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Family HistoryFamily History - Rosa F. Nicoletti


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 Rosa F. Nicoletti and four of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Rosa F. Nicoletti,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Rosa married Charles T. Argenta (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Rosa F. Nicoletti and Charles T. Argenta:

+2i. Rose Argenta, born 4 May 1915 in Avery, Monroe County, Iowa; died 31 July 2007 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa. Married (1) Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller) Married (2) Roy Homer Wells.

Second Generation
2. Rose Argenta2 (Rosa1), born 4 May 1915 in Avery, Monroe County, Iowa;1, 2, 3 died 31 July 2007 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa.1 Rose married, first, Dale Henry Miller (born Harry Dale Miller)2 (born 1 October 1910 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa, the son of Paul Phillip Miller and Geneva Miller; twin;2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Dale died 19715). Rose married, second, 1957, Roy Homer Wells (born 11 September 1908 in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, parents not determined;9 Roy died 21 April 1997 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa9). Rose is buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1 Dale is buried in Jordan Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.5 Roy is buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.9

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

+3i. 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.

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 Harry Dale Miller, 1 October 1910 in Valley Junction, Polk County, Iowa; father: Paul Phillip Miller; mother: Geneva Miller.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Roy Homer Wells, born: 11 September 1908 in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; died: 21 April 1997 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his three wives and three children).
Third and Fourth Generations
3. Delbert Ray Miller3 (Rose,2 Rosa1), born 19 September 1933 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 30 January 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.1, 2, 5 Delbert married, ca. 1956, Loretta Jean Leonard6 (born 2 November 1936 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, the daughter of Leo Leonard and Violet King;6 Loretta died 14 October 2013 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa6). Delbert and Loretta are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.1, 6

Children of Delbert Ray Miller and Loretta Jean Leonard:

 4i. Kelley Argenta Miller.
 5ii. Jan Miller.

  1. 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).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Delbert R. Miller, died: 30 January 2013; born: 19 September 1936; state: Iowa.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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).