Beryl Miller

Vital Information

Born

1944-09, Sturminster registration district, Dorset, England

Residence

Tucson, AZ (current)

Notes

Pauline's mother. Born September 1944 in the Sturminster registration district, Dorset, England. GRO birth index: Jul-Sep 1944 quarter, volume 5a, page 440. Maiden name Richards. Married John S Miller Q1 1968 in Southwark, London, England (GRO marriage index Vol 5E, p 36). The marriage took place in Southwark, the London borough where several of Beryl's older siblings were born (Ruth, Irene, Edith in 1934-1937). Emigrated from England to the US after 1968 marriage. Currently living in Tucson, AZ with husband John Miller. Has at least 7 siblings: William Jr (1931), Dorothy (1932), Ruth (1934), Irene (1936), Edith (1937), Frances (1942), Janet (1950).

Sources

Family knowledge (Kevin Frank, 2026-03-29); England & Wales GRO Birth Index Jul-Sep 1944, Sturminster district, vol. 5a, p. 440; FamilySearch ark:/61903/1:1:QV79-BSGG (Birth Registration Index); England & Wales GRO Marriage Index Q1 1968, Southwark, Vol 5E, p 36 (ark:/61903/1:1:QV66-JQKS)

Research Leads

• ☐ Order GRO birth certificate (reference: Sturminster, vol 5a, p 440, Q3 1944) for full birth details and parents' names
• ☐ Search FreeBMD / GRO index to confirm exact entry
• ☐ Immigration/naturalization records for Beryl Richards or Beryl Miller
• ☐ Pima County AZ marriage records if married in Tucson
• ☐ Search for Richards family in Sturminster Newton / Dorset area

Research Gaps

• ☐ Documentary sources needed