Jacob Miller, farmer, P. O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson township, Cameron Co., Penn., June 25, 1833, and is a son of Daniel Miller, born November 6, 1803; and Mary (Hevener) Miller, born January 2, 1809, pioneers of Gibson township. The father was a farmer by occupation, and settled on what is known as the Miller farm, now occupied by Jacob, where he died July 25, 1875. His children were as follows: Lydia (Mrs. Miles Dent), born October 15, 1829; Jane, born February 9, 1831; Charles, born April 7, 1832; Jacob, born June 25, 1833; Sally (Mrs. Nelson Jordan) born November 13, 1834; Catyann (Mrs. Philander Brockway), born June 28, 1836; George Washington, born March 25, 1838; William Wesley, born June 17, 1839; Emily (Mrs. John Johnson) born March 8, 1841; Hezekiah born August 8, 1842; Almina (Mrs. Edward Fletcher) born March 27, 1844; Mary Elizabeth, born February 2, 1846, died August 31, 1847; Nancy Ellen (Mrs.W. J. Lane) born September 2, 1847; Artemissa (Mrs. Armstrong Bailey) Born November 27, 1849; Adaline (Mrs. Clarence Williams) born May 6, 1852. Jacob MILLER has always resided in Gibson township, and occupies the old family homestead. April 6, 1854, he married Martha, daughter of James and Ruth (Lewis) Mason, of Gibson township, and they have seven children living: Hannah (Mrs. Charles Williams), John F., Herman, Irvin, William, Oscar R. and Clarence J. Mr. Miller is a member of the Advent Church, has held the offices of supervisor and school director, and in politics is a Democrat.

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