Biographical Sketch of W. T. Miller, Johnson County, Missouri Jackson Township >From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," Kansas City Historical Co. 1881 W. T. MILLER, assistant postmaster of Pittsville, was born in Johnson county, August 24, 1850. He received a limited education at the common schools. W. E. Miller, his father, was a well-to-do farmer, born in Ray county, Tennessee. Emigrated to Missouri in 1840, and settled near Pittsville, on Blackwater. In 1858, moved on to the homestead now occupied by the widow and the family. Mr. Miller died in 1879. The farm contains 180 acres. Mr. Miller was for many years before his death, a prominent member of the M.E. church, South. W.T. Miller's mother was born in Lafayette county, this state, and was the daughter of Judge Emmons, who was one of the earliest settlers of Missouri. W.T.'s mother raised a family of nine children, all of whom are living: James A., Baxter M., J. H., J.E., C.C., John, Anna J., Ella and Wm. T., who is the eldest son, and our subject; he has charge of the farm; also has a clerkship at Holt Davis' store, which position he has held for several years in the same store. Mr. Miller is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge, and is a man of sterling integrity. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Bill Pennington ====================================================================