John Henry Zabriskie was born on Jul 4, 1845 at Lee County, Iowa. He was the son of Lewis Curtis Zabriskie and Mary Keziah Higbee. John married Catherine Johnson, daughter of Jonas Andersson and Johanna Catherina Andersson, on Feb 25, 1864 at Spring City, Sanpete County, Utah. John Henry Zabriskie died on Jan 8, 1913 at Spring City, Sanpete County, Utah, at age 67.

      Mary Amanda Margaret Zabriskie was born on Jan 17, 1847 at Atchison County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Lewis Curtis Zabriskie and Mary Keziah Higbee. Mary Amanda Margaret Zabriskie died on Jul 9, 1847 at Winter Quarters, Douglas County, Nebraska.

     Mary married Edward Higbee, son of John Higbee and Mary Smith, on Jan 3, 1782 at Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey.

      Sarah Dole was born. Sarah married Edward Higbee, son of John Higbee and Mary Smith, on May 4, 1794 at Possibly, New York City, New York County, New York.

      Edward Higbee was born on Dec 28, 1759 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Higbee and Mary Smith. Edward married Mary White on Jan 3, 1782 at Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Edward married Sarah Dole on May 4, 1794 at Possibly, New York City, New York County, New York. Edward Higbee died in 1818 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

     Peter married Mary Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers.

     Peter married Mary Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers.

      Mary Higbee was born in 1793 at Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Mary married Peter Cliver. Mary married Peter Oliver. Mary Higbee died in 1825.

     Sarah married Elias Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Sep 10, 1818 at Tate Twp., Clermont County, Ohio.

     Charlotte married Isaac Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Apr 30, 1842 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois.

     Eliza married Isaac Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Jan 12, 1846.

     Elizabeth married Isaac Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Apr 2, 1856.

      Josiah Higbee was born on Jan 10, 1820 at Tate, Clermont County, Ohio. He was the son of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Josiah Higbee died on Mar 17, 1847 at Clermont County, Ohio, at age 27.

      Summers Higbee was born on Aug 10, 1823 at Pallestine, Drake County, Ohio. He was the son of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Summers Higbee died in Aug, 1823.

     Warren married Hannah Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String, on Oct 13, 1852 at Tate, Clermont County, Ohio.

      Hannah Higbee was born on Jul 23, 1828 at Tate, Clermont County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Hannah married Warren N. Johnson on Oct 13, 1852 at Tate, Clermont County, Ohio.

      Joseph Higbee was born on Dec 15, 1830 at Hamilton, Ohio. He was the son of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Joseph Higbee died on Feb 9, 1850 at Provo, Utah County, Utah, at age 19.

      Alma Higbee was born on Nov 9, 1833 at Missouri. She was born on Nov 9, 1833 at Hamilton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Alma Higbee died in 1835 at Clay County, Missouri.

      Henry Clay Rogers was born on Oct 19, 1833 at New York City, New York County, New York. He was the son of David White Rogers and Martha Collins. Henry married Emma Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String, on Oct 19, 1856 at Of, Provo, Utah County, Utah. Henry Clay Rogers died on Mar 18, 1902 at Lehi, Utah County, Utah, at age 68. Henry was buried on Mar 19, 1902 at City Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.

      Emma Higbee was born on Nov 2, 1836 at Caldwell County, Missouri. She was born on Nov 2, 1836 at Of, Provo, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Emma married Henry Clay Rogers, son of David White Rogers and Martha Collins, on Oct 19, 1856 at Of, Provo, Utah County, Utah. Emma Higbee died on Jul 23, 1925 at Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 88.

      Margaret Keziah Higbee was born on Nov 30, 1839 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois; Nov 31, 1839 in file. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Margaret Keziah Higbee died on Aug 25, 1843 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, at age 3.

      Lucy Ann Higbee was born on Oct 31, 1841 at Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Keziah String. Lucy Ann Higbee died on Nov 2, 1841.

     Margaret married Tabitha Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers.

     Ellen married Tabitha Higbee, daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers.

      Tabitha Higbee was born in 1799 at Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Tabitha married Ellen (Unknown). Tabitha married Margaret String.

      (Unknown) Higbee was born circa 1802 at Tate, Clermont County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers.

      Ann Grainger was born on Mar 7, 1817 at Topcliffe, Aisenby, Yorkshire, England. She was baptized on May 15, 1817 at Topcliffe, Aisenby, Yorkshire, England. Ann married John Carr circa 1838 at Aisenby, Yorkshire, England. Ann married John Somers Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Mar 11, 1852 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Ann Grainger died on Sep 27, 1878 at Toquerville, Washington County, Utah, at age 61.

      Judith Hall was born on Apr 22, 1811 at Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Judith married John Somers Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers, on Aug 17, 1846 at Winter Quarters, Douglas County, Nebraska.
     Judith Hall was also known as Judith Ball.

      John Higbee was born in 1762 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Higbee and Mary Smith. John Higbee died; beyond the seas.
     He estate was administered by his brother Isaac on Feb 17, 1798.

     Rebecca married Samuel Higbee, son of John Higbee and Mary Smith, circa 1789 at New Jersey.

      Samuel Higbee was born in 1766 at Galloway, Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Higbee and Mary Smith. Samuel married Rebecca Leeds circa 1789 at New Jersey.

      Richard Higbee was born in 1770 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Higbee and Mary Smith.

      Charles Higbee was born in 1772 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Higbee and Mary Smith.

      Margaret Van Horn was born circa 1795 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Simeon (Simon?) Van Horn and Sarah Danham. Margaret married David H. Hill before 1819. Margaret Van Horn died in 1820.

      David H. Hill was born in May, 1787 at Probably, Westchester County, New York. David married Margaret Van Horn, daughter of Simeon (Simon?) Van Horn and Sarah Danham, before 1819. David H. Hill died in 1820.

      William Uriah Hill was born in Jul, 1817. He was the son of David H. Hill and Margaret Van Horn.

      David Hill was born circa 1820. He was the son of David H. Hill and Margaret Van Horn.

      Simon Hill was born in Jul, 1819 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of David H. Hill and Margaret Van Horn. Simon married Elsey Maine in 1839. Simon Hill died in Dec, 1892 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey, at age 73.

      Elsey Maine was born in 1821 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. Elsey married Simon Hill, son of David H. Hill and Margaret Van Horn, in 1839. Elsey Maine died in 1852.

      Sarah Elizabeth Hill was born in Nov, 1840. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Sarah Elizabeth Hill died in 1860.

     Frank Hill died in 1842. She was born in Nov, 1842. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

     Charles M. Hill died in 1844. He was born in Jul, 1844. He was the son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

      Rhoda Hill was born in Aug, 1844. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Rhoda married Henry Marvin. Rhoda Hill died in 1864.

      Henry Marvin was born in 1830. Henry married Rhoda Hill, daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Henry Marvin died in 1864.

      Lydia Jane Hill was born in Sep, 1844. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Lydia married Charles Williams. Lydia Jane Hill died in 1864.

     Charles married Lydia Jane Hill, daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

      George Hill was born in Sep, 1846. He was the son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. George Hill died in 1866.

      Baltis Hill was born in Apr, 1849. He was the son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Baltis married Elizabeth Morris. Baltis Hill died in 1929.

     Elizabeth married Baltis Hill, son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

      Dorinda V. Hill was born in Aug, 1849. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Dorinda married John Hendershot. Dorinda V. Hill died in Mar, 1922 at Balesville, Sussex County, New Jersey, at age 72.

     John married Dorinda V. Hill, daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

      Ellen M. Hill was born in May, 1851 at Swartswood, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Ellen married John Huff in Dec, 1873 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. Ellen M. Hill died in Dec, 1911 at Smithfield, Pennsylvania, at age 60.

     John married Ellen M. Hill, daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine, in Dec, 1873 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey.

      Margaret A. Hill was born in Jan, 1855. She was the daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Margaret married George D. Garris.

     George married Margaret A. Hill, daughter of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine.

      Adam Whitfield Hill was born on Apr 20, 1843 at Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was born on Apr 20, 1846 at Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine. Adam married Hannah Blackford Maine, daughter of Jacob D. Maine and Elizabeth K. Emery, on Dec 25, 1869 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. Adam married Elizabeth M. Murphy, daughter of Peter F. Murphy and Caroline Buckner, circa 1889. Adam Whitfield Hill died on Mar 23, 1924 at Hemet, Riverside County, California, at age 77.

      Hannah Blackford Maine was born on May 5, 1850 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Jacob D. Maine and Elizabeth K. Emery. Hannah married Adam Whitfield Hill, son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine, on Dec 25, 1869 at Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. Hannah Blackford Maine died on Aug 17, 1886 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, at age 36. Hannah was buried at Roca Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

      Laura Ethelda Hill was born in Oct, 1870 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine. Laura married Peter Esch in 1890. Laura Ethelda Hill died in Oct, 1952 at Stoddard, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

     Peter married Laura Ethelda Hill, daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine, in 1890.

      Martha Adelia Hill was born in Jul, 1872 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine. Martha married Charles Mann. Martha Adelia Hill died in 1940.

     Charles married Martha Adelia Hill, daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine.

      Lillian Grace Hill was born on Mar 12, 1874 at in or around, Dover, Morris County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine. Lillian married E. F. Bailey. Lillian married Titus Miller, son of David Beishline Miller and Rachel Leah Rinker, in May, 1896 at Kansas. Lillian Grace Hill died on May 12, 1948 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at age 74.
      Lillian Grace HILL

Lillian married twice. She married F. E. Bailey. F. E. Bailey had a livery stable. He and Lillian rented out rigs. He had a chance to sell this stable at a profit. Subsequent to the sale he left town with the money in his pocket, intending to go to another town to buy another business. He was never heard from again. Lillian was pregnant when F. E. left town. Lillian had his daughter, Adele.
"From Mary Margaret Bunning: My grandfather, Titus Miller, was born in Harrisburg, Penn. When his family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, he met Lillian Grace Hill. They became teenage sweethearts. The tales are that at some time Grandpa Titus came south to work and Lillian Grace Hill married [F. E. Bailey] and had a daughter named Adele. One day her husband left for work and was never seen again. Years later, a man's body was found in the basement of an old building and was tentatively indentified as her husband. My grandfather heard of Lillian's plight and returned to Lincoln to propose to Lillian. She said she wanted to change her name so they were married in her sister's home in Kansas, May, 1896. Grandpa Titus raised Adela as his own. They had seven boys and four girls."

      Titus Miller was born on Jul 7, 1870 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of David Beishline Miller and Rachel Leah Rinker. Titus married Lillian Grace Hill, daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine, in May, 1896 at Kansas. Titus Miller died on May 25, 1963 at 309 East Saller St., Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at age 92.
      The Titus Miller home contructed in 1904 on the corner of Salleir and Ryan Streets.



Titus was born in Harrisburg, PA 1870. Titus died 1963.(749) According to the notes of Beverly Hill, "From Mary Margaret Bunning: My grandfather, Titus Miller, was born in Harrisburg, Penn. When his family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, he met Lillian Grace Hill. They became teenage sweethearts. The tales are that at some time Grandpa Titus came south to work and Lillian Grace Hill married [F. E. Bailey] and had a daughter named Adele. One day her husband left for work and was never seen again. Years later, a man's body was found in the basement of an old building and was tentatively indentified as her husband. My grandfather heard of Lillian's plight and returned to Lincoln to propose to Lillian. She said she wanted to change her name so they were married in her sister's home in Kansas, May, 1896. Grandpa Titus raised Adela as his own. They had seven boys and four girls."
According to the notes of Charles Miller, "Titus Miller moved to Lake Charles, La. in 1901 and raised 11 children here. Most were in general construction work and stated out as T. Miller & Sons Contruction in about 1925. Of the sons 5 went into construction on their own starting in about 1952." Charles went to work for his dad, Earle L. Miller after he finished high school and went into business for himself after Earle's death in 1968. Now Charles Miller's son, Jeffrey C. Miller is running the company along with his sisters, Jenny and Susan.



A Century of Building Date Posted: 7/17/2001
Author: Angela Hebert Page Times of South West Louisana, Lake Charles

MILLER FAMILY:

Laying the Foundation for Lake Charles

By Angela Hebert
Passing along the streets of Lake Charles, especially through the downtown area, it may seem as though one is passing through some sort of life-size museum exhibit. The historical houses and buildings that line the streets stand proudly and strongly with many great tales supporting their structures.

One family in particular has had a big hand in helping to lay the foundation, literally, of the Lake City. The year 2001 marks the 100th year that the Titus Miller family has been building in the Lake Charles area.

The Miller story begins in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700's. Frederick Miller was born in 1738 of German descent. Most of the Millers remained in this area until the mid 1800's - until David Beishline Miller moved to Easton, Pa., and started in the dry goods retail business. It was there in the year 1870 his son Titus was born. David's sense of adventure eventually landed him and his family in the new territory of Lincoln, Neb., in 1880. He would remain there for the rest of his life.

However, his son, Titus Miller, was not fond of the cold Nebraska weather and when he became old enough he journeyed south. A carpenter by trade, he built houses in and around the warmness of Houston, Texas.

Titus did travel back to chilly Nebraska in order to retrieve a wife. Lillian Grace Hill was the daughter of childhood neighbors and was to become the life partner of Titus as well as mother of their seven boys and four girls.

Titus moved his family - Lillian and their then three children: Adelle-age 6, Franklin-age 4 and Gladys-age 2 - to the sunny beaches of Galveston, Texas. However, what moved in after them would forever impact their lives.

The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 began beating the Texas coast on Sept. 8 around 4 p.m. By 9 p.m. it reached maximum strength with winds reported by the weather bureau to be as high as 120 mph. During the storm the Millers took refuge in a schoolhouse with their neighbors and close friends, the Ory family.

Over 6,000 lives were lost and the city was almost completely destroyed. Martial law was enforced and the surviving men were utilized in the clean up of debris and removal of bodies. No food or water was available for several days and aid from all over the world was sent to help the people of such a calamity.

Lillian returned to the safety of Nebraska temporarily with the children while Titus remained in Galveston to assist in clean up and reconstruction.

The Galveston Storm was one of the largest disasters in the U.S. Titus and Lillian survived the misfortune and ended up settling in Lake Charles in 1901.

Lillian Miller recalls the storm in a birthday greeting to her old friend Mrs. Ory, "...then in 1900, I'll never forget the date a tidal wave swept over the isle, but we still clung together leaving our homes for a higher place. The wind took everything in the terrible weather. We landed in your church. They gave us food and clothes, a room for our two families. After weeks and months we landed in Lake Charles."

Subsequent to relocating in Lake Charles, Titus and his neighbor from Galveston, S.J. Ory, founded Miller and Ory Construction Company. They were responsible for much of the work on many old homes on the lakefront, including the Burton and Cross homes. They also constructed many of the old downtown buildings and the Louisiana State Rice Milling Plant - the largest rice mill in the world.

Titus designed and constructed a beautiful two-story home for him and his new family on the corner of Sallier and Ryan Street in 1904. This was considered "out in the country" at that time. The middle of Sallier Street was the end of the city limits until 1936. The Miller home would go on to shelter eight more children: Edith, Chester, Earl, David, Rachel, Julius, Alfred and Marsden.

All seven Miller sons began working at their father's construction company as soon as they were capable. In time, most of them secured jobs at a lumber mill in Longville. It eventually closed operations and moved to a new location in Washington state. Four of the brothers followed the mill to Washington. All returned to Lake Charles except Chester who remained in Seattle in the ship building business. Ultimately each one opted for a profession involving some form of construction work: carpentry, masonry, painting, contractors, architects, or related field.

After the dissolution of the Miller & Ory Company, Titus formed his own family business. In 1925, T. Miller & Sons was founded by Titus and his boys. This establishment was the root of a family company that would one day branch into numerous successful enterprises.

The Depression began in 1929 and was to be the next adversity for the Millers. The economic hardship imposed overwhelmed many businesses as well as families. Like everyone else, T. Miller & Sons would take a job wherever one could be found. Construction on the original dock in Lake Charles was one endeavor that helped keep them afloat in a time when almost everything else was sinking.

The Miller's endurance through such hardship can be credited to their family unity and hard work. The sons shared a rented house and their mother, Lillian, cooked for them. Profits from one job would support the family until the next one came along.

T. Miller & Sons persevered and by the late 1930's became the prominent contractor in Lake Charles. They broadened their operation to include more industrial contracting. The expansion was influenced by the new petro-chemical industry locating in the area.

T. Miller & Sons was involved in much of the original construction of these plants.

Titus' boys matured into men with families of their own. In 1947, he retired from the construction business leaving a legacy of hard work and success as well as a renowned reputation. The Miller family name had been built strong and held much respect.

By 1953 T. Miller & Sons divided but did not disappear. Although this was the end of Titus' construction career, it was just the beginning for his sons and their families.

Various Miller companies have evolved since the groundwork laid by Titus Miller:

F. Miller & Sons, David Miller Construction Company and Earle Miller Construction were the initial independent companies. Also developed around the same time were Alfred Miller Masonry and Marsden Miller Construction Company.

Chester Miller, son of Alfred, runs Alfred Miller Contracting. He remembers going out on jobs when he was just 12 years old. He officially joined the company when he turned 21 as a bricklayer, but Chester says he's performed every type of job on the site at one time or another. The Power Center, located on Highway 14, is one of the most recent area projects Alfred Miller Contracting was involved in.

The Miller's ability to be progressive and responsive to changes in the industry is one reason his family has been successful, said Chester.

Charles Miller of Charles Miller Construction, originally David Miller Construction, feels that many lessons about success are continually handed down in the Miller family: "Don't take short cuts, be honest and ALWAYS do your best work."

F. Miller & Sons was formed by Franklin Miller along with his sons Frank and Joe. Frank and his other brother David also opened T. Miller & Sons Building Supply Store which is still open today on Enterprise Boulevard. Their sister Mable ran the store then; her son runs it now.

Joe would sweep the downtown offices for $1.25/week after school and on weekends, he said. He worked for his grandfather, Titus, since he was just 10 years old. He learned more about the business as he got older and worked his way up to timekeeper - figuring the week's payroll and paying the workers.

The main difference now from the way business was run in the beginning is technology, of course, said Joe, and the dependence on brokers or subcontractors. Jobs now are generally not completed by just one company. Most are broken down into subcontracted portions.

Joe too attributes the family's success and long history in the construction business to a strong work ethic that originated with his grandfather. He also feels they have inherited a love of the business. "The Millers that work in construction truly love what they do," he said.

Some popular projects completed by Miller companies include:

Mullers building
Louisiana State Police building
Woolworths
Lake Charles Post Office
Victory Theater
Drew Station Post Office
LaGrange High School
Rosteet School
First Baptist Church
Lake Charles Airport
CM Tower (now Hibernia)
First National Bank
Lake Charles Civic Center
Central Library
Paramount Theater
Lake Charles High School
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
St. Patrick Hospital
McNeese Arena
Burton Coliseum
Gulf States Utility buildings
Many bridges in SWLA
Nearly every refinery in SWLA
Hotels, motels, apartments and homes
And that's just to name a few. And with several Miller Construction Companies still operating, there is only more to come.

Many stumbling blocks have come before the Millers over the past century. However, they are a family with grace, stamina and commitment. It is these characteristics that have enabled them to remain standing strong - just like their structures.

Titus Miller and his descendents have not just left their mark throughout the city of Lake Charles; they built the walls on which they left it.



The legacy continues

BY ERIN KELLY

AMERICAN PRESS

When a hurricane ripped through Galveston at the turn of the century, Titus Miller and his family sought refuge in a school-house. That's where Titus met the Ory family.

In 1901, the two families teamed up to create Miller and Ory Construction Co. in Lake Charles.

The Miller family home was originally on the corner of Sallier and Ryan streets.

"This was considered out in the country at that time," said Joe Miller, Titus' grandson.

Joe's father was Franklin Miller, one of seven sons born to Titus and his wife Lillian. The couple also had four daughters.

In 1925, the Millers and Orys parted ways. Titus created T. Miller and Sons Construction with five of his sons -- Franklin, David, Earl, Julius and Alfred.

During the depression, they did whatever job they could find. One of them was building a dock on the lakefront.

Joe Miller, Franklin's son, said he worked at his grandfather's business until he was 10. He swept the downtown offices for $1.25 a week.

T. Miller and Sons soon became one of the most prominent construction companies in Lake Charles. Titus and his sons worked on projects like Lake Charles High School, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the McNeese arena and the Burton Coliseum.

In 1953, T. Miller and Sons dissolved.

"When it broke up, it was like an ant colony," Joe said.

Earl opened Earl Miller Construction Company and focused on smaller, residential work. The business, renamed Charles Miller Construction, is now run by Earl's grandson.

Franklin formed F. Miller & Sons with Joe and his other son, Frank. Joe currently operates the business, which has completed projects such as the Hibernia tower, the old Bank One building (now US Unwired) and virtually all of the city's overpasses.

Alfred opened Alfred Miller Construction, which is now run by his son, Chester.

Ernest Levingston, another Titus Miller grandson, opened Leving-ston Engineers Inc. in 1961.

Levingston's first job was with F. Miller Construction in 1939, when he was 17.

"That was back when they were building McNeese," Levingston said. "I worked there up through age 20, then the war started and I went off to the Pacific with the (Navy construction batallion) and did more construction."

Charles, Chester, Joe and Levingston have continued the Miller business legacy that started with their grandfather.

Each of the men have clear memories of Titus Miller, who died in 1964 at age 94.

"He was a big man, a humorous man," Charles said. "He was a man of strong integrity. He wanted things done right and he was fair with people."

Because the first cousins are in the building business, they've crossed professional paths several times. Leving-ston's company has designed plans for projects being built by one of the other Millers, for example.

The Millers have always been a close-knit group, according to Charles. That includes his parents and uncles.

"The Miller boys were very close. They were always stuck together, always around each other," Charles said.

Each of the first cousins agree that they learned a lot about ethics and hard work from Titus.

"Grandpa liked to do fine work," Joe said. "When they built those homes on the lakefront, they didn't have all the equipment we have today. All the boys would be on the floor, sanding and sanding until it was perfect."

      Jennie Elizabeth Hill was born in Mar, 1877. She died young after Mar, 1877. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine.

      Rosa May Hill was born in Aug, 1879. She died young after Aug, 1879. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine.

      Mary Leone Hill was born circa Mar, 1880 at Nebraska. She died young after Mar, 1880. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine.

      George Maine Hill was born on Jun 10, 1884 at Nebraska. He was the son of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine. George married Grace Shero circa 1905. George Maine Hill died on Feb 14, 1976 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 91.
     

     Grace married George Maine Hill, son of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine, circa 1905.

      Myrtle Luella Hill was born in Aug, 1886. She died young after Aug, 1886. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine.

     Elizabeth M. Murphy died on Dec 5, 1922 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 69. She was born on May 18, 1853 at Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Peter F. Murphy and Caroline Buckner. Elizabeth married Adam Whitfield Hill, son of Simon Hill and Elsey Maine, circa 1889.
     Elizabeth M. Murphy was also known as Lizzie Murphy.

      Jannetta Rowena Ruth Hill was born in Aug, 1890. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Elizabeth M. Murphy. Jannetta married John Quincy Lane in Oct, 1913 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jannetta Rowena Ruth Hill died in Oct, 1935 at Canada at age 45.

     John married Jannetta Rowena Ruth Hill, daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Elizabeth M. Murphy, in Oct, 1913 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

      Richard Angus Hill was born in 1891 at Nebraska. He was the son of Adam Whitfield Hill and Elizabeth M. Murphy.
     In the census on Jun 4, 1900 Richard Angus Hill was named Angus R. Hill.

      Vernon Avertrue Hill was born in Mar, 1896 at Kansas. He was the son of Adam Whitfield Hill and Elizabeth M. Murphy. Vernon married Myrtle B. (Unknown).

      Vertyl Hill was born in Mar, 1896 at Marietta, Kansas. He died young after Mar, 1896. He was the son of Adam Whitfield Hill and Elizabeth M. Murphy.

      Olive Frances Hill was born on Aug 4, 1875 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine. Olive married Francis Celeano Waggoner, son of Oscar Fitzallen Waggoner and Genevieve Manaiqe, on Jan 11, 1894 at Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska. Olive Frances Hill died on Feb 11, 1965 at Napa, Napa County, California, at age 89. Olive was buried at Tullocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.

      Francis Celeano Waggoner was born on Mar 21, 1863 at Blue Earth County, Minnesota. He was born on Mar 21, 1863 at Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska. He was the son of Oscar Fitzallen Waggoner and Genevieve Manaiqe. Francis married Olive Frances Hill, daughter of Adam Whitfield Hill and Hannah Blackford Maine, on Jan 11, 1894 at Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska. Francis Celeano Waggoner died in 1938 at Beaumont, Riverside County, California.
     He was also known as Frank C. Waggoner. He was also known as Frances Celina Waggoner.

      Arthur Celeno Waggoner was born on Oct 6, 1894 at Pender, Thurston County, Iowa. He was the son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Arthur married Geneva Simpson, daughter of Samuel Francis Simpson and Parthenia Wilson, circa 1919. Arthur Celeno Waggoner died in 1960. He died on Nov 16, 1975 at Riverside, Riverside County, California, at age 81.
     

      Geneva Simpson was born on Mar 8, 1901 at Arkansas. She was the daughter of Samuel Francis Simpson and Parthenia Wilson. Geneva married Arthur Celeno Waggoner, son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill, circa 1919. Geneva Simpson died on Dec 5, 1981 at Riverside County, California, at age 80.

      Reginald Allen Waggoner was born on Feb 9, 1898 at Emerson, Thurston County, Nebraska. He was the son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Reginald married Alice Elizabeth Raynolds circa 1920. Reginald Allen Waggoner died on Dec 26, 1980 at Josephine County, Oregon, at age 82.
     

      Alice Elizabeth Raynolds was born on Jan 11, 1901 at Louisiana. Alice married Reginald Allen Waggoner, son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill, circa 1920. Alice Elizabeth Raynolds died on Dec 2, 1999 her last known address was at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, according to the Social Security Death Index.

      Samuel Tompkins Waggoner was born on Oct 28, 1900 at Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska. He was the son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Samuel married Tommie Lou Criswell, daughter of Evan Eugene Criswell and Mattie A. (Unknown). Samuel married Loreta Marie Wolfe. Samuel married Josephine (Unknown). Samuel Tompkins Waggoner died on May 29, 1958 at Napa, Napa County, California, at age 57.

      Tommie Lou Criswell was born circa 1903 at Texas. She was the daughter of Evan Eugene Criswell and Mattie A. (Unknown). Tommie married Samuel Tompkins Waggoner, son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Tommie Lou Criswell died on Nov 30, 1931 at Klamath County, Oregon.

     Loreta married Samuel Tompkins Waggoner, son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill.

      Charles Quentin Waggoner was born on Jul 31, 1903 at Nebraska. He was the son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Charles married Betty (Unknown) circa 1923. Charles Quentin Waggoner died on Apr 28, 1989 at Napa, Napa County, California, at age 85.
     He was also known as Quinten Waggoner.

     Betty married Charles Quentin Waggoner, son of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill, circa 1923.

      Marguerite Ann Waggoner was born on Nov 1, 1896 at Emerson, Dixon County, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill. Marguerite married Floyd Stanley Hoxsie, son of Neri Taylor Hoxsie and Elza Wilmina Barr, on Nov 2, 1920 at Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona. Marguerite Ann Waggoner died in Sep, 1985 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, at age 88.

      Floyd Stanley Hoxsie was born on May 30, 1892 at Priest River, Bonner County, Idaho. He was the son of Neri Taylor Hoxsie and Elza Wilmina Barr. Floyd married Marguerite Ann Waggoner, daughter of Francis Celeano Waggoner and Olive Frances Hill, on Nov 2, 1920 at Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona. Floyd Stanley Hoxsie died on Jun 15, 1946 at Needles, San Bernardino County, California, at age 54.