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Family HistoryFamily History - Dora Blanch Ashworth


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Dora Blanch Ashworth and 47 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Dora Blanch Ashworth,1 born 22 December 1858 in Iowa, the daughter of Abraham Ashworth and Mary Ellen Mott;1, 2 died 21 August 1918.1 Dora married, 13 August 1879 in Polk County, Iowa, Andrew M. Miller1 (born 25 January 1857 in Illinois, parents not determined;3 Andrew died 15 October 18883). Dora and Andrew are buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1, 3

Children of Dora Blanch Ashworth and Andrew M. Miller:

+2i. Geneva Miller, born November 1879 in Iowa; died 1942. Married Paul Phillip Miller.
+3ii. Mary Ethel Miller, born 21 March 1882 in Ashawa, Polk County, Iowa; died 1952. Married George Ernest Robinson.
 4iii. Grace Irene Miller, born 3 October 1883 in Ashawa, Polk County, Iowa;4, 5, 6 died 28 February 1884.5, 6 Grace is buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Dora Blanch Ashworth, Miller, born: 20 December 1859 in Iowa [her gravestone shows 22 December]; died: 21 August 1918 (from record, which includes a note giving her marriage date; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and two children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 110, Sheet No. 19A, Abe Ashworth, 64, England, Dec. 1835, land lord; wife of 32 years Mary E. Ashworth, 64, New York, April 1835; son Charles A. Ashworth, 31, Iowa, March 1869, widow, farmer; daughter Dora Miller, 41, Iowa, Nov. 1858, widow, 3 children, 2 living, dress maker; g daughter Genevia Miller, 20, Iowa, Nov. 1879, servant; g daughter Mildred Miller [sic, her last name is Ashworth, she is the daughter of Charles A. Ashworth and his wife Minta, who had died before this census], 3, Iowa, Oct. 1896.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Andrew M. Miller, born: 25 January 1857 in Illinois; died: 15 October 1888 (from record, which includes a note giving his marriage date; and provides the names and links for his wife and one child).
  4. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 female Miller, born: 3 October 1883 in Ashawa, Iowa; third child; father: A. M. Miller, 27, born in Indiana, farmer; mother: Dora Ashworth Miller, 23, born in Iowa.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Grace Irene Miller, born: 1883; died: 1883 (from record).
  6. Iowa, Polk County, Cemetery Gravestone Records, Grace Irene Miller, born: 3 October 1883; died: 28 February 1884; age: 4 months; burial: Jordan [Cemetery].
Second Generation
2. Geneva Miller2 (Dora1), born November 1879 in Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 1942.1 Geneva married Paul Phillip Miller (born 1879 in Iowa, parents not determined;1, 3, 4, 5 Paul died 19681). Geneva and Paul are buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1

Children of Geneva Miller and Paul Phillip Miller:

+5i. Richard Julius Miller, born 1904 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; died 1969. Married Alice Ruth ‘Ruth’ Goodwin.
+6ii. Paul Albert Miller, born 12 December 1906 in Polk County, Iowa; died 1962. Married Selma Mabel Denker.
+7iii. Donald Charles Miller (born Charles Donald Miller), born 1 October 1910 in Iowa; twin; died 14 January 1969. Married Bernice Cecelia Gordon.
+8iv. Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller), born 1 October 1910 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; twin; died 1971. Married (1) Bernice Cecelia Gordon Married (2) Rose Argenta.

3. Mary Ethel Miller2 (Dora1), born 21 March 1882 in Ashawa, Polk County, Iowa;6, 7, 8, 9 died 1952.7 Mary married, 24 August 1904 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa, George Ernest Robinson12, 16 (born 24 November 1879 in Dallas Center, Dallas County, Iowa, the son of John H. Robinson and Mary E. Fairfield;8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 George died 23 September 1963 in San Diego, San Diego County, California11, 13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 31 August 1935 in Polk County, Iowa.16 Mary is buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.7 George is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California.11

Children of Mary Ethel Miller and George Ernest Robinson:

 9i. Margery Helen Robinson, born 6 September 1906 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.8, 9, 17
+10ii. Maurine Francis ‘Betty’ Robinson, born 16 April 1912 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; died 4 January 1976. Married Harvey Lovell Manuel.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Geneva Miller Miller, born: 1879; died: 1942 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and four children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 110, Sheet No. 19A, Abe Ashworth, 64, England, Dec. 1835, land lord; wife of 32 years Mary E. Ashworth, 64, New York, April 1835; son Charles A. Ashworth, 31, Iowa, March 1869, widow, farmer; daughter Dora Miller, 41, Iowa, Nov. 1858, widow, 3 children, 2 living, dress maker; g daughter Genevia Miller, 20, Iowa, Nov. 1879, servant; g daughter Mildred Miller [sic, her last name is Ashworth, she is the daughter of Charles A. Ashworth and his wife Minta, who had died before this census], 3, Iowa, Oct. 1896.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 185, Sheet No. 5B, Paul P. Miller, 40, Iowa, farmer, general farm; wife Geneva Miller, 40, Illinois; son Richard J. Miller, 15, Iowa, farm laborer, home farm; son Paul A. Miller, 13, Iowa; son Charles D. Miller, 9, Iowa; son Henry D. Miller, 9, Iowa.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-125, Sheet No. 8B, Paul P. Miller, 50, Iowa, first married age 22, inspector, motors, railroad co.; wife Geneva Miller, 50, Illinois, first married age 22; son Donald Miller, 19, Iowa; son Dale Miller, 19, Iowa, first married age 18, apprentice, electrical, railroad shop; daughter in law Bernice C. Miller, 17, Kansas, first married age 16; granddaughter Pauline V. Miller, 8/12, Iowa.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-39, Sheet No. 8B, Dale H. Miller, 29, Iowa, trix [?] operator, cement plant; wife Rose Miller, 25, Iowa; mother Geneva miller, 59, Illinois; son Delbert R. Miller, 3, Iowa; father Paul P. Miller, 60, Iowa.
  6. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 female Miller, born: 21 March 1882 in Ashawa, Polk County; second child; father: Andrew Miller, 25, born in La Porte, Indiana, farmer; mother: D. B. Ashworth Miller, 25, born in Polk County, Iowa.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Ethel M. Robinson, born: 1881; died: 1952 (from record).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 185, Sheet No. 5B, George E. Robinson, 40, Iowa, engineer, steam railroad; wife Ethel M. Robinson, 37, Iowa; daughter Margery H. Robinson, 13, Iowa; daughter Bettie M. Robinson, 7, Iowa.
  9. Iowa State Census, 1925, Polk County, Bloomfield Township, Image 664 of 872, Geo. E. Robinson, 45; wife Ethel M. Robinson, 42; daugh. Margery Robinson, 18; daugh. Betty Robinson, 12.
  10. Draft Registration Card, World War I, George Ernest Robinson, Serial Number 942, born: 24 November 1879; home address: Valley Jct., Polk County, Iowa; occupation: loco[motive] engineer; nearest relative: Ethel M. Robinson, Valley Jct., Polk County, Iowa.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, George E. Robinson, born: 1879; died: 1963 (from record).
  12. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Geo. E. Robinson, 25, born in Dallas Center, Iowa; father: John H. Robinson; mother: Mary E. Fairfield; Mary E. Miller, 23, born in Ashawa, Iowa; father: Andrew Miller; mother: Dora Ashworth; married on 24 August 1904 in Valley Junction, Iowa.
  13. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). George E. Robinson, died: 23 September 1963 in San Diego, California; born: 24 November 1879 in Iowa; mother’s name: Fairfiel[d].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, E.D. 100-8, Sheet No. 4A, George E. Robinson, 60, Iowa, loc. engineer, rail road; wife Belle L. Robinson, 46, Iowa.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-253, Sheet No. 5, George E. Robinson, 70, Iowa; wife Belle L. Robinson, 56, Iowa.
  16. Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records, 1906-1937, George Ernest Robinson, age 55, no previous marriages; Ethel Mary Robinson, age 52, no previous marriages; married on 24 August 1904 in Polk County, Iowa; divorced on 31 August 1935 in Polk County, Iowa.
  17. Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939, Margery Helen Robinson, born: 6 September 1906 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; father: George Earenst Robinson; mother: Mary Ethel Miller.
Third Generation
5. Richard Julius Miller3 (Geneva,2 Dora1), born 1904 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa;1, 2, 3 died 1969.1 Richard married, 24 July 1924 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa, Alice Ruth ‘Ruth’ Goodwin2 (born 1900 in Minooka, Kendall County, Illinois, the daughter of Anson F. Goodwin and Nettie Hancock;2, 4 Ruth died 19934). Richard and Ruth are buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1, 4

Children of Richard Julius Miller and Alice Ruth ‘Ruth’ Goodwin:

+11i. Stanley J. Miller, born 19 November 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died December 1999 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa. Married M. Eileen Ward.
+12ii. Janet Elaine Miller, born 22 November 1927; died 14 November 1991. Married Jack Parmenter.
+13iii. Phillip Ray Miller, born 26 September 1931; died 7 June 2004 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida. Married Zelda Chloe _____.
+14iv. Twyla June Miller, born 2 June 1933 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died 12 December 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Married David Hall Bonine, Jr..
 15v. Sharon R. Miller, born 2 July 1935;5, 6 died January 1978.5, 6 Sharon is buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.5
+16vi. Sandra Susan Miller, born 18 October 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died 3 September 1998. Married Kenneth Eugene ‘Gene’ Reed.
 17vii. Paul Albert Miller, born 15 January 1942 in Crestwood, Polk County, Iowa;7 died 7 June 2009 in Florida.7 Paul is buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.7

6. Paul Albert Miller3 (Geneva,2 Dora1), born 12 December 1906 in Polk County, Iowa;3, 8 died 1962.8 Paul married, 1944, Selma Mabel Denker9 (born 19 October 1903 in Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa, the daughter of Hans A. Denker and Ernestine Anna Sievert;9 Selma died 25 October 1989 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa9). Selma is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.9

Child of Paul Albert Miller and Selma Mabel Denker:

 18i. Robert Eugene Miller, born 16 June 1947 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa;10 died 11 March 1988 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.10 Robert is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.10

7. Donald Charles Miller (born Charles Donald Miller)3 (Geneva,2 Dora1), born 1 October 1910 in Iowa; twin;3, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 14 January 1969.11 Donald married Bernice Cecelia Gordon (born ca. 1912 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, parents not determined12, 13, 14, 15). Donald is buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.11

Children of Donald Charles Miller (born Charles Donald Miller) and Bernice Cecelia Gordon:

 19i. Donna M. Miller, born ca. 1938 in Iowa.13, 14
 20ii. Frances G. Miller, born ca. 1939 in Iowa.13, 14

8. Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller)3 (Geneva,2 Dora1), born 1 October 1910 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; twin;3, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 1971.17 Dale married, first, Bernice Cecelia Gordon (born ca. 1912 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, parents not determined12, 13, 14, 15). Dale married, second, Rose Argenta18 (born 4 May 1915 in Avery, Monroe County, Iowa, the daughter of Charles T. Argenta and Rosa F. Nicoletti;18, 20, 21 Rose died 31 July 2007 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa20). Dale is buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.17 Rose is buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.20

Children of Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller) and Bernice Cecelia Gordon:

+21i. Pauline Virginia Miller, born 20 July 1929 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; died 11 October 2006 in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona. Married Robert Wayne Tungland.
 22ii. Corp. Wesley Dale Miller, born 22 March 1931 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa;13, 14, 15, 22, 23 died 9 September 1951 in South Korea.22 Wesley is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.22, 23

Child of Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller) and Rose Argenta:

+23i. Delbert Ray Miller, born 19 September 1933 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died 30 January 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Married Loretta Jean Leonard.

10. Maurine Francis ‘Betty’ Robinson3 (Mary,2 Dora1), born 16 April 1912 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa;24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 died 4 January 1976.25 Betty married, 25 December 1928 in Iowa, Harvey Lovell Manuel33 (born 6 August 1909 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, the son of Earl Porter Manuel and Bessie Maud Whitehead;27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Harvey died 28 September 1983 in Riverside County, California31, 32). Their marriage ended in divorce on 3 July 1929 in Polk County, Iowa.33 Betty and Harvey are buried in Elsinore Valley Cemetery, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California.25, 31

Children of Maurine Francis ‘Betty’ Robinson and Harvey Lovell Manuel:

 24i. Jerry Manuel, born ca. 1930 in Iowa.28
 25ii. Marilyn Jean Manuel, born 26 December 1932 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.28, 29, 34
+26iii. Karilyn Sue Manuel, born 4 May 1941 in Lee Township, Polk County, Iowa; died 15 August 2019 in Pacolet Mills, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Married (1) Jack Martin Married (2) Dwayne C. Nutt.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Richard Julius Miller, born: 1904; died: 1969 (from record, which includes a biographical sketch; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and children).
  2. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Richard J. Miller, 21, born in Valley Junction, Io., father: Paul P. Miller; mother: Geneva Miller; Alice Ruth Goodwin, 21, born in Minooka, Ills., father: Anson F. Goodwin; mother: Nettie Hancock; married on 24 July 1924 in Valley Junction, Ia.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 185, Sheet No. 5B, Paul P. Miller, 40, Iowa, farmer, general farm; wife Geneva Miller, 40, Illinois; son Richard J. Miller, 15, Iowa, farm laborer, home farm; son Paul A. Miller, 13, Iowa; son Charles D. Miller, 9, Iowa; son Henry D. Miller, 9, Iowa.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Alice “Ruth” Miller, born: 1900; died: 1993 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and children).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Sharon Miller Ernest, born: 2 July 1935; died: January 1978 (from record).
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Sharon Ernest, died: January 1978; born: 2 July 1935; last place of residence: Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado; state: Iowa.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Paul Albert Miller, born: 15 January 1942 in Crestwood, Polk County, Iowa; died: 7 June 2009 in Florida (from record, which provides the names and links for his father and four siblings).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Paul A. Miller, born: 1906; died: 1962 (from record, which includes a biographical sketch with details of other family members; a copy of his Birth Certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife and son).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Selma Mabel Denker Schlotfeldt, born: 19 October 1903 in Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa; died: 25 October 1989 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (from record, which includes a biographical sketch, and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and one child).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Robert Eugene Miller, 16 June 1947 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; died: 11 March 1988 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (from record, which includes a biographical sketch, and the names of his parents).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Donald C. Miller, born: 1 October 1910; died: 14 January 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for parents and siblings).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-125, Sheet No. 8B, Paul P. Miller, 50, Iowa, first married age 22, inspector, motors, railroad co.; wife Geneva Miller, 50, Illinois, first married age 22; son Donald Miller, 19, Iowa; son Dale Miller, 19, Iowa, first married age 18, apprentice, electrical, railroad shop; daughter in law Bernice C. Miller, 17, Kansas, first married age 16; granddaughter Pauline V. Miller, 8/12, Iowa.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, West Des Moines, E.D. 77-36, Sheet No. 8B, Donald C. Miller, 29, Iowa, truck driver; wife Bernice C. Miller, 27, Kansas; step daughter Pauline B. Miller, 10, Iowa; step son Wesley D. Miller, 9, Iowa; daughter Donna M. Miller, 2, Iowa; daughter Frances G. Miller, 1, Iowa.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Iowa, Polk County, West Des Moines, E.D. 77-9B, Sheet No. 83, Donald C. Miller, 39, Iowa, truck driver, construction co.; wife Bernice C. Miller, 37, Kansas, sales lady, department store; son Wesley D. Miller, 19, Iowa, apprentice, car man (yard), railroad; daughter Donna N. Miller, 12, Iowa; daughter Frances G. Miller, 11, Iowa.
  15. Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942, Wesley Dale Miller, born: 22 March 1931 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; father: Dale Henry Miller, 20, born in Valley Junction, Iowa; mother: Bernice Cecilia Gordon, 18, born in Kansas City, Kansas.
  16. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 Harry Dale Miller, 1 October 1910 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; father: Paul Phillip Miller; mother: Geneva Miller.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Dale H. Miller, born: 1910; died: 1971 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-39, Sheet No. 8B, Dale H. Miller, 29, Iowa, trix [?] operator, cement plant; wife Rose Miller, 25, Iowa; mother Geneva miller, 59, Illinois; son Delbert R. Miller, 3, Iowa; father Paul P. Miller, 60, Iowa.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, E.D. 101-67, Sheet No. 72, Henry D. Miller, 39, Iowa, divorced, tractor driver, farm implement co.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Rose Argenta Wells, born: 4 May 1915 in Avery, Monroe County, Iowa; died: 31 July 2007 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and one husband).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, E.D. 102-204, Sheet No. 27, Rose Miller, 34, Iowa, divorced, factory, plating co.; son Delbert R. Miller, 13, Iowa; sister Normal L. Bates, 24, Iowa, divorced; niece Linda Del Bates, 3, Iowa; nephew Charles D. Bates, 2, Iowa.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Corp. Wesley Dale Miller, born: 22 March 1931 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: 9 September 1951 in South Korea (from record, which includes a biographical sketch, and provides the names and links for his parents and four siblings).
  23. Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998, available at familysearch.org. Wesley Dale Miller, died: 9 September 1951 in Jižní, Korea; born: 22 March 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa; father: Donald C. Miller; mother: Mrs. Donald Miller.
  24. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 Maurine F. Miller, born: 16 April 1912 in Valley Junction, Iowa; father: G. E. Robinson, age 33, born in Valley Junction, Iowa, engineer; mother: Mary Ethel Miller, age 30, born in Ashwa, Iowa; 3 children, 2 living.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Elsinore Valley Cemetery, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, Maurine R. Manuel, born: 16 April 1912; died: 4 January 1976 (from record).
  26. Iowa State Census, 1925, Polk County, Bloomfield Township, Image 664 of 872, Geo. E. Robinson, 45; wife Ethel M. Robinson, 42; daugh. Margery Robinson, 18; daugh. Betty Robinson, 12.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Polk County, Valley Junction, E.D. 77-123, Sheet No. 17B, Lovell Manuel, 20, Iowa, first married age 19, laborer, steam railroad; wife Betty Manuel, 17, Iowa, first married age 16.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, West Des Moines, E.D. 77-37, Sheet No. 9B, Lovell H. Manuel, 30, Iowa, electrician, cement industry; wife Betty Manuel, 27, Iowa; son Jerry Manuel, 9, Iowa; daughter Marilyn Manuel, 7, Iowa.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-28, Sheet No. 78, Harvey L. Manuel, 41, Iowa, dispatcher, aircraft factory; wife Maurine R. Manuel, 37, Iowa, baby-sitting, private homes; daughter Marilyn J. Manuel, 17, Iowa; daughter Karilyn S. Manuel, 8, Iowa.
  30. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 Harvey Lovell Manuel, born: 6 August 1909 in Coal Dale Camp, Des Moines; father: Earl Porter Manuel; mother: Bessie Maud Whitehead.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Elsinore Valley Cemetery, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, Harvey Lowell Manuel, born: 6 August 1909; died: 28 September 1983 (from record).
  32. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Harvey Lovell Manuel, died: 28 October 1983 in Riverside [County], California; born: 6 August 1909.
  33. Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records, 1906-1937, Lowell H. Manuel, 19; Betty Manuel, 17; divorced on 3 July 1929; married on 25 December 1928 in Iowa; no minor children.
  34. Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939, Marilyn Jean Manuel, born: 26 December 1932 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; father: Harvey Lovell Manuel, age 23, born in What Cheer, Iowa, trade: carpenter, coal co.; mother: Betty Marine Robinson, age 20, born in Valley Junction, Iowa.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
11. Stanley J. Miller4 (Richard,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 19 November 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;1 died December 1999 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa.1 Stanley married, 31 December 1943, M. Eileen Ward2 (born 25 March 1926 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, parents not determined;2, 3 M. died 25 March 20142, 3). Stanley and M. are buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1, 2

Children of Stanley J. Miller and M. Eileen Ward:

 27i. Mike Miller.
 28ii. Ruth Ann Miller.
 29iii. Douglas R. Miller, born 4 February 1948;4 died 11 February 1997.4 Douglas is buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.4
 30iv. Greg Miller.

12. Janet Elaine Miller4 (Richard,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 22 November 1927;5 died 14 November 1991.5 Janet married, 1 September 1948, Jack Parmenter5 (born 5 December 1927 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, parents not determined;6 Jack died 12 July 20196). Janet and Jack are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.5, 6

Children of Janet Elaine Miller and Jack Parmenter:

 31i. Jon Wayne Parmenter.
 32ii. Jan Renee Parmenter.

13. Phillip Ray Miller4 (Richard,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 26 September 1931;7 died 7 June 2004 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida.7 Phillip married, 2 February 1951, Zelda Chloe _____7 (born 6 September 1934, parents not determined8). Phillip is buried in Red Bay Cemetery, Redbay, Walton County, Florida.7

Children of Phillip Ray Miller and Zelda Chloe _____:

 33i. Richard Dewight Miller.
 34ii. April Deeann Miller.
 35iii. Kelly Michelle Miller.
 36iv. Tracy Camille Miller.
 37v. Travis James Miller.

14. Twyla June Miller4 (Richard,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 2 June 1933 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;9 died 12 December 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.9 Twyla married, ca. 1955, David Hall Bonine, Jr.9 (born 28 May 1928, parents not determined;10 David died 14 September 1999 in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa10). Twyla and David are buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.10, 9

Children of Twyla June Miller and David Hall Bonine, Jr.:

 38i. Sherilyn Bonine.
 39ii. Kathryn Bonine.
 40iii. David Bonine.

16. Sandra Susan Miller4 (Richard,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 18 October 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;11 died 3 September 1998.11 Sandra married, 24 September 1954 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Kenneth Eugene ‘Gene’ Reed12 (born 10 November 1934 in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, the son of Kenneth C. Reed and Esabee B, Ingram;12 Gene died 4 April 2021 in St. Charles, Madison County, Iowa12). Sandra and Gene are buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Prole, Warren County, Iowa.11, 12

Children of Sandra Susan Miller and Kenneth Eugene ‘Gene’ Reed:

 41i. Kenneth Lee Reed.
 42ii. Patty Reed.
 43iii. Daniel Gene Reed.

21. Pauline Virginia Miller4 (Dale,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 20 July 1929 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa;13, 14, 15 died 11 October 2006 in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona.14 Pauline married, 3 October 1947 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Robert Wayne Tungland17 (born 5 February 1929 in Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, the son of Adolf Tungland and Carrie Johnson;16, 17 Robert died 6 April 198916). Pauline is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.14

Children of Pauline Virginia Miller and Robert Wayne Tungland:

 44i. Robert Wayne Tungland II, born 28 August 1949 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;18 died 20 December 2019.18
 45ii. Debi Tungland, born ca. 1951.
 46iii. Lawrence Donald Tungland, born 3 June 1956.8

23. Delbert Ray Miller4 (Dale,3 Geneva,2 Dora1), born 19 September 1933 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 30 January 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.19, 20, 23 Delbert married, ca. 1956, Loretta Jean Leonard24 (born 2 November 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, the daughter of Leo Leonard and Violet King;24 Loretta died 14 October 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa24). Delbert and Loretta are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.19, 24

Children of Delbert Ray Miller and Loretta Jean Leonard:

 47i. Kelley Argenta Miller.
 48ii. Jan Miller.

26. Karilyn Sue Manuel4 (Maurine ‘Betty’,3 Mary,2 Dora1), born 4 May 1941 in Lee Township, Polk County, Iowa;25, 26, 27 died 15 August 2019 in Pacolet Mills, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.26 Karilyn married, first, Jack Martin (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in September 1977 in Los Angeles, California.28 Karilyn married, second, 16 April 1978 in Riverside County, California, Dwayne C. Nutt26, 30 (born 24 April 1933, parents not determined;29 Dwayne died 21 September 201229). Dwayne is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.29

  1. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Stanley J. Miller, born: 19 November 1925 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: December 1999 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa (from record, which includes the text from a brief obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, M. Eileen Miller, born: 25 March 1926 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: 25 March 2014 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband). Their gravestone shows their date of marriage.
  3. Obituary, legacy.com; Eileen Miller, died: 25 March 2014, born: 25 March 1926. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children and their spouses, and sisters-in-law.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Douglas R. Miller, born: 4 February 1948; died: 11 February 1997 (from record).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Janet Elaine Miller Parmenter, born: 22 November 1927; died; 14 November 1991 (from record, which includes brief biographical notes; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Jack Parmenter, born: 5 December 1927 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: 12 July 2019 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Red Bay Cemetery, Redbay, Walton County, Florida, Phillip Ray Miller, born: 26 September 1931; died: 7 June 2004 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida (from record). He shares his gravestone with his wife Zelda Chloe (showing only the birth date 9 June 1934), and his children are also listed on the gravestone.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Twyla June Miller Bonine, born: 2 June 1933 in West Des Moine, Polk County, Iowa; died: 12 December 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and husband).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, David Hall Bonine, Jr., born: 28 May 1928; died: 14 September 1999 in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Linn Grove Cemetery, Prole, Warren County, Iowa, Sandra Susan Miller Reed, born: 18 October 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: 3 September 1998 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and husband).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Linn Grove Cemetery, Prole, Warren County, Iowa, Kenneth Eugene “Gene” Reed, born: 10 November 1934; died: 4 April 2021 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  13. Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939, Pauline Virginia Miller, born: 20 July 1929 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; father: Dale Henry Miller; mother: Bernice Cecelia Gordon.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Pauline “Peggy” Virginia Miller Tungland, born: 20 October 1929; died: 11 October 2006 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-125, Sheet No. 8B, Paul P. Miller, 50, Iowa, first married age 22, inspector, motors, railroad co.; wife Geneva Miller, 50, Illinois, first married age 22; son Donald Miller, 19, Iowa; son Dale Miller, 19, Iowa, first married age 18, apprentice, electrical, railroad shop; daughter in law Bernice C. Miller, 17, Kansas, first married age 16; granddaughter Pauline V. Miller, 8/12, Iowa.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Robert W. Tungland, born: 5 February 1929; died: 6 April 1989 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  17. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Robert Wayne Tungland, 18, born in Jackson, Minnesota, father: Adolf Tungland; mother: Carrie Johnson; Pauline Virginia Miller, 18, born in Polk County, Iowa, father: Dale Miller; mother: Bernice Gordon; married on 3 October 1947 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.
  18. Obituary, azcentral (website: azcentral.com), Robert Wayne Tungland II, died: 20 December 2019; born: 28 August 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Delbert Miller, born: 19 September 1936; died: 29 January 2013 [other records give 30 January] (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Delbert R. Miller, died: 30 January 2013; born: 19 September 1936; state: Iowa.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Polk County, Walnut Township, E.D. 77-39, Sheet No. 8B, Dale H. Miller, 29, Iowa, trix [?] operator, cement plant; wife Rose Miller, 25, Iowa; mother Geneva miller, 59, Illinois; son Delbert R. Miller, 3, Iowa; father Paul P. Miller, 60, Iowa.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, E.D. 102-204, Sheet No. 27, Rose Miller, 34, Iowa, divorced, factory, plating co.; son Delbert R. Miller, 13, Iowa; sister Normal L. Bates, 24, Iowa, divorced; niece Linda Del Bates, 3, Iowa; nephew Charles D. Bates, 2, Iowa.
  23. Obituary, legacy.com; Delbert Miller, died: 30 January 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; born: 19 September 1936 in West Des Moines, Iowa. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, cousins, and friends.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Loretta Jean Leonard Miller, born: 3 November 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died: 14 October 2013 in Iowa (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  25. Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942, Karilyn Sue Manuel, born: 4 May 1941 in Lee Township, Polk County, Iowa; father: Lovell Harvey Manuel, 31, born in What Cheer, Iowa; mother: Maurine Francis Robinson, 29, born in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  26. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Karilyn “Sue” Manuel Nutt, born: 4 May 1941; died: 15 August 2019 in Pacolet Mills, Spartanburg County, South Carolina (from record, which includes the text from her obituary).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-28, Sheet No. 78, Harvey L. Manuel, 41, Iowa, dispatcher, aircraft factory; wife Maurine R. Manuel, 37, Iowa, baby-sitting, private homes; daughter Marilyn J. Manuel, 17, Iowa; daughter Karilyn S. Manuel, 8, Iowa.
  28. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jack Martin and Karilyn S. Manuel, divorced in September 1977 in Los Angeles, California.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California; Dwayne Charles Nutt, born: 24 April 1933; died: 21 September 2012 (from record).
  30. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Dwayne C. Nutt and Karilyn S. Martin/Manuel, married on 16 April 1978 in Riverside [County], California.