Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, PG. 1

HIS AGE WAS NINETY-SIX
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Amherst Miller Dies at Home in Milan Township
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Was One of the Oldest Men in the Middle West and Resided in this County More Than a Half-Century - Was a Noted Hunter

Amherst Miller, almost a centennarian, one of the oldest men in the middle west, died Friday at his home in Milan Township at the age of ninety-six years. His death was due to senility, For several years, he had been both blind and deaf, though up to the time at which he was so affected he was a very active man.
The career of Mr. Miller was most noteworthy. He came to Allen County much more than a half-century ago and passed through all the stirring incidents of pioneer days. In his younger days, he was a noted hunter and it is said that when seventy-five years of age, he could out-walk even the sturdiest men of many years his junior.
Mr Miller's wife died some years ago, but he is survived by several children.
The children are Andrew Miller, Anson Miller, Amherst Miller, Mrs. Sarah Jane Shimp, Mrs. Arabella Merritt and Mrs. Christina Stone. Three children died some years ago.


Ft. Wayne Sentinel; PG 8, November 20, 1907

At the advanced age of 96 years, Amherst Miller, one of the oldest residents of Allen County, died Friday at his home in Milan Township. The aged man had been in declining health for some time, and his death was due to senility.
For several years, the aged man had benn both deaf and blind, but up until the time his affliction came upon him, he was remarkably active. Mr. Miller came to Allen County many years ago and was one of its best known pioneers.

His wife died some years ago and the surviving children.are Andrew Miller, Anson Miller, Amherst Miller, Mrs. Sarah Jane Shimp, Mrs. Arabella Merritt and Mrs. Christina Stone

Ft. Wayne Weekly Journal Gazette, November 21, 1907

Amherst Miller, almost a centennarian, one of the oldest men in the middle west, died Friday at his home in Milan Township at the age of ninety-six years. His death was due to senility, For several years, he had been both blind and deaf, though up to the time at which he was so affected he was a very active man.
The career of Mr. Miller was most noteworthy. He came to Allen County much more than a half-century ago and passed through all the stirring incidents of pioneer days. In his younger days, he was a noted hunter and it is said that when seventy-five years of age, he could out-walk even the sturdiest men of many years his junior.
Mr Miller's wife died some years ago, but he is survived by several children.
The children are Andrew Miller, Anson Miller, Amherst Miller, Mrs. Sarah Jane Shimp, Mrs. Arabella Merritt and Mrs. Christina Stone. Three children died some years ago.