William
Miser
Born in Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Ancestors 
Son of George Miser
and Maria (Leas) Miser
Brother of
Jacob Leas Miser and John Alexander Miser
Husband of
Sarah (Elliott) Miser
— married
29 Oct 1857 in Jefferson, Ohio, United States
Father of
Benjamin S Miser, Elma Miser, Arthur Ira Miser, Margaret Miser and Mary Etta (Miser) McLean
Died
at age 87
in Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
William was born in 1832, the son of George Miser and Maria Leas. In 1857, when he was 25 years old, he married Sarah Elliott.[1] They relocated to Iowa before 1867, when daughter Elma was born there.
William passed away in 1920 and is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County, Iowa.[2]
Census Records
- 1850 US Federal Census: With his parents in Jefferson County, Ohio.
- 1860 US Federal Census: Not found
- 1870 US Federal Census: William Miser (38, M, OH) was farming. He valued his real estate at $4,200 and his personal estate at $1,600. Also in his household were Sarah (34, F, OH, wife), Elma (3, F, IA, daughter), Arthur [n.b.: "Ira" on grave marker] (7 months, M, IA).[3]
- 1880 US Federal Census: William Miser (48, M, OH) with Sarah (44, F, OH, wife), Ben S (15, M, IA, son), Elma (13, F, IA, daughter) and Maryetta (4, F, IA, daughter). [4]
- 1900 US Federal Census: William Miser (Apr 1832, OH), wife Sarah (May 1836, OH) and daughter Etta M (Jun 1876, IA; teacher) were in Birmingham, Union Township, Iowa. They had been married 42 years, with 7 children born and 1 living and in the home. They owned the house, free and clear.[5]
Research Notes and Questions
- In 1880, William and Sarah all of a sudden have a 15 year old son shown (Ben S Miser—15, M, IA). Where was he in 1870? Where did he go after 1880? Was he a son or another relative simply living with them?
Sources
- ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013": William Miser and Sarah Elliott; 29 Oct 1857; Jefferson County, Vol 7, p 328 FamilySearch (Image)
- ↑ "William Miser (1832-1920)": Find A Grave: Memorial #100886823 (Grave marker pictured; family links)
- ↑ "United States Census, 1870": William Miser household; Liberty Township, Jefferson County, Iowa; 27 Jul 1870; Dwelling 137/Family 138 FamilySearch (Image)
- ↑ "United States Census, 1880": William Miser household; Liberty Township, Jefferson County, Iowa; 08 Jun 1880; Dwelling 55/Family 55 FamilySearch (Image)
- ↑ "United States Census, 1900": William Miser household; Birmingham, Union Township, Van Buren County, Iowa; 1 Jun 1900; Dwelling 155/Family 155 FamilySearch (Image)
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