Edgar
Pershing
"Pert"
Miller
Born in Wynoose, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Ancestors 
and Brother of
Nathaniel Emanuel Miller, Jane Nadine (Miller) Bearden, John Robert Miller and George William Miller
Husband of
Sarah Genevieve (Walker) Miller
— married
15 Jun 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Descendants 
Father of
[private daughter (1940s - unknown)] and Carol Ann Miller
Died
at age 52
in Olney, Richland, Illinois, United States
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Biography
Edgar Miller was born in Illinois.
Corporal Edgar Miller served in the United States Army during World War II.
Service Started: 12 Jun 1941
Unit(s): Co C 40 Tank Battalion
Service Ended: March 16, 1945
Service Started: 12 Jun 1941
Unit(s): Co C 40 Tank Battalion
Service Ended: March 16, 1945
Pert was born on October 4 1918 to Dicy Elizabeth Jones and George Washington Miller
In 1920, Edgar lived in Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois with his parents, three older brothers and one older sister. His father and eldest brother, Nathaniel E Miller, were farmers.[1]
In 1930, he lived in Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois with his parents and his older brother, George W Miller.[2]
In 1940, Edgar lived in Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois with his parents and his maternal grandmother.[3]
On October 16, 1940, he registered for World War ll. [4]
He married Genevieve Walker on June 15, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. [5]
In 1950, he lived in Mount Erie, Wayne, Illinois with his wife and three children, Marda E (7, F), Edgar P (3, M) and Carol A (2, F).[6]
He passed away on July 19, 1971 in Olney, Illinois.[7] He was laid to rest at Green Hill Cemetery in Noble, RIchland County, Illinois. [8]
On October 5, 1975, he was listed on his daughters marriage record.[9]
Memorial
His memorial states: "Edgar Pershing "Pert" Miller was born on October 4, 1918 near Wynoose, IL. and departed this life on July 19, 1971 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL after a lengthy illness.
He married Genevieve Walker of Noble, IL on June 15, 1942 at St. Louis, MO. To this union was born three children, Marda Shryock, Edgar P. "Smokey" Miller, Jr., and Carol Bowe.
He leaves his wife, 3 children and 5 grandchildren, also his mother, Dicy Miller; a brother, George; and a sister, Jane Bearden.
He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Miller; and two brothers, John and Tite Miller.
He was a member of the VFW and American Legion of Olney.
He served in the U. S. Army from June 12, 1941 to October 20, 1945. He was a gunner on a medium tank for Co. C. 40th Tank Batt, 3rd Armed Div. He was awarded the Purple Heart for being injured September 7, 1944 near Metz, France.
He was baptized at Wynoose and also became a member of the Cong. Christian Church there at that time.
He was laid to rest July 21, 1971 at Greenhill Cemetery, south of Noble, IL."
DNA
- Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and Tony Miller, her 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are George Miller and Dicy Jones, the great great grandparents of Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and great grandparents of Tony Miller. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd Cousin 1x removed, based on sharing 108 cM across 6 segments.
- Paternal and Maternal relationships are both confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and MBozeman, her 3rd cousin . Their most-recent common ancestors are George Miller and Dicy Jones, the great great grandparents of both Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and MBozeman. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd Cousin, based on sharing 101 cM across 4 segments.
- Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and LindaDenisejones, her 2nd cousin 2x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are John Jones and Alice Utterback, the 3rd great grandparents of Gina (Strayer) Sutherland and great grandparents of LindaDenisejones. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousins 2x removed, based on sharing 27 cM across 3 segments. DNA test taker Gina (Strayer) Sutherland is the great granddaughter of Edgar Miller, the son of Dicy Jones, the daughter of the common ancestors John Jones & Alice Utterback.
Sources
- ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 401; Line: 8; FHL microfilm: 1820401; Record number: 30906;
FamilySearch Record: MJCH-S2Y (accessed 16 October 2022)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6F-S4H Image number 00644
Edgar Pershing Miller (1), single son, in household of George W Miller (40) in Decker Township, Richland, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing enumeration district (ED) ED 4, sheet 8A, line 20, family 198, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 554; FHL microfilm 2,340,289.
FamilySearch Record: X3M9-RWC (accessed 16 October 2022)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR46-LZ2 Image number 00059
Edgar P Miller (11), single son, in household of Geo W Miller (51) in Decker, Richland, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois. - ↑
United States Census, 1940:
"United States Census, 1940"
Catalog: Illinois, 1940 population census : population schedules Illinois (Richland County)
Image path: United States Census, 1940 > Illinois > Richland > Decker Township > 80-4 Decker Township > image 1 of 23; citing Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012.
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-WSPM (accessed 16 October 2022) - ↑
Military:
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1218
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #300592071 (accessed 16 October 2022)
Name: Edgar Pershing Miller; Race: White; Age: 22; Birth Date: 4 Oct 1918; Birth Place: Richland, Illinois; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Noble, Richland, Illinois, USA; Employer: George Miller; Height: "5 11"; Weight: "150"; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: George Washington Miller;
Household Members Relationship:
Edgar Pershing Miller
George Washington Miller Father. - ↑
Marriage:
"Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
citing Marriage, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City; FHL microfilm 007513885.
FamilySearch Record: 66HN-KM8H (accessed 16 October 2022)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-898M-BCYQ Image number 00552
Edgar P Miller marriage to Genevieve Walker on 15 Jun 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. - ↑
1950 Census:
"1950 United States Federal Census"
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Mount Erie, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 425; Sheet Number: 17; Enumeration District: 96-37
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #224094009 (accessed 16 October 2022)
Edgar P Miller (31), married, Salesman, head of household in Mount Erie, Wayne, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois. - ↑
Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index"
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
FamilySearch Record: J2TJ-SZS (accessed 16 October 2022)
Edgar Miller death Jul 1971 (born 04 Oct 1918) residing in Richland, Illinois. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #34297542 (accessed 16 October 2022)
Memorial page for Edgar Pershing “Pert” Miller (4 Oct 1918-19 Jul 1971), citing Green Hill Cemetery, Noble, Richland County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lady In Black (contributor 46799457). - ↑
Marriage of daughter Carol Ann Miller Bowe:
"Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988"
citing , Wise, Virginia, United States, certificate 75-045201, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
FamilySearch Record: QVBT-L4SN (accessed 16 October 2022)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BN-5KXW Image number 00203
Edgar Pershing Miller's daughter Carol Ann Miller Bowe marriage to Luis Baca on 5 Oct 1975 in Wise, Virginia, United States.
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Edgar by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Edgar:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Edgar by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Edgar:
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~12.50%
~25.00%
Gina (Strayer) Sutherland 
:
23andMe, GEDmatch AK4078737 [compare], yourDNAportal GINad15a916
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AncestryDNA, Ancestry member ginacsutherland
+
MyHeritage DNA
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~6.25%
~12.50%
Bailey Scott :
AncestryDNA, GEDmatch WZ8315236 [compare], Ancestry member BS
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~0.78%
Patrick (Utterback) Niemann :
AncestryDNA, GEDmatch A429831 [compare], Ancestry member pjniemann
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