Washington Miner1

b. Feb 13, 1838, d. Oct 9, 1903
FatherMarcus B. Miner1 b. circa Dec 11, 1806, d. Jul 20, 1850
MotherSarah (?)1 b. circa Mar 30, 1808, d. Oct 27, 1865
     Washington Miner was born on Feb 13, 1838 in OH.1,2,3,4,5
     Lucinda, Sarah, Jackson, Mary, Parley, Washington, Lydia, Caroline, Marcus and John was listed as a household member living with Marcus B. Miner on the 1850 Census in Nodaway Township, Andrew Co, MO.1
     Washington, Caroline and Marcus was listed as a household member living with Sarah Miner in the 1860 Census in Jefferson Township, Andrew Co, MO; Sarah owned a farm worth $3200, with personal property worth $300. She couldn't read or write. Washington was a farmer. Lafayette was in school, but Caroline was not.3
     Washington Miner married Nancy Catherine Fuller circa 1863.6,2,5
     Washington was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Lincoln Township, Andrew Co, MO. Washington was a farmer and Nancy was keeping house. They had real property worth $2,000 and personal property worth $400. Miosia and Joseph were in school..6
     Washington was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Lincoln Township, Andrew Co, MO. Washington was a farmer. Nancy was keeping house. Joseph, Flora, Anna and Abbie were in school. Joseph was helping his father with the farm, and Flora and Anna were helping Nancy with the housekeeping..2
     Washington was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Lincoln Township, Andrew Co, MO. Washington was a farmer, with his own land. Shelly was in school..5
     Washington Miner died on Oct 9, 1903 at age 65.4 He was buried at Hackberry Cemetery, Andrew County, in MO.4
Washington Miner
Feb. 13, 1838 – Oct. 9, 1903
He died as he lived – a Christian
Nancy C. His wife
Jan. 31, 1844 – Apr. 20, 1925
Their record is on high.

Hackberry Cemetery, Andrew County, Missouri
Photo courtesy Andrew County Tombstone Photograph Project

Family

Nancy Catherine Fuller
Children
  • Miosia Miner6 b. circa 1862
  • Joseph Miner6,2 b. Feb, 1865
  • Flora Alfreeta Miner6,2 b. circa 1867
  • Eleeta Miner6,2 b. circa 1869
  • Abbie M. Miner2 b. circa 1872
  • Bessie K Miner5 b. Dec, 1880
  • Shelley A. Miner5 b. Sep, 1886

Citations

  1. [S1040] 1850 U. S. Census, Missouri, Andrew County, Nodaway County, sheet 32A & B, line 40, dwelling 47, family 47, Missouri, Andrew County.
  2. [S1450] 1860 U. S. Census, Missouri, Andrew County, Lincoln Township, ED 46, sheet 21A/315, line 2, dwelling 234, family 234, Missouri, Andrew County.
  3. [S1595] 1860 U. S. Census, Missouri, Andrew County, Jefferson Township, sheet 24, line 4, dwelling 189, family 180, Missouri, Andrew County.
  4. [S1598] Washington Miner and Nancy C. Miner Cemetery Marker, Wichita Public Library, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS.
  5. [S1599] 1900 U. S. Census, Missouri, Andrew County, Lincoln Township, ED 7, sheet 4B/6725, line 81, dwelling 144, family 146, Missouri, Andrew County.
  6. [S1449] 1870 U.S. Population Census, Missouri, Andrew County, Lincoln Township, sheet 54/244, line 18, dwelling 390, family 398, Missouri, Andrew County.
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