Frederick Horrocks Miller

#619, (18 July 1846-July 1932)
FatherRobert T. Miller (1805-14 Jun 1874)
MotherMary Fairclough1 (c 1812-7 Sep 1869)
ChartsFairclough Family - descendants
Last Edited18 Sep 2022
WikiTree ID:https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Miller-96489.

Short Biography

     He was born at 64 North Road, Preston, Lancashire on Saturday 18 July 1846 and was baptized at St. John five weeks later.
At the age of 5 he was living with his parents and sisters Ann, Lizzie, Emma and Patty at 13 Great Shaw Street, Preston.

Later they moved to 35 New Row, Preston, Lancashire by the time he was 14 years old. He was already working as a clerk in a cotton mill. By the time he was 21 he was living at 59 Warwick Street, in Greenheys, and was working as a warehouseman.

He married Sarah Rowe, daughter of Henry Rowe, at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday 21 September 1867 at Manchester. They had a son soon after, their only child.

On 11 August 1873 Frederick and his partner Robert Clark dissolved their mat and matting manufacturers business. Frederick and his wife emmigrated to the USA from England circa 1879.

In 1880 they were living in Pennsylvania and he was working as a mat manufacturer.

Frederick's wife evidently died because he married a woman called Rose in 1890. By 1895 they had moved to Indiana where they spent the rest of their lives. Tragedy struck - their son, a doctor, died in his early twenties.

Frederick died in July 1932 at Indiana. His body was interred at Crown Hill Cemetery on 28 July 1932 at Indianapolis, Indiana. He is buried in the same plot as his wife.
possible photograph of Frederick Horrocks Miller
Obverse:
Fredrick [sic] Horrocks Miller
(Source: M. Willson Collection)
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Frederick Horrocks Miller was also known as Frederic Miller.2 Frederick was born at 64 North Road on Saturday, 18 July 1846 at Preston, Lancashire.3,4 He was the son of Robert T. Miller and Mary Fairclough.1 Frederick Horrocks Miller was baptised at St. John on Sunday, 23 August 1846 at Preston, Lancashire.5 He presumably lived with his parents at 135 North Road, Preston, Lancashire, circa October 1850.6

He was recorded as living with his parents and sisters Ann, Lizzie, Emma and Patty in the 1851 census at 13 Great Shaw Street, Preston, Lancashire. He was recorded as being 5 years old.7

He was recorded as living with his parents and siblings Patty (10) and Thomas in the 1861 census at at 35 New Row in the village of Cuerden near the town of Leyland, Lancashire; he was recorded as being 14 years old.8 Frederick Horrocks Miller was a clerk in a cotton mill at Lancashire.4

He may have attended Lizzie Miller and John Jameson's wedding Lizzie and John went on to have four children together at Parish church on Monday, 8 May 1865 at Leyland, Manchester.9,10,11 Frederick Horrocks Miller was a warehouseman in September 1867.12 Frederick and Sarah lived in September 1867 at 59 Warwick Street, in Greenheys, Liverpool.12

He married Sarah Rowe, daughter of Henry Rowe, in a Church of England ceremony at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday, 21 September 1867 at Manchester.. Brothers and sisters who may have attended include Ann Jane Miller, Eliza Miller and Emma Miller. Sarah and Frederick went on to have just one child together.12,13

He may have attended the wedding of his sister in the marriage of James Child Breach and Emma Miller in a Church of England ceremony at St. Peter's on Wednesday, 6 May 1868 Emma's father was a cotton mill manager at Bolton, Lancashire. Emma and James went on to have six children together.14

His mother died 7 September 1869 at the approximate age of 58 years. Frederick was aged 23 when this happened.15

On 11 August 1873 Frederick and his partner Robert Clark dissolved their business partnership in Mill Road, in Everton, Liverpool. They were mat and matting manufacturers, and Robert went it alone.16 In December 1873 Frederick joined in partnership with William Jackson to carry on the business of manufacturing mats and matting under the name of 'Miller and Jackson'.17,18 However, after less than six months, Frederick and William Jackson dissolved their parnership on Tuesday, 7 April 1874, and that William was to carry the business on by himself.18

His father died 14 June 1874. Frederick was aged 27 when this happened.19

He may have attended the wedding of his sister in the marriage of George Leonard Darby and Patty Miller in a Congregationalist ceremony at the Independent Chapel on Thursday, 5 August 1875 at Ashton upon Mersey, Sale, Cheshire. Neither Patty nor George had surviving parents at the time of their marriage. They went on to have three daughters together, the first born five months after their wedding (similarly, her mother was pregnant when she married).20,21,22

Frederick Horrocks Miller emigrated from England circa 1879.23 He arrived at U.S.A.23


He was recorded as head of household in the 1880 census with Sarah Rowe as his spouse at 246 7th Street, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was 33 years old. His age was recorded as 33 years old. Also living with them was their 11 year old son.24 Frederick Horrocks Miller was a mat manufacturer.24

Frederick Horrocks Miller married Rose (?) in 1890.25 Frederick and Rose lived in April 1895 at Indianapolis, Indiana.26

Frederick Horrocks Miller was listed as a lodger in the household of Sarah Swift in the 1900 census at 535 Eastern Avenue, Connersville, Indiana. He was recorded as being 52 years old. His wife was also listed as a lodger in the same place.25 Frederick Horrocks Miller was a carpet manufacturer.25

He was recorded as head of household in the 1910 census with Rose (?) as his spouse at Fort Wayne Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 63 years old. As on the census returns to follow, basic information provided on date of immigration and age varied wildly and in this cases his age was recorded as 54 years.27 Frederick Horrocks Miller was an insurance salesman.27

He was recorded as head of household in the 1920 census with Rose (?) as his spouse at 1043 Twelfth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 73 years old. His age was recorded as 60 years.23 Frederick Horrocks Miller was a manufacturer in a carpet factory.23

He was recorded as head of household in the 1930 census with Rose (?) as his spouse at 1030 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 83 years old. His age was recorded as being 80 years old. They also had two lodgers living with them.28

Frederick died in July 1932 at Indiana.29 His body was interred at Crown Hill Cemetery on 28 July 1932 at Indianapolis, Indiana. He is buried in the same plot as his wife.29

Timeline

DateEventPlace
Family
1
1846BaptismSt. John, Preston, Lancashire5
OccupationLancashire4
1867Occupation12
1867Residence59 Warwick Street, in Greenheys, Liverpool12
1867MarriageManchester Cathedral, Manchester12,13
1873Occupation-hide16
1873Note memo only CR CRMill Road, in Everton, Liverpool16
1873Note memo only17,18
1874Note memo only3 Mill Road, in Everton, Liverpool18
1879Emigratn-newEngland23
Immigratn-newU.S.A.23
1880Census (US) 1880246 7th Street, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania24
Occupation24
1890Marriage25
1895ResidenceIndianapolis, Indiana26
Occupation25
1910Census (US) 1910Fort Wayne Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana27
Occupation27
1920Census (US) 19201043 Twelfth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana23
Occupation23
1930Census (US) 19301030 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, Indiana28
1932DeathIndiana29
1932BurialCrown Hill Cemetery, in Indianapolis, Indiana29

Family 1

Sarah Rowe (c 1849-c 1890)
Child

Family 2

Rose (?) (c 1871-Sep 1937)

Citations

  1. [S228] General Register Office, England - Birth Certificates, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Births, Preston Registration District, 1846, Sep Qtr., Vol.21, p.638 (Mary Fairclough mentioned on Fredrick's birth certificate indicates that other births to Robert Miller and Mary Fairclough are from this same family).
  2. [S244] The South Australian Register, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 31 May 1895 p.4 (for alternate spelling of first name, middle name).
  3. [S228] General Register Office, England - Birth Certificates, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Births, Preston Registration District, 1846, Sep Qtr., Vol.21, p.638.
  4. [S398] National Census for England, 1861 (online image) Civil Parish of Cuerden, Registration district Chorley, sub district Leland, peice 3117 folio 93 p.26.
  5. [S246] Preston Parish Registers for St. John, Baptisms 1845 - 1847, Page 285, Entry 2278.
  6. [S228] General Register Office, England - Birth Certificates, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Births, 1850, Preston district, Preston sub-district, No.499.
  7. [S392] National Census for England, 1851 (online image) Parish of Preston, Ecclesiastical District of Holy Trinity Church, Borough of Preston p.488.
  8. [S398] National Census for England, 1861 (online image) Civil Parish of Cuerden, Registration district Chorley, sub district Leland, piece 3117 folio 93 p.26.
  9. [S242] General Register Office, England - Marriage Certificates, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Births, Jun Qtr.1865, Manchester Vol.8e, p.512.
  10. [S538] The Preston Chronicle, Preston, Lancashire, England, 'Marriages' 13 May 1865 p.5.
  11. [S322] The Advertiser (Adelaide, South Australia), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 12 Oct. 1910 p.10.
  12. [S758] Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 (Cathedral) Ancestry.com, (www.ancestry.com) Marriage Date: 21 Sep 1867; Parish:      Manchester, St Mary, St Denys and St George; Father's Name: Robert Miller; Archive Roll: 735.
  13. [S538] The Preston Chronicle, Preston, Lancashire, England, 28 Sep 1867 p.5.
  14. [S454] Parish Registers for St. Peter's, Marriages 1865 - 1869, Page 183, Entry 365.
  15. [S400] General Register Office, England - Death Certificate, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Deaths, Chorlton Registration District, 1869, Sep Qtr., Vol.8c, p.460.
  16. [S784] The London Gazette, London, England, 15 Aug. 1873 p.3840.
  17. [S827] The London Standard, London, England, Friday 05 December 1873 p.1.
  18. [S784] The London Gazette, London, England, APRIL 10, 1874. p.2077.
  19. [S400] General Register Office, England - Death Certificate, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Deaths, Preston Registration District, 1874, Jun Qtr., Vol.8e, p.442.
  20. [S242] General Register Office, England - Marriage Certificates, Certified copy of an entry in a Register of Births, 1875 Vol. 8a. Entry 314.
  21. [S527] The Manchester Times, Manchester, Lancashire, England, 14 August 1875 (issue 917).
  22. [S538] The Preston Chronicle, Preston, Lancashire, England, Marriages 14 Aug 1875 p.5.
  23. [S745] Federal Census for United States 1920 (online image) Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 8, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_453; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 456.
  24. [S783] Federal Census for United States 1880 (online image) Census Place: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1126; Family History Film: 1255126; Page: 442D; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0496.
  25. [S705] Federal Census for United States 1900 (online image) Census Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: 370; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1240370.
  26. [S737] The Pittston Gazette, Pittston, Pennsylvannia, 26 April 1895 p.3.
  27. [S707] Federal Census for United States 1910 (online image) Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 7, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_368; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374381.
  28. [S747] Federal Census for United States 1930 (online image) Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 611; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: 862.0; FHL microfilm: 2340346.
  29. [S466] Find a Grave (http://www.findagrave.com) Note: burial: JUL 28,1932; Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Plot: Sec: 37, Lot: 366.
  30. [S244] The South Australian Register, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 31 May 1895 p.4.