Served as a Patriot during the Revolutionary War in the Berks County Militia, Seventh Company, Fouth Battalion, 1777, under Colonel Nicholas Lutz. Also served in the First Company, Sixth Battalion, 1780-1781 under Colonel Joseph Heister. Born in Yorkshire, England. Married Susanna Burdillion (Dillion?), who was born in Scotland.
REVOLUTIONARY HERO HONORED
Memory of Sebastian Miller Kept Sacred
MARKER ON HS GRAVE
Emblem of Daughters of American Revolution on Tomb of Captain in Washington’s Army, at Shafer’s School House – Members of Allentown Chapter, D. of R., Carry Out Impressive Ritual Service – Honored American Patriot Was Great Grandfather of N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg.
In the old church yard at Shafer’s school house, Friday afternoon, a small group of people assembled, and upon the grave of Sebastian Miller, a captain in General Washington’s army, placed a marker of the emblem of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The party was composed of Miss Irene Martin, Regent; Mrs. F. O. Ritters, Vice Regent; Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Register; and Mrs. John Taylor, all members of the Allentown Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution; Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Miller of Stroudsburg; Miss Jeanette Miller, of Allentown; and Mrs. Samuel Hinkle, of East Stroudsburg.
The ritualistic service which was performed was written by the famous poet Kipling. Upon the small plain marker was carved the emblem of the order – a wheel with thirteen spokes, representing the thirteen colonies, each surmounted by a star.
Captain Sebastian Miller, the Revolutionary soldier, who was so honored, was the great grandfather of Dr. N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg. He was born on February 6 th, 1758, in Yorkshire, England, and came to America in early manhood, locating first in Montgomery county, Penna., then in Wilkes-Barre and finally in Hamilton township, this county. He died on November 11 th, 1842, while on a visit to a brother in Montgomery county.
He served as a captain in the Revolutionary army and for many years successfully practiced medicine. He married Miss Susanna Burdillion, a Quaker, who was born in Scotland.
The sister of Susanna was, during the war, employed by the British in Philadelphia. Here she overheard a plot to capture Washington and his army at Franklin, Pa., where they were stationed. Her sympathies being with Washington, she procured a horse and rode the eight miles to the Revolutionary army and warned its general of his danger. He prepared for the attack and successfully beat off the red coats.
From newspaper clipping. Provided by Clay M.
REVOLUTIONARY HERO HONORED
Memory of Sebastian Miller Kept Sacred
MARKER ON HS GRAVE
Emblem of Daughters of American Revolution on Tomb of Captain in Washington’s Army, at Shafer’s School House – Members of Allentown Chapter, D. of R., Carry Out Impressive Ritual Service – Honored American Patriot Was Great Grandfather of N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg.
In the old church yard at Shafer’s school house, Friday afternoon, a small group of people assembled, and upon the grave of Sebastian Miller, a captain in General Washington’s army, placed a marker of the emblem of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The party was composed of Miss Irene Martin, Regent; Mrs. F. O. Ritters, Vice Regent; Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Register; and Mrs. John Taylor, all members of the Allentown Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution; Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Miller of Stroudsburg; Miss Jeanette Miller, of Allentown; and Mrs. Samuel Hinkle, of East Stroudsburg.
The ritualistic service which was performed was written by the famous poet Kipling. Upon the small plain marker was carved the emblem of the order – a wheel with thirteen spokes, representing the thirteen colonies, each surmounted by a star.
Captain Sebastian Miller, the Revolutionary soldier, who was so honored, was the great grandfather of Dr. N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg. He was born on February 6 th, 1758, in Yorkshire, England, and came to America in early manhood, locating first in Montgomery county, Penna., then in Wilkes-Barre and finally in Hamilton township, this county. He died on November 11 th, 1842, while on a visit to a brother in Montgomery county.
He served as a captain in the Revolutionary army and for many years successfully practiced medicine. He married Miss Susanna Burdillion, a Quaker, who was born in Scotland.
The sister of Susanna was, during the war, employed by the British in Philadelphia. Here she overheard a plot to capture Washington and his army at Franklin, Pa., where they were stationed. Her sympathies being with Washington, she procured a horse and rode the eight miles to the Revolutionary army and warned its general of his danger. He prepared for the attack and successfully beat off the red coats.
From newspaper clipping. Provided by Clay M.
Served as a Patriot during the Revolutionary War in the Berks County Militia, Seventh Company, Fouth Battalion, 1777, under Colonel Nicholas Lutz. Also served in the First Company, Sixth Battalion, 1780-1781 under Colonel Joseph Heister. Born in Yorkshire, England. Married Susanna Burdillion (Dillion?), who was born in Scotland.
REVOLUTIONARY HERO HONORED
Memory of Sebastian Miller Kept Sacred
MARKER ON HS GRAVE
Emblem of Daughters of American Revolution on Tomb of Captain in Washington’s Army, at Shafer’s School House – Members of Allentown Chapter, D. of R., Carry Out Impressive Ritual Service – Honored American Patriot Was Great Grandfather of N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg.
In the old church yard at Shafer’s school house, Friday afternoon, a small group of people assembled, and upon the grave of Sebastian Miller, a captain in General Washington’s army, placed a marker of the emblem of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The party was composed of Miss Irene Martin, Regent; Mrs. F. O. Ritters, Vice Regent; Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Register; and Mrs. John Taylor, all members of the Allentown Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution; Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Miller of Stroudsburg; Miss Jeanette Miller, of Allentown; and Mrs. Samuel Hinkle, of East Stroudsburg.
The ritualistic service which was performed was written by the famous poet Kipling. Upon the small plain marker was carved the emblem of the order – a wheel with thirteen spokes, representing the thirteen colonies, each surmounted by a star.
Captain Sebastian Miller, the Revolutionary soldier, who was so honored, was the great grandfather of Dr. N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg. He was born on February 6 th, 1758, in Yorkshire, England, and came to America in early manhood, locating first in Montgomery county, Penna., then in Wilkes-Barre and finally in Hamilton township, this county. He died on November 11 th, 1842, while on a visit to a brother in Montgomery county.
He served as a captain in the Revolutionary army and for many years successfully practiced medicine. He married Miss Susanna Burdillion, a Quaker, who was born in Scotland.
The sister of Susanna was, during the war, employed by the British in Philadelphia. Here she overheard a plot to capture Washington and his army at Franklin, Pa., where they were stationed. Her sympathies being with Washington, she procured a horse and rode the eight miles to the Revolutionary army and warned its general of his danger. He prepared for the attack and successfully beat off the red coats.
From newspaper clipping. Provided by Clay M.
REVOLUTIONARY HERO HONORED
Memory of Sebastian Miller Kept Sacred
MARKER ON HS GRAVE
Emblem of Daughters of American Revolution on Tomb of Captain in Washington’s Army, at Shafer’s School House – Members of Allentown Chapter, D. of R., Carry Out Impressive Ritual Service – Honored American Patriot Was Great Grandfather of N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg.
In the old church yard at Shafer’s school house, Friday afternoon, a small group of people assembled, and upon the grave of Sebastian Miller, a captain in General Washington’s army, placed a marker of the emblem of the Daughters of the Revolution.
The party was composed of Miss Irene Martin, Regent; Mrs. F. O. Ritters, Vice Regent; Mrs. W. L. Wilson, Register; and Mrs. John Taylor, all members of the Allentown Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution; Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Miller of Stroudsburg; Miss Jeanette Miller, of Allentown; and Mrs. Samuel Hinkle, of East Stroudsburg.
The ritualistic service which was performed was written by the famous poet Kipling. Upon the small plain marker was carved the emblem of the order – a wheel with thirteen spokes, representing the thirteen colonies, each surmounted by a star.
Captain Sebastian Miller, the Revolutionary soldier, who was so honored, was the great grandfather of Dr. N. C. Miller, of Stroudsburg. He was born on February 6 th, 1758, in Yorkshire, England, and came to America in early manhood, locating first in Montgomery county, Penna., then in Wilkes-Barre and finally in Hamilton township, this county. He died on November 11 th, 1842, while on a visit to a brother in Montgomery county.
He served as a captain in the Revolutionary army and for many years successfully practiced medicine. He married Miss Susanna Burdillion, a Quaker, who was born in Scotland.
The sister of Susanna was, during the war, employed by the British in Philadelphia. Here she overheard a plot to capture Washington and his army at Franklin, Pa., where they were stationed. Her sympathies being with Washington, she procured a horse and rode the eight miles to the Revolutionary army and warned its general of his danger. He prepared for the attack and successfully beat off the red coats.
From newspaper clipping. Provided by Clay M.
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