Blandina D. Miller

     Blandina Dudley Miller was born May 1, 1843 in Utica to Rutger Bleecker and Mary Seymour Miller (sister to NY Gov and Presidential Candidate Horatio Seymour and Julia who married political boss Roscoe Conkling). In 1845, the family moved to Alder Creek, NY. She was educated by private tutors and attended Turner's French School in Utica; and Moravian Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. The family returned to Utica in about 1861.

    Blandina Dudley Miller was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She taught Sunday School. She was a member of the sewing society and choir.

   According to her obituary Blandina Dudley Miller wrote more on historical subjects than any other woman in this section of the state. She wrote a book "A Sketch of Old Utica". She also wrote on nature and birds.

    She was also a member of the following: Oneida Historical Society (now the Oneida County History Center); Oneida Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (served as Regent and Historian); and Colonial Dames and Daughters of New England.

    Blandina Dudley Miller passed away on Jan 6, 1912 and is buried in Plot 20B Lot 77 of Forest Hill Cemetery.

 


 

Location: 2201 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

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