Margaret F. Miller

b. 14 May 1921, d. 3 October 2003
  • Margaret F. Miller was born on 14 May 1921 in Niagara County, New York.
  • About 1922, a photographic portrait was made of the little Miller family.
  • George Ogden Miller and Roberta Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1925 in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, at Saunders Settlement Road. Other members of the household included Margaret F. Miller.
  • George Ogden Miller and Roberta Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Sanborn, Niagara County, New York, at Mill Street. Other members of the household included Margaret F. Miller.
  • Robert Wilson was photographed about 1931 with his wife Alice and part of his large family, likely by son-in-law Phil Everett.
  • The following appeared on 12 February 1932 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Died, in Sanborn, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1932, Roberta Miller, wife of George [O.] Miller; mother of Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Wilson of Lockport; sister of [Mrs. P. C.] Oliver, this city; Mrs. H. J. Everet[t] of Sherrill, N. Y., Peter of this city, Hugh of Wilson, James of Sanborn. Funeral from the home Sunday at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Pekin, N. Y.
  • The following appeared on 18 February 1932 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: (Sanborn) George Miller and daughter, Margaret, wish to thank friends and neighbors for all kindness, sympathy, beautiful flowers, and use of cars during their recent sad bereavement, the loss of the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Roberta Miller.
  • The following appeared on 3 March 1933 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: (Ransomville) Mrs. Velma Austin of Ransomville, and George Miller of Lewiston, were united in marriage on Tuesday evening at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Peter Van Duren. They were attended by Miss Betty Miller, sister of the groom, and Eugene Miller, brother of the groom. The bride wore a becoming dress of blue silk crepe with corsage of pink and white sweet peas.
         Following the ceremony a dinner was served. Fourteen covers were laid at the bride's table which was attractively decorated in colors of pink and white centered with a bowl of pink and white sweet peas.
         The bridal couple left immediately after the dinner for Canada. The occasion was also the birthday of Mrs. Frank Scott, mother of the groom.
         Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller, Miss Margaret Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Lewiston, and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Williams of Thorold, Ont.
  • George Ogden Miller appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Ransomville, Niagara County, New York, at New Road. Other members of the household included Margaret F. Miller.
  • The following appeared on 9 November 1942 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] At his home on the New Road, Ransomville, N. Y., Saturday, Nov. 7, 1942, George O. Miller, aged 47; husband of Velma, father of Margaret; son of Mrs. Florence Scott, of Lewiston; brother of Bert, of Sanborn, Eugene, and Mrs. Harold Vandervoort, and step-brother of Harry Scott, all of Lewiston. Funeral Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m., from the home, Rev. E. A. Sergel officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery, Pekin, N. Y.
  • The following appeared on 13 February 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Kate Scott of Lewiston announces the engagement of her granddaughter, Margaret Miller of Burt, to James Vining, son of Hugh Vining of Warren's Corners. The wedding will be solemnized in April.
  • She married James Edward Vining, son of Hugh Friedrich Vining and Helen A. Leete Wilson, on 7 April 1956 in New York.
  • The following appeared on 19 April 1956 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: After a wedding trip to Washington, D. C., and New York City, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Vining are residing at Warren's Corners.
         The couple was wed on April 7, (1956) at the home of the bride, the former Miss Margaret E. Miller, Burt, a granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Scott, Lewiston, Mr. Vining is the son of Hugh Vining Sr., Warren's Corners.
         The Rev. Robert R. Ismay officiated at the ceremony at which the bride was given in marriage by Howard S. Trudesdell. Mrs. Willis Raetz, Burt, was matron of honor, and the best man was Hugh Vining Jr., Warren's Corners.
         The reception was held at the home of the bride.
  • The following appeared on 26 July 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. H. J. Everette and son, Howard and Mrs. Maude Oliver, who spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, returned to their home in Sherrill, Saturday.
  • The following appeared on 10 November 1956 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mrs. Kate Scott, Lewiston, spent last week with her granddaughter, Mrs. James Vining and Mr. Vining.
  • The following appeared on 14 September 1957 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. H. J. Everett and son, Howard, Sherrill, are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining.
  • The following appeared on 8 November 1957 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. James Vining entertained an aunt from California at dinner Wednesday.
         Mrs. Kate Scott returned to her home, Lewiston, after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining.
  • The following appeared on 10 May 1961 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Children's Day was observed in the Warren's Corners Methodist Church. The junior choir sang "Tell me the stories of Jesus" and the Primary Dept. sang a group of songs.
         The following children were baptised by the Rev. William Cooper: Barbara Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Baker, and James Ogden and Earl Edward, sons of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, Ridge Rd.
  • The following appeared on 3 July 1962 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Three youngsters were treated and released [at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital in Newfane] Monday. . . . Earl Vining, 8 of Warren's Corners, received a lacerated toe when struck by a falling pair of scissors.
  • The following appeared on 11 August 1962 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Five generations of the Truesdell family met at a reunion and elected Lawrence Wiseman president to plan a 15th gathering of the clan in 1963. . . . Host at this year's affair were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Truesdell, Lockport-Youngstown Road, who showed slides of a trip to the west and of other family gatherings. . . . In attendance were . . . Mr. and Mrs. James Vining and sons, James and Earl, Lockport.
  • The following appeared on 1 December 1964 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Hugh Vining Sr. was guest of honor at a birthday dinner given recently by his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Vining at their home on Ridge Road. Mr. Vining was celebrating his 80th birthday.
  • The following appeared on 1 December 1964 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Hugh Vining Sr. was guest of honor at a birthday dinner given recently by his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Vining at their home on Ridge Road. Mr. Vining was celebrating his 80th birthday.
  • The following appeared on 14 April 1965 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mr. and Mrs. James Vining and sons and Hugh Vining Sr. have returned home from spending the weekend in.
  • The following appeared on 5 April 1967 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, fell in the barn and fractured his skull. He has been transferred from the Inter-Community Memorial Hospital at Newfane to Mount St. Mary's at Lewiston. James is reported making a good recovery.
  • The following appeared on 3 January 1968 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, is a patient in Lockport Memorial Hospital.
  • The following appeared on 25 January 1968 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining, has returned from Lockport Memorial Hospital following surgery.
  • The following appeared on 31 May 1969 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earle Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining is a patient at Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
  • The following appeared on 8 May 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Jimmy Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, is a patient at Inter-Community Memorial Hospital.
  • The following appeared on 26 October 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, is a patient at Children's Hospital in Buffalo.
  • The following appeared on 29 October 1970 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) James Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of Ridge Road, has returned home from Chilren's Hospital, Buffalo, where he was a patient.
  • The following appeared on 27 February 1971 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Earl Vining, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Vining of the Ridge Road, recently received from Joseph Kerwin, scoutmaster of Troop 40 at Wrights Corners, an award for perfect attendance at all troop meetings and activities for the year 1970.
  • Margaret F. Miller became a widow at the 17 May 1999 death of her husband James Edward Vining.
  • The following appeared on 20 May 1999 in The Buffalo News: James E. Vining, 84, a lifelong farmer, died Monday (May 17, 1999) in Newfane Inter-Community Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
         The Lockport native was a life member of Warrens Corners United Methodist Church and was involved in the construction of its addition.
         An avid gardener, he enjoyed raising orchids in his greenhouses.
         Survivors include his wife, the former Margaret Miller; two sons, James of Medina and Earl; and a brother, Hugh.
         A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Warrens Corners United Methodist Church, 5293 Stone Road.
  • The SSDI lists Lockport, Niagara County, New York, as the last residence of record of Margaret F. Miller.
  • Margaret F. Miller died on 3 October 2003 at age 82.
  • She was interred at Huskey Cemetery, Niagara County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2015

Family: James Edward Vining b. 12 July 1914, d. 17 May 1999