Chronicles of Heritage
Journey through centuries of migrations, triumphs, and the quiet moments that shaped our lineage.
Our earliest documented ancestor was born in a small village near Munich. A skilled craftsman, he would later establish the family's tradition of woodworking that persisted for generations.
Johannes married Anna Weber in the local parish church. Church records indicate the ceremony was witnessed by twelve family members. Together, they would have seven children.
Johannes passed away at age 56, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship and a family that would carry his name across the Atlantic in the coming century.
Third son of Wilhelm Müller, Friedrich was born during a time of political unrest in the German states. He would become the first of our line to seek a new life in America.
At age 24, Friedrich boarded the SS Hammonia in Hamburg, embarking on a 42-day voyage to New York. He carried with him his father's woodworking tools and 50 Deutsche Mark—the sum of his life savings.
Friedrich married Catherine, daughter of Irish immigrants, in a small ceremony in Brooklyn. Their union symbolized the melting pot that was shaping America's identity.
After years of working in various workshops, Friedrich established his own furniture company, bringing the Bavarian craftsmanship tradition to American shores. The company would operate for 73 years.
The family name was anglicized from Müller to Miller during the war years. William, grandson of Friedrich, served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.
Born in the final months of World War II, Robert would become the first in the family to attend university, earning a degree in engineering from MIT.
Robert married Susan Chen, daughter of Chinese immigrants, continuing the family tradition of cross-cultural unions that had begun a century earlier.
Modern DNA testing confirmed our Bavarian roots and uncovered surprising connections to Scandinavian ancestors, rewriting parts of our family narrative.
Today, the Miller family spans four continents and speaks five languages. This website serves as our digital archive, preserving the stories and records for generations to come.
280+
Years Documented
8
Generations
4
Continents
150+
Family Members
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