I posted a message earlier asking for some help identifying names written in a family Bible. I also asked for help identifying some locations. Jo Church Dickerson was kind enough to respond with a geography lesson. I also received another e-mail about the Porters mentioned in my post. I hit my "delete" button instead of my "keep" button on my e-mail program and deleted the Porter response. Please send me the e-mail again. The Rachael Susan and James Porter in your e-mail are the same ones that are mentioned in my e-mail. Please e-mail me directly so we can exchange information. I am looking forward to corresponding with you. The Bible belonged to William Edwin Miller, born April 2, 1813 near Wilmington, NC. His parents were William B. Miller and Narcipa (Narcisa?) Hatch. He moved to Marion County, SC, married Catharine Brown on June 25, 1844. Catharine Brown was the daughter of Richard and Lilly Brown of Marion County. Catharine was born July 2, 1825. The first death recorded in the Bible record was "Lilly Brown wife of Richard Brown .January 14, 1846." The 1850 census listed William E. Miller and family in house 677, Marion County. William's occupation was school teacher. Also listed in the 1850 census along with wife Catharine (this is the way the name was spelled in the Bible), were Casindona and Roxana. The Bible record listed the children that would have been included in the 1850 census as: Rowenna Gregg (Miller), born on Willow Creek August 14, 1845 Cassandana Roxana (Miller), born July 30, 1848 (on Maiden-down) Another daughter, Catherine Brown Miller was also born and died on January 30, 1848, on Maiden-down. The family was probably staying in the Big Reedy Creek area at the time the census was taken on 11 September 1850, because a third daughter, Josephine Virginia Miller was born "on big Reedy Creek" October 14, 1850. The 1860 census listed William E. Miller and family in house 2119. He was still a school teacher. Along with wife, Catharine, were children Rowina, Roxana, Josephine, and Haywood. The Bible record listed the birth of the first son, "Mauger Naywood (Haywood?) born on Little Reedy Creek, August 27, 1853. Three deaths were recorded during the 1860s. "Mary Griffin was struck by lightning Saturday July 28, 1860. Elizabeth Collins departed this life May 20, 1861. Richard Brown departed this life at his residence by the small pox Sunday night 11 o'clock July 21st 1864 after an illness of four days. Mr. Richard Brown funeral was preached at the grave yard near his dwelling by Mr. Bullock on Sunday morning September 25, 1864." Mary Griffin and Elizabeth Collins are not otherwise identified. Only their deaths are recorded. I do not know if they are daughters of William and Catharine Miller. The 1870 census listed William E. Miller in house 94, Marion Twp, Marion County, SC. His occupation was listed as "trial justice". Living in the house were daughters Roxanah, Josephine, and Ella. Also, a son, Magor, was living at home. Also in the house were Rachael Foxworth, age 50; Elizabeth Ford, age 16; Elias Ford, age 11; and Isaac Ford, age 10. Catharine Brown Miller had died Sunday, April 17, 1870. A son, William Edwin Miller, March 19, 1870. This son is not listed on the census and Catharine, his mother, died a month later. There could have been complications and the child probably died. Also, prior to the 1870 census, Ellen (or Eller) Victoria Miller was born August 19, 1866. The Bible recorded the marriage of William E. Miller to Miss Rachael Susan (Porter) daughter of James C. Porter of Marion County. They were married August 24, 1871. The first child of William and Rachael Susan Miller was born Little Cauhan (or Cauben) Miller, born May 3, 1872. The death of James C. Porter was noted November 4, 1878. One other note in the Bible was about the birth of a grandchild. The oldest daughter, Rowenna Gregg Miller, had married a Ferny (?) Hammond. The birth of their son, William Edwin Hammond, was August ??, 1871. I am interested in learning more about the above families. Please post to the list or e-mail me directly. Thanks, Johnny Johnson