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Samuel Miller

Birth	:	30 Nov 1834
Death	:	17 Sep 1916
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2653008, -94.9214020
Plot	:	Section 4, Row 2
Description	:	Published in The Rochester Sentinel Monday, September 18, 1916 Samuel MILLER, 81, a veteran of the Civil war and an ex-county treasurer, died Sunday evening at 10:55 at his home, 308 west 10th, as the result of complications due to old age. Mr. Miller had been in failing health for several years, but prior to that time was very active. Funeral at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon at the house, Rev. H. E. BUTLER, former local United Brethren minister, in charge. Friends desiring to call may do so between the hours of 10 a.m. and two p.m. Tuesday. Altho born in Gettysburg, Pa., Mr.... Read More	Published in The Rochester Sentinel Monday, September 18, 1916 Samuel MILLER, 81, a veteran of the Civil war and an ex-county treasurer, died Sunday evening at 10:55 at his home, 308 west 10th, as the result of complications due to old age. Mr. Miller had been in failing health for several years, but prior to that time was very active. Funeral at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon at the house, Rev. H. E. BUTLER, former local United Brethren minister, in charge. Friends desiring to call may do so between the hours of 10 a.m. and two p.m. Tuesday. Altho born in Gettysburg, Pa., Mr. Miller was an early settler in this city, where he came when a young man, soon marrying Miss Mary Jane WAKEFIELD, who survives him. They had three children who are living: Archie MILLER, local postoffice clerk, Millie E. MILLER at home and Mrs. Dot H. HOLLAND of Phelps, Wis. In 1903 Mr. Miller was elected county treasurer on the republican ticket, serving two years. He was a - - - - [omitted]. ----- Published in The Rochester Sentinel Wednesday, September 20, 1916 TALKING MACHINE AT FUNERAL A novel feature of the Samuel MILLER funeral Tuesday afternoon was the fact that the music for the occasion was furnished by a victrola, played by John BLACK of the HOWARD store. Both vocal and instrumental selections were rendered and proved quite satisfactory. ----- Published in The Rochester Sentinel Thursday, September 21, 1916 Arthur MILLER has returned to his home in Pittsburgh, Pa., after attending the funeral of his grandfather, the late Samuel MILLER. Noah MILLER returned today to his home in Richmond after attending the funeral of his brother, the late Samuel MILLER. ----- Published in The Rochester Sentinel Monday, September 25, 1916 Samuel MILLER was a native of Adams Co., Pa., born at Gettysburg November 30, 1834 and died Sept 17, 1916 at 10:55 a.m. at his home 318 West 10th st., Rochester, Indiana, age 81 years, nine months and 17 days. He came to Indiana in 1856; in 1868 he united in marriage with Mary Jane WAKEFIELD, who with three children, Archie B. [MILLER], Millie E. [MILLER] and Dot H. [MILLER] are left to mourn his departure, also two brothers, Noah [MILLER], of Richmond, Ind., and John H. [MILLER] of Minneapolis, Minn., who is 87 years old and in comparatively good health. Samuel MILLER was G.A.R. veteran, being a member of McClung Post since its first organization. He loved his country and his flag, and in 1862 enlisted in Co. I, fifth regiment Indiana Cavalry to help put down the war of the Rebellion. He served until the conclusion of the same, was in the Battle of Kenesaw Mt., and a number of other hard fought battles. In 1864 with Gen. STONEMAN on the famous Stoneman Raid, was captured and held in the "Prison Pens" at Andersonville and Florence for nearly seven months, was released Feb 27, 1865 and returned to his regiment, was promoted to first lieutenant and served until the close of the war. In 1878 he united with the U.B. church and took an active part in the building of the Antioch church and organizing a society at that place. In 1902 he was elected County Treasurer. Honored and trusted by all and upright in all his dealings his efficiency as a public official stands of record. For the last few years, his infirmities were such he could not get out, but always gave the glad hand to his comrades and friends who called to see him. His history is in the records at the Public Library. SOURCE: Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1916 by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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Samuel Miller's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, USA.
When did Samuel Miller death?
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Latitude: 39.2653008
Longitude: -94.9214020

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Jane Wakefield Miller

(1848 - 1920)

Children

Archie Bushman Miller

(1869 - 1952)

Millie E Miller

(1871 - 1932)

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