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Lecitious Miller (1870 - abt. 1925)

Lecitious (Leck) "Lick" Miller
Born in Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Son of and
Brother of , , and
Husband of — married 21 Oct 1889 in Magoffin, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Died about at about age 54 in Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Leck engaged in farming in Menifee and Magoffin Counties, in Kentucky.

Lecitious, who often went by Leck or Lick, was born in 1870. He passed away between 1920 and 1930.

Early Life

In the 1870 census, Elexiaus (age 2) was living with his parents and three siblings in Magoffin, Kentucky.[1]

Samuel Miller M 26 Kentucky
Arly Miller F 24 Kentucky
Anjline Miller F 5 Kentucky
John Miller M 4 Kentucky
Elexiaus Miller M 2 Kentucky
Lee Miller M 0 Kentucky

In the 1880 census Lectious (age 11), Works On Farm, was the son of Samuel and Arty Miller in Precinct 6 Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky.[2]

Marriage / Children

Leck married Laura B Howard on October 21, 1889, in Magoffin County, Kentucky.[3][4]

In the 1900 census, Leck (age 30) and Laura (29) were living and farming in Magisterial District 4, Magoffin, Kentucky.[5]

Leck Miller M 30 Married Head Kentucky
Laura Belle Miller F 29 Married Wife Kentucky
Kindle Miller M 7 Single Son Kentucky
Duke Miller M 5 Single Son Kentucky
Sarah Miller F 6 Single Daughter Kentucky
Mollie Miller F 3 Single Daughter Kentucky

In the 1910 census, Leck (age 45) and Laura (39) had nine children in the household. The family was living and farming in Leatherwood, Menifee, Kentucky, having moved from Magoffin County. They now owned their farm, free of any mortgage. Laura reported having given birth to nine children with all nine still living.[6]

Leck Miller M 45 Married Head Kentucky
Laura B Miller F 39 Married Wife Kentucky
Janie Miller F 17 Single Daughter Kentucky
Kendall Miller M 15 Single Son Kentucky
Bessie Miller F 13 Single Daughter Kentucky
Dukes Miller M 11 Single Son Kentucky
Ella Miller F 9 Single Daughter Kentucky
Sephas Miller M 8 Single Son Kentucky
Wiley Miller M 6 Single Son Kentucky
Victoria Miller F 2 Single Daughter Kentucky
Orpral Miller F 1 Single Daughter Kentucky

Leck's son Duke Miller married Mary Whitaker on May 26, 1916, in Menifee, Kentucky.[7][8]

In the 1920 census, Leck (age 50) and Laura (49) were living and farming in Menifee, Kentucky.[9]

Leck Miller M 50 Married Head Kentucky Farmer
Laura Miller F 49 Married Kentucky Home Work
Ella Miller F 16 Single Kentucky
Cephas Miller M 14 Single Kentucky Farm Laborer
Wyley Miller M 12 Single Kentucky
Victoria Miller F 10 Single Kentucky
Opal Miller F 9 Single Kentucky
Spairey Miller F 8 Single Kentucky
Annie Miller F 5 Single Kentucky

Death / Burial

No death or burial records have yet been found. Leck's wife Laura was enumerated as widowed in the 1930 census, so he likely died between 1920 and 1930.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: MXW2-2LX : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTR3-C1Y
    Elexiaus Miller (2) in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky
    citing Page: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004269344_003_M9CX-BVH; FHL microfilm: 000545983; Image number: 94; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01520-0.
  2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: MCZ6-4R5 : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBM-9BNH
    Lectious Miller (11), single son, Works On Farm, in household of Samuel Miller (38) in Precinct 6 Trace Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00025; Digital film/folder number: 005160691; FHL microfilm: 1254431; Image number: 541; Sheet number: 613; Sheet letter: A.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: Q2D4-F2FC : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91S-73GQ-S Image number 00304
    Leck Miller marriage to Laura B Howard on 21 Oct 1889 in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    citing Marriage, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,843,057.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: V65S-TWL : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 9398-3GGX-V
    Lick Miller marriage to Laura Belle Howard in Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004542931; FHL microfilm: 001003624; Image number: 144; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M03161-0.
  5. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: M9HZ-SWD : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DYZQ-FYC
    Leck Miller (30), married head of household in Magisterial District 4, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 16; Digital film/folder number: 004118928; FHL microfilm: 1240541; Image number: 508; Sheet number: 27; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00791-1.
  6. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: M268-M4D : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVN-778
    Leck Miller (45), married head of household in Leatherwood, Menifee, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971606; FHL microfilm: 1374506; Image number: 1094; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03405-1.
  7. ↑ Marriage of son Duke Miller: "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: Q2Q6-DZD9 : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9S7-39S6
    Leck Miller's son Duke Miller marriage to Mary Whitaker on 26 May 1916 in Menifee, Kentucky, United States
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005560994; FHL microfilm: 001842910; Image number: 526; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: I11512-4.
  8. ↑ Marriage of son Duke Miller: "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979," database
    (FamilySearch Record: F4SM-ZM9 : accessed 17 November 2023)
    Leck Miller's son Duke Miller marriage to Mary Whitaker on 26 May 1916 in Menifee, Kentucky, United States
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005560994; FHL microfilm: 1842910; Record number: 232; Packet letter: B.
  9. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
    (FamilySearch Record: MHGY-3Z1 : accessed 17 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6K-DPR
    Leck Miller (50), married head of household in Menifee, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 21; Digital film/folder number: 004965968; FHL microfilm: 1820590; Image number: 1068; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01939-9.

See Also:

  • "Howards of Eastern Kentucky" by the Magoffin County Historical Society, Salyersville, Kentucky. Page 164.




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Sue (Howard) Ison
Miller-93155 and Miller-27557 appear to represent the same person because: same spouse, dates
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