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Miller, George H 474
Miller, John David 507
Miller, Jacob 507
Miller, Joseph 508
Miller, William H. 876
Miller, Wm. S 851
Following biographies and associated surnames are:
MILLER, George H.
MOORE, GANGWER, MARTIN, COMBS, GOBLE
MILLER, John David
HAMMEL, MATTIX, JACOBY
MILLER, William H
REEF, ERDEL, BELL, CROUSE, JOHNSON
WIILLIAM S. MILLER
TROXELL, YOUNG, TAYLOR, GOOD, BIERY
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GEORGE H. MILLER
The prosperity and substantial welfare of a town or community are in a
large measure due to the enterprise and wise foresight of its business men.
It is progressive, wide-awake men of affairs that make the real history of a
community, and their influence in shaping and directing its varied interests
is difficult to estimate. George H. Miller, the present able and popular
cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Mulberry, Clinton county, is one of
the enterprising spirits to whom is due the recent substantial growth of the
town whose interests he has at heart. With a mind callable of planning, he
combines a will strong enough to execute his well-formulated purposes, and
his great energy, keen discrimination and perseverance have resulted in
material success.
Mr. Miller comes of an old and influential family. He was born in this
county, June 23, 1868. He is a son of Aaron Miller, one of the highly
esteemed pioneers of the town of Mulberry, who is still living, being now
seventy-one years of age. He was born in the state of Indiana, the son of
Elias Miller, a native of the old Keystone state. Aaron Miller's wife was
Caroline Moore, a native of Ohio. To Aaron Miller and wife the following
children were born: George H., of this review; Stanley A., of Mulberry,
manager of the Jay Grain Company; Frank, a farmer, and Bertha, the wife of
Dr. Martin, of Frankfort.
George H. Miller grew to manhood on the old homestead where he did his share
of the chores when a boy. He received a good public school education. When
a young man he started in life for himself by learning the bricklayer's
trade, and then engaging in the hardware business which he followed
successfully for a period of eighteen years, enjoing (sic) an extensive
trade in this and and Tippecanoe counties. He carried a large and well
selected stock of all kinds of hardware commonly used by the farmer, and he
dealt honestly with his many customers so that he had no trouble in
retaining them.
In July, I912, he became cashier of the Citizens National Bank, of Mulberry,
which position he has held ever since, to the eminent satisfaction of both
patrons and officials. This is one of the sound and conservative
institutions of the county of its kind and is rapidly growing. J. E. Combs
is president and F. M. Goble, vice president. It occupies a substantial
brick building, which cost five thousand dollars, and is well adapted to
banking purposes. The upper story of the building is the Masonic hall.
Mr. Miller was married in 1890 to Addie Gangwer, a woman of education and
refinement, a. daughter of Monroe Gangwer. Of this union three children
were born, namely: Ruth, Howard and Kenneth, the last named dying when
fourteen years of age.
Mr. Miller is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and of the
Masonic and Knights of Pythias Orders. Pages 474 - 475
History of Clinton County, Indiana .. With Historical Sketches of
Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old
Families. By Hon. Joseph Claybaugh. Published 1913 by A. W. Bowen &
Company - Indianapolis, Indiana
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JOHN DAVID MILLER
The age of the twentieth century is productive of men of quick action, high
resolve, and untiring labor and perseverance in the pursuit of everyday
affairs. Among the counties of Indiana, Clinton has come to occupy a
identified with the prominent position by virtue of the quality of citizens
identified with the business interests of the county. In the main lines of
commercial intercourse Clinton has excelled, and at this writing there are
even more and promising lines being developed, which all point to a
brilliant and successful future for the section. John David Miller has
helped not a little in this growth, and he is today numbered among the
representative men of his township and county. Fair and liberal in all his
dealings with his fellows, he numbers his friends by the hundreds.
John David Miller was born in Madison township, this county, on December
10, 1865 and was the son of Joseph 0. and Martha A. (Hammel) Miller. Joseph
Miller was born on March 8, 1832, the son of Jacob and Jane (Mattlx) Miller.
Jacob Miller was a native of Ohio and came to Indiana in 1833 and entered
eighty acres of land, later bought forty acres. He lived the usual life of
the pioneer, clearing the land, building his home, and own improvements
which, in those days, were very limited in number and character. The times
were hard in Clinton county, for it was practically an uncultivated state,
but the land was rich, as it is now, so the reward for the struggle was
entirely adequate. Jacob Miller died in 1856, and his wife died in 1892.
Joseph Miller was a farmer during his life, and also an expert wheel-wright
and shingle-maker. He occupied the position of a successful merchant for a
few years, and was very successful in that undertaking. In politics he was
a Democrat, and was always active in support of that party, although he
never sought public office. Mr. Miller was a third degree Mason, and a
charter member of the Jefferson lodge. In 1862 he was married to Martha
Hammel who was born in Madison Township, this county, a daughter of John and
Elizabeth Hammel, who were among the very first settlers of this section of
the county. Mrs. Miller is still living, enjoying the comforts of old age.
John David Miller obtained his education in the common schools, varying his
attendance there with his work on the farm. In 1889 he opened a grocery and
butcher shop in the village of Hamilton, but two years later, in 1891 sold
out, moved to Kingman, Fountain county, and in partnership with S. D.
Alexander, opened a general store there. During the second administration of
Grover Cleveland, Mr. Miller was appointed assistant postmaster of Kingman,
and filled the office to the satisfaction of the citizens of the town. At
the expiration of his term he went to AIexandria, Ind., and started in the
grocery business; this was in 1897. However, his period of residence there
was only for three months. His next move was to return to the old home farm
in Madison township, where he remained until 1907, when he went into the
grocery and butcher shop business again at Mulberry, and immediately made a
success of this undertaking. On January 1, 1909 he was appointed deputy
sheriff under John Mattix, a sketch of whom is on another page of this
volume, and he served four years in a most commendable manner. The year
1912 marked Mr. Miller's election to the office of sheriff, and at the
present time he is fulfilling the duties of that position.
On April 17, 1892, Mr. Miller was married to Lilly M. Jacoby, the daughter
of John and Mary C. Jacoby, who was born on January 29, 1871, in Ross
township, this county. Two children have been born of this union: Bernice
E., now at home, and Troy E., who is in school.
Mr. Miller places his political faith in the Democratic party, under whose
banner he has often won honors and office. He is a very active campaign
worker. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pvthias and the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Religiously he belongs to the Christian
church. Pages 507 - 508.
History of Clinton County, Indiana .. With Historical Sketches of
Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old
Families. By Hon. Joseph Claybaugh. Published 1913 by A. W. Bowen &
Company - Indianapolis, Indiana
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WILLIAM H. MILLER
The proprietor of Sugar Mound Stock Farm, William H. Miller, is deserving
of rank among the leading citizens of Madison township, being one of the
sturdy spirits who has contributed largely to the material welfare of his
township and Clinton county. He is one of our most extensive general farmers
and stock raisers, and as a citizen is not only public-spirited and
progressive in all that these terms imply, but is also an advocate of proper
living in the home and all relations of life. For many years he has been
very actively involved with the agricultural interests of this locality and
has forge to the front, often against obstacles, with little outside help.
The careers of such men might be studied by the younger generation with
profit.
Mr. Miller was born October 2, 1857, in Ross township, Clinton county, on
the old homestead. He is a son of Frederick Miller, who was born in
Germany, where he grew to manhood and was educated. When a young man he
emigrated to the United States and settled in Butler county, O., where he
remained some time, then came on to Clinton county, Ind., in 1854. locating
on eighty acres of wild land. He began life here in a log cabin and worked
hard developing a farm, but by thrift, industry and close application he
forged ahead and in due course of time had one of the best farms and homes
in Ross township. He married Catherine Reef, in Butler county, O., who
proved to be of much assistance to him in his efforts to build a good home
in the New World. She was born in Holland. The father died at the advanced
age of eighty-six years, having spent his active life on the farm. He
belonged to the Lutheran church. The mother is still living, having reached
the ripe old age of ninety-two years. Three children are also surviving,
namely: William H., of this sketch: Mary J., wife of George Erdel, and
Eliza, wife of Hiram J. Bell, of Washington township, this county.
William H. Miller was reared on the home farm and there taught the methods
of soil tillage and of industry in general, and the exercise of good
judgment, by his father. He received a good practical education in the
public schools. He remained at home until he was twenty-one years of age,
when he married Alice C. Crouse, who came also from a good old family, being
a daughter of H. B. Crouse.
Sugar Mound Stock Farm, which consists of three hundred and fifty acres is
one of the show places of Clinton county. It lies partly in Ross and partly
in Madison townships. It has been brought up to a high state of improvement
and cultivation, scientific methods being employed by Mr. Miller, who has
proven himself to be in the front rank of twentieth century tillers of the
soil. He is also one of the best known and most successful stock men in the
county. He has been a persistent and careful worker, using sound judgment
and dealing honorably with his fellow men. His place is well tiled, well
fenced and well improved in every respect. The Miller home is one of the
most attractive and valuable in the county. It contains ten rooms,
elegantly furnished and equipped with a modern heating plant, hot and cold
water, and an up-to-date lighting system. Surrounding the house is a
well-kept lawn and inviting shade trees. He has also a large, substantial
barn and many convenient outbuildings, and there is another splendid
residence on the place which is occupied by his son. Nearby is a model stock
barn, sixty by one hundred and eight feet. These gentlemen have been
dealing extensive in live stock for some time, and they keep an excellent
grade of all kinds. Their Polled Durham cattle are not surpassed by any in
the state. Much time and money have been spent in securing the very best
grade of cattle for the farm, and fancy prices are always obtained when they
offer any cattle for sale; and when they exhibit at fairs they always carry
away the premiums.
To William H. Miller and wife five children have been born: Daisy, wife of
Rev. H. C. Johnson, of Rankin, ILL., a well known and popular minister of
the Presbyterian church, has two sons and two daughters. Marvin F., farmer
and stockman, married and has one son and three daughters: Lawrence D. and
Dallas L., in partnership with their father in farming and stock raising:
and Fern, living on the home place.
William H. Miller and wife belong to the Reformed church, in which he is an
elder and active in the work and support of the church. Politically, he is
a Democrat, has frequently been a delegate to conventions and is influential
in local public matters. Personally he is genial, obliging and a man whose
word is regarded as good as, his bond. Pages 876 - 877.
History of Clinton County, Indiana .. With Historical Sketches of
Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old
Families. By Hon. Joseph Claybaugh. Published 1913 by A. W. Bowen &
Company - Indianapolis, Indiana
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WIILLIAM S. MILLER
It is a pleasure to anyone, whether farmer or not, to look over a well kept
and well tilled place like that of William S. Miller, of Owen township, for
Mr. Miller's place is by nature fortunately situated and he has spared no
pains in placing it in first-class condition in every way, he being an
indefatigable and careful worker, believing in doing as well as possible
whatever he attempts. No slipshod methods for him. May (sic) a younger
farmer could take valuable lessons from a study of his methods of husbandry.
Mr. Miller was born November 4, 1868, in Washington township, Clinton
county. He is a son of Christian and Jane (Troxell) Miller. The father was
born March 15, I840, in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, from whence so many of
our best citizens came. There he grew to manhood and was educated,
remaining in the Keystone state until 1860, when, twenty years old, he left
his native state and came to Clinton county, and here he still resides. He
has devoted his life to general farming. The mother of the subject of this
sketch was born March 21, 1843, also in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, where
she grew to womanhood and was educated. She, too, is still living. Eight
children have been born to these parents: Oscar, Charles (deceased), William
S., of this sketch: Joseph, Sarah, Anna and Minnie, twins, both deceased, as
is also the youngest born, Adeline.
William S. Miller grew up on the home farm and received a common school
education. He has been twice married, first, in 1894, to Leona Young, who
was born March 9, 1873, in Clinton county, and was a daughter of Robert and
Anniline (Taylor) Young. Mrs. Miller died April 19, 1901, leaving three
children: Chalmer, born May 9. 1895; Alma, born April 19, 1897; and Arthur,
born September 2, 1899. On July 9, 1905, Mr. Miller married Dora Good, who
was born January 9, 1872, in Clinton county. She is a daughter of Phaon and
Sophia (Biery) Good. The mother is deceased, but the father is living. Mrs.
Miller grew to womanhood in her native community and received a public
school education. Of this second union four children have been born: Clara,
January 16, 1906; Sarah, June 19, 1909; Emitt, July 15, 1913, and Eunice,
who died in infancy.
Mr. Miller has always engaged in farming, and he is now owner of one hundred
and five acres, all tillable but fifteen acres, which is in timber. On his
place are to be seen convenient buildings, and a dwelling house of his own
construction. He makes a specialty of raising cattle, hogs and general
purpose horses, and is successful as a general farmer and stock raiser.
Politically, Mr. Miller is a Democrat, but is not especially active in
public affairs. In religious matters he belongs to the Presbyterian church.
Pages 851 & 852.
History of Clinton County, Indiana .. With Historical Sketches of
Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old
Families. By Hon. Joseph Claybaugh. Published 1913 by A. W. Bowen &
Company - Indianapolis, Indiana