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He is mentioned as John Miller of Yarmouth, along with his sisters, in the will of the Widow Susanna White of Charlestown, dated March 25, 1681, proved March 29, 1687, in which Susanna devised to cousins Jacob [H]ewins of Dorchester, John Miller of Yarmouth, Mehetabel Crow and Mary (wife of John Whittemore); to Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Frost of Billerica; to Lydia Fish of Sandwich; Faith Winslow; to children of Joseph Frost, 1/2 to the 3 eldest, half to 3 youngest, amongst others.[1][2]
"John Miller the sone of Mr. John Miller minister was Borne in old England in March: 1631: 2:"[3]
"John Miller and Margreat Winslow above named : weare Maryied at Marshfeeld by Majour Josiah Winslow upon the : 24: of desember in the year of our Lord 1659:"[3]
"John Miller of Yarmouth and Sarah Crosbey of Harwich were joined in marriage upon the 28th day of April in the year 1703 by Nathanill Stone, Minster of Harwech" [4]
All born Yarmouth by first wife Margaret Winslow:[3][5]
"Mr. John Miller departed this life on the 9th of June 1711."[6]
HERE LYES Ye
BODY OF
JOHN MILLER
WHO DECEASED
JUNE Ye 9th 1711
IN Ye 80th YEAR
OF HIS AGE
An old Lamson stone with good tympanum decoration. A wide border which surrounds the inscription area is visible below the skull.[7]
A photo of his gravestone can be viewed on findagrave.com, memorial #37311006
The will of John Miller of Yarmouth, "being very ancient" was dated 6 February 1710/11 with a codicil dated 12 February 1711 and proved on 1 August 1711 in Barnstable. He mentioned his wife Sarah, and his children, Josiah Miller, John Miller, and his daughters (but not by name). He mentions land in Plainfield, Connecticut. He appoints his son John Miller and son-in-law Joseph Hall as his executors, and in his codicil, he also nominates his son, Josiah to be an executor. His inventory was taken on 18 June 1711 which included items from Sarah Miller at the time of their marriage.[8]
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