C.C. Miller Papers - Accession 1005

Authors

Clarence Carl Miller Jr.
Gill Family
Curry Family
Wylie Family
Walker Family
Mills Family
Kelso/Kelsey Family

Files

Identifier

Accession 1005

Inclusive Dates

1970-1989

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

500 pieces, 0.25 linear feet

Language

English

Historical Note

Clarence Carl "Bud" Miller, Jr. (1934-2024) was a genealogist, historian, archivist, poet, and author.

*See Finding Aid for more biographical data on C. C. Miller.

Scope and Content Note

The C. C. Miller papers consist of genealogical research conducted by Clarence Carl “Bud” Miller, Jr. (1934-2024). These papers are the result of Mr. Miller’s extensive research into the history of several families of Scots-Irish immigrants who settled in the detailed genealogical information and interesting personal anecdotes about the subjects, particularly the activities of several who were Revolutionary War soldiers. The papers include references to land grants as early as 1767 (see report by Crowder in folder 1) and specific details concerning numerous real property conveyances as early as 1774. The collection contains extensive family trees of the following families: Gill, Curry, Wylie, Walker, Mills, and Kelso/Kelsey. Mr. Miller’s research included examinations of church records (e.g. baptismal and cemetery), county records (e.g., deeds and wills), census data, applications for pensions deriving from Revolutionary War service, and published sources. Most of the family histories date back to the mid-1700s when the families emigrated from Ireland, settling first in Pennsylvania and then moving south. The collection incorporates research reports on the Gill and Walker families written by Mrs. Louise Crowder, as well as relevant information obtained from the extensive research of Dr. Lyman Draper during the 1800s. The Kelso/Kelsey family series of documents includes information on the family dating back to 1022 in Scotland. It appears that Mr. Miller’s wife was a Gill, as several documents reference. “The Chester/York County Ancestors of Paula (Gill) Miller.”

Provenance

The papers of C.C. “Bud” Miller were deposited with the Archives via letter from Clarence Carl “Bud” Miller, Jr. on 29 May 1999.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Finding Aid Citation

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "C.C. Miller Papers - Accession 1005". Finding Aid 1484.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1484