Anna was the daughter of Jacob Danner, b. 1727, the year that his father Michael came to America. He was Married to Elizabeth Boechtel in Manheim Twp. York, PA. Jacob and his wife were both well educated, and Jacob was elected as a minister before age 25. His speaking ability was recognized at once, and he was a poet as well. He organized the Codorus Church in 1758.

m. Andrew Miller Sr. b. 1762 on 10/29/1785.

Children: Barbara 1787, Rachel 1789, Elizabeth 1791, Samuel D. 1793, Henry 1796, Catherine 1789, Andrew 1801, David 1803, Solomon 1805.

Jacob had a musical voice, moderate and winning. He was sympathetic, could be moved to tears, yet a man with rare poise and dignity. He pitied the slaves and sometimes purchased their liberty. He opened his meat house to the poor and needy. His poetic temperment manifested itself in his preaching, and he amazed people with the depth of his reasoning ability.