He was married to Mattie Troyer Nov. 21, 1895. She died Feb. 12, 1897. One son (John, Lagrange, Ind.) was born to this union. On Dec. 12, 1897, he was married to Annie Nisley, who died Oct. 10, 1924. To this union were born 11 children. Surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Henry, Goshen, Ind.; Lizzie-Mrs. Manas Lehman and Dan, Topeka, Ind.; Fannie-Mrs. Will Schmucker, and Mary-Mrs. Harley Bontrager, Lagrange, Ind.; Katie-Mrs. Abe Miller, Holmesville, Ohio), 32 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Seven grandchildren preceded him in death.
His third marriage, Feb. 26, 1931, was to Elizabeth Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren (Dan and Ida, Nappanee, Ind.; Simon and Ike, Goshen, Ind.; Emma, Howe, Ind.; Sarah and Eli, Holmes Co., Ohio), 8 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. One stepson (Milo) preceded him in death the same day.
He was a member of the Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Dan Beechy, Dan Miller, and Dan Bontrager. Burial was made in the Clearsping Cemetery.
Gospel Herald, Scottdale, Pennsylvania - Vol 43, No 21 - May 23, 1950, p 503
He was married to Mattie Troyer Nov. 21, 1895. She died Feb. 12, 1897. One son (John, Lagrange, Ind.) was born to this union. On Dec. 12, 1897, he was married to Annie Nisley, who died Oct. 10, 1924. To this union were born 11 children. Surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Henry, Goshen, Ind.; Lizzie-Mrs. Manas Lehman and Dan, Topeka, Ind.; Fannie-Mrs. Will Schmucker, and Mary-Mrs. Harley Bontrager, Lagrange, Ind.; Katie-Mrs. Abe Miller, Holmesville, Ohio), 32 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Seven grandchildren preceded him in death.
His third marriage, Feb. 26, 1931, was to Elizabeth Hochstetler, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren (Dan and Ida, Nappanee, Ind.; Simon and Ike, Goshen, Ind.; Emma, Howe, Ind.; Sarah and Eli, Holmes Co., Ohio), 8 brothers, 3 sisters, and many other relatives and friends. One stepson (Milo) preceded him in death the same day.
He was a member of the Amish Church. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Dan Beechy, Dan Miller, and Dan Bontrager. Burial was made in the Clearsping Cemetery.
Gospel Herald, Scottdale, Pennsylvania - Vol 43, No 21 - May 23, 1950, p 503
Family Members
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Jonas J Miller
1867–1884
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Daniel J Hochstetler Miller
1869–1954
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Christian F Miller
1870–1947
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Catherine J "Katie" Miller Knepp
1872–1920
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Enos J Miller
1874–1955
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Infant Son Miller
1876–1876
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Elizabeth F Miller Yoder
1877–1957
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Abner Jay Miller
1879–1960
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Benjamin J Miller
1881–1958
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Henry John Miller
1882–1967
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Infant Son Miller
1883–1883
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Harvey J Miller
1884–1972
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Abraham F Miller
1886–1962
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Barbara J Miller
1887–1942
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John W Miller
1889–1968
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Mattie J Miller Miller
1891–1958
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Mary Ann Miller
1893–1975
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Samuel J Miller
1894–1926
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