Howard-Rush County IN Archives Biographies.....Miller, William H. 1875 - 
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Author: Jackson Morrow

WILLIAM H. MILLER.

   The record of the subject of this sketch is that of a man who, by his own
unaided efforts, has worked his way from a modest beginning to a position of
influence and comparative affluence in his community. His life has been one of
unceasing industry and perseverance, and the systematic and honorable methods he
has followed have won him the unbounded confidence of his fellow citizens of
Clay township, Howard county, whose interests he has ever had at heart and which
he has always labored to promote.

   William H. Miller was born in Rush county, Indiana. March 31, 1875. His
father was Henry C. Miller, and his mother was Caroline Stewart in her
maidenhood, both people of sterling worth and influence in the community. They
were the parents of six children, of which our subject was the second in order
of birth. He came with his parents to Howard county when ten years of age,
living at home with his parents, working on their farm and attending the public
schools until he was married, soon afterward settling on the farm where he now
resides and where his life labors have been so effectively applied. Although his
life work has been largely devoted to agricultural pursuits, our subject engaged
in teaching for four years in Clay township, during which, time he became well
known as an able educator, having taught very successfully. His well improved
and highly productive farm consists of eighty acres which yields the subject a
comfortable living owing to its excellent management.

   The date of Mr. Miller's marriage was March 21, 1900, and the ceremony was
performed in Kokomo. His wife was Bettie Stewart, a native of Clay township and
the daughter of John and Caroline (Townsend) Stewart, the former now deceased.
Two bright and interesting children have been born into the happy home of Mr.
and Mrs. Miller. They are Miriam C. and Earl S.

   Owing to the fact that the subject has long been a public-spirited man and
known to be well versed in political matters and well up on current topics,
together with his record of honor behind him, it is no wonder that he has been
called upon by his fellow citizens of Clay township to fill positions of public
trust. He is at present (1908) a member of the county council where his advice
and influence has great weight in shaping the affairs of this important body.
Mr. Miller has always been deeply interested in the affairs of the township and
county, and he has lent his time and influence from election to election in
assisting to place the best men in the offices which control local affairs. He
has always been a loyal Republican.

   Mr. and Mrs. Miller are consistent members of the Christian church where they
are held in high favor and to which they are liberal subscribers.

   Mr. Miller takes a deep interest in every movement having for its object the
moral, educational or material advancement of his community. A man of many
sterling traits of character, he is highly respected and esteemed by all who
know him.


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From:

HISTORY OF HOWARD COUNTY INDIANA
BY
JACKSON MORROW, B. A.
ILLUSTRATED
VOL. II
B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

(circa 1909)

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