Damon Miller,
Civil War Veteran

Co. C. Ragsdale Bttn; 1st Texas Cavalry.  He is the son of Jean Baptiste & Celeste Roy and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.

William Jackson Miller joined the Confederacy as a private in January, 1864, near Greensburg. He was in the Cavalry, 10th Battalion, Co. C. He was returning from furlough when the South surrendered and was sent to Baton Rouge for parole on 18th May, 1865. 

He is the son of Charles Frederic Miller and Caroline Duff and the grandson of Jacob Miller, Jr. and Anne M. Cowan Vogel.

Veterans of the Jacob Miller family

Jacob Miller, his wife Anne Marie, and four young children arrived in Southwest Louisiana in November 1769.  Their trip was not uneventful.  The English schooner La Bretana was the last of many ships that made the same trip to Louisiana.  They left Port Tobacco, Maryland on January 5, 1769 after Maryland Governor Antonio de Uloa's decision allowed Acadians displaced from Nova Scotia in what is known as The Acadian Diaspora of 1755 to join their relatives along the lower Mississippi River.  “Fifty-seven German Catholics, who were unwilling to endure the local anti-Catholic hysteria born of the French and Indian War” joined the group of Acadians.  Jacob Miller and his family were part of the latter group.

The ship's crew, not very competent and impeded by alcohol, missed the Mississippi River and ran aground near the Texas coast.  The crew and the ship's passengers were held prisoners at La Behia.  After much negotiation with Spanish authorities, the Acadians and Germans were allowed to leave in August.  Although there were large Acadian and German establishments, recent political unrest required that the Germans be assigned to the predominately Acadian Iberville post.  The Acadians were assigned to Creole Natchitoches.

The Jacob Miller and Anne M. Theigen family, like many arriving in Louisiana at that time, married Acadians and became part of the Southwest Louisiana culture.  The names of the men and women of this family are remembered for their service to their country.

Veterans

• Achee, Patrick G. (Lafayette) US Air Force.  He piloted B-47's and B-52's.  He is the son of  Joseph G. Achee and Mary Winona Miller.  Mary Winona is the daughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.   Alcide is the grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Bergeron, Laura Sherrell. (Jennings)  US Air Force. She is the daughter of Philip Bergeron and Ester M. Lejeune and the granddaughter of Theophile Bergeron and Armide Miller.
  
• Canik, Orrie P. USMC (Grand Chenier/Lake Charles).  He is the son of Stephen Canik and Corrine M. Miller.  Corrine is the great-granddaughter of Pierre V. Miller, Civil War Veteran, and Emelia Broussard.  Pierre V. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Ranzy. (Basile/New Orleans). USAF. He is the son of Naddy F. Miller and Helen Courville and the great grandson of Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine S. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Warner Dua. (Kaplan)  USAF. He is the son of Dua Joseph Miller and Melanie Portie.  Dua J. Miller is the grandson of Andeol Miller, Civil War Veteran, and Sadalise Miller. Andeol is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Theriot, James Winston. (Creole, LA). U.S. Army. He is the son of John Whitney Theriot and Mary Wilmer   Bonsall and the great grandson of John T Bonsall and Uranie Miller. 
  
• Forshag, Elmer Norwood. (Amite). Staff Sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard. He is the husband of   Elizabertha "Liz" Miller, daughter of Aliday Miller and Agnes Marie Fontenot. Elizaberta is the granddaughter of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret.
  
• Forshag, Russell (Amite). Colonel, U.S. Army. He is the son of Elmer N Forshag and Elizaberta Miller. See above.
  

Viet Nam War/Viet Nam Era (1955 to 1975 with U.S. involvement escalated in the early 1960s)

• Bacciagolopi, Gooch (Cameron Parish). He is the son of Whitney Bacciagolopi & Lorraine Sturlese, a descendant of Larent Sturlese & Mary Victoira Miller, the granddaughter of Michel Miller & Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Duplechain, Andrus (Eunice).  US Army, Killed in Viet Nam.  He is the son of Cleveland Duplechain and Pauline Manual and the 3rd great grandson of Joseph Marie Bergeaux  and Marie Victorie Miller.  She is the daughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Dupre, Norman Lee (Lake Charles, La).  Died when the helicopter he was piloting in Viet Nam was hit by small arms ground fire.  The craft crashed in the water and Major Dupre drowned. Full military funeral.  He is the son of Alexon Dupre and Nita Montie and the great grandson of Valsaint Montie and Eugenie Miller.  Valsaint Montie is a Civil War Veteran.
  
• Miller, Joseph Carol "Sugar Boy". (Grand Chenier, LA) US Army. Combat wounded Vietnam veteran. He is the son of Watkin J. Miller and Elvina Swire and the 3rd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.Miller, Joseph "Joe" Lee. US Army. Combat wounded Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He is the son of Frank Miller, Sr. and Ina Azena Miller and the 3rd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Julian Lee. (Grand Chenier, LA). US Army. He is the son of Frank Miller, Sr. and Azena Swire and the 3rd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Murphy Jr. (Basile/Lake Charles/Alachua, FL). USN, Radioman 1st Class Petty Officer. Served on shore duty in the Norfolk, VA area. He is the son of Murphy J. Miller and Mary Lillian Naquin and the great grandson of Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine S. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Tanzy, Jr. USMC. He is the son of Tanzy Miller, Sr. and Helen Bellow and the grandson of Joseph Mayo Miller and Marie L. Verrett. He is the 4th great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  

Korean War Veterans (1950 to 1953)

• Chandler, David, US Air Force.  He married Garland Ann Miller (Basile/Lake Charles/Melborne, FL).  She is the daughter of Murphy J. Miller and Mary Lillian Naquin and the great granddaughter of Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine S. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Fuselier, George, US Air Force (Jennings/Lafayette). He served in Japan.  He is the son of Albert Fuselier and Alcina Miller.  Alcina is the granddaughter of  Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine S. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Fuselier, Warren. US Army (Jennings).  He served in Korea. Warren and George are brothers.
  
• Miller, Eli, US Army (Jennings).  He married Laura LaBlanc.  He is the son of Jean Baptiste Miller and Marie Young and 3rd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Horace, Jr (Grand Chenier). US Army.  He is the son of Horace Miller, Sr. and Lydia Miller and the 2nd great grandson of Jean Louis Miller and Marie Louise (Elise) Teller.  Jean L. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Louis (Lake Charles). USMC. Served in Korea.  He is the son of Dallas F. Miller and Effie Broussard and the great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe LeJeune.
  
• Miller, Luther Calvin (Ville Platte), US Army; cited for meritorious service in Korea during the period 11 January to 19 August 1952.  He is the son of Lucas Miller and Dea Aucoin and the great grandson of Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine S. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Whitney J. (Grand Chenier). US Army.  He is the son of Joseph "Grand Joe" Miller and Sidalise Miller and the great-grandson of Ursin "Yag" Miller and Melaine Dyson.
  
• Nunez, Curtis (Little Chenier).  He is the son of Adonis Joseph Nunez and Mary Irma Conner and the 2nd great grandson of Francois Xavier Miller and Marie Azelie Doucet.  Francois X. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Richard Ray (Grand Chenier), US Army Air Force.  He is the son of Raphiel Miller and Georgia Nell McCall and the great grandson of Michel Miller, Jr. and Mary Elena Broussard.  Michel Miller, Jr. is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  

WWII Veterans (1939 to 1945, U.S. entered in 1941)

• Aguillard, Roy. (Chataignier). He served in the US Army during World War II where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He married Viola Armand. He is the son on Ceius Paul Aguillard and Merecia Miller and the grandson of Antoine Miller and Augustine P. Manuel.
  
• Arceneaux, Charles L. Jr. (Lake Charles), US Navy serving in Shanghai near the end of WWII, training in demolition with the scouters and raiders, now recognized as the Navy Seals.  He married Emma Armeta McCall.  She is the daughter of Henry Albert McCall and Mary Gladys Miller.  She is the daughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez and the great granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francois Mayer.
  
• Bonsall, James B. US Army (Grand Chenier). He is the son of James H. Bonsall and Bernie L. Colvin and the great grandson of Vasin Montie, Civil War veteran, and Eugenie Miller, daughter of Michel Miller, Civil War veteran, and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Boudreaux, Clarence J. "Bo Chalk", US Navy.  (Creole/Sweetlake) He is the son of Mayo and Lucia Boudreaux and the husband of Beulah Miller.  Beulah is the daughter of Alfred Miller and Cecile Trahan and Beulah  is the great granddaughter of Ursin Miller and Melaine Dyson.
  
• Broussard, Harris, J. US Coast Guard (Grand Chenier). He served as a member of the Swamp Angels in the United States Coast Guard. He is the son of Sosthene Broussard and the former Melicia Miller.  Melicia is the daughter of Eugene Miller and Josephine Angeline Sturlese.
  
• Broussard, Joseph "Bud" Willard, (Grand Chenier). U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and assistant crew chief in World War II for four years servicing among other planes, the B-17G bomber with the 8th Army Air Corp, 306 Bomb Group, 367th squadron. He is the son of Ramie Broussard & Alex Theriot, grandson of Albert Theriot & Annociade Miller & the great-grandson of Pierre V. Miller & Emelia Broussard.
  
• Carter, Brandon, US Coast Guard. (Grand Chenier). He served "aboard a Coast Guard-manned supply ship engaged in amphibious operations against Jap-held islands in the Pacific. One of thousands of Coast Guardsmen pushing the Nips back across the Pacific. Coast Guardsman Carter is a pointer, on an anti-aircraft gun during battle action." (Cameron Pilot) A sister, Aloysia Carter, was in the Nurses' Cadet Corps.  He is the son of Dr. Stephen L. Carter and Lorena Miller and the grandson of Eugene Miller and Angeline Sturlese.
  
• Carter, Aloysia, Nurses' Cadet Corps (Grand Chenier). See above. She is sister to Brandon Carter.
  
• Chance, John Edward.  He married Joretta Ann Achee (Grand Chenier).  She is the daughter of Joseph Gordon Achee and Mary Winona Miller.  Mary W. Miller is the granddaughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.  Alcide Miller is the grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe LeJeune and the great granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francois Mayer.
  
• Conner, Lee John. (Grand Chenier, LA) US Army. He is the son of Maise Conner & Eudia Broussard. He married Flora Mae Miller, daughter of Frank Miller, Sr. and Ina Azena Swire. Flora is the 3rd great granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Dorman, James Floyd (Nederland, TX). He is the husband of Josie Mae Miller. She is the daughter of Armand Miller and Lillie Francois.  Armand is the great grandson of Jean Louis Miller and Marie Louise (Elise) Teller.  Jean L. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Francois Mayer.
  
• Doxey, James Andrew "Sonny Boy". (Grand Chenier). He was killed during the Normandy invasion. He is the son of James U. Doxey and Matilda Sturlese and the grandson of Lucien Sturlese and Phelonia Miller. Phelonia is the grand daughter of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Dyson, Ruffin Adam. Army Air Force, 5th Air Force, and 33rd Fighter Control Squadron. He was married to Geneva Miller. He received the Expert Machine Gun and Expert Marksman badge. His citations included the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Worl War II Victory Medal.
  
• Fontenot, Purdy (Mamou).  A Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, he never married and is the son of Leona Miller & Lubin Fontenot. Leona is the daughter of Emile Miller and Leonie LaFleur. Emilier is the son on Antoine Miller and Augustine P. Manuel.  Antoine is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Fontenot, Willis. U.S. Army. Pvt. He is the son of Ernest Fontenot and Pearl Langley and the spouse of Hilda Marie Miller. Hilda is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie F. Mayer.
  
• Gauthier, James Charles "J.C." (Jennings), USMC in the South Pacific and on Wallis Island in World War II.  He married Mary Ann Miller, the daughter of Jean Louis Miller and Marguerite Clement.  Jean L. Miller is the 2nd great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Granger, Earl S. US Army (Bell City). He served in the European Theatre. He is married to Corrine M. Miller.  She is the daughter of Bertrand J. Drozan Miller and Clodia Boudin.
  
• Lane, Jr., Edward Willaim. US Army. Pvt. WW II veteran. He is the husband of Edna Marie Miller. She is the daughter of Philogene Miller and Marie Andy Swire and the granddaughter of Damon Miller, A Civil War veteran, and Onasiz Miller.
  
• Martel, Dewey, (Eunice), US Army. He served in Europe.  He is the brother of Gervis P. Martel (below).
  
• Martel, Gervis Paul, (Eunice & Tampa, FL) US Navy Carpenter's Mate 1st Class Petty Officer.  He is the son of Etienne Martel and Clementine Savoy.  She is the granddaughter of Pierre Savoy and Eugenia Miller and the granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francois Mayer.  He served on the USS Carina, a cargo ship that supported the Pacific Fleet, specifically Espirito Santo and Guadalcanal.
  
• McCall, Norman Francis (Grand Chenier).  He was in the US Navy and served on the USS Jack, a submarine.  He is the son of Henry Albert McCall and Mary Gladys Miller and the grandson of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.  Alcide Miller is the grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe LeJeune.
  
• McCauley, Helin, (Oberlin) US Navy. He served on the USS Altamaha (CVE-18) stationed in the Pacific.  He married Louella Fontenot, the daughter of Euclede Fontenot and Myrza Miller. She is the granddaughter of Antoine Salomon Miller and Ophelia Fuselier.  Antoine is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Mhire, Edison Robert (Grand Chenier).  US Army.  He was station in Luxembourg, Belgium.  He is the son of Apolinaire Mhire and Mary Alice Bonsall.  Mary A. Bonsall is the daughter of John Thomas Bonsall and Uranie Miller, granddaughter of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe LeJeune.
  
• Mhire, Edwin (Grand Chenier).  He is the son of Apolinaire Mhire and Lisa Miller and the great grandson of Francois Xavier Miller and Marie Azelie Doucet.  Francois X. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer. He is the half brother to Edison R. Mhire, above.
  
• Mhire, Edwin. US Army (Grand Chenier). He is brother to Horace Mhire, see below. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Germany with the combat engineers. He entered the Army in 1943, and went overseas in October of the same year. He participated in the invasion of France. He is a graduate of the 1942 class of the Grand Chenier high school.
  
• Mhire, Horace (Grand Chenier).  He is the son of Apolinaire Mhire and Mary Alice Bonsall and the grandson of John Thomas Bonsall and Uranie Miller.  Uranie Miller is the granddaughter of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune and the great granddaughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francois Mayer.  
  
• Miller, Alfred (Grand Chenier). US Coast Guard. He is the son of John Numa (Luma) Miller and Azelie Dupree and the great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Aliday (Chataignier). US Navy. He is the son of Martel Miller and Genevieve Paret and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Ariel "Slim" (Eunice). U.S. Army. He is the son of Jules Miller and Lena Corkin, grandson of Jean Bte Miller, Jr. and Margurite Courville and the great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Cleophas. (Ville Platte), (U.S. Navy. Chief Water Tender).  He is the son of Emilier Miller and Leonie Lafleur and the great-grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Cleveland J. (Grand Chenier). US Navy and served on the USS Ringold and was awarded 10 service medals and various ribbons. He is the son of Damon Miller, a Civil War veteran, and Onasia Miller.
  
• Miller, Clifford Adam. (Cameron). He is the son of Savain Miller and Malaise Broussard and grandson of Damon Miller, a Civil War Veteran, and Onasia Miller. Clifford is the 2nd great-grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Clifford. He is the son of Victor Mathieu Miller and Elodia Thibodeaux and the 2nd great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Clifford J. US Army. (Grand Chenier). He was wounded in action and was a member of the Ninth armored tank battalion. He is the son of Xavier Miller and Emma Broussard and the great-great grandson of Jean Francois Miller (b. 1842) and Elizabeth Gallien (1853-1929).
  
• Miller, Dominic Joseph, Sr., US Coast Guard (Grand Chenier). He is the son of Hypolite Miller and Mathilda Miller and the 2nd great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune. 
  
• Miller, Dulva D. USMC. He is the son of Artlous Miller and Barbara Brent or Bryant and the 3rd great-grandson of Jean Miller and Marie F. Mayer.
• Miller, Edward James. US Army (Acadia Parish). He is the son of Arthur J. Miller and Josephine Eaves and the 3rd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie F. Mayer.
• Miller, Ernest Jean, US Army  (Grand Chenier). He is the son of Alfred Miller and Emma Nunez and the 2nd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
• Miller, Eugene P., Cpl., US Army. (Grand Chenier). . He is the son of Pravate Miller and Aspasie Richard and the grandson of Eugene Miller and Angeline Sturlese. 
  
• Miller, Fred  Ory. US Air Force (Denham Springs). He is the son of William Christopher Miller and Martha Geneva McNabb. He is the 2nd great grandson of Jacob Miller, Jr. and Anne M. Cowan Vogel.
  
• Miller, Freddie, US Navy (Fireman 2nd Class Petty Officer). He took part in the invasion of Iwo Jima. He is the son of John Numa Miller and Alvina Roberts and the great grandson of Ursin Miller and Melaine Dyson.
  
• Miller, George. US Army Air Corps. He is the husband of Martha Lenore Mhire (Grand Chenier & Pottstown, PA).  She is the daughter of Horace P. Mhire, WW II veteran, and Rosa Thibodeaux, and the granddaughter of John Thomas Bonsall, son of a Civil War veteran, and Uranie Miller.  Uranie is the daughter of Mary Elena Broussard and Michel Miller, Jr. Civil War veteran buried at Bayou Beouf, La.
  
• Miller, Gilford Martin, (Grand Chenier). He served in the US Army and was awarded the Purple Heart. He is the son of Joseph "Grand Joe" Miller and Sidalise Miller and the great-grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Gloria La Verne. (Grand Chenier). US Navy Wav.  She is the daughter of Raphiel Miller and Georgia Nell McCall and the granddaughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.  Alcide Miller is the grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Henry. (Carlyss and Iota and Tee Mamou). He is the son of Louis E Miller and Unknown Daigle and the 3rd great grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Hubert (Grand Chenier).  He is the son of Sidalise Miller and Joseph Miller.  He is the fraternal grandson of Ursin Miller and Melaine Dyson.  He is the maternal grandson of Valsaint Montie, Civil War Veteran, and Eugenie Miller.  His fraternal and maternal grandparents are Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Hubert (Grand Chenier), USN.  He is the son of Joseph Miller and Sidalise Miller.  Joseph Miller is the great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Joseph Burley (Pitreville, LA./Winnie, TX). US Army. Was involved in operations to reopen Burma Road, 700  miles, between India and China, a key supply route to defeat the Japanese
  
• Miller, Joseph Nunez. (Grand Chenier). US Coast Guard; Warrant Officer.  In his late fifties he served his country in the US Coast Guard stationed in Grand Chenier, LA.  He married Edna Theriot and is the son of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez and the grandson of Michel Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Lee John (Lake Charles).  He was in the US Navy and a 2nd Class Petty Officer, Electricians Mate on the USS Marcus Island, an aircraft carrier.  He is the son of Bertrand Joseph Drozan Miller and Clodia Boudoin and the 2nd great grandson of Francois Xavier Miller and Marie Azelie Doucet.  Francois X. Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Malcolm L. (Reddell/Mamou). US Army.  He served after WWII in 1946/47 and was stationed in   Japan during the Occupation or rebuilding of that country.  He is the son of  Octave H. Miller and Bertha Ricard, and he is the grandson of Jean Pierre Miller and Caroline Guillory.  Jean Pierre is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Minos D., Jr. (Jennings), Lieutenant (Sr. Grade), US Navy pilot and MIA/POW.  A pilot who flew missions from three aircraft carriers and was a Prisoner of War for eight months, presumed dead and buried at sea.  He lived to return to his wife and both enjoyed professional lives in law.  He retired as District Judge for the 31st Judicial District.  Minos married Ruth Means Loyd.  He is the son of Minos D. Miller, Sr., a WW I veteran, and Ruth Adele Ingram.  Minos D. Miller, Sr. is the grandson of Civil War veteran Pierre V. Miller and Emelia Broussard.
  
• Miller, Leroy, Pvt. Cml warfare services.  He died in North Africa on July 17, 1943.  He is the son of Horace Miller, Sr. and Lydia Miller and the grandson of Joseph Viliar Miller and Celestine Andrepont.  Joseph V. Miller is the great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer. 
  
• Miller, Paul Wesley (Creole, LA). USMC, 28th Regiment, 5th Marines Division. He was killed in action at Iwo Jima on March 11, 1945. He is the son of Philbart Miller and Natalie Duhon and the 3rd great-grandson of Jean Miller & Mary Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Raphael R, Lt. US Army Nurse Corps. (Grand Chenier). She is the daughter of Raphiel Miller and Georgia N. McCall and the great granddaughter of Michael Miller, Jr. and Mary Elena Broussard.
  

• Miller, Rellim James. (Chataignier & Houston, TX). US Navy on Y O 186. Supplied water to Marshall Islands.  He is the son of Lucas Miller and Dea Aucoin and the grandson of Camille Marie Miller and Martha Paret.  Camille M. Miller is the grandson of Antoine Miller and Augustine Pierre Manuel.  Antoine Miller is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.  
  
• Miller, Roderick Luke. (Lafayette). US Army Air Force. He served as a B-29 navigator during World War II and was recalled for serve in the Korean War.  He is the son of Cleophas Miller and Isabelle Michot and the grandson of Emile Miller and Leonie LaFleur.  Emile is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie M. Boutin.
  
• Miller, Rudolph (Grand Chenier).  He is the son of Joseph Miller and Sidalise Miller and the grandson of Ursin Miller and Melaine Dyson.  Ursin Miller is the son of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Sevan J. (Grand Chenier). He is the son of Hypolite Miller and Mathilda Miller and the paternal grandson of Joseph O. Miller and Amalie Boudoin and the maternal grandson of Sevin Miller and Mary Beckman.
  
• Miller, Stephen J. Cpl. US Army. (Grand Chenier). He is the son on Valcin Miller and Aurelia Primeaux and the great-great grandson of Ursin Miller & Melaine Dyson.
  
• Miller, Tony. US Army (Eunice). He is the son of Paul Paulstron Miller and Olin Moreau and  2nd great grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.  He served in General Paton's 3rd Army.
  
• Miller, Vergile "Joe". (Iota).  US Navy.  He is the son of Simon Miller and Louise Leger.  Simon is the grandson of Joachim Miller and Modeste Leger.  Joachim is the son of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Watkin. (Cameron).  US Coast Guard.  He married Alvina Swire and is the son of Valsant Miller and Azemie Bertrand and the great grandson Francois Xavier Miller and Marie Azelie Doucet.
  
• Miller, William Paul (Creole). He was married to Wynona Mhire, the son of Joseph Miller and Marie Chloraine Theriot and the grandson of Joseph O. Miller and Amalie Boudoin.
  
• Nunez, Elry, Sr. (Lake Charles)  He married Lora Marie Jones and is the son of Adonis Joseph Nunez and Mary Irma Conner and the grandson of Jean Francois Miller and Elizabeth Gallier.  Jean F. Miller is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Phifer, George H., Captain, US Army.  He married Lt. Raphael R. Miller (see above).
  
• Placette, Gordon Bernard, Sr. US Army. He is the son of Joseph B. Placette and Beatrice Fruge and the great grandson of Joseph A. Fruge and Emerante Miller.
  
• Portie, Ervis, Sr. (Grand Chenier & Houma). US Army. He married Louise Mary Swire and the son of Asa and Louise Portie; the grandson of Michel Montie & Cora Theriot and the great-great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Ricard, Henry. T Sgt. US Army. Killed in action while serving as Flight Engr. on a B-24. He was shot down on June 18, 1944 while delivering supplies to the French underground. He is buried in St. James Military Cemetery, Normandy. He is first cousin to Malcolm L Miller. Henry is his mother's nephew.  Malcolm's mother is Bertha Ricard. She married Octave Miller, son of Jean Pierre Miller and Caroline Guillory.
  
• Richard, Harry J. US Army (Grand Chenier). Awarded the Purple Heart medal for actions at the Battle of Saint Lo.. While he was on the ground, his brother, Martin Richard was flying above to blast a path through the German lines at St. Lo.  He is the son of Charles Richard and Azena Miller and the grandson of Eugene Miller and Angeline Sturlese.
  
• Richard, Martin. (Grand Chenier). A prisoner of war in Germany. He is brother to Harry J. Richard, above. He received the Prisoner of War metal and the Distinguished Flying Cross.  In June 2009, he received France's Honor of Legion, France's highest decoration for his military service during the 65th D-Day anniversary ceremonies.
  
• Rogers, Charles A. "Buster". US Army Staff Sergeant during WWII. He trained troops at Ft. Lewis, WA and because of their perfection; his outfit was chosen to perform for President Harry Truman. He was married to Roberta Eagleson, daughter of Pete Eagleson and Sallie L. Sweeney. Sally L. Sweeney is the granddaughter of Pierre V. Miller and Emelia Broussard.
  
• Sturlese, Adam Gooch, S/Sgt. US Army. (Grand Chenier).  Died at the Battle of the Bulge, Belgium on January 12, 1945.  He is the son of Joseph Frozan Sturlese and Dorothe Theriot and the grandson of Laurent Sturlese and Mary Victoria Miller.  Mary V. Miller is the granddaughter of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune. 
  
• Sturlese, Enos. US Army. (Grand Chenier). Brother to Adam Gooch Sturlese. He served in the southwest Pacific.
  

• Sturlese, Hubert. US Coast Guard. (Grand Chenier). He is the son of Lucien Sturlese and Phelonia Miller and the grandson of Valsaint Miller and Mary L. Portie. He is the great grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Thibodeaux, Adam Dudley  (1913-2000).  (Lake Arthur) U.S. Navy. He is the husband of Annie Miller, daughter of John Numa Miller and Marie Azalie Duprie. Annie is the granddaughter of Ursin "Yag" Miller and Melaine Dyson and the great-granddaughter of Michel Miller & Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  

WW I Veterans (1914 to 1918)

• McCall, Henry Albert (Grand Chenier), US Army.  He is the son of William Robert McCall and Catherine Norwood. He married Mary Gladys Miller, the daughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.  Alcide Miller is the grandson of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Miller, Benjamin. (Eunice), U.S. Army. Headstone reads "Louisiana Pvt 1cl Evac Hosp 29". He served in WWI and died May 24, 1941. He is the son of Dulva Miller and Marie Ise Fruge and the 2nd great grandson of Jean Miller  and Marie F Mayer.
  
• Miller, Minos D., Sr. (Jennings). Major. US Army.  He is the son of Pierre Valcour Miller, Jr. and Beatrice Sturlese and the grandson of Civil War Veteran Pierre Valcour and Emelia Broussard.  
  
• Rovelia Miller, (Bayou des Cannes near Pine Point and Mamou, LA), US Army. He is the son of  Jean Pierre Miller and Caroline Guillory and the grandson of Antoine Miller and Augustine Fuselier. He died from the flu pandemic.
  
• Miller, Sevenia (Grand Chenier), US Army. Pvt in 165 Inf 42 Div.  He is the son of Civil War Veteran Damon Miller and Onasia Miller.  Damon is the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  

Civil War Veterans (1861 to 1865)

• Bonsall, Issac, father John Thomas Bonsall, husband of Uranie Miller. He was killed in action on April 8, 1864 at the Battle of Mansfield. 
  
• Boudin, Pierre Beloni, Co. E, Ragsdale's Battn., Tex. Cav.  He is the fraternal grandfather of Clodia Boudoin who married Drozan Joseph Miller. 
  
• Broussard, Emile, Co. A, 8th La. Inf. Enlisted in La.  He is the maternal grandfather of Clodia Boudoin who married Drozan Joseph Miller.
  
• Broussard, Jr., Nicholas.  He was the father of Nicholas Broussard, III who married Ursulia Miller in 1887, the last child born to Euphrosin Miller and Mary Celoma Bertrand.
  
• Cormier, Joseph, Sr., Willers' Tex. Battn.  He was the father-in-law of Victoria Miller, the fifth child of Euphrosin Miller and Mary Celoma Bertrand.
  
• Bradford, Foster M. Son of Isham Bradford and Elizabeth McIntosh. He is the 2nd great-grandfather of Marilyn Dianne Miller. Marilyn D. Miller married John B. Brock, III and is the daughter of Albert D. Miller and Viola Vivian Bradford and the great granddaughter of Pierre V. Miller, also a Civil War Veteran.
  
• Marcantel, Dupre.  Son of Antoine Marcantel and Marie Celeste Miller (Celestine), daughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Marcantel, Joseph. Son of Antoine Marcantel and Marie Celeste Miller (Celestine), daughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Marcantel, Maxile. Son of Antoine Marcantel and Marie Celeste Miller (Celestine), daughter of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Marcantel, Sr., Rosemond.  Son of Zenon Marcantel, Sr. and Cidalise (Sidalise) Miller.  She is the daughter of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• McCall, John Martin.  He is the great granduncle of Oma Roberta McCall.  She married Lee John Miller in 1946.  Lee J. Miller served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
  
• McCall, William Harrison.  A Confederate soldier in Gen. Richard Taylor's army facing a Union invasion up the Red River, he died of pneumonia somewhere near Mansfield, LA.  He is buried at Confederate Cemetery, Mansfield, LA.  He is the great granduncle of Norman, Claude, Oma Roberta, Emma Armeta and Henry Albert McCall, Jr., all children of Henry A. McCall and Mary Gladys Miller.  Mary G. Miller is the daughter of Alcide Miller and Emma Nunez.
  
• Miller, Adolphe.  Son of Jean Louis Miller and Marie Louise (Elise) Teller: grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.  
  
• Miller, Ageren. Pvt. Co. G, 1st La. Hvy. Arty.  Killed at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Probably brother of Edmond. 
  
• Miller, Andeol.  He is the son of Jean Baptiste Miller and Celistine Roy and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Euphrosin.  Son of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune, grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Jacob.  Pvt., Co. A, Miles Legion (32nd La. Infantry).  He is the son of Jean Frederic Miller and Catherine Reed and the grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Damon. Co. C. Ragsdale Bttn; 1st Texas Cavalry.  He is the son of Jean Baptiste & Celeste Roy and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Dennis. Co. D; 7th La. Cavalry.  He is son of Luffroy & Rebecca Hall and grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  

• Miller, Dutrive. Co. G; 28th Infantry.  He is the son of Jean Louis Miller, Jr. and Julie Bello and grandson of Jean Louis Miller and Marie Louise (Elise) Teller. 
  
• Miller, Leufroy. Co. B, 7th La. Cavalry.  He is the son of Jean Frederic Miller and Louise Fruge and grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Edmond. He was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi in November 1862. Probably brother of Ageren. 
  
• Miller, Emile.  He was killed at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Probably not the brother of Ageren and Edmond even though they had a bother named Emile.
  
• Miller, Gustave.  He may be the son of Luffroy & Rebecca Hall and grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.  Since he was born in 1851 he would have served at a very young age as this Gustave enlisted in October 1862.  He went to Jackson, La. hospital 5-11-1863 and at a parole camp in Mississippi on 1-2-1864.
  
• Miller, Jean Baptiste.  Son of Jean Frederic Miller and Louise Fruge.  Grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Jean Francois. Co. B. La. Cavalry. He is the son of Francois Xavier Miller and Marie Azelie Doucet and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie F. Mayer. He married Elizabeth Gallien/Gallier in 1882.
  
• Miller, Jean Ursin.  Co B, 17 La Inf, C.S.A.  He is the son of Baptiste Ursin Miller and Louise Fruge and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer. 
  
• Miller, Joseph Ozincoutt.  Port Hudson Hospital Ledger reports leg amputated. Presumed he died near Port Hudson as he never returned home.  Some believe he fought and died at Battle of Mansfield.  He is the son of Jean Miller and Mary Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Jr., Michel.  He died in 1864 on Bayou Bouef (near Morgan City) on his way home to Grand Chenier after serving in the Civil War.  He is the son of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune and the grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Miller, Valery.  Co. D, Weatherly Battalion.  Surrendered and discharged at Mansfield.  He is the son of Jean Louis Miller, Jr. and Julie Bello and grandson of Jean Louis Miller and Marie Louise (Elise) Teller.
  
• Miller, William Jackson.  William Jackson Miller joined the Confederacy as a private in January, 1864, near Greensburg. He was in the Cavalry, 10th Battalion, Co. C. He was returning from furlough when the South surrendered and was sent to Baton Rouge for parole on 18th May, 1865. He is the son of Charles Frederic Miller and Caroline Duff and the grandson of Jacob Miller, Jr. and Anne M. Cowan Vogel.
  
• Miller, Pierre Valcour. Pvt. Co. G, 1st La. Hvy. Arty. (Regulars).  He is twin brother of Joseph Ozincoutt Miller.  He is the son of Jean Miller and Marie Magdelaine Boutin.
  
• Miller, Philomen.  He enlisted on October 27, 1861, New Orleans, La. in Co. B., 18 Louisiana Infantry Regiment.  He is the son of Joachim Miller and Modesta Leger and the grandson of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  
• Miller, Ursin.  Served with Fournet's Battn. La. Inf. Enlisted in LA.  Son of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune, grandson of Jean Miller and Marie Francoise Mayer.
  
• Montie, Valsaint.  He served with Crescent Regt., La. Inf.  He is the husband of Eugenie Miller, daughter of Michel Miller and Hiacinthe Lejeune.
  
• Sturlese, Joseph Andre.  The ancestor of many Miller's as his children were married to Ursele Miller, Eugene Miller, Mary Victoria Miller, Pierre, Valcour Miller, Jr., and Filona Miller.
  
• Theriot, Jean Baptiste Villor. Pvt., La. Art. And Crescent Regt., La. Inf.  He married Cleonise Richard.  They are the parents of Albert Theriot who married Annociade Miller.  Annociade Miller is the daughter of Civil War Veteran Pierre Valcour Miller and Emelia Broussard.
  
• Vige, Edomond Pierre. Pvt., Co. I, 28th (Thomas') La. Inf. He married Catherine (Katie) Langley and their great-great grandparents of Ethel Marie Fontenot, the great great grandchild of  Zenon Marcantel & Sidalise Miller. Sidalise is the daughter of Frederic Miller and Victoria Mayer.
  

Mexican-American War (1846 to 1848)

• Miller, Jacob Jackson. The son of Jacob Miller, Jr. and Anne Marie Cowan Vogal and the grandson of Jacob Miller and Anne Marie Theigen.
  

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*“The Long Road to Louisiana: Acadian Exiles and the Britain Incident” by Carl A. Brasseaux, Assistant Director of the Center for Louisiana Studies at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
* The veteran information was obtained from The Civil War Veterans of Old Imperial Calcasieu Parish Louisiana, Compiled by Betty Tyler Rosteet & Sandra Fisher Miguez, Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society, Inc., Library of Congress: 94-1245, 1994 and from personal research performed by Malcolm L. Miller, Murphy Miller, Jr. and others.

By Bernice Ardoin and published in the 75th Anniversary Edition of The Weekly Gazette, February 23, 1989, Ville Platte, LA

The Town of Mamou, incorporated in 1911, has a population of approximately 5,000 today. The town is the second largest in Evangeline parish.

The charter granted by the governor for a proclamation of incorporation called for a governing body composed of a mayor and three aldermen. The council was allowed to employ officers.

Members of the first council were Adophe Dugas as mayor, Arnold Bougeau, Arance Bacon and Simeon Vidrine as aldermen. Euclide Landreneau was named treasurer while Avey McCauley was marshall and tax collector. Simon B. Tate served as the town's first clerk. They met for the first time in February 1911 and the population of the town was approximately 250.

The first ordinance adopted by the new officials prohibited the carrying of concealed weapons by any person within the corporate city limits of the town. This included pistols, bowie knives, and any other dangerous weapons.

In 1911, the town officials purchased a lot for the purpose of erecting a city jail. A committee was appointed to meet with the parish school board in Ville Platte to discuss and set up ways and means by which the town could assist in the erection of a public school building in Mamou.

There are several stories about how the Town of Mamou got its name. One was from a legendary Indian, Chief Mamou. It is certain that the vast prairie was known as Mamou Prairie as far back as the 1700's. The Anglo-Americans first called it "Mammoth Prairie" [it was  Mammouth in the article, which is in error[] because of its size. When the Frenchmen came, they called it "Mamou," short for "Mammoth."

There was strong competition between Mamou and Ville Platte for the parish seat. The result was the location of the parish seat in Ville Platte.

According to Robert Gahn Sr.'s book the The Opelousas Country, in 1909 the Southern Pacific Railroad built a branch line from Eunice to Mamou, making Mamou it terminal.

In the early 1900's, several enterprising young black men settled in Mamou. Joseph Celestine and son-in-law Arthur Thomas, and Mark Frank played an important role in education and business in the black community there.

Most of the black settlers worked on farms as laborers and share croppers.

Zan Matthew had the first dance hall in the black community, located where Zion Travelers Church is now.

In 1912, Mamou acquired its first bank; Evangeline Bank and Trust Company of Ville Platte. In 1914, a second bank, Farmer's Bank of Mamou was established where American Security Bank is now located. The bank was absorbed in 1924 by Evangeline Bank. In the early 1950's, Guaranty Bank of Mamou was established as a home-owned bank. Citizen's Bank opened a branch office in Mamou in 1977 and American Security opened its branch in 1983.

Mamou obtained telephone service in 1910 from the Louisiana Telephone Service. Telegraph service was extended from Ville Platte to Mamou in 1911 after the Rock Island Railroad was built in 1911.

According to Mr. Revon Reed, the first school was built in 1911 and Victor Dupuis was the first principal. The two-room frame building was located in a curve off Hwy. 13 near Reddell. It was for students through the 11th grade. Pupils in the first grade ranged from 6-16 years old. The school met the requirements for state high school approval in 1916.

Mr. Revon Reed taught school in Mamou for over 20 years. His uncle, Dominick Reed, also taught school there. Dominick was one of the first graduates from the school. Ella Mae Boutte was another.

In 1924 Mamou High School and Elementary School were built. F.V. Launey was the first principal at the new school. He later became superintendent of the parish. Robert Gahn Sr. was then appointed principal in 1925 until his retirement in 1958.

The high school principals over the years included: Victor Dupuis (1914-15), F.V. Launey (1915-25), Robert Gahn Sr. (1925-58), Dan LaHaye (1958-71), Robert Dogia (1972-84) and Denny Guillory (1984-present).

In the early 1920's Mamou began to grow as it contained such businesses as doctors, a dentist, an attorney, a rice mill, hardware stores, drugstores, general merchandise stores, a car dealership, implement dealer, two railroads, two banks and a large warehouse extending to each railroad. The population then is believed to have been 603.

In 1921, The Evangeline True Democrat, the first newspaper in the town, was published in Mamou. Felix Pierrotti was editor of the publication. The newspaper in the small town was used to boost the town and its area in competition with the Ville Platte newspaper, the first in the parish.

Waterworks were acquired in 1922 and electricity in 1926. Gas was piped to the town in 1938.

When the depression came in the 1930's it wiped out everything.

In the 1950's a new growth came about. A bank was reorganized, a new Catholic Church was built, along with several other churches, a hospital was built, three drugstores, two rice mills, a large rice dryer and elevators, and various other stores as well.

Mayors during the first 50 years (1911-51) were Euclide Landreneau, James Hamilton Seiley, Dixie Tate, O.L. Fuselier, Simeo Vidrine, George Piersall, Y.E. Stagg, Phillip LaHaye, Frank Savoy Sr., White Fusilier, J.C. Duplechin, Simon Tate, Davis Bertrand, Charles Landreneau, Oxeme Fontenot, and J.S. Guillory.

Calvin Landreneau was mayor of the town from 1962-69. He was succeeded by Dr. B.J. Manuel in 1970. Manuel remained mayor until 1980 and was succeeded by Frank Peter Savoy III (1981-85). Clayton McGee served as mayor form 1985-86. Warren Pierrotti, who is presently serving as mayor, took over the duties in 1987.

First Justices of the Peace were Neville "June" Guillory, John Reed and Edovic Rougeau.

Two doctors served the vast prairie in the early days: Dr. T.A. Guillory and Dr. E.D. Conway. Dr. Frank Savoy Sr. began practicing in Mamou in 1920.

The third oldest Catholic Church in the parish is located in Mamou. Father August Viel was appointed pastor of St. Ann's Church in 1914. A new Catholic Church and rectory were built in the 50's.

There were always social events in the town. In the early days there were bal de maison (house dances). These evolved into Fais do-dos and were held at local dance halls. Today the Town of Mamou is well known for its Music Festival in June. The music festival, which began in 1974, sponsored by the Cajun Music Festival Association.

The annual Mardi Gras celebration is called le Courir de Mardi Gras a Cheval (The Mardi Gras Run on Horseback). Men and boys ride horseback or in wagons into the countryside for miles collecting chickens and rice for the evening gumbo. The Mardi Gras in the area dates back to before the Civil War. It wasn't held for many years, but was reorganized in 1953 by Paul Tate, Sr.

Several years ago Mamou was designated as the "Cajun Music Capital of the World." The town is also nationally known for its famous "Fred's Lounge."

A city park in the town was also developed in the early 1950's.

Mamou's second news paper, The Mamou Acadian Press was established in 1955 and is still serving as the town's newspaper today under the editorship of Miss Candace Riley. Other employees as the weekly publication are Leisa Deshotel as advertising representative and Gwen Landreneau as receptionist. The Mamou Acadian Press began as a bilingual newspaper under the editorship of Revon Reed. Mike Deshotels was publisher. The paper ran a number of French columns with the English interpretation as well. Although no longer bilingual, the newspaper remains an integral part of the community.

The Mamou Acadian Press Plus, an advertising supplement to The Mamou Acadian Press began publication in November 1988 and is delivered to residents in central Evangeline Parish.
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