History of Kentucky, five volumes, edited by Judge Charles Kerr,
American Historical Society, New York & Chicago, 1922, Vol. IV, p. 137,
Fayette Co.

     OLIVER MILLER.  The gentleman to a review of whose life the
reader's attention is herewith respectfully directed is widely
recognized as one of the energetic business men of Lexington and a
representative citizen of his community.  In the course of an honorable
career he has been successful in his chosen vocation and has enjoyed the
confidence and good will of those with whom he has been associated in
either a business or social way.
     Oliver Miller was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 29,
1862, and is the seventh child in order of birth of the nine children
born to Andrew and Martha (Tankersley) Miller, both of whom were born in
Lexington in 1838 and both died in 1908, at the age of seventy years. 
Andrew Miller received his education in the public schools of Lexington
and learned the trade of a coppersmith, which vocation he followed
during his entire active life.  He was a member of the Baptist Church
and in politics gave his support to the democratic party.  He was a man
of high character and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him.
     Oliver Miller received his educational training in the public
schools of Lexington and then learned the trade of a coppersmith under
his father's direction, remaining with him until 1908.  In the latter
year the son Oliver formed a partnership with his younger brother,
Thomas, under the firm name of Miller Brothers, and they engaged in the
tin and furnace business.  Thoroughly qualified for this business by
training and experience they have rapidly come to the front and today
are recognized as one of the leading firms in their line in this section
of the country, and they have enjoyed a large and constantly increasing
patronage.  The highest quality of workmanship and fair dealing and
prompt service have been the elements which have gained for them the
measure of prosperity which they now enjoy.
     On June 20, 1900, Mr. Miller was married to Fannie Lloyd, who was
born and reared in Georgetown, Kentucky, the daughter of Sanford and
Nettie (Orffutt) Lloyd, both of whom are now deceased.  Her father was a
native of Scott County, Kentucky, and her mother of Fayette County,
Kentucky.  Of their three children Mrs. Miller is the oldest and the
only survivor.  Mr. Lloyd was a farmer by vocation and was successful in
his business affairs.  He was an earnest member of the Christian Church,
while in his political affiliation he was a republican.  The union of
Mr. and Mrs. Miller has been blessed in the birth of a daughter,
Mildred.  
     Politically Mr. Miller gives his support to the democratic party,
while his religious faith is that of the Baptist Church, to which he is
a generous contributor.  Fraternally he is a member of Friendship Lodge,
No. 5 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of the Maccabees. 
He is essentially a man of affairs, sound of judgment and far-seeing in
what he undertakes, and he has won and retains the confidence and esteem
of all classes.

Lloyd Miller Orffutt Tankersley
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Scott-KY

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