Miller, Charles A., Family Papers A Guide to the Charles A. Miller Family Papers, 1708-1926 Ms.1983.001

A Guide to the Charles A. Miller Family Papers, 1708-1926 Ms.1983.001


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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1983.001
Title
Charles A. Miller Family Papers 1708-1926
Quantity
0.5 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Creator
Miller, Charles A. (Charles Alexander), 1819-1893
Creator
Miller, Melinda Taylor
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of materials regarding Reverend Charles A. Miller and his family's history.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Charles A. Miller Family Papers, Ms1983-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Charles A. Miller Family Papers were purchased by the Special Collections in 1983.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Charles A. Miller Family Papers commenced in March 2007 and was completed in March 2007. This collection was previously processed by Special Collections staff.


Biographical Information

Charles Alexander Miller was born in Christiansburg, Virginia on November 19, 1819. He was educated at Washington College and later at Union Seminary. On his return to Southwest Virginia, Miller was licensed by the Montgomery County Presbytery in 1849, and served as a home missionary in Giles County (1849-51). He was fully ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1854 and went on to work at the Kimberlin Church (Giles County, VA) and later at the White House Church (Radford, VA) until his death on March 26, 1893.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains eighteenth-century manuscript items from the Miller family in Germany and Pennsylvania as well as documents relating to Charles A. Miller's land ownership and business receipts. Also included are Miller's diary, account book, and information regarding the genealogy of his second wife, Melinda Taylor Miller.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject matter.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
  • Montgomery County (Va.)
  • Women -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Charles A. Miller Family Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Miller, Charles A. (Charles Alexander), 1819-1893
  • Miller, Melinda Taylor

Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1
Account Books, John Miller
1708-26
box-folder 1 folder: 2
Apprenticeship Certificate, David Miller
1799
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Authorization to Perform Marriages, C.A. Miller
1854
box-folder 1 folder: 4
Bank Book, Mrs. C.A. Miller
1901-02
box-folder 1 folder: 5
Correspondence, Mrs. C.A. Miller
1893-1903
box-folder 1 folder: 6
Diary and Account Book, C.A. Miller
1858
box-folder 1 folder: 7
Genealogy of the Taylor Family, Mrs. C.A. Miller
1926
box-folder 1 folder: 8
Memorandum and Account Books, C.A. Miller
1874-80
box-folder 1 folder: 9
Memorandum and Account Books, unknown owner
1900-13
box-folder 1 folder: 10
Memorial for C.A. Miller
1893
box-folder 1 folder: 11
Oath of Allegiance, Ludwig Miller
1778
box-folder 1 folder: 12
Property Deeds, C.A. Miller
1855-79
box-folder 1 folder: 13
Receipts, C.A. Miller
1840-49
box-folder 1 folder: 14
Receipts, C.A. Miller
1850-59
box-folder 1 folder: 15
Receipts, C.A. Miller
1860-69
box-folder 1 folder: 16
Receipts, C.A. Miller
1870-79
box-folder 1 folder: 17
Receipts, C.A. Miller
1880-89
box-folder 1 folder: 18
Receipts, C.A. Miller and Mrs. C.A. Miller
1890-99
box-folder 1 folder: 19
Receipts, Mrs. C.A. Miller
1900-1906
box-folder 1 folder: 20
Receipts, C.A. Miller and Mrs. C.A. Miller
n.d.
box-folder 1 folder: 21
Wallets
n.d.