Banner Courier, Monday, 18 August 1930:
Thomas McDonner Miller, 90, bailiff of the circuit court of Clackamas county for 55 years, died at the family residence at Sixth and Center streets Thursday evening, following an illness of several months. He had made his home in this residence since 1865, having purchased a part of the Summers orchard in the early days.
Mr. Miller was born in Fairfield, Union county, Indiana, October 10, 1839, and came across the plains with his parents, Samuel and Rachel Miller in the spring of 1849.
The family reached Laurel Hill (in the Government camp, near Mt. Hood country) October 20, 1850, and settled on the west side of the Willamette river opposite Oregon City, having a tract of 640 acres, known as the Samuel Miller D. L. C.''
In 1858 Mr. Miller organized the first band of Oregon City. In those days there were bands at Portland, Salem, and at Aurora, and a military band at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. At the state fair this band entered a contest, and although there were but eight men in the organization the blue ribbon was tied to the horn of Mr. Miller. In 1879 the residents of Oregon City presented Mr. Miller with a silver cornet. For over 30 years he served as leader of the band in Oregon City. Another time the band won a blue ribbon at Salem.
October 24, 1870, Mr. Miller was appointed bailiff of the circuit court at Oregon City, which was at that time in session only in the spring and fall. He was deputy sheriff of Clackamas county under Captain J. T. Apperson, who was later a member of the state senate, with Mr. Miller completing the unexpired term as sheriff. At the following election of J. G. Pilsbury, his brother-in-law, was elected to the office. Mr. Miller then became his deputy, and also served as bailiff at the same time. He served as bailiff under Judges Upton, Shattuck, McBride, Ballinger, Scott, Taylor and Campbell, and until May 30, 1927, he would have completed 57 years of continuous service.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clyde G. Huntley, whose husband is internal revenue collector, Portland; a grandson, Marion Miller, Meldrum (Clackamas county), Mrs. Thomas Lovett, Oregon City, and a great granddaughter, Nancy Ann Lovett, Oreogn City, and by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Miller of Sixth and Center streets, with whom he has been residing. His only son, Ralph D. Miller, recently died in this city. His wife died many years ago.
Funeral services which were largely attended, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Holmans & Pace. Rev. J. A. Cleland, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. Mighells Burleigh sang 'God Will Take Care of You,' with Mrs. L. A. Henderson as the accompanist. Vault entombment took place in the family lot in Mountain View cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. E. Hedges, J. R. Humphrys, W. H. Howell, J. J. Cooke, Dr. A. McDonald and Richard Petzold.
Thomas McDonner Miller, 90, bailiff of the circuit court of Clackamas county for 55 years, died at the family residence at Sixth and Center streets Thursday evening, following an illness of several months. He had made his home in this residence since 1865, having purchased a part of the Summers orchard in the early days.
Mr. Miller was born in Fairfield, Union county, Indiana, October 10, 1839, and came across the plains with his parents, Samuel and Rachel Miller in the spring of 1849.
The family reached Laurel Hill (in the Government camp, near Mt. Hood country) October 20, 1850, and settled on the west side of the Willamette river opposite Oregon City, having a tract of 640 acres, known as the Samuel Miller D. L. C.''
In 1858 Mr. Miller organized the first band of Oregon City. In those days there were bands at Portland, Salem, and at Aurora, and a military band at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. At the state fair this band entered a contest, and although there were but eight men in the organization the blue ribbon was tied to the horn of Mr. Miller. In 1879 the residents of Oregon City presented Mr. Miller with a silver cornet. For over 30 years he served as leader of the band in Oregon City. Another time the band won a blue ribbon at Salem.
October 24, 1870, Mr. Miller was appointed bailiff of the circuit court at Oregon City, which was at that time in session only in the spring and fall. He was deputy sheriff of Clackamas county under Captain J. T. Apperson, who was later a member of the state senate, with Mr. Miller completing the unexpired term as sheriff. At the following election of J. G. Pilsbury, his brother-in-law, was elected to the office. Mr. Miller then became his deputy, and also served as bailiff at the same time. He served as bailiff under Judges Upton, Shattuck, McBride, Ballinger, Scott, Taylor and Campbell, and until May 30, 1927, he would have completed 57 years of continuous service.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clyde G. Huntley, whose husband is internal revenue collector, Portland; a grandson, Marion Miller, Meldrum (Clackamas county), Mrs. Thomas Lovett, Oregon City, and a great granddaughter, Nancy Ann Lovett, Oreogn City, and by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Miller of Sixth and Center streets, with whom he has been residing. His only son, Ralph D. Miller, recently died in this city. His wife died many years ago.
Funeral services which were largely attended, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Holmans & Pace. Rev. J. A. Cleland, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. Mighells Burleigh sang 'God Will Take Care of You,' with Mrs. L. A. Henderson as the accompanist. Vault entombment took place in the family lot in Mountain View cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. E. Hedges, J. R. Humphrys, W. H. Howell, J. J. Cooke, Dr. A. McDonald and Richard Petzold.
Banner Courier, Monday, 18 August 1930:
Thomas McDonner Miller, 90, bailiff of the circuit court of Clackamas county for 55 years, died at the family residence at Sixth and Center streets Thursday evening, following an illness of several months. He had made his home in this residence since 1865, having purchased a part of the Summers orchard in the early days.
Mr. Miller was born in Fairfield, Union county, Indiana, October 10, 1839, and came across the plains with his parents, Samuel and Rachel Miller in the spring of 1849.
The family reached Laurel Hill (in the Government camp, near Mt. Hood country) October 20, 1850, and settled on the west side of the Willamette river opposite Oregon City, having a tract of 640 acres, known as the Samuel Miller D. L. C.''
In 1858 Mr. Miller organized the first band of Oregon City. In those days there were bands at Portland, Salem, and at Aurora, and a military band at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. At the state fair this band entered a contest, and although there were but eight men in the organization the blue ribbon was tied to the horn of Mr. Miller. In 1879 the residents of Oregon City presented Mr. Miller with a silver cornet. For over 30 years he served as leader of the band in Oregon City. Another time the band won a blue ribbon at Salem.
October 24, 1870, Mr. Miller was appointed bailiff of the circuit court at Oregon City, which was at that time in session only in the spring and fall. He was deputy sheriff of Clackamas county under Captain J. T. Apperson, who was later a member of the state senate, with Mr. Miller completing the unexpired term as sheriff. At the following election of J. G. Pilsbury, his brother-in-law, was elected to the office. Mr. Miller then became his deputy, and also served as bailiff at the same time. He served as bailiff under Judges Upton, Shattuck, McBride, Ballinger, Scott, Taylor and Campbell, and until May 30, 1927, he would have completed 57 years of continuous service.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clyde G. Huntley, whose husband is internal revenue collector, Portland; a grandson, Marion Miller, Meldrum (Clackamas county), Mrs. Thomas Lovett, Oregon City, and a great granddaughter, Nancy Ann Lovett, Oreogn City, and by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Miller of Sixth and Center streets, with whom he has been residing. His only son, Ralph D. Miller, recently died in this city. His wife died many years ago.
Funeral services which were largely attended, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Holmans & Pace. Rev. J. A. Cleland, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. Mighells Burleigh sang 'God Will Take Care of You,' with Mrs. L. A. Henderson as the accompanist. Vault entombment took place in the family lot in Mountain View cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. E. Hedges, J. R. Humphrys, W. H. Howell, J. J. Cooke, Dr. A. McDonald and Richard Petzold.
Thomas McDonner Miller, 90, bailiff of the circuit court of Clackamas county for 55 years, died at the family residence at Sixth and Center streets Thursday evening, following an illness of several months. He had made his home in this residence since 1865, having purchased a part of the Summers orchard in the early days.
Mr. Miller was born in Fairfield, Union county, Indiana, October 10, 1839, and came across the plains with his parents, Samuel and Rachel Miller in the spring of 1849.
The family reached Laurel Hill (in the Government camp, near Mt. Hood country) October 20, 1850, and settled on the west side of the Willamette river opposite Oregon City, having a tract of 640 acres, known as the Samuel Miller D. L. C.''
In 1858 Mr. Miller organized the first band of Oregon City. In those days there were bands at Portland, Salem, and at Aurora, and a military band at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. At the state fair this band entered a contest, and although there were but eight men in the organization the blue ribbon was tied to the horn of Mr. Miller. In 1879 the residents of Oregon City presented Mr. Miller with a silver cornet. For over 30 years he served as leader of the band in Oregon City. Another time the band won a blue ribbon at Salem.
October 24, 1870, Mr. Miller was appointed bailiff of the circuit court at Oregon City, which was at that time in session only in the spring and fall. He was deputy sheriff of Clackamas county under Captain J. T. Apperson, who was later a member of the state senate, with Mr. Miller completing the unexpired term as sheriff. At the following election of J. G. Pilsbury, his brother-in-law, was elected to the office. Mr. Miller then became his deputy, and also served as bailiff at the same time. He served as bailiff under Judges Upton, Shattuck, McBride, Ballinger, Scott, Taylor and Campbell, and until May 30, 1927, he would have completed 57 years of continuous service.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clyde G. Huntley, whose husband is internal revenue collector, Portland; a grandson, Marion Miller, Meldrum (Clackamas county), Mrs. Thomas Lovett, Oregon City, and a great granddaughter, Nancy Ann Lovett, Oreogn City, and by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Anna Miller of Sixth and Center streets, with whom he has been residing. His only son, Ralph D. Miller, recently died in this city. His wife died many years ago.
Funeral services which were largely attended, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of Holmans & Pace. Rev. J. A. Cleland, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. Mighells Burleigh sang 'God Will Take Care of You,' with Mrs. L. A. Henderson as the accompanist. Vault entombment took place in the family lot in Mountain View cemetery.
Pallbearers were J. E. Hedges, J. R. Humphrys, W. H. Howell, J. J. Cooke, Dr. A. McDonald and Richard Petzold.
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