Miller, Lyman Beecher

MILLER, MCPHEARSON, SEAMAN, MURRAY

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1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

DEEP RIVER TOWNSHIP

Page 736

MILLER, LYMAN BEECHER--Section 3, P.O. Deep River. His father was born in New York, in February, 1800; was engaged in the wholesale and retail carpet business in New York City; and died in Scott county, Iowa, in August 1873. His mother's maiden name was Mary Ann McPhearson; she was of French extraction; born in 1810, and died in 1874. Lyman B. was born (among seven children) in Littleton, New Jersey, April 12, 1844; educated in New York City and Plainfield, New Jersey. In September, 1862, he emigrated to Iowa with his brother William. He settled on his sister's (Mrs. Emma L. Seaman) place in April, 1876, where he has lived ever since. This farm comprises 114 acres of good land, is finely stocked, in good condition, and free from debt. Mr. M. married May 2, 1870, Frances A. Murray, of Buffalo township, Scott county, Iowa, who was born April 6, 1844. The fruits of their union are: Emma L.S. (born August 10, 1871; died January 30, 1877), Mary Adelade R. (born March 14, 1874) and Rolland M. (born August 6, 1877).