Arthur Probasco Miller

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 25 Mar 1882 - Homestead, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 8 Dec 1954 - , Cook, Illinois, USA ( at age 72)
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 
Events
•  Residence: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. 

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Parents

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         Father: Jacob H. Miller
         Mother: Eliza Alma Guard

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Mary Elizabeth Duck
       Marriage: 30 Sep 1903 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Marriage Notes 



Per Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920
Name:Arthur Probasco Miller
Age:27     Gender:Male
Birth Year:abt 1876
Marriage Type:Marriage
Marriage Date:30 Sep 1903
Marriage Place:Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Spouse Name:May E. Duck
Spouse Age: 17    Spouse Gender: Female
FHL Film Number:1030358

       Children:
                1. Gwendolyn Edna Miller

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Notes

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General:

Per 1900 US Census: 6/7/1900 514 Dearborn Ave, Kankakee, Kankakee, Indiana
Jacob H. Miller is the 48 year old white male head of household, born Feb 1852 in Indiana, his parents in Indiana. He rents his home, and works as a factory laborer. He has been married for 14 years to 38 year old Eliza A. Miller. Eliza was born in Oct 1861 in Indiana, as were her parents. She has had 5 children, 4 still living. Arthur P. Miller is their 18 year old son, born Mar 1882 in Indiana, a salesman. Blanche M. Miller is their 15 year old daughter, born Aug 1884 in Indiana, at school. Grace S. Miller is their 12 year old daughter, born May 1888 in Indiana, at school. Daniel G. Miller is their 8 year old son, born June 1891 in Indiana, at school.

Per 1910 US Census 5/9/1910 15414 Park Ave., Harvey, Cook, Illinois
This house has 3 families living in it, Simon and Lena Sahrs, William F., Ellen and James H. Duck, and Arthur P and Mary Miller. Arthur P Miller is the 28 year old white male head of household, born in Indiana, as were his parents, He works as a machinist in a machine shop. He owns his home with a mortgage. His 26 year old wife, Mary Miller, was born in Ohio, her father in Ohio, her mother in Scotch Canada. It is their 1st marriage, 6 years, no children, It is likely William and Ellen Duck are Mary's parents.

Per WWI Draft Registration 9/12/1918
Arthus Probasco Miller is 36 years old, born March 25, 1882. A white native born citizen, he resides at 15414 Park Ave, Harvey, Cook, Illinois. His nearest relative is Mary Elizabeth Miller, same address. Arthur works as a foreman for Pullman Co, 110th & Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Illinois. He is described as medium height and build, gray eyes and brown hair.

Per 1940 US Census 4/19/1940 15414 Park Ave, Thornton, Cook, Illinois
Arthur P. Miller is the 57 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $4,500. Educated through 8th grade, born in Indiana, he lived in the same house in 1935. A patrolman for a steam RR, he worked 84 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $1,980 in 1939. His wife is 55 year old Mary E. Miller, born in Defiance, lived in the same house in 1935, educated through 8th grade, does home housework. Their daughter is 19 year old Gwendolyn Miller, single, educated through 4 years of high school, born in Illinois, lived in the same house in 1935, does home housework. Living with the family is mother-in-law, 78 year old widow Ellen Duck, born in Canada, educated through 6th grade, lived in the same house in 1935.

Per WWII Draft Registration 4/21/1947
Arthur Probasco Miller is 60 years old, born March 25, 1882 in Lawerenceberg, Indiana. He resides at 15414 Park Ave., Harvey, Cook, Illinois, and his phone number is Harvey 3228S. The person who will always know his address is James H. Duck, 15407 Loomis, Harvey, Illinois. His employer's name is C. H. Devaney - Illinois Central R.R., Chicago Terminal. Place of employment is Illinois Central R. R., Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Arthus is described as 5'9" tall, 170 lbs, white race, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, with a white scar on the left side of his abdomen.

Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name:Arthur Probasco Miller
Gender:Male Race:White
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1882
Birth Place:Homestead De, Indiana
Father:Jacob Miller
Mother:Eliza A Guard
SSN:709012477
Notes:Feb 1937: Name listed as ARTHUR PROBASCO M

Per Obituary in the Chicago Tribune 12/10/1954
MILLER ---- Arthur P. Miller of 15414 Park avenue, beloved husband of Mary, fond father of Gwendolyn Lau, grandfather of three, brother of Mrs. Blanche Biddle. Resting at chapel, 15335 Broadway, Harvey, where services will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 1 p. m.

Per Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
Name:Arthur Probasco Miller
Death Date:8 Dec 1954
Death Location:Cook County, IL
File Number:6088735
Archive collection name:Cook County Genealogy Records (Deaths)
Archive repository location:Chicago, IL
Archive repository name:Cook County Clerk