*** My Great Great Grandfather***
Hon. William Miller.
1821-1901
Hon. William Miller, the honored president of the South Bend National Bank, whose death occurred in this city, February 21, 1901, at his home, No. 321 North Michigan Street, was well known in this community and was one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Lebanon County, March 16, 1821. Mr. Miller's ancestry is German, and his great-grandparents came to America early in the seventeenth century and fought in the war of the revolution. They were sturdy and prosperous farmers, and Henry Miller, his father, followed the same vocation. In 1837 Mr. Miller's father came west with his family, travelling the entire distance in wagons, and located in Portage Township, which is now a portion of the city of South Bend, and afterward removed to Berrien County, Michigan. Mr. Miller spent his early years on the farm, and was about sixteen years of age when his father came to this county. His early education was acquired in the country schools. He first commenced his business career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he obtained a position as clerk, and on coming to South Bend he filled similar positions, but in 1849 he made the overland journey to the gold fields of California, where he remained three years. Returning again to this city, he was engaged on the Illinois Central Railroad in the construction of that portion of the line from the Calumet River to Kankakee, Illinois, which occupied his time until 1854. After that he was engaged in the milling business, purchasing the old Hendricks' flour mill, until 1869, when he retired and entered the office of the old Bank of the State of Indiana, which he afterward incorporated as the South Bend National Bank, and with whose progress and development he was prominently identified until his death. He was cashier of the bank for over twenty years, and afterward became its president, which important position he held when he died. For three years he was president of the Peninsular Railroad, now part of the Indiana Division of the Grand Trunk system. He was also president of the Mishawaka Paper and Pulp Company, and was interested in a number of other business enterprises. He was twice elected Mayor of the city, most ably performing the duties of that exacting office, and was a most important factor in the adoption of the present water works system. He served as a member of the City Council, and ever labored in the interests of the city. He was an able business man of the highest type, a public spirited citizen, and enjoyed the esteem of the entire community. Mr. Miller was married three times, but his wife died several years before him, and he left several children surviving him. His death was deeply deplored by all.
Bio pg 148-149 "South Bend and Mishawaka and The Men Who Have Made It" 1901 South Bend Tribune Publishing Co.
William and Mary A. Groff had the following children:
Joseph Henry Miller 1860 – 1864
Mary Catherine Miller Clark 1861-1942
m. Robert Roderick Clark 1861 – 1945
William Folsom Miller 1864-1925
m. Lizzie Holloway 1864 – 1935
John Groff Miller 1867-1920
nothing known death date uncertain
Eugene Harper Miller 1870-1940
m. Anne Archbold 1873 – 1952
Carrie Miller 1871 – 1872
Hon. William Miller.
1821-1901
Hon. William Miller, the honored president of the South Bend National Bank, whose death occurred in this city, February 21, 1901, at his home, No. 321 North Michigan Street, was well known in this community and was one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Lebanon County, March 16, 1821. Mr. Miller's ancestry is German, and his great-grandparents came to America early in the seventeenth century and fought in the war of the revolution. They were sturdy and prosperous farmers, and Henry Miller, his father, followed the same vocation. In 1837 Mr. Miller's father came west with his family, travelling the entire distance in wagons, and located in Portage Township, which is now a portion of the city of South Bend, and afterward removed to Berrien County, Michigan. Mr. Miller spent his early years on the farm, and was about sixteen years of age when his father came to this county. His early education was acquired in the country schools. He first commenced his business career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he obtained a position as clerk, and on coming to South Bend he filled similar positions, but in 1849 he made the overland journey to the gold fields of California, where he remained three years. Returning again to this city, he was engaged on the Illinois Central Railroad in the construction of that portion of the line from the Calumet River to Kankakee, Illinois, which occupied his time until 1854. After that he was engaged in the milling business, purchasing the old Hendricks' flour mill, until 1869, when he retired and entered the office of the old Bank of the State of Indiana, which he afterward incorporated as the South Bend National Bank, and with whose progress and development he was prominently identified until his death. He was cashier of the bank for over twenty years, and afterward became its president, which important position he held when he died. For three years he was president of the Peninsular Railroad, now part of the Indiana Division of the Grand Trunk system. He was also president of the Mishawaka Paper and Pulp Company, and was interested in a number of other business enterprises. He was twice elected Mayor of the city, most ably performing the duties of that exacting office, and was a most important factor in the adoption of the present water works system. He served as a member of the City Council, and ever labored in the interests of the city. He was an able business man of the highest type, a public spirited citizen, and enjoyed the esteem of the entire community. Mr. Miller was married three times, but his wife died several years before him, and he left several children surviving him. His death was deeply deplored by all.
Bio pg 148-149 "South Bend and Mishawaka and The Men Who Have Made It" 1901 South Bend Tribune Publishing Co.
William and Mary A. Groff had the following children:
Joseph Henry Miller 1860 – 1864
Mary Catherine Miller Clark 1861-1942
m. Robert Roderick Clark 1861 – 1945
William Folsom Miller 1864-1925
m. Lizzie Holloway 1864 – 1935
John Groff Miller 1867-1920
nothing known death date uncertain
Eugene Harper Miller 1870-1940
m. Anne Archbold 1873 – 1952
Carrie Miller 1871 – 1872
*** My Great Great Grandfather***
Hon. William Miller.
1821-1901
Hon. William Miller, the honored president of the South Bend National Bank, whose death occurred in this city, February 21, 1901, at his home, No. 321 North Michigan Street, was well known in this community and was one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Lebanon County, March 16, 1821. Mr. Miller's ancestry is German, and his great-grandparents came to America early in the seventeenth century and fought in the war of the revolution. They were sturdy and prosperous farmers, and Henry Miller, his father, followed the same vocation. In 1837 Mr. Miller's father came west with his family, travelling the entire distance in wagons, and located in Portage Township, which is now a portion of the city of South Bend, and afterward removed to Berrien County, Michigan. Mr. Miller spent his early years on the farm, and was about sixteen years of age when his father came to this county. His early education was acquired in the country schools. He first commenced his business career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he obtained a position as clerk, and on coming to South Bend he filled similar positions, but in 1849 he made the overland journey to the gold fields of California, where he remained three years. Returning again to this city, he was engaged on the Illinois Central Railroad in the construction of that portion of the line from the Calumet River to Kankakee, Illinois, which occupied his time until 1854. After that he was engaged in the milling business, purchasing the old Hendricks' flour mill, until 1869, when he retired and entered the office of the old Bank of the State of Indiana, which he afterward incorporated as the South Bend National Bank, and with whose progress and development he was prominently identified until his death. He was cashier of the bank for over twenty years, and afterward became its president, which important position he held when he died. For three years he was president of the Peninsular Railroad, now part of the Indiana Division of the Grand Trunk system. He was also president of the Mishawaka Paper and Pulp Company, and was interested in a number of other business enterprises. He was twice elected Mayor of the city, most ably performing the duties of that exacting office, and was a most important factor in the adoption of the present water works system. He served as a member of the City Council, and ever labored in the interests of the city. He was an able business man of the highest type, a public spirited citizen, and enjoyed the esteem of the entire community. Mr. Miller was married three times, but his wife died several years before him, and he left several children surviving him. His death was deeply deplored by all.
Bio pg 148-149 "South Bend and Mishawaka and The Men Who Have Made It" 1901 South Bend Tribune Publishing Co.
William and Mary A. Groff had the following children:
Joseph Henry Miller 1860 – 1864
Mary Catherine Miller Clark 1861-1942
m. Robert Roderick Clark 1861 – 1945
William Folsom Miller 1864-1925
m. Lizzie Holloway 1864 – 1935
John Groff Miller 1867-1920
nothing known death date uncertain
Eugene Harper Miller 1870-1940
m. Anne Archbold 1873 – 1952
Carrie Miller 1871 – 1872
Hon. William Miller.
1821-1901
Hon. William Miller, the honored president of the South Bend National Bank, whose death occurred in this city, February 21, 1901, at his home, No. 321 North Michigan Street, was well known in this community and was one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Lebanon County, March 16, 1821. Mr. Miller's ancestry is German, and his great-grandparents came to America early in the seventeenth century and fought in the war of the revolution. They were sturdy and prosperous farmers, and Henry Miller, his father, followed the same vocation. In 1837 Mr. Miller's father came west with his family, travelling the entire distance in wagons, and located in Portage Township, which is now a portion of the city of South Bend, and afterward removed to Berrien County, Michigan. Mr. Miller spent his early years on the farm, and was about sixteen years of age when his father came to this county. His early education was acquired in the country schools. He first commenced his business career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he obtained a position as clerk, and on coming to South Bend he filled similar positions, but in 1849 he made the overland journey to the gold fields of California, where he remained three years. Returning again to this city, he was engaged on the Illinois Central Railroad in the construction of that portion of the line from the Calumet River to Kankakee, Illinois, which occupied his time until 1854. After that he was engaged in the milling business, purchasing the old Hendricks' flour mill, until 1869, when he retired and entered the office of the old Bank of the State of Indiana, which he afterward incorporated as the South Bend National Bank, and with whose progress and development he was prominently identified until his death. He was cashier of the bank for over twenty years, and afterward became its president, which important position he held when he died. For three years he was president of the Peninsular Railroad, now part of the Indiana Division of the Grand Trunk system. He was also president of the Mishawaka Paper and Pulp Company, and was interested in a number of other business enterprises. He was twice elected Mayor of the city, most ably performing the duties of that exacting office, and was a most important factor in the adoption of the present water works system. He served as a member of the City Council, and ever labored in the interests of the city. He was an able business man of the highest type, a public spirited citizen, and enjoyed the esteem of the entire community. Mr. Miller was married three times, but his wife died several years before him, and he left several children surviving him. His death was deeply deplored by all.
Bio pg 148-149 "South Bend and Mishawaka and The Men Who Have Made It" 1901 South Bend Tribune Publishing Co.
William and Mary A. Groff had the following children:
Joseph Henry Miller 1860 – 1864
Mary Catherine Miller Clark 1861-1942
m. Robert Roderick Clark 1861 – 1945
William Folsom Miller 1864-1925
m. Lizzie Holloway 1864 – 1935
John Groff Miller 1867-1920
nothing known death date uncertain
Eugene Harper Miller 1870-1940
m. Anne Archbold 1873 – 1952
Carrie Miller 1871 – 1872
Inscription
WILLIAM MILLER
died: 02/21/1901
age 79y 11m 5d
Gravesite Details
Family plot is marked out with stones now buried beneath grass.Buried there are William Miller,Caroline Folsom Miller,Mary Groff Miller,Mary K Miller,Mary Gerberich,infant Joseph Henry Miller and infant Carrie Miller.
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