MRS. ELIZABETH J. MILLER is a granddaughter of David Glenn, who was born in Coleraine, Ireland. He came to Cumberland county, Penn., and married a Miss Thompson, who died not long afterward, leaving him one son, William. After her death David Glenn was married in Cumberland county, Penn., to Nancy Dunlap, a native of County Monaghan, Ireland. They first located near Newville, Penn., thence moving to Westmoreland county, and in 1809 made a permanent settlement in Washington county, where his children were reared as follows: William (the son of his first wife, who died in Chartiers township, this county); Gabriel (deceased in Claysville, Ohio); David, Samuel and John; Jane (who died in 1817); Polly (who died in March, 1882, when nearly ninety years of age) and James (father of Mrs Miller), all now deceased. David Glenn, Sr., assisted in the organization of the Chartiers Cross Roads Chruch. He died about 1825. James Glenn was born September 3, 1798, near Carlisle, Penn., and March 29, 1836, was united in marriage with Maria McCoy, who was born May 15, 1804, in Chartiers township. The young people first settled in Canton township, this county, where he carried on farming for several years, and in 1867 moved to Washington borough, Penn., there living in retirement. He was a Republican in politics, and in religion a member of the Associate Reformed Church, which afterward became the U. P. Society. He died May 9, 1873, followed by his wife October 17, 1881. They left two children: Elizabeth J. (Mrs. Miller), and James Dunlap, who is married to Sarah S. Laird, and is living in the old homestead in Canton township. They have four children: James H., Samuel D., Anna M. and Cora L.
On May 29, 1884, Elizabeth J. Glenn was united in marriage with Col. Robert W. Miller, son of Jacob and Jane (Filson) Miller. The father was a native of Chester county, Penn., and the mother of eastern Virginia. They came to this county in an early day, and settled on the farm now occupied by his youngest son. He was a wagon maker, and erecting his shop upon the farm, followed his trade until his death, which occurred in November, 1857. They had a family of twelve children, but one of whom is now living.
Robert W. Miller was born October 12, 1815, in Chartiers township, and received his early education in the district schools of the neighborhood. He afterward entered Washington College, where he was a member of the class of '36, but did not graduate. He taught eleven years in the schools of Washington county, being very successful in that vocation. In 1836 he was united in marriage with Abbie Gray Cundall, Rev. Dr. Eagleson officiating at the ceremony. She was the daughter of Edward G. and Patience (Bailey) Cundall. Mr. Miller followed teaching for some time after his marriage, then settled on the farm now occupied by his son. He learned the trade of a wagon maker, also following carpentry. His wife died on the farm in March, 1882, leaving five children, one of whom, Emily M. (Mrs. Robert Bell, of North Benton, Ohio), is deceased, and those yet living are Jacob Filson (married and living in North Benton, Ohio); Jane (Mrs. William Anderson, living inSouth Strabance township, this county); Edward C. (married and living in Baltimore, Md.). and Robert Bailey (who is married, and has two children). After the death of his first wife Col. Miller was married to Elizabeth J. Glenn, continuing to reside on the old farm. He was colonel in the State militia, and in politics as active member of the Democrat party. He was an ardent member of the Presbyterian Church in Washington, and was always ready to do all in his power to further every worthy enterprise. While en route for Niagara Falls, he was suddenly taken ill at the "Hotel Spencer," Niagara, dying August 21, 1891. Col. Miller was a well-known and universally respected citizen, his demise being mourned by many friends. He was a man of fone personal appearance, six feet in stature, and well proportioned.
Text taken from page 538 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).Transcribed February 1998 by Jacie Ailes-Runyan of Connersville, IN as part of the Beers Project.
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