James Stirling Kinross Miller1 
#10879, (1890 - 1970)
| Father | Thomas Millar2 (1858 - ) |
| Mother | Mary Kinross1 (1854 - ) |
| Relationships | 2nd great-grandson of John Kinross 4th great-grandson of James Graham 3rd great-grandson of William Reid |
Children of James Stirling Kinross Miller and Elizabeth (-?-) |
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Life Events | |
| Birth | James Stirling Kinross Miller was born on 16 Jul 1890 in Braco, Perthshire.1 |
| (with Parents) 1891 Census | James Miller appeared on the 1891 Census of Dunfermline, Fife with his parents. He was 8 months old and born in Ardoch.3 |
| (with Parents) 1901 Census | James S R [sic] appeared on the 1901 Census of Stanwell, Middlesex with his parents. He was 10 and born in Scotland.2 |
| CEF | He volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 23 Sep 1914 at Valcartier, Quebec. The attestation papers included the following information: James Kinross Miller, born Stirling, Scotland on 16th July 1890, next-of-kin mother Mary Miller of Qu'appelle Saskatchewan, Electrician (telephone), not married, served 2 years with 3rd Field Troop Can Eng Regiment, and currently belongs to a militia. Physicial description: 5' 9", expanded chest 35 3/4 inches, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, Presbyterian, 2 var. right arm, linear scar palm right hand opposite little finger, and scarring right upper abdomen.1  James Kinross Miller CEF attestation papers (front of form)  James Kinross Miller CEF attestation papers (back of form) |
| Military | He was discharged from Can Engineers 2nd Field Coy in consequence of commission in Imperial Army Worcs Reg on 18 Oct 1918 in London. Military character very good. Served in France 3 yrs 2 mos; entitled to one wound stripe; military medal 1917. Trade: accountant. Residence: Riding Court, Datchet, Buckinghamshire.1 |
| Research Note | *** I have a photo of a young man in uniform that may be this fellow. If you are a descendant, please contact me***. |
| Residence-Moved | In 1920, James Stirling Kinross Miller moved to Calgary.4 |
| 1921 Census | James appeared on the 1921 Census of Calgary, Alberta, at 1025 15th Ave W. He was a lodger, age 31, single, born in Scotland, immigrated in 1910, Presbyterian, and worked as a Bookkeeper for a Hardware Company, earning $1500.5 |
| Marriage | He married Elizabeth (-?-).4 |
| Death | James died on 18 May 1970 in Calgary, Alberta.4 |
| Obituary | His obituary was published on 20 May 1970 in the Calgary Herald. MILLER - May 18th, 1970 James Kinross S. Miller, aged 79 years, beloved husband of Mrs Elizabeth Miller, Central Park Lodge. Besides his loving wife he is survived by a son, James Miller, Montreal, Que; 2 daughters, Mrs. E.D. Knowles, Calgary, and Mrs. H. J. Grey, Vancouver, B.C; a sister, Mrs. O. J. Waterman, Saskatoon, Sask; six grandchildren. Born in Braco, Scotland, Mr Miller had lived in Calgary since 1920. He was an accountant and auditor by profession. He was a past president and director, and latterly an honorary life member of the Glencoe Club. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. R. H. MacKinnon were held in "Park Memorial Chapel" to-day at 10.30 a.m. Interment Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.4 |
| Last Edited | 27 Sep 2014 |
Citations
- [S1492] Service Records of James Stirling Kinross Miller, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1914-1918 (Library and Archives Canada, Regimental Number 5431).
- [S744] 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/1174/151. Image viewed at Ancestry.
- [S1216] Online index to the 1891 Census for Scotland (Ancestry.com) "Dunfermline ED 29, page 4, household 18."
- [S2374] Obituary of James Kinross S Miller in The Calgary Herald, 20 May 1970. Digital image viewed at Google News Archives, February 2011.
- [S2776] 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Calgary West, SD 37, City of Calgary, Page 13.