Top photo at right:
Caption read:
Directors and founders of the Jasper County Electric railway, which operated the first electric cars out of Carthage, are shown in the above picture. Originally this was popularly known as the "White Line" because of the color of its cars.
Front row, left to right: J. F. 'Frank' Harrison, Isaac Perkins, Robert Moore, C. F. McElroy, W. W. Calhoon, and William McMillan.
Second Row: Samuel McReynolds, Fred H. Fitch, D. R. Goucher and W. E. 'Ed' Hall. Not shown was J. R. Banks, another prominent Carthaginian, who was listed in newspaper articles of January 1895, as a director and secretary.
Picture was first printed in the Carthage Press October 1934 and was courtesy of Geneva Moore, daughter of Robert Moore.
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h/o Mary Moore.
Birth: in Washington county, Pennsylvania, another birth date: 30 DEC 1832.
Census: 1850, age 16 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania, with parents.
Census: 1860, age 26 North Strabone township, Washington county, Pennsylvania head of house, with mother & Sarah.
Census: 1870, age 37 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania with wife, two sons & Sarah.
Was third generation born on family farm which he took over in 1854, selling in 1872 to remove family to Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri, where he bought interest in the old Eagle Foundry, then Carthage Foundry and Milling company, (located where Memorial Hall was built around 1924), in around 1881 sold his interest to Judge Elijah W Barnes who just moved to town in 1881 from Marshfield, Wm retiring in 1882, going into mining and other things of interest.
With two others on 9 SEP 1875 plated town of Carterville, also a joint property owner of lands later being mined.
Census: 1880, age 46 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & four sons.
Census: 1900, age 67 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri widower with two sons, and family of son John's, at 1183 south Main street.
Among his many enterprises he was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the 1895 Jasper County Electric Railway Company, which built and operated the Carthage to Carterville electric line, known as the "White Line".
Judge E. W. Barnes, a former well known & prominent resident of this city, died Wednesday 4th of DEC 1900, at his home at Marshfield, aged 75 years. His second wife and two married sons by first wife survive him.
Judge Barnes lived in Carthage for a number of years starting 1881 and was at one time associated with Wm. McMillan in the ownership of the Old Eagle, then Carthage foundry. He removed from here to Marshfield a number of years ago. (date unknown)
Death: in Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Father: John McMillan b: 9 OCT 1787 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Mother: Mary Johnston b: 1794 Pennsylvania.
Marriage: Mary A Moore b: 25 JUL 1840 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Married: about 1866 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Known Children
Joseph Moore McMillan b: JUL 1867 Pennsylvania.
John Ard McMillan b: JAN 1868 Pittsburgh, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania.
William Lawrence McMillan b: about 1876 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Frank H McMillan b: 5 OCT 1878 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904
DEATH OF WM. M'MILLAN
PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LAST EVENING AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY
A Prominent and Influential Citizen - Funeral Service Tomorrow Afternoon - Brief Biography
Carthage again mourns the loss of one of its pioneer and well known citizens. William McMillan passed away last evening at his home at the corner of Main and Macon streets.
His death came suddenly, though not wholly unexpectedly, for he has been in failing health since last January.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home of the deceased, at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. W. S. Knight, assisted by Dr. H. O. Scott, will have charge of the service, and the pallbearers are announced to be as follows: C. F. McElroy, P. E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thos N. Davey, S. A. Stuckey and D. R. Goucher.
Several months ago Mr. McMillan suffered an attack of la grippe, followed twice latter by attacks of the same disease. From this he never recovered his usual strength, though bedfast only at short intervals. He was subject to heart trouble and this was the direct cause of his demise. For the past several days he has been about his home feeling as well as usual since his illness in January.
Yesterday morning he expressed a wish to walk down town, but on account of the slight chill in the air, he was advised to wait until after dinner. About 1 o'clock he was forced to lie down because of nausea. He grew fainter and was placed in bed about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Shortly after he began to grow weaker and his breathing became slower. He suffered not a particle of pain and gradually sank into a peaceful sleep. the end came at exactly 8 o'clock. He breathed his last surrounded by his sons and relatives who were in the city. Joe McMillan was away yesterday on a Kansas business trip and arrived home about 8:30 o'clock to learn the sad news of his father's death. Frank McMillan, the youngest son, is in Quincy, IL., and has been summoned home for the funeral.
William McMillan was born in Washington county, PA., December 1, 1831 on the farm of his parents which had been the home of the family for three generations. He was reared and educated there, completing his education in the common schools. In 1872 he disposed of the farm left him by the death of his father and moved to Carthage the same year. In 1874 he embarked in business here by purchasing a one-third interest in the Carthage foundry. He was made the firm's president and this investment from the beginning, was a prosperous one. Later in life he disposed of his foundry interests and identified himself with other successful enterprises.
At the time of his death he was president of the Carthage National Bank. He was a heavy stockholder in the Carthage Furniture and Carpet Co., also in the Leggett & Platt bed spring factory, interested in the Glassgow Dundee Gold Mining Company, also in Colorado companies.
For many years he had been a mine operator in the local district and was a stockholder in the electric line, amassing in all these successful ventures a large fortune.
Since boyhood the deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church and in Carthage was one of the most prominent workers in that congregation. For many years he was an elder in the church. In 1854 Mr. McMillan was married to Miss Mary Moore of Pennsylvania, a sister to Robert and J. L. Moore and Mrs. H. D. Smith, all of this city. Of this union there was born Joseph, John, Lawrence and Frank, all of whom live in this city. Mrs. McMillan died a few years ago.
APRIL 29, 1904
FUNERAL OF WM. McMILLAN
Remains of a Prominent man Laid to Rest - Marks of Respect
The burial services over the remains of William McMillan, the well known citizen who died suddenly Wednesday night, were held this afternoon. Dr. H. O. Scott, assisted by Dr. W. S. Knight, conducted the services at the family residence at Main and Macon streets, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives. The casket was covered with beautiful offerings of floral designs and bouquets. A choir sang special music.
As a mark of the respect tot he memory of the deceased, all the banks in the city closed this afternoon after 2 o'clock, that all the officers and employees might attend the service. Mr. McMillan was the vice president of the Carthage National Bank. The store of the Carthage Furniture & Carpet Company was also closed, the deceased being a member of that firm, as was also the hardware house of Keim & McMillan and the shoe store of McMillan & Durham.
The procession which followed the remains to the Park Cemetery, where the interment took place, was one of the longest ever seen in the city. The pallbearers -all old friends and business associates of Mr. McMillan- were the following: C. F. McElroy, S. A. Stuckey, Phillip E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Davey and D. R. Goucher.
Researched and prepared by Boggess and Brewer
Caption read:
Directors and founders of the Jasper County Electric railway, which operated the first electric cars out of Carthage, are shown in the above picture. Originally this was popularly known as the "White Line" because of the color of its cars.
Front row, left to right: J. F. 'Frank' Harrison, Isaac Perkins, Robert Moore, C. F. McElroy, W. W. Calhoon, and William McMillan.
Second Row: Samuel McReynolds, Fred H. Fitch, D. R. Goucher and W. E. 'Ed' Hall. Not shown was J. R. Banks, another prominent Carthaginian, who was listed in newspaper articles of January 1895, as a director and secretary.
Picture was first printed in the Carthage Press October 1934 and was courtesy of Geneva Moore, daughter of Robert Moore.
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h/o Mary Moore.
Birth: in Washington county, Pennsylvania, another birth date: 30 DEC 1832.
Census: 1850, age 16 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania, with parents.
Census: 1860, age 26 North Strabone township, Washington county, Pennsylvania head of house, with mother & Sarah.
Census: 1870, age 37 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania with wife, two sons & Sarah.
Was third generation born on family farm which he took over in 1854, selling in 1872 to remove family to Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri, where he bought interest in the old Eagle Foundry, then Carthage Foundry and Milling company, (located where Memorial Hall was built around 1924), in around 1881 sold his interest to Judge Elijah W Barnes who just moved to town in 1881 from Marshfield, Wm retiring in 1882, going into mining and other things of interest.
With two others on 9 SEP 1875 plated town of Carterville, also a joint property owner of lands later being mined.
Census: 1880, age 46 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & four sons.
Census: 1900, age 67 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri widower with two sons, and family of son John's, at 1183 south Main street.
Among his many enterprises he was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the 1895 Jasper County Electric Railway Company, which built and operated the Carthage to Carterville electric line, known as the "White Line".
Judge E. W. Barnes, a former well known & prominent resident of this city, died Wednesday 4th of DEC 1900, at his home at Marshfield, aged 75 years. His second wife and two married sons by first wife survive him.
Judge Barnes lived in Carthage for a number of years starting 1881 and was at one time associated with Wm. McMillan in the ownership of the Old Eagle, then Carthage foundry. He removed from here to Marshfield a number of years ago. (date unknown)
Death: in Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Father: John McMillan b: 9 OCT 1787 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Mother: Mary Johnston b: 1794 Pennsylvania.
Marriage: Mary A Moore b: 25 JUL 1840 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Married: about 1866 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Known Children
Joseph Moore McMillan b: JUL 1867 Pennsylvania.
John Ard McMillan b: JAN 1868 Pittsburgh, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania.
William Lawrence McMillan b: about 1876 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Frank H McMillan b: 5 OCT 1878 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904
DEATH OF WM. M'MILLAN
PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LAST EVENING AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY
A Prominent and Influential Citizen - Funeral Service Tomorrow Afternoon - Brief Biography
Carthage again mourns the loss of one of its pioneer and well known citizens. William McMillan passed away last evening at his home at the corner of Main and Macon streets.
His death came suddenly, though not wholly unexpectedly, for he has been in failing health since last January.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home of the deceased, at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. W. S. Knight, assisted by Dr. H. O. Scott, will have charge of the service, and the pallbearers are announced to be as follows: C. F. McElroy, P. E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thos N. Davey, S. A. Stuckey and D. R. Goucher.
Several months ago Mr. McMillan suffered an attack of la grippe, followed twice latter by attacks of the same disease. From this he never recovered his usual strength, though bedfast only at short intervals. He was subject to heart trouble and this was the direct cause of his demise. For the past several days he has been about his home feeling as well as usual since his illness in January.
Yesterday morning he expressed a wish to walk down town, but on account of the slight chill in the air, he was advised to wait until after dinner. About 1 o'clock he was forced to lie down because of nausea. He grew fainter and was placed in bed about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Shortly after he began to grow weaker and his breathing became slower. He suffered not a particle of pain and gradually sank into a peaceful sleep. the end came at exactly 8 o'clock. He breathed his last surrounded by his sons and relatives who were in the city. Joe McMillan was away yesterday on a Kansas business trip and arrived home about 8:30 o'clock to learn the sad news of his father's death. Frank McMillan, the youngest son, is in Quincy, IL., and has been summoned home for the funeral.
William McMillan was born in Washington county, PA., December 1, 1831 on the farm of his parents which had been the home of the family for three generations. He was reared and educated there, completing his education in the common schools. In 1872 he disposed of the farm left him by the death of his father and moved to Carthage the same year. In 1874 he embarked in business here by purchasing a one-third interest in the Carthage foundry. He was made the firm's president and this investment from the beginning, was a prosperous one. Later in life he disposed of his foundry interests and identified himself with other successful enterprises.
At the time of his death he was president of the Carthage National Bank. He was a heavy stockholder in the Carthage Furniture and Carpet Co., also in the Leggett & Platt bed spring factory, interested in the Glassgow Dundee Gold Mining Company, also in Colorado companies.
For many years he had been a mine operator in the local district and was a stockholder in the electric line, amassing in all these successful ventures a large fortune.
Since boyhood the deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church and in Carthage was one of the most prominent workers in that congregation. For many years he was an elder in the church. In 1854 Mr. McMillan was married to Miss Mary Moore of Pennsylvania, a sister to Robert and J. L. Moore and Mrs. H. D. Smith, all of this city. Of this union there was born Joseph, John, Lawrence and Frank, all of whom live in this city. Mrs. McMillan died a few years ago.
APRIL 29, 1904
FUNERAL OF WM. McMILLAN
Remains of a Prominent man Laid to Rest - Marks of Respect
The burial services over the remains of William McMillan, the well known citizen who died suddenly Wednesday night, were held this afternoon. Dr. H. O. Scott, assisted by Dr. W. S. Knight, conducted the services at the family residence at Main and Macon streets, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives. The casket was covered with beautiful offerings of floral designs and bouquets. A choir sang special music.
As a mark of the respect tot he memory of the deceased, all the banks in the city closed this afternoon after 2 o'clock, that all the officers and employees might attend the service. Mr. McMillan was the vice president of the Carthage National Bank. The store of the Carthage Furniture & Carpet Company was also closed, the deceased being a member of that firm, as was also the hardware house of Keim & McMillan and the shoe store of McMillan & Durham.
The procession which followed the remains to the Park Cemetery, where the interment took place, was one of the longest ever seen in the city. The pallbearers -all old friends and business associates of Mr. McMillan- were the following: C. F. McElroy, S. A. Stuckey, Phillip E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Davey and D. R. Goucher.
Researched and prepared by Boggess and Brewer
Top photo at right:
Caption read:
Directors and founders of the Jasper County Electric railway, which operated the first electric cars out of Carthage, are shown in the above picture. Originally this was popularly known as the "White Line" because of the color of its cars.
Front row, left to right: J. F. 'Frank' Harrison, Isaac Perkins, Robert Moore, C. F. McElroy, W. W. Calhoon, and William McMillan.
Second Row: Samuel McReynolds, Fred H. Fitch, D. R. Goucher and W. E. 'Ed' Hall. Not shown was J. R. Banks, another prominent Carthaginian, who was listed in newspaper articles of January 1895, as a director and secretary.
Picture was first printed in the Carthage Press October 1934 and was courtesy of Geneva Moore, daughter of Robert Moore.
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h/o Mary Moore.
Birth: in Washington county, Pennsylvania, another birth date: 30 DEC 1832.
Census: 1850, age 16 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania, with parents.
Census: 1860, age 26 North Strabone township, Washington county, Pennsylvania head of house, with mother & Sarah.
Census: 1870, age 37 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania with wife, two sons & Sarah.
Was third generation born on family farm which he took over in 1854, selling in 1872 to remove family to Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri, where he bought interest in the old Eagle Foundry, then Carthage Foundry and Milling company, (located where Memorial Hall was built around 1924), in around 1881 sold his interest to Judge Elijah W Barnes who just moved to town in 1881 from Marshfield, Wm retiring in 1882, going into mining and other things of interest.
With two others on 9 SEP 1875 plated town of Carterville, also a joint property owner of lands later being mined.
Census: 1880, age 46 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & four sons.
Census: 1900, age 67 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri widower with two sons, and family of son John's, at 1183 south Main street.
Among his many enterprises he was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the 1895 Jasper County Electric Railway Company, which built and operated the Carthage to Carterville electric line, known as the "White Line".
Judge E. W. Barnes, a former well known & prominent resident of this city, died Wednesday 4th of DEC 1900, at his home at Marshfield, aged 75 years. His second wife and two married sons by first wife survive him.
Judge Barnes lived in Carthage for a number of years starting 1881 and was at one time associated with Wm. McMillan in the ownership of the Old Eagle, then Carthage foundry. He removed from here to Marshfield a number of years ago. (date unknown)
Death: in Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Father: John McMillan b: 9 OCT 1787 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Mother: Mary Johnston b: 1794 Pennsylvania.
Marriage: Mary A Moore b: 25 JUL 1840 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Married: about 1866 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Known Children
Joseph Moore McMillan b: JUL 1867 Pennsylvania.
John Ard McMillan b: JAN 1868 Pittsburgh, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania.
William Lawrence McMillan b: about 1876 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Frank H McMillan b: 5 OCT 1878 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904
DEATH OF WM. M'MILLAN
PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LAST EVENING AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY
A Prominent and Influential Citizen - Funeral Service Tomorrow Afternoon - Brief Biography
Carthage again mourns the loss of one of its pioneer and well known citizens. William McMillan passed away last evening at his home at the corner of Main and Macon streets.
His death came suddenly, though not wholly unexpectedly, for he has been in failing health since last January.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home of the deceased, at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. W. S. Knight, assisted by Dr. H. O. Scott, will have charge of the service, and the pallbearers are announced to be as follows: C. F. McElroy, P. E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thos N. Davey, S. A. Stuckey and D. R. Goucher.
Several months ago Mr. McMillan suffered an attack of la grippe, followed twice latter by attacks of the same disease. From this he never recovered his usual strength, though bedfast only at short intervals. He was subject to heart trouble and this was the direct cause of his demise. For the past several days he has been about his home feeling as well as usual since his illness in January.
Yesterday morning he expressed a wish to walk down town, but on account of the slight chill in the air, he was advised to wait until after dinner. About 1 o'clock he was forced to lie down because of nausea. He grew fainter and was placed in bed about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Shortly after he began to grow weaker and his breathing became slower. He suffered not a particle of pain and gradually sank into a peaceful sleep. the end came at exactly 8 o'clock. He breathed his last surrounded by his sons and relatives who were in the city. Joe McMillan was away yesterday on a Kansas business trip and arrived home about 8:30 o'clock to learn the sad news of his father's death. Frank McMillan, the youngest son, is in Quincy, IL., and has been summoned home for the funeral.
William McMillan was born in Washington county, PA., December 1, 1831 on the farm of his parents which had been the home of the family for three generations. He was reared and educated there, completing his education in the common schools. In 1872 he disposed of the farm left him by the death of his father and moved to Carthage the same year. In 1874 he embarked in business here by purchasing a one-third interest in the Carthage foundry. He was made the firm's president and this investment from the beginning, was a prosperous one. Later in life he disposed of his foundry interests and identified himself with other successful enterprises.
At the time of his death he was president of the Carthage National Bank. He was a heavy stockholder in the Carthage Furniture and Carpet Co., also in the Leggett & Platt bed spring factory, interested in the Glassgow Dundee Gold Mining Company, also in Colorado companies.
For many years he had been a mine operator in the local district and was a stockholder in the electric line, amassing in all these successful ventures a large fortune.
Since boyhood the deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church and in Carthage was one of the most prominent workers in that congregation. For many years he was an elder in the church. In 1854 Mr. McMillan was married to Miss Mary Moore of Pennsylvania, a sister to Robert and J. L. Moore and Mrs. H. D. Smith, all of this city. Of this union there was born Joseph, John, Lawrence and Frank, all of whom live in this city. Mrs. McMillan died a few years ago.
APRIL 29, 1904
FUNERAL OF WM. McMILLAN
Remains of a Prominent man Laid to Rest - Marks of Respect
The burial services over the remains of William McMillan, the well known citizen who died suddenly Wednesday night, were held this afternoon. Dr. H. O. Scott, assisted by Dr. W. S. Knight, conducted the services at the family residence at Main and Macon streets, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives. The casket was covered with beautiful offerings of floral designs and bouquets. A choir sang special music.
As a mark of the respect tot he memory of the deceased, all the banks in the city closed this afternoon after 2 o'clock, that all the officers and employees might attend the service. Mr. McMillan was the vice president of the Carthage National Bank. The store of the Carthage Furniture & Carpet Company was also closed, the deceased being a member of that firm, as was also the hardware house of Keim & McMillan and the shoe store of McMillan & Durham.
The procession which followed the remains to the Park Cemetery, where the interment took place, was one of the longest ever seen in the city. The pallbearers -all old friends and business associates of Mr. McMillan- were the following: C. F. McElroy, S. A. Stuckey, Phillip E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Davey and D. R. Goucher.
Researched and prepared by Boggess and Brewer
Caption read:
Directors and founders of the Jasper County Electric railway, which operated the first electric cars out of Carthage, are shown in the above picture. Originally this was popularly known as the "White Line" because of the color of its cars.
Front row, left to right: J. F. 'Frank' Harrison, Isaac Perkins, Robert Moore, C. F. McElroy, W. W. Calhoon, and William McMillan.
Second Row: Samuel McReynolds, Fred H. Fitch, D. R. Goucher and W. E. 'Ed' Hall. Not shown was J. R. Banks, another prominent Carthaginian, who was listed in newspaper articles of January 1895, as a director and secretary.
Picture was first printed in the Carthage Press October 1934 and was courtesy of Geneva Moore, daughter of Robert Moore.
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h/o Mary Moore.
Birth: in Washington county, Pennsylvania, another birth date: 30 DEC 1832.
Census: 1850, age 16 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania, with parents.
Census: 1860, age 26 North Strabone township, Washington county, Pennsylvania head of house, with mother & Sarah.
Census: 1870, age 37 North Strabane township, Washington county, Pennsylvania with wife, two sons & Sarah.
Was third generation born on family farm which he took over in 1854, selling in 1872 to remove family to Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri, where he bought interest in the old Eagle Foundry, then Carthage Foundry and Milling company, (located where Memorial Hall was built around 1924), in around 1881 sold his interest to Judge Elijah W Barnes who just moved to town in 1881 from Marshfield, Wm retiring in 1882, going into mining and other things of interest.
With two others on 9 SEP 1875 plated town of Carterville, also a joint property owner of lands later being mined.
Census: 1880, age 46 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri with wife & four sons.
Census: 1900, age 67 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri widower with two sons, and family of son John's, at 1183 south Main street.
Among his many enterprises he was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the 1895 Jasper County Electric Railway Company, which built and operated the Carthage to Carterville electric line, known as the "White Line".
Judge E. W. Barnes, a former well known & prominent resident of this city, died Wednesday 4th of DEC 1900, at his home at Marshfield, aged 75 years. His second wife and two married sons by first wife survive him.
Judge Barnes lived in Carthage for a number of years starting 1881 and was at one time associated with Wm. McMillan in the ownership of the Old Eagle, then Carthage foundry. He removed from here to Marshfield a number of years ago. (date unknown)
Death: in Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Father: John McMillan b: 9 OCT 1787 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Mother: Mary Johnston b: 1794 Pennsylvania.
Marriage: Mary A Moore b: 25 JUL 1840 in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Married: about 1866 Washington county, Pennsylvania.
Known Children
Joseph Moore McMillan b: JUL 1867 Pennsylvania.
John Ard McMillan b: JAN 1868 Pittsburgh, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania.
William Lawrence McMillan b: about 1876 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
Frank H McMillan b: 5 OCT 1878 Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri.
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CARTHAGE PRESS
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904
DEATH OF WM. M'MILLAN
PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LAST EVENING AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY
A Prominent and Influential Citizen - Funeral Service Tomorrow Afternoon - Brief Biography
Carthage again mourns the loss of one of its pioneer and well known citizens. William McMillan passed away last evening at his home at the corner of Main and Macon streets.
His death came suddenly, though not wholly unexpectedly, for he has been in failing health since last January.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home of the deceased, at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. W. S. Knight, assisted by Dr. H. O. Scott, will have charge of the service, and the pallbearers are announced to be as follows: C. F. McElroy, P. E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thos N. Davey, S. A. Stuckey and D. R. Goucher.
Several months ago Mr. McMillan suffered an attack of la grippe, followed twice latter by attacks of the same disease. From this he never recovered his usual strength, though bedfast only at short intervals. He was subject to heart trouble and this was the direct cause of his demise. For the past several days he has been about his home feeling as well as usual since his illness in January.
Yesterday morning he expressed a wish to walk down town, but on account of the slight chill in the air, he was advised to wait until after dinner. About 1 o'clock he was forced to lie down because of nausea. He grew fainter and was placed in bed about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Shortly after he began to grow weaker and his breathing became slower. He suffered not a particle of pain and gradually sank into a peaceful sleep. the end came at exactly 8 o'clock. He breathed his last surrounded by his sons and relatives who were in the city. Joe McMillan was away yesterday on a Kansas business trip and arrived home about 8:30 o'clock to learn the sad news of his father's death. Frank McMillan, the youngest son, is in Quincy, IL., and has been summoned home for the funeral.
William McMillan was born in Washington county, PA., December 1, 1831 on the farm of his parents which had been the home of the family for three generations. He was reared and educated there, completing his education in the common schools. In 1872 he disposed of the farm left him by the death of his father and moved to Carthage the same year. In 1874 he embarked in business here by purchasing a one-third interest in the Carthage foundry. He was made the firm's president and this investment from the beginning, was a prosperous one. Later in life he disposed of his foundry interests and identified himself with other successful enterprises.
At the time of his death he was president of the Carthage National Bank. He was a heavy stockholder in the Carthage Furniture and Carpet Co., also in the Leggett & Platt bed spring factory, interested in the Glassgow Dundee Gold Mining Company, also in Colorado companies.
For many years he had been a mine operator in the local district and was a stockholder in the electric line, amassing in all these successful ventures a large fortune.
Since boyhood the deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church and in Carthage was one of the most prominent workers in that congregation. For many years he was an elder in the church. In 1854 Mr. McMillan was married to Miss Mary Moore of Pennsylvania, a sister to Robert and J. L. Moore and Mrs. H. D. Smith, all of this city. Of this union there was born Joseph, John, Lawrence and Frank, all of whom live in this city. Mrs. McMillan died a few years ago.
APRIL 29, 1904
FUNERAL OF WM. McMILLAN
Remains of a Prominent man Laid to Rest - Marks of Respect
The burial services over the remains of William McMillan, the well known citizen who died suddenly Wednesday night, were held this afternoon. Dr. H. O. Scott, assisted by Dr. W. S. Knight, conducted the services at the family residence at Main and Macon streets, in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives. The casket was covered with beautiful offerings of floral designs and bouquets. A choir sang special music.
As a mark of the respect tot he memory of the deceased, all the banks in the city closed this afternoon after 2 o'clock, that all the officers and employees might attend the service. Mr. McMillan was the vice president of the Carthage National Bank. The store of the Carthage Furniture & Carpet Company was also closed, the deceased being a member of that firm, as was also the hardware house of Keim & McMillan and the shoe store of McMillan & Durham.
The procession which followed the remains to the Park Cemetery, where the interment took place, was one of the longest ever seen in the city. The pallbearers -all old friends and business associates of Mr. McMillan- were the following: C. F. McElroy, S. A. Stuckey, Phillip E. Hannum, J. A. Mitchell, Thomas N. Davey and D. R. Goucher.
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