Elizabeth Miller

Wife of Martin Luther Miller I. Daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Giddens.

Mary & Martin were first buried in Browning Cemetery, Sharps Chapel and moved in 1935 by the TVA to Skaggs Cemetery.

Family

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Children of Elizabeth Giddens and Martin Miller are:

• + 2 i. Martin3 Miller, born 26 January 1794 in NC; died 21 February 1890 in Franklin Township, Putnam County, IN.
• + 3 ii. Louisa Miller, born 1803 in Claiborne County, TN; died 1856 in Union County, TN.
• + 4 iii. Emanuel Miller, born 01 April 1805 in Claiborne County, TN.
• + 5 iv. Pleasant Miller, born 06 December 1811 in Claiborne County, TN; died 30 July 1886 in Union County, TN.
• + 6 v. Daniel Miller, born 13 December 1813 in Claiborne County, TN; died 02 March 1899 in Rogersville, AL.
• + 7 vi. Isaiah Eli Miller, born 21 July 1816 in Claiborne County, TN; died 19 December 1893 in Union County, TN.
• 8 vii. Elizabeth Miller, born 03 December 1819 in Claiborne County, TN; died 01 July 1856 in Union County, TN. More About Elizabeth Miller:
• Burial: Skaggs Cemetery, Maynardville, UnionCounty, TN
• + 9 viii. David R. Miller, born 02 May 1821 in Claiborne County, TN; died 16 August 1890 in Union County, TN.
• + 10 ix. William Alexander Miller, born 02 May 1821 in Claiborne County, TN; died Bet. 1870 - 1873 in Union County, TN.

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More about Martin Luther Miller:

FIRST ACCOUNT; (Kansas Book) Martin Miller one of the oldest, was born in Heidelberg, Germany, Aug 29, 1753 and died Aug 29, 1838 in Claiborne County, TN. Married Feb 5, 1798 in Wilkes County, NC, To Elizabeth Giddens, b. Sep 9, 1790 in NC, d. Jan 14, 1860 in Claiborne County, TN.

They were first buried in Browning Cemetery., Claiborne County, and after Norris Dam was built their remains were moved to Skaggs Cemetery., Maynardville, Union County, TN.

They resided in Claiborne County 1832. Martin emigrated with his parents to America when he was seven years of age. Along with six brothers. His parents settled on the Haw River and from there Martin joined the war. He was a Private and a musician according to his service papers. He served under Gen Nash and also Clark. One paper was signed by Blackbury and under his name was Bull Run. Martin was at Stoney Point, Germantown and then marched to Valley Forge and shared the dangers and hardships of the war. He fought for six years. He was also in the War of 1812. He entered the Rev. War in 1776.

Martin had six brothers from Germany and two sisters who were born in America. The brothers were older than Martin. They first came to New York City and then went to NC on Haw River in Alamance County (Orange County) in NC.

Martin and Elizabeth were living in Big Valley on Clinch River in the 1830's. They lived east of Sharps Chapel, TN. Martin's house was one of the first log homes built. They were the parents of nine children and their descendents were numerous. They are located all over the USA. Martin was married three times. Issue from his first wife was two sons and two daughters. Descendents from these are not known to the Millers here. These are 1. Jane Miller b. 1791, m. Jesse Anderson; 2. Nancy Miller , m. Noble Ousley, 3. John Miller, m. Joyce Huddleston; 4. George Miller, unmarried.

Martin's second wife's name is not known. This wife was probably killed during the war as they were fighting all around them.

Martin and his third wife were parents of nine children. NOTE: It is thought Elizabeth could have been a sister to his second wife and possibly his third wife. Early days tradition was to marry, should a wife die, a sister, etc., or a close relative.

SECOND ACCOUNT:

Martin Luther Miller (1758-1838) emigrated with his parents from Heidelberg. Germany to America sometime before the Rev. War. They settle on the Haw River in Alamance County (Orange County) NC, near Mebane. Martin lived in that vicinity until he came to Claiborne County, TN, Circa 1800. He spend three years fighting in the North Carolina Line in the Revolution. (See Military Chapter, Vol III). Of Martin's siblings, only this much is known (by this writer), and it is unauthenticated: A. A sister, Katy Miller, b. in Germany, m. William Inklebarger, b. in Germany (the Inklebargers, presumably from North Carolina, settled on the Clinch River). Katy's children: A. William Inklebarger, the second, m1 Sallie Campbell, m2 Sallie Yates. a. Willim, the third m. Rebecca Idle; their children: Nanc William Campbell, Adam Chesley, Johnithan, John Thomas, Annie, Francis, Stephen Rice, Sarah Malissie, Crissie and Emmaline. B. A sister who m. a Maples C. A brother-in-law, James Johnson, named in Martin's Widdows pension application (in Claiborne County, TN) Circa 1850.

Sometime after the war, Martin m1 Sallie Ritchie, He is reported to have had thirteen children. The four by Sallie Ritchie are (Unauthenticated): 1. Jane Miller, b. 1791 in NC, m. in 1809 to Jesse Anderson. 2. Nancy Miller, b. Circa 1793, m. Noble Ousley. 3. John Miller, m. Joyce Huddleston. 4. George Miller, single.

In 1798 Martin Miller m2 Elizabeth Giddens (Gidddeons), 1780-1860, of Wilkes County NC, daughter of Edward Giddens (Edward d. circa 1810 in Burke County, Johns River NC, he m. Elizabeth ________; his children were Ruben, Edward, Zephariah, William D., Mary Roda, and Elizabeth). Martin and Elizabeth move to Union County in 1800-1801. He is reported to be related to Pleasant M. Miller who lived in Knox County in that era. In 1807, for his war services, he received a land bounty from NC, comprising a large section of land along Big Hunting Creek and extending to Sharps Chapel. He built his home near the creek and near what was once called Harbinson Cross Roads, His descendents lived near him. His home place was owned by a Granddaughter, Sarah Miller Cook (Mrs Richard) until it was bought and razed by TVA.

Martin gave the land for the first Union School. A log house on Little Hunting Creek. His son Pleasant gave land for the next Union School built in 1886. His son William gave land in 1858 on which the Union Primitive Baptist Church was built on Hunting Creek near the school.

Both Martin and his wife were buried in Browning Cemetery., but were moved by TVA and now lie in Skaggs Cemetery. Maynardville, TN

THIRD ACCOUNT (From Miller Chart)

Martin Miller, Revolutionary War soldier 1758- Aug 29, 1838. Born in Heidelberg, Germany. Resided in Claiborne County, TN. Buried in Skaggs Cemetery., Maynardville, TN. Enlistment Dec 22, 1776 - Jan 27, 1780. He held rank of Private and was a musician in army. Fought in battle of Germantown under Gen George Washington. Officers under whom served: Captain Cook, Captain Alexander Mebane, and Colonel Clark.

First Married Sallie Ritchie (b. ?-died before Feb 5, 1798) of NC. Second marriage to Elizabeth Giddens (Sep 7, 1780 - Jan 4, 1860) in Wilkes County, NC on Feb 5,

FOURTH ACCOUNT;

Revolutionary War Soldier MARTIN LUTHER MILLER War 1812

STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF CLAIBORNE

On the 17th day of September in the year of our Lord 1832, personally appeared before the court, quarterly session from Claiborne County in the state of Tennessee, Martin Miller, a resident of said county Claiborne in the said state of Tennessee aged about 72 or 73 as he supposed, who being first duly sworn in according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the previous made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United Statesin the year of 1776 as well as he recollects, with Richard Cook for 3 years and served in the 9th Regiment of North Carolina under the following officers--he believed that the name of his captain was Alexander Malone, Lt. Richard, and Ensign Pastor, and the balance of his company officers, his field officer as well as he recollects were Colonel Clark and Major Page.

He left the service under this enlistment, in the year of 1779 as well as he recollects; he resided at the time of his enlistment in Granville in the state of North Carolina. He states that during his services, he was in the battle of Germantown, and fought in said battle; in this battle he recollects that General Nash was killed by a cannon ball and the command was assumed by General Davidson: he states that from Granville County, he was marched down through Newberry, and Halifax to Fredricksburg which he with the balance of the troops were marched to headquarters at Philadelphia; from this he was marched with the toops to the position of the ememy; he was marched through Baltimore, Landcaster and a varity of towns that he cannot recollect; he stated that during the battle of Germantown, he was stationed at Philadelphia from this he was marched on to South Carolina and at Halifax courthouse he was discharged honorably from the service.

His discharge, he afterward placed in the possession of Charles McDawell a member of the South Carolina legislation, who as he informed this declarant lost it out of his possession. He stated that by the terms of his enlistment he was entittled to a land warrant from the state of North Carolina in past compensation for his service; he further states that during the part of his enlistment, he was stationed in winter quarters at Valley Forge upon the river Schusylk, under General Washington.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a person or anunity except the present and he declares his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.

Signed: Martin (x) Miller Page 46 I Benjamin F. Clarie of the County of Pleas and quarter session for Claiborne County in the state of Tennessee, do hereby certify that this foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said county in the matter of appllication of Martin Miller for a pension. In testamony whereof I have hereunto have set my hand and private seal (having of seal of office) at office this 17th day of September 1832. Signed: Benjamin Signed: Benjamin F. Clarie, Clerk

The following was furnished by 3rd. g.granddaughter, Bev Miller Traxler:

Every year the 3rd weekend in July the descendants of Martin Miller meet in Maynardville, TN to honor Martin and to renew aquaintances

More about Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Giddens husband Martin who emigrated with his parents from Heidelburg, Germany sometime before the Revolutionary War. They settled on the Haws River in Alamance Co. (Orange Co), NC near Mebane. Martin Miller served as a private and musician in the Revolutionary War. Martin settled in Clairborne County, TN. Died, 1839.

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