BIO: David H. MILLER, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, page 242.
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  DAVID H. MILLER, Petersburg, Huntingdon county, Pa., was born in 
Porter township, Huntingdon county, December 3, 1849, son of John and 
Margaret (Enyeart) Miller. His grandfather, Henry Miller, was of German 
descent; he was a farmer, first of Walker and afterwards of Porter 
township. He died in McConnellstown at the age of eighty-two, and is 
buried in that place. His son, John Miller, was born in Walker 
township, October 6, 1820. He was occupied in farming and raising stock 
in Porter township, where he owned over 300 acres of land. He sold his 
farm and business there, and removed to Beavertown, Blair county, Pa., 
where he is now living a life of retirement and leisure. Mrs. John 
Miller is a daughter of David Enyeart, farmer, of Porter township, 
where she was born. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Miller are: Margaret 
(Mrs. L. Heilman), residing near Orbisonia, Huntingdon county; 
Elizabeth (Mrs. L. Hewitt), of Blair county; David H.; John C., of 
Kansas; Alice (Mrs. Calvin Sorrick), of Blair county; Mary C., 
deceased, wife of Joseph Hear; and Samuel, died young. Mr. Miller is a 
Democrat; he is a member of the Reformed church.
  David H. Miller attended school in Porter township, and worked on the 
farm with his father until he was sixteen years old. Then, like many 
ardent and patriotic youths, he enlisted, February 10, 1864, in Company 
B, Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Col. J. Q. Anderson, Capt. John M. 
Donahoe. He was in the engagements at Todds Tavern, Spotsylvania, 
Yellow Tavern, Newcastle Ferry, Old Church Tavern, Cold Harbor, 
Trevilian Station, White House Landing, Jonas Bridge, Cedar Creek, 
Berryville, Shepherdstown, Smithfield, Opequan Creek, Winchester, and 
near Gordonville. Mr. Miller was present at Lee's surrender. He was 
also in an engagement near Strasburg, and in the celebrated march 
"through Georgia" from Atlanta to the sea. He was discharged at the 
close of the war, August 16, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. It was a rich and 
varied experience for a boy of sixteen, and one whose dangers required 
to be met by a robust frame and a stout spirit.
  At the close of this service, Mr. Miller returned to Porter township, 
and remained there until he was twenty-five years of age. He then went 
to Indiana for a short time; then returned to Porter township and 
rented a farm, which he cultivated until 1885, when he bought his 
present homestead in West township. It was known as the Reed farm, and 
contains 167 acres, partly in timber. Mr. Miller has made some 
improvements, and raises stock, besides farming. He was at one time 
constable of Porter township for five years. He has from boyhood been 
obliged to work hard; by cheerful determination and perseverance, he 
has secured a comfortable and respectable position for himself and his 
family. Mr. Miller is a Republican. He takes an active interest in the 
affairs of his community.
  David H. Miller was married in Porter township, in 1869, to Henrietta 
C., daughter of Philip Bousbaugh, of that township. Their children are: 
Lemuel G., on the homestead; and Harry W., also at home. Mr. Miller is 
a member of the Reformed church, and teaches in its Sunday-school.