 1861. Job was born 6 Jul 1826, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 26 Jan 1901; was buried Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 222
• Occupation: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Emma, seven children, a farm hand and a domestic servant
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; 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 wife Emmaline and a son
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Emma and eight children

Notes:

Not found in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania probate records (wills, dockets)

Elijah — Emmaline. Emmaline was born 1842-1845, Pennsylvania; died Aft 01 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• 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]

Notes:

Buried:
R. W. Garland Farm Cemetery

Notes:

Buried:
R. W. Garland Farm Cemetery

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Mann's Choice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 221
• Census: 1900, Precinct 22, Putnam, Florida; Enumeration District 2-147
• Occupation: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Physician
• Occupation: 1900, Precinct 22, Putnam, Florida; 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 father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and three siblings
• Residence: 1880, Everett, Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Anna M (Arnold), two children and a servant
• Residence: 1900, Precinct 22, Putnam, Florida

Notes:

Available online probate records of Putnam Co., Florida are not indexed; the volume of wills covering his death date is 793 pages long (6 Oct 2014)

Buried:
Oak Hill East Cemetery

Simon married Ann Mariah Arnold 1876. Ann was born 5 Aug 1846, Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 30 Sep 1936, Palm Harbor, Pinellas, Florida; was buried 1 Oct 1936, Palatka, Putnam, Florida. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Mann's Choice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 229
• Census: 1900, Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 17-10
• Census: 1910, Connelsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 22-11
• Occupation: 1880, Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania; 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 father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and three siblings
• Residence: 1880, Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania; With parents-in-law Daniel M and Rachel (Morgart) Swartzwelter, one brother-in-law, a nephew and husband Daniel M Swartzwelter
• Residence: 1900, Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; 217 S Prospect St With husband Daniel M Swartzwelter and three children
• Residence: 1910, Connelsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; 208 Prospect St With two sons, two daughters-in-law and a daughter
• Residence: 1913, Albright, Preston, West Virginia; In the home of daughter "Mrs. W. M. Cale"

Notes:

Not found in Preston Co., West Virginia will index; no other probate records available online (6 Oct 2014)

Amanda married Daniel Morgan Swartzwelter 7 Nov 1878, Clearfield, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Daniel (son of Daniel Swartzwelder and Rachel Morgart) was born 25 Sep 1853, Monroe Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 12 Nov 1906, Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; was buried 14 Nov 1906, Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Manns Joice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 220
• Census: 1900, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 13-8
• Census: 1910, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 16-7
• Census: 1920, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 8
• Occupation: 1880, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Keeping house
• Residence: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and three siblings
• Residence: 1880, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband John R Diehl and a daughter
• Residence: 1900, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband John R Diehl, two daughters and a son-in-law
• Residence: 1910, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband John R Diehl, a daughter and son-in-law, two grandchildren and a servant
• Residence: 1920, Colerain Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With husband John R Diehl

Notes:

Birth:
The two available sources only give a birth year

Buried:
Friends Cove United Church of Christ Cemetery
783 Diehl Rd

Hannah married John Ritchey Diehl 23 Jan 1879. John was born 22 Jul 1851, Friend's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 19 Aug 1931, Friend's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania; was buried 21 Aug 1931, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Mann's Choice P.O.
• Census: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Buffalo Mills P.O.
• Census: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 222
• Occupation: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Probate: 9 Nov 1891, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; Will proved
• Residence: 1860, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With father John E Miller, stepmother Missouri (Fletcher) and three siblings
• Residence: 1880, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Agnes L (Swartzwelter) and a son
• Will: 5 Dec 1888, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; To beloved wife Agnes Miller; to daughter Essie Miller; subject to provisions made for stepmother Missouri Miller in father John E Miller's will; friend D M Swartzwelder executor

Joseph married Agnes Ledora Swartzwelder 7 Aug 1878, Ray's Hill, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Agnes (daughter of Philip Swartzwelder and Louisiana Sharp) was born 20 May 1858, Black Valley, Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 23 Dec 1935, Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; was buried 26 Dec 1935, Milligan's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 14
• Occupation: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 3 Nov 1935, Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Farmer
• Residence: 1900, Harrison Twp., Bedford, Pennsylvania; With wife Agnes L (Swartzwelder Miller), a step-daughter and a niece
• Residence: 3 Nov 1935, Buffalo Mills, Bedford, Pennsylvania; In a rural delivery area

Notes:

Buried:
Milligan's Cove Cemetery

Elliot married Agnes Ledora Swartzwelder 7 Jun 1894, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; divorced Bef 1 Jun 1910. Agnes (daughter of Philip Swartzwelder and Louisiana Sharp) was born 20 May 1858, Black Valley, Bedford, Pennsylvania; died 23 Dec 1935, Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; was buried 26 Dec 1935, Milligan's Cove, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]