OBITUARY: Samuel J. Miles, 1823-1904, Mitchell County, Iowa

[ Osage News-December 8, 1904 ]





                                   MILES

Samuel J. Miles was born in Fairview county, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1823 and
died in LeRoy, Minnesota, December 2nd, 1904, aged 81 years, 6 months and
22 days.

Mr. Miles' death was sudden and unexpected.  He was retiring for the night
and began to cough when hemorrhage of the lungs started, from which he died
in less than five minutes.

His sudden departure was a great shock to the dear ones who cared for him
and ministered to his wants, but in his going he was spared a prolonged
suffering.

Mr. Miles was married in October, 1842 to Miss Sarah Burch, who survives
him.  To this union was born twelve children, six boys and six girls.  Seven
of the twelve are still living. Clement and Frank are in Canada, Arthur
resides at Winona, Minn.; Elwin resides in Iowa, near McIntire; Effie
(Mrs. Atwood) also lives near McIntire, Iowa; Florence (Mrs. Shumway) lives
in Beloit, Wis., and Carrie (Mrs. Weise) lives in LeRoy.  It was at her
home that Mr. and Mrs. Miles were taking their comfort together in their
old age.

Mr. and Mrs. Miles moved to Verona, Wis., in 1846, and made that their home
until 1901, when they came to LeRoy.  Soon afterward they took up their
residence at Verona.  Mr Miles was converted and united with the Methodist
church.  He was an office-bearer and active in the Sunday school work of
this church until his eyesight failed, about five years ago.

The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends, but as we sorrow
in our separation we rejoice in the hope that when we meet to know, even
as we are known, he will be one to greet us.




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