Traer Star Clipper Friday, April 30, 1920 page 1
Son of One of North Tama's First Settlers — Born in Crystal Township Fifty-nine Years Ago
Death claimed Peter McMillan, of Crystal township, last Friday, almost without warning. He had not been in his usual health for some days, but little was thought of it. Thursday, he became seriously ill, and a physician was called, who summoned a Cedar Rapids doctor Thursday night. Nothing could be done, in their opinion. The cause of his death is given as ulcers in the stomach. Their opinion was that an operation would be fruitless if not fatal. By the demise of Peter McMillan, one of the most prominent, useful and progressive sons of the first generation of north Tama pioneers is removed. He was a son of Gilbert and Sarah McMillan who settled in Buckingham township in 1855. A year later they entered land in Crystal. Here it was that Peter was born on February 16, 1861, and here he lived practically all his life. He was therefore in his sixtieth year. In March 1890, he was married to Ina Stark who survives together with two sons and two daughters, Albert and Wallace at home Mrs. Will Breakenridge, of Palo Alto county, Iowa; and Florence, a teacher in the public schools of Algona, Iowa. Two children died when young. One brother is also living: David, of Peterson, Iowa, and five sisters, as follows: Mrs. Agnes Quinn, of Tama, South Dakota; Mrs. John Carswell, Kansas City; Mrs. A. D. Struthers, of Des Moines; Mrs. W. D. Stanley, Audubon, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Townsend, Toledo.
Peter McMillan was one of north Tama's - foremost citizens morally, financially and physically. He came from sturdy, God-fearing Scotch parentage and regard for honesty, industry, truth and right were early instilled in him by father and mother. He was a man of energy, but he used his, head as well as his hands and became one of our most, successful stock breeders and farmers. He was a Christian from youth and was one of the most devoted members and principal supporters of Tranquillity church. He held the confidence, and respect of this whole community, because he lived a life worthy of it. His loss will be keenly felt not only in the family circle but in the neighborhood and the church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted at Tranquillity church by the new pastor, Rev. Wray, in the presence of a large company of relatives, and friends. The body rests in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Son of One of North Tama's First Settlers — Born in Crystal Township Fifty-nine Years Ago
Death claimed Peter McMillan, of Crystal township, last Friday, almost without warning. He had not been in his usual health for some days, but little was thought of it. Thursday, he became seriously ill, and a physician was called, who summoned a Cedar Rapids doctor Thursday night. Nothing could be done, in their opinion. The cause of his death is given as ulcers in the stomach. Their opinion was that an operation would be fruitless if not fatal. By the demise of Peter McMillan, one of the most prominent, useful and progressive sons of the first generation of north Tama pioneers is removed. He was a son of Gilbert and Sarah McMillan who settled in Buckingham township in 1855. A year later they entered land in Crystal. Here it was that Peter was born on February 16, 1861, and here he lived practically all his life. He was therefore in his sixtieth year. In March 1890, he was married to Ina Stark who survives together with two sons and two daughters, Albert and Wallace at home Mrs. Will Breakenridge, of Palo Alto county, Iowa; and Florence, a teacher in the public schools of Algona, Iowa. Two children died when young. One brother is also living: David, of Peterson, Iowa, and five sisters, as follows: Mrs. Agnes Quinn, of Tama, South Dakota; Mrs. John Carswell, Kansas City; Mrs. A. D. Struthers, of Des Moines; Mrs. W. D. Stanley, Audubon, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Townsend, Toledo.
Peter McMillan was one of north Tama's - foremost citizens morally, financially and physically. He came from sturdy, God-fearing Scotch parentage and regard for honesty, industry, truth and right were early instilled in him by father and mother. He was a man of energy, but he used his, head as well as his hands and became one of our most, successful stock breeders and farmers. He was a Christian from youth and was one of the most devoted members and principal supporters of Tranquillity church. He held the confidence, and respect of this whole community, because he lived a life worthy of it. His loss will be keenly felt not only in the family circle but in the neighborhood and the church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted at Tranquillity church by the new pastor, Rev. Wray, in the presence of a large company of relatives, and friends. The body rests in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Traer Star Clipper Friday, April 30, 1920 page 1
Son of One of North Tama's First Settlers — Born in Crystal Township Fifty-nine Years Ago
Death claimed Peter McMillan, of Crystal township, last Friday, almost without warning. He had not been in his usual health for some days, but little was thought of it. Thursday, he became seriously ill, and a physician was called, who summoned a Cedar Rapids doctor Thursday night. Nothing could be done, in their opinion. The cause of his death is given as ulcers in the stomach. Their opinion was that an operation would be fruitless if not fatal. By the demise of Peter McMillan, one of the most prominent, useful and progressive sons of the first generation of north Tama pioneers is removed. He was a son of Gilbert and Sarah McMillan who settled in Buckingham township in 1855. A year later they entered land in Crystal. Here it was that Peter was born on February 16, 1861, and here he lived practically all his life. He was therefore in his sixtieth year. In March 1890, he was married to Ina Stark who survives together with two sons and two daughters, Albert and Wallace at home Mrs. Will Breakenridge, of Palo Alto county, Iowa; and Florence, a teacher in the public schools of Algona, Iowa. Two children died when young. One brother is also living: David, of Peterson, Iowa, and five sisters, as follows: Mrs. Agnes Quinn, of Tama, South Dakota; Mrs. John Carswell, Kansas City; Mrs. A. D. Struthers, of Des Moines; Mrs. W. D. Stanley, Audubon, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Townsend, Toledo.
Peter McMillan was one of north Tama's - foremost citizens morally, financially and physically. He came from sturdy, God-fearing Scotch parentage and regard for honesty, industry, truth and right were early instilled in him by father and mother. He was a man of energy, but he used his, head as well as his hands and became one of our most, successful stock breeders and farmers. He was a Christian from youth and was one of the most devoted members and principal supporters of Tranquillity church. He held the confidence, and respect of this whole community, because he lived a life worthy of it. His loss will be keenly felt not only in the family circle but in the neighborhood and the church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted at Tranquillity church by the new pastor, Rev. Wray, in the presence of a large company of relatives, and friends. The body rests in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
Son of One of North Tama's First Settlers — Born in Crystal Township Fifty-nine Years Ago
Death claimed Peter McMillan, of Crystal township, last Friday, almost without warning. He had not been in his usual health for some days, but little was thought of it. Thursday, he became seriously ill, and a physician was called, who summoned a Cedar Rapids doctor Thursday night. Nothing could be done, in their opinion. The cause of his death is given as ulcers in the stomach. Their opinion was that an operation would be fruitless if not fatal. By the demise of Peter McMillan, one of the most prominent, useful and progressive sons of the first generation of north Tama pioneers is removed. He was a son of Gilbert and Sarah McMillan who settled in Buckingham township in 1855. A year later they entered land in Crystal. Here it was that Peter was born on February 16, 1861, and here he lived practically all his life. He was therefore in his sixtieth year. In March 1890, he was married to Ina Stark who survives together with two sons and two daughters, Albert and Wallace at home Mrs. Will Breakenridge, of Palo Alto county, Iowa; and Florence, a teacher in the public schools of Algona, Iowa. Two children died when young. One brother is also living: David, of Peterson, Iowa, and five sisters, as follows: Mrs. Agnes Quinn, of Tama, South Dakota; Mrs. John Carswell, Kansas City; Mrs. A. D. Struthers, of Des Moines; Mrs. W. D. Stanley, Audubon, Iowa; Mrs. Charles Townsend, Toledo.
Peter McMillan was one of north Tama's - foremost citizens morally, financially and physically. He came from sturdy, God-fearing Scotch parentage and regard for honesty, industry, truth and right were early instilled in him by father and mother. He was a man of energy, but he used his, head as well as his hands and became one of our most, successful stock breeders and farmers. He was a Christian from youth and was one of the most devoted members and principal supporters of Tranquillity church. He held the confidence, and respect of this whole community, because he lived a life worthy of it. His loss will be keenly felt not only in the family circle but in the neighborhood and the church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Services were conducted at Tranquillity church by the new pastor, Rev. Wray, in the presence of a large company of relatives, and friends. The body rests in Buckingham cemetery.
Contributor: George (48419540)
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