John S Miller

Vital Information

Born

1943, Chemung County, New York (confirmed by 1950 Census)

Occupation

School teacher (retired)

Residence

Tucson, AZ (current)

Notes

Pauline's father. Full name John S Miller (middle initial S confirmed by public records and GRO marriage index). Born 1943 in Chemung County, New York area. Father Karl Francis Miller died 24 Mar 1954 when John was ~11 years old. Mother Bernice F Bailey (née Bailey) — this is the 'Bailey family connection 1-2 generations back' Kevin remembers. Bernice's parents were Polish immigrants (John Bailey/Bialy and Elizabeth Malanoski). Married Beryl Richards Q1 1968 in Southwark, London, England. Retired school teacher. Currently living in Tucson, AZ. 3 siblings: Margaret H, Joan M, James B Miller. Public records show graduate school education, occupation 'Manager'. FamilySearch 1950 Census confirms household in Chemung, Chemung County, NY.

Sources

Family knowledge (Kevin Frank, 2026-03-29); US Census 1950 Chemung, NY (FamilySearch); England & Wales GRO Marriage Index Q1 1968, Southwark, Vol 5E, p 36 (ark:/61903/1:1:QV66-JQKS); Public records (ClustrMaps.com)

Research Leads

• ☐ Find John S Miller's exact birth date — check NY birth indexes 1943
• ☐ Search for John S Miller in Tioga County NY land records (1965 records found on FamilySearch)
• ☐ Check military service records (Vietnam era)
• ☐ Find immigration/naturalization records for Beryl after 1968 marriage
• ☐ Research how John met Beryl — possibly teaching or military connection to England

Research Gaps

• ☐ Documentary sources needed