OBIT: David MILLER, 1910, Terre Hill, Lancaster County, PA

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DAVID MILLER

Mr. David Miller, the oldest resident of this borough, died on Tuesday morning 
at 2:45 o'clock of infirmities due to old age, after being ill for about five 
months.  Aged 92 years, 10 months and 5 days.

Mr. Miller was a son of the late Daniel and Rebecca Miller, and was born at Mill 
Creek, south of New Holland, on November 22nd, 1817.  He was a carpenter and 
farmer by occupation.  About twenty-five years ago he discontinued farming and 
moved to this borough where he resided up to the time of his death.

Deceased is one of the pioneer members of the Evangelical Church of this boro 
and was a devout Christian, and his life was an example for many to follow.  He 
was one of the first superintendents of the Sunday School connected with the 
church.  He filled the offices of class leader and trustee for a number of 
years.

He is survived by his wife, who was Eliza Pleam, before marriage, and who is now 
eighty five years of age, and the following children:

Mrs. Samuel L. Landes of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Anna M. Cake and Mrs. Sue P. 
Reitz of this borough and Wm. R. Miller of Hamburg, Berks Co.  A son Martin P. 
Miller of Russell, Kansas, died four months ago.  Mr. Miller is also survived by 
twenty-four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock A.M. at the house.  
Services in the Evangelical Church and interment in the Terre Hill Cemetery.  
Revs. J. Willet Boyer and I. E. Johnson will officiate.  H. E. Reeser of this 
borough is the funeral director in charge.


Terre Hill Times, Friday, September 30, 1910