Sarah Christine Miller

     Sarah was born in Newville, Richland County, Ohio, USA, on 31 August 1848.^{3,4,5,6,1,7,8,9} She was the daughter of John M Miller and Christina Grove.²
     Christina, Sarah C, Elizabeth, David G and Anna C were listed on the 1850 US Federal Census of Northington Township, Richland County, Ohio, at District 127, enumerated 24 July 1850 living with John M Miller.¹⁰ Sarah Christine's age was listed as 2. She was shown as born in Pennsylvania.¹⁰
     Sarah Christine Miller was listed on the 1860 US Federal Census in Moniteau Township, Cooper County, Missouri, USA, enumerated 18 August 1860 living with John M Miller.¹¹ Sarah C's age was listed as 11. She was shown as born in Ohio. She attended school within the year.¹¹ Other sources show she married William Jasper Atkinson in Pisgah, Cooper County, Missouri, USA, on 7 July 1872.^12,13,6,9
     William Jasper Atkinson married Sarah Christine Miller, daughter of John M Miller and Christina Grove, in Mount Pleasant, Missouri, USA, on 7 July 1872.⁴
     William and Sarah were married in Pisagh, Cooper County, Missouri on July 7, 1872. They were married by Rev. Ralph P. Scott. Witnesses were the pastor's family and Elisabeth Smith.

Elva A. was 26 years old and single. She was born in October 1873 in Missouri. Her father was born in Missouri and her mother was born in Ohio. Elva was able to read and write and could speak English.

The younger Sarah E. was 22 years old and single. She was born in September 1877. She was able to read and write and could speak English.

The 1910 Missouri Census records lists Sarah as the head of household and living with her daughter Sarah. They were living in Clarksburg, Moniteau County, Missouri.

The elder Sarah was 61 and widowed. She had born two children, both living. She was born in Ohio. Her father was born in Maryland and her mother was born in Pennsylvania. She had no profession and owned her own home. There was no mortgage on the property. Sarah was able to read and write.

The younger Sarah D. was 32. She was born in Missouri. Her father was born in Missouri an her mother was born in Ohio. Sarah worked as a saleswoman of dry goods. She was able to read and write. These records indicated her middle initial was "D".

The 1920 Missouri Census data lists Sarah C. Atkinson has the head of household. She was living with her daughter Sarah E. Miller and grand-daughter Dorothy D. Miller. They were living in Clarksburg, Moniteau County, Missouri.

Sarah was 71 years old and a widow. She was born in Ohio. Her father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother was born in Pennsylvania. She owned her own home and there was no mortgage on the property. She ran a boarding house. She could read and write and was able to speak English.

Sarah E. Miller was 42 years old and married. She was born in Missouri. Her father was born in Missouri and her mother was born in Ohio. Sarah worked as a dressmaker from her home. She could read and write and was able to speak English.

Dorothy D. Miller was 4 3/12 years old. She was born in Missouri. Her father was born in Missouri and her mother was born in Missouri.

Sarah was the sister of Molly Palmer Groves, who was the mother of Nettie who was the mother of the noted Sally Rand(real name is Helen Beck).

To date, I have been unable to locate a record of Sarah's birth. Her husband, William Atkinson (#528) is buried at Hickman Cemetery in California, Missouri. It is possible that Sarah is buried beside him even though no stone was ever erected.
     Sarah Christine Atkinson was listed as William Jasper Atkinson's wife on the 1880 US Federal Census in District 141, Moniteau, Cooper County, Missouri, USA, enumerated 14 June 1880.¹⁴ Her age was listed as 31. She was shown as born in Ohio. Her father was born in Pennsylvania. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania. She was married. Her occupation was keeping house.¹⁴
     Sarah Christine Miller applied for (an unknown value) application in 1899 Widow.¹⁵
     Sarah worked. She worked as Ran a boarding house.
     Sarah Christine Atkinson was listed as the head of household on the 1900 US Federal Census at State Street, Moreau Township, Clarksburg, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA, enumerated 22 June 1900. Also living in the house were, her daughters, Sarah Stella and Elva Ann. Her birth date was listed as August 1843, age 57. She was born in Ohio. She is the mother of 2 children. 2 children are still living. Her father was born in Maryland. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania.⁵ She was able to read, able to write, and able to speak English.⁵ She owned the property, it was owned free and clear. . She lived in a house.⁵ She was able to read. She was able to write. She was able to speak English.¹⁶
     Sarah Christine Atkinson was listed as the head of household on the 1920 US Federal Census of Clarksburg City, Moniteau County, Missouri, enumerated 3 January 1920. Also living in the house were, her daughter, Sarah Stella Miller, her granddaughter, Dorothy David Miller. Her age at her last birth date was listed as 71. She was born in Ohio. She was widowed. Her father was born in Pennsylvania. Her mother was born in Pennsylvania.¹⁶ . She owned her home. It was owned free. Her occupation was keeper. She worked at a boarding house.¹⁶

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     Sarah Christine Atkinson was listed as the head of household on the 1930 US Federal Census of Moniteau Township, Clarksburg City, Moniteau County, Missouri, enumerated 5 April 1930. Also living in the household were , her daughter, Sarah Stella, her granddaughter, Dorothy David Miller . Her age at her last birth date was listed as 81. She was born in Pennsylvania. She was widowed and was |did not read and write. Her father was born in Pennsylvania. She Ohio attend school. The family owned a radio set.¹⁷ . Her occupation was none.¹⁷ She owned the property, it was worth$300. She was able to read and write. She was able to speak English.¹⁷
     Sarah died on 4 October 1932 at Clarksburg, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA, at age 84. The cause of death was general paralysis. She died at 11:30 pm.. Sarah Stella Atkinson provided the information on the death certificate.^6,7 Sarah Christine Miller was buried on 6 October 1932 in the Hickman Cemetery located in Clarksburg, Moniteau County, Missouri, USA.^6,7 Other sources indicate Sarah Christine Miller was buried on 6 October 1932 in the Masonic Cemetery located in Missouri, USA.⁷