Joseph William Miller

Last updated 22 Mar 2024 in Johnson–Miller Family.

Individual

Born: 15 Feb 1926 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Died: 7 Mar 2013 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States

Father: Charles Miller (1899 – 1972)

Mother: Irma L. Rizzi (1901 – 1984)

Supporting evidence for:
name

census-us-1930-ps-fl-hillsborough-89-7b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, enumeration district 29-89, sheet 7B (form/penned) or page 209B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 27 Nov 2021), “⟩ Florida ⟩ Hillsborough ⟩ Tampa ⟩ District 0089”, image 14; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 319 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340054]

Reference Detail: Lines 51-55, dwelling 157

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph W. Miller).

census-us-1940-ps-ca-losangeles-104-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Willowbrook (unincorporated area), enumeration district 19-104, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Compton ⟩ 19-104”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 224 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 52-57, household 18

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph William Miller).

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Miller, Joseph W.).

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Sets 1, 4, 5

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph William Miller).

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph W. Miller).

military-draftreg-joseph-miller-1943: Draft registration for Joseph W. Miller (1943); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021) “⟩ California ⟩ Milladin-Mjanger ⟩ Miller, Jean-Miller, Leonard I” images 1275-1276; citing “WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1224”

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph W. Miller).

obituary-charles-miller-1972: Obituary for Charles Miller (1972); “Obituaries–Funerals / Miller,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 1 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ California ⟩ Long Beach ⟩ Independent ⟩ 1972 ⟩ November ⟩ Nov 30 1972, Thu ⟩ Page 53”, column 3; citing “Independent (Long Beach, California), 30 Nov 1972 (Thursday), page C3, column 3”

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Joseph W. [Miller]).

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birth

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 4, 5

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Feb 15 1926) and location (Hobokin, New Jersey).

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Feb 15, 1926).

military-draftreg-joseph-miller-1943: Draft registration for Joseph W. Miller (1943); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021) “⟩ California ⟩ Milladin-Mjanger ⟩ Miller, Jean-Miller, Leonard I” images 1275-1276; citing “WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1224”

Comment Detail: Source includes a date (⟨conflict⟩), age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Hoboken, New Jersey). See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-1930-ps-fl-hillsborough-89-7b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, enumeration district 29-89, sheet 7B (form/penned) or page 209B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 27 Nov 2021), “⟩ Florida ⟩ Hillsborough ⟩ Tampa ⟩ District 0089”, image 14; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 319 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340054]

Reference Detail: Lines 51-55, dwelling 157

Comment Detail: Source includes age (4 1/12 [4y 1m]) and location (New Jersey). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Feb 1926 to 1 Mar 1926.

census-us-1940-ps-ca-losangeles-104-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Willowbrook (unincorporated area), enumeration district 19-104, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Compton ⟩ 19-104”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 224 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 52-57, household 18

Comment Detail: Source includes age (14) and location (New Jersey). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1940 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1925 to 1 Apr 1926.

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source includes age (24) and location (New Jersey). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1950 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1925 to 1 Apr 1926.

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death

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 4, 5

Comment Detail: Source includes date (March 7, 2013) and location (San Diego, CA).

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Mar 7, 2013).

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father

census-us-1930-ps-fl-hillsborough-89-7b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, enumeration district 29-89, sheet 7B (form/penned) or page 209B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 27 Nov 2021), “⟩ Florida ⟩ Hillsborough ⟩ Tampa ⟩ District 0089”, image 14; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 319 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340054]

Reference Detail: Lines 51-55, dwelling 157

Comment Detail: Source identifies Joseph W. Miller as a son of Charles Miller. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

census-us-1940-ps-ca-losangeles-104-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Willowbrook (unincorporated area), enumeration district 19-104, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Compton ⟩ 19-104”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 224 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 52-57, household 18

Comment Detail: Source identifies Joseph William Miller as a son of Charles Miller. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

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Family #1

Spouse/Partner: {private}

Married: 1 Aug 1958 in Fukuoka, , Fukuoka-ken, Nippon-koku (Japan)

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 5

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug 1, 1958) and location (Fukuoka, [, Fukuoka Prefecture,] Japan). The source identifies it as the American Embassy, but it would be more properly identified as a consulate.

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source identifies Christina M. Miller as the wife of Joseph W. Miller.

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Sets 4,5

Comment Detail: Source notes that Joseph William Miller and Christina Spark were divorced in 1953. The date of the final divorce decree is assumed from the date of Joseph Miller's second marriage, 1 Aug 1958, and the presumption that the marriages were not simultaneous.

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Child: {private}

Child: {private}

Child: {private}

Family #2

Spouse/Partner: Christina Mida Sparks (1928 – 2004)

Married: Bef 1 Apr 1950

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 5

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug 1, 1958) and location (Fukuoka, [, Fukuoka Prefecture,] Japan). The source identifies it as the American Embassy, but it would be more properly identified as a consulate.

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source identifies Christina M. Miller as the wife of Joseph W. Miller.

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Sets 4,5

Comment Detail: Source notes that Joseph William Miller and Christina Spark were divorced in 1953. The date of the final divorce decree is assumed from the date of Joseph Miller's second marriage, 1 Aug 1958, and the presumption that the marriages were not simultaneous.

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Child: {private}

Child: {private}

Child: {private}

Miscellaneous Facts

Events

Burial: at San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States

Cemetery: Miramar National Cemetery at San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States

Supporting evidence for:
events

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 4, 5

Comment Detail: Source includes location (Miramar Natn'l Cemetery [, San Diego, California]).

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

Comment Detail: Source includes location of cemetery (San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA).

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 4, 5

Comment Detail: Source includes location (Miramar Natn'l Cemetery [, San Diego, California]).

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

Comment Detail: Source includes cemetery (Miramar National Cemetery) and location (San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA).

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Attributes

Residence: at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Residence: at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Residence: at Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Residence: at Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Occupation: cement finisher in the building industry

Residence: at Downey, Los Angeles County, California, United States

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

census-us-1930-ps-fl-hillsborough-89-7b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, enumeration district 29-89, sheet 7B (form/penned) or page 209B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 27 Nov 2021), “⟩ Florida ⟩ Hillsborough ⟩ Tampa ⟩ District 0089”, image 14; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 319 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340054]

Reference Detail: Lines 51-55, dwelling 157

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (April 1, 1930) and location (State: Florida, County Hillsborough, Incorporated place: Tampa City).

census-us-1940-ps-ca-losangeles-104-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Willowbrook (unincorporated area), enumeration district 19-104, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Compton ⟩ 19-104”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 224 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 52-57, household 18

Comment Detail: Source includes date (April 1, 1935) and location (Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California).

census-us-1940-ps-ca-losangeles-104-1b: 1940 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Willowbrook (unincorporated area), enumeration district 19-104, sheet 1B; 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Compton ⟩ 19-104”, image 2; citing “Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 224 (of 4643), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 52-57, household 18

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (April 1, 1940) and location (State: California, County: Los Angeles, Unincorporated place: Willowbrook).

military-draftreg-joseph-miller-1943: Draft registration for Joseph W. Miller (1943); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021) “⟩ California ⟩ Milladin-Mjanger ⟩ Miller, Jean-Miller, Leonard I” images 1275-1276; citing “WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1224”

Comment Detail: Source includes registration date (Feb. 15, 1943) and location ([address], Willowbrook, L.A., Calif.).

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1950), occupation (Cement Finisher), and businness/industry (Building Industry).

census-us-1950-p1-ca-losangeles-549-41: 1950 U.S. Census, population schedule, California, Los Angeles County, Downey, enumeration district 19-549, sheet 41; 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 Mar 2024), “⟩ California ⟩ Los Angeles ⟩ Downey ⟩ 19-549”, image 42; citing “Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950, NARA microfilm publication T628, roll 4639 (of 6373), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

Reference Detail: Lines 4-7

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Apr 1950) and residence location (Calif / Los Angeles [County] / Downey).

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General Notes and Anecdotes

Joseph was a U.S. Navy quartermaster, serving in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam, and finally holding the rank of QM2. [marker-joseph-miller-2013]

Supporting evidence for:
general notes

marker-joseph-miller-2013: Gravestone of Joseph W. Miller (2013); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021), memorial ID 107381652, photograph uploaded 1 May 2013 by {private}; citing “Miramar National Cemetery (San Diego, California), Section 12 Site 593”

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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)

CONFLICTS

Birth Date: This database uses 15 Feb 1926. His draft registration card for WWII gives a date of 15 Feb 1925, along with an age of (18), which, when applied to the registration date of 15 Feb 1943, gives a birth date range from 16 Feb 1924 to 15 Feb 1925, so the age and date are consistent. DId he lie about his age to look old enough for military service? [military-draftreg-joseph-miller-1943]

FOLLOWUP

Joseph Miller and Takae Sasaki were officially married at the United States Consolute in Fukuoka, Japan. However, before that date they held a Shinto ceremony, in June 1958. [family-fgs-⟨private⟩-johnson-extended-1990]

Supporting evidence for:
research notes

family-fgs-{private}-johnson-extended-1990: Family group sheet package for {private} Johnson; created 25 Nov 2021, informants {private} Johnson, others, preparers {private} Johnson and {private} Spear; privately held [Sheets are included for {private}.]

Reference Detail: Set 5

military-draftreg-joseph-miller-1943: Draft registration for Joseph W. Miller (1943); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 26 Nov 2021) “⟩ California ⟩ Milladin-Mjanger ⟩ Miller, Jean-Miller, Leonard I” images 1275-1276; citing “WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1224”

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