Son of John H Miller and Etta A Black
Born 20 Dec 1884 in Jefferson Twp., Hillsdale Co., Michigan

Howard's age in the census records: in 1900, age 15 (b. Dec 1884).
In 1900 Howard resided with Debrix and Sarah A (Hutchinson) Miller, his paternal grandparents.

1900 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Hillsdale Co., Jefferson Twp., E.D. 91, Sheet No. 1A [=150A], 11-12, 01 Jun 1900