Miriam Ruth (Dozier) Teller (1922 - 2010)

Born 22 May 1922 in Florence, Florence, South Carolina

Ancestors

Wife of Leslie Wayne Teller Jr. — married about Nov 1942 in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia

Died 24 May 2010 at age 88 in Duval, Florida

Biography

Birth to 1942

Living at home with family. Based on the two censuses found, it appears that Miriam and her brother, Boyd, are twins.

1930 Census

Name: Miriam Dozier

Event Type: Census

Event Year: 1930

Event Place: Florence, Florence, South Carolina, United States

Gender: Female

Age: 7

Marital Status: Single

Race: White

Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter

Birth Year (Estimated): 1923

Birthplace: South Carolina

Father's Birthplace: South Carolina

Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace

R Boyd Dozier Head M 36 South Carolina

Ruth Dozier Wife F 29 North Carolina

Miriam Dozier Daughter F 7 South Carolina

Boyd R Dozier Son M 7 South Carolina^[1]

1940 Census

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Name: Miriam Dozier

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1940

Event Place: Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia, United States

Gender: Female

Age: 17

Marital Status: Single

Race: White

Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter

Birthplace: South Carolina

Birth Year (Estimated): 1923

Last Place of Residence: Same House

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace

Ronald Dozier Head M 47 South Carolina

Ruth Dozier Wife F 39 South Carolina

Miriam Dozier Daughter F 17 South Carolina

Boyd Dozier Son M 17 South Carolina

Mary M Davis Roomer F 21 Pennsylvania^[2]

1942+

See Leslie's profile for all known information.

2010 Death

Obituary in the Florida Times Union, May 26 2010:

Miriam D. Teller passed away peacefully on May 24, 2010, two days after her eighty-eighth birthday. She was born in Florence, SC and was a Jacksonville resident since 1963 and longtime resident of Fleet Landing. Mrs. Teller enjoyed collecting antiques, art and a lifetime of travel. Besides her family and friends, she had a special place in her heart for dogs. Preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Teller she is survived by her son and daughter, three grandchildren, and a great-grandson. She will be placed at rest next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jacksonville Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Given Name: Miriam

Middle Name: D

Surname: Teller

Birth Date: 22 May 1922

Social Security Number: 579-28-0671

State: District of columbia

Last Place of Residence: Duval, Florida

Previous Residence Postal Code: 32233

Event Date: 24 May 2010

Age: 88^[3]

Burial: Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, Arlington, Virginia

Find A Grave Memorial# 52885397

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Sources

1. ↑ District: 0012 ,Sheet Number and Letter: 5B ,Household ID: 124 ,Line Number: 100 ,Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) ,Affiliate Publication Number: T626 ,Affiliate Film Number: 2196 ,GS Film number:2341930 ,Digital Folder Number:004547325 ,Image Number: 00851
2. ↑ District: 7-41 ,Family Number: 11 ,Sheet Number and Letter: 1A ,Line Number: 35 ,Affiliate Publication Number: T627 ,Affiliate Film Number: 4246 ,Digital Folder Number:005449038 ,Image Number: 00816
3. ↑ United States Social Security Death Index

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