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Miller, Louis Aloysius Jr - Person Profile

Introducing Louis Aloysius Miller Jr.

Welcome to the Story of Louis Aloysius Miller Jr.

Born: 13 May 1931 or 1932
Died: 3 January 1996
Buried: Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana


He was born twice, according to the records. In two different years, and possibly in two different Kentucky towns. His childhood was marked by the kind of loss you don’t always survive—but somehow, he did. He may have spent his earliest years in the halls of St. Thomas Orphanage, separated from his sister Mary Ray, who was placed in St. Vincent’s across the city. They were reclaimed by their mother, but the shadows never quite let go.

Louis Jr. grew up to serve in the Air Force, marry, and father ten children. And then, he left.

But he didn’t vanish—not really. He kept writing. He kept sending money. He kept trying, in his own quiet, complicated way.

He was a tinkerer, an inventor, a man of codes and circuits. He helped build a computer poker game from scratch, made cabinets by hand, and left faint digital fingerprints in places no one expected to find him.

We may never untangle all the knots in his story. But that’s what this space is for.


🕯️ Have a memory of Louis? A photo? A theory?

Please share it in the comments below. Whether you knew him personally, heard whispers from family, or are following the same research trail, your voice matters here. Every comment helps us bring his story into sharper focus—and preserve it for the next generation.

You can also read the full narrative of his life on Louis’s Family Page.

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Introducing Irvin Benjamin Smith

🕵️‍♂️ Introduction Page: Irvin Benjamin Smith

Born: 15 March 1885, Lawrence, Indiana
Died: 26 January 1947, Indianapolis, Indiana
Known Aliases: Irvin B. Smith, Ervin B. Smith, Tom Smith
Occupations: Drayman, Laborer, Welder, Mechanic, Truck Driver
Possible Marriages: Edna Dugan, Lulu Sanders, Helen Marie Blake, Alsa Mae (unconfirmed)
Children: Mabel Irene Smith, Monty (unconfirmed)


Who Was Irvin Really?

Irvin Benjamin Smith is one of those ancestors who refuses to sit still—even in the grave. His trail winds through multiple marriages, shifting occupations, two World Wars, and census entries that contradict each other just enough to keep you guessing.

We’ve traced his known path as far as we can, but his story still has soft spots—years unaccounted for, possible spouses unexplained, and a son named Monty who may or may not be his. Throw in varying middle initials for his father and the occasional alias (“Tom”), and you’ve got the makings of a real mystery man.

That’s where you come in.


📣 Share Your Stories, Clues & Theories

  • Did you know Irvin personally—or hear stories passed down through the family?
  • Do you have photos, letters, or mementos tied to Irvin or his wives?
  • Can you help clarify whether he really married Lulu Sanders, Alsa Mae, or someone else entirely?
  • Any leads on what became of Monty?

We welcome memories, documents, DNA matches, wild theories, and respectful speculation. Drop your insights in the comments below or contact me directly. Even the smallest detail might help connect the dots.

📜 Want the full story?
Head over to Irvin Benjamin Smith’s Family Page for a detailed timeline of his life—including census records, marriages, mysteries, and everything we’ve uncovered so far.

Let’s shine a little more light on Irvin’s shadowy corners.

With curiosity and care,
~Kris

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