Sarah (Buck) Miller (abt. 1781 - 1856)

Born about Dec 1781 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Wife of James Miller — married after 3 Apr 1801 (to 11 Aug 1856) in Hampden, Hancock, Massachusetts, United States

Descendants

Died 17 Nov 1856 at about age 74 in Hampden, Penobscot, Maine, United States

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Biography

Sarah Buck was born about Dec. 1781. Her place of birth is likely Haverhill, Massachusetts where several of the Buck family originated who came to this part of Maine particularly Bucksport. Sarah's approximate birth date is calculated from her age of 75 years and 11 months at the time of her death, which occurred on Nov. 17, 1856. Her parentage is pending additional research.

What is known is that James Miller and Sarah Buck filed their intention to marry on 3 Apr 1801 at Hampden, Hancock (now Penobscot) County, Province (now State) of Maine.

They resided, raised their family, and lived out their lives in Hampden. Their children are identified in James Will executed on March 2, 1852 including married names of most of their daughters..

Their eleven (11) children include the following:

1) Jane b. October 11, 1801; d. Sept. 14, 1880; m. William Sawyer

2) Experience b. Abt. 1803; d. Jan. 13, 1876; m. Joseph Maddock

3) William John, b. March 28, 1805; d. August 16, 1888; m1. Matilda G. Myrick; m2. Mrs. Melinda (Colson) Goodell, a widow

4) Joseph Buck b. Apr. 4, 1808; d. Jul. 29, 1881 (in Eureka, California); m1. Mary Cowan; m2. Electa F. Sawyer; m3 Mrs. Melissa Stafford

5) Daniel b. Sept. 22, 1810; d. Sept. 13, 1890; m. Clarissa A. Baxter

6) Benjamin b. Abt. 1813, d. May 31, 1899; m. Mary Ann Doane

7) Cynthia b. Abt. 1815; m. Unknown Mitchell

8) Ruth b. Abt. 1815; m. Freeman Luce

9) James Jr. b. Abt. 1819; d. Apr. 7, 1877; m. Caroline M. Starbird

10) Levi N., b. Abt. 1824; d. 1872; m. Elmira Dow

11) Susan Ann

In his Will, James named his son in law, Joseph Maddock, executor of his estate. His wife Sarah and son William were his heirs, the other children having received their shares during his life.

James died on August 11, 1856, and about 3 months later Sarah passed away. They are both buried at the Lakeview Cemetery in Hampden.

Sources

• U.S., 1850 United States Federal Census; Maine, Penobscot, Hampden. [Repository: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census (database on-line, frame #54 of 74). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, 1009 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29; National Archives, Washington, D.C.]

• Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, 1780-1980. [Repository: Ancestry.com. Maine, U.S., Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, 1780-1980 (database on-line, frame #705 of 1362). Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2020. Original data: Maine, Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1980. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: FamilySearch, 2016.] (death/burial record)

• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Memorial ID 85625824; Accessed by Rosa Lane on March 31, 2022; Created on Feb. 24, 2012 by "Dale and Patti" and maintained by same, contributor 46937639: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85625824/sarah-miller

• The Will of James Miller of Hampden Executed March 2, 1852: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9WZ-7XHK?i=54&cc=2040534