Rev. John Muller, Page 615 Peoria Co. Biographical and Portrait Album
Rev. John Muller, A.B., A.M. The pleasing office of the biographical writer is to rescue from oblivion the names and deeds of those whose lives are well spent, whether on tented field, in busy marts of commerce, amid pastoral scenes or in the ranks of professional life. The man who stands before the people to proclaim the "unsearchable riches of the gospel of Christ," and to teach humanity how to live in order that it may be prepared to die, is surely worthy of remembrance, and deserving of an honorable place in the annals of the country. Rev. John Muller, pastor of the (German) Reformed Church of Peoria, has filled the position since 1871, in a manner that denotes his deep attachment to the cause of Christianity, and his fitness for the holy office he has assumed.
The church over which Mr. Muller has charge, was established mainly through his efforts in organizing a society, as that organized in 1869 had gone down for the lack of a pastor. After the re-organization a church was built at the corner of Persimmon and Madison Street which still stands, and with which a school has since been connected, under the supervision of the officers of the church. The membership of the church is now fifty families, and of the Sunday-school two hundred and twenty, while the day school is attended by fifty-six pupils.
Mr. Muller was born in Germany June 22, 1826, and under the wise laws of his native land acquired a fair education in boyhood. Before he had passed through his teens he determined to seek a field of labor in the United States, and so bade adieu to the land of his birth, and crossing the Atlantic, arrived in New York August 19, 1845. He made it his first endeavor to learn the English language, and afterward attended Rutger college in New Brunswick, N.J. from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, having the higher degree of Master of Arts bestowed upon him by his Alma Mater in later years.
We next find Mr. Muller prosecuting the studies that were intended to fit him for the ministry, in the theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at New Brunswick, N.J. During the first week of October, 1854, he was ordained, his first charge being at Wolcott, N.Y. the congregation American, and his pastorate continuing three years. He then went to Philadelphia to organize a church, but his health was so poor, that he was obliged to abandon his labors and rest for a twelvemonth. At the expiration of the period of enforced idleness, he took charge of a church in Burlington, Iowa, leaving that city for a new field of labor in 1861.
At that time Mr. Muller assumed the pastorate of a large German church in silver Creek, Stephenson County, Ill, continuing his labors there until 1871, when he came to Peoria. He is an excellent speaker, forcible in argument, and as a pastor so faithful and conscientious is he, that his warmest and most devoted friends are his own people. His influence extends, as that of every true man must, beyond the limits of his congregation, and he is everywhere spoken of as an earnest and capable advocate of the claims of Christianity.
A young lady of New Brunswick, N.J., secured the affection of Rev. Mr. Muller, and with her he was united in marriage in January 1855. She bore the maiden name of Cornelia V. Camp and was born April 3, 1826. She entered into rest Dec. 27, 1885, leaving behind her the record of good deeds that is a source of loving remembrance in the minds of her friends, and adds to the weight of her recollected words of counsel. Mrs. Muller was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive. They are Herman F., chief clerk for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road in Peoria; Martin is at home; and Emma Augusta, who has the housewifely care of the house. All are well informed, upright, and useful in the spheres they occupy, and so are preparing themselves for greater works in the future.
The portrait of the Rev. John Muller, which is presented in connection with his sketch, will be considered a valuable addition to the Album, not only by his parishioners, but by his many friends throughout the county.
REV. JOHN MILLER DIED LAST NIGHT
CLASSMATE OF REV. TALMAGE
Builder of the "Silver Creek" Stone Church at German Valley
Sketch of Life
Rev. John Miller passed away last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs.. R. P. Ockenga, 64 Stephenson street, after an illness with stomach trouble coupled with the debilities incident to age, being 84 years old. Short service will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning from the residence of Mr. Ockenga and the remains will be taken on the Illinois Central 9:20 train, to Peoria where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the same church where he had served as pastor for 22 years. Mr. Hollister is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a brilliant student and one of the best known residents of Stephenson county. He was a polished gentleman of the old school and was widely known here and in Peoria where he served a pastorate for many years.
Sketch of His Life. He was born June 22, 1826 in Koesslitz (dutchy of Sax Meiningen) Germany and landed in New York August 18th, 1845. The decedent prepared for college at New York and entered Rutger's college at New Brunswick, N. J., in. 1847, graduating in 1851, later entering the theological Seminary at the place named above and graduated in 1854. Here he was a classmate of the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage. Mr. Miller was married January 1855 to Miss Cornelia Van Doren Camp in New Brunswick, N.J.
His German Valley Charge.
He served the following congregation of the Reformed church in America: Fair Haven, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Burlington, Iowa: German Valley, Illinois (from August 1861 to October 1871) and Peoria, Illinois serving, the latter congregation twenty two years. It was during his pastorate in German Valley that the "Silver Creek" stone church, was finished, which, during the past. half century has been an ornament to that part of the country. He was for a time connected with the Pleasant Prairie Academy at German Valley, Ill., but retired from stated service in 1900 on account of old age. His wife proceeded him in death about 20 years ago. The surviving members are Frank A. Miller of Custer, S.D.: John V. Miller of Peoria, Ill.: Mrs. Walter Clinch of Elmwood, Ill., and Mrs. R. P. Ockenga of Freeport.
Rev. John Muller, A.B., A.M. The pleasing office of the biographical writer is to rescue from oblivion the names and deeds of those whose lives are well spent, whether on tented field, in busy marts of commerce, amid pastoral scenes or in the ranks of professional life. The man who stands before the people to proclaim the "unsearchable riches of the gospel of Christ," and to teach humanity how to live in order that it may be prepared to die, is surely worthy of remembrance, and deserving of an honorable place in the annals of the country. Rev. John Muller, pastor of the (German) Reformed Church of Peoria, has filled the position since 1871, in a manner that denotes his deep attachment to the cause of Christianity, and his fitness for the holy office he has assumed.
The church over which Mr. Muller has charge, was established mainly through his efforts in organizing a society, as that organized in 1869 had gone down for the lack of a pastor. After the re-organization a church was built at the corner of Persimmon and Madison Street which still stands, and with which a school has since been connected, under the supervision of the officers of the church. The membership of the church is now fifty families, and of the Sunday-school two hundred and twenty, while the day school is attended by fifty-six pupils.
Mr. Muller was born in Germany June 22, 1826, and under the wise laws of his native land acquired a fair education in boyhood. Before he had passed through his teens he determined to seek a field of labor in the United States, and so bade adieu to the land of his birth, and crossing the Atlantic, arrived in New York August 19, 1845. He made it his first endeavor to learn the English language, and afterward attended Rutger college in New Brunswick, N.J. from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, having the higher degree of Master of Arts bestowed upon him by his Alma Mater in later years.
We next find Mr. Muller prosecuting the studies that were intended to fit him for the ministry, in the theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at New Brunswick, N.J. During the first week of October, 1854, he was ordained, his first charge being at Wolcott, N.Y. the congregation American, and his pastorate continuing three years. He then went to Philadelphia to organize a church, but his health was so poor, that he was obliged to abandon his labors and rest for a twelvemonth. At the expiration of the period of enforced idleness, he took charge of a church in Burlington, Iowa, leaving that city for a new field of labor in 1861.
At that time Mr. Muller assumed the pastorate of a large German church in silver Creek, Stephenson County, Ill, continuing his labors there until 1871, when he came to Peoria. He is an excellent speaker, forcible in argument, and as a pastor so faithful and conscientious is he, that his warmest and most devoted friends are his own people. His influence extends, as that of every true man must, beyond the limits of his congregation, and he is everywhere spoken of as an earnest and capable advocate of the claims of Christianity.
A young lady of New Brunswick, N.J., secured the affection of Rev. Mr. Muller, and with her he was united in marriage in January 1855. She bore the maiden name of Cornelia V. Camp and was born April 3, 1826. She entered into rest Dec. 27, 1885, leaving behind her the record of good deeds that is a source of loving remembrance in the minds of her friends, and adds to the weight of her recollected words of counsel. Mrs. Muller was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive. They are Herman F., chief clerk for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road in Peoria; Martin is at home; and Emma Augusta, who has the housewifely care of the house. All are well informed, upright, and useful in the spheres they occupy, and so are preparing themselves for greater works in the future.
The portrait of the Rev. John Muller, which is presented in connection with his sketch, will be considered a valuable addition to the Album, not only by his parishioners, but by his many friends throughout the county.
REV. JOHN MILLER DIED LAST NIGHT
CLASSMATE OF REV. TALMAGE
Builder of the "Silver Creek" Stone Church at German Valley
Sketch of Life
Rev. John Miller passed away last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs.. R. P. Ockenga, 64 Stephenson street, after an illness with stomach trouble coupled with the debilities incident to age, being 84 years old. Short service will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning from the residence of Mr. Ockenga and the remains will be taken on the Illinois Central 9:20 train, to Peoria where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the same church where he had served as pastor for 22 years. Mr. Hollister is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a brilliant student and one of the best known residents of Stephenson county. He was a polished gentleman of the old school and was widely known here and in Peoria where he served a pastorate for many years.
Sketch of His Life. He was born June 22, 1826 in Koesslitz (dutchy of Sax Meiningen) Germany and landed in New York August 18th, 1845. The decedent prepared for college at New York and entered Rutger's college at New Brunswick, N. J., in. 1847, graduating in 1851, later entering the theological Seminary at the place named above and graduated in 1854. Here he was a classmate of the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage. Mr. Miller was married January 1855 to Miss Cornelia Van Doren Camp in New Brunswick, N.J.
His German Valley Charge.
He served the following congregation of the Reformed church in America: Fair Haven, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Burlington, Iowa: German Valley, Illinois (from August 1861 to October 1871) and Peoria, Illinois serving, the latter congregation twenty two years. It was during his pastorate in German Valley that the "Silver Creek" stone church, was finished, which, during the past. half century has been an ornament to that part of the country. He was for a time connected with the Pleasant Prairie Academy at German Valley, Ill., but retired from stated service in 1900 on account of old age. His wife proceeded him in death about 20 years ago. The surviving members are Frank A. Miller of Custer, S.D.: John V. Miller of Peoria, Ill.: Mrs. Walter Clinch of Elmwood, Ill., and Mrs. R. P. Ockenga of Freeport.
Rev. John Muller, Page 615 Peoria Co. Biographical and Portrait Album
Rev. John Muller, A.B., A.M. The pleasing office of the biographical writer is to rescue from oblivion the names and deeds of those whose lives are well spent, whether on tented field, in busy marts of commerce, amid pastoral scenes or in the ranks of professional life. The man who stands before the people to proclaim the "unsearchable riches of the gospel of Christ," and to teach humanity how to live in order that it may be prepared to die, is surely worthy of remembrance, and deserving of an honorable place in the annals of the country. Rev. John Muller, pastor of the (German) Reformed Church of Peoria, has filled the position since 1871, in a manner that denotes his deep attachment to the cause of Christianity, and his fitness for the holy office he has assumed.
The church over which Mr. Muller has charge, was established mainly through his efforts in organizing a society, as that organized in 1869 had gone down for the lack of a pastor. After the re-organization a church was built at the corner of Persimmon and Madison Street which still stands, and with which a school has since been connected, under the supervision of the officers of the church. The membership of the church is now fifty families, and of the Sunday-school two hundred and twenty, while the day school is attended by fifty-six pupils.
Mr. Muller was born in Germany June 22, 1826, and under the wise laws of his native land acquired a fair education in boyhood. Before he had passed through his teens he determined to seek a field of labor in the United States, and so bade adieu to the land of his birth, and crossing the Atlantic, arrived in New York August 19, 1845. He made it his first endeavor to learn the English language, and afterward attended Rutger college in New Brunswick, N.J. from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, having the higher degree of Master of Arts bestowed upon him by his Alma Mater in later years.
We next find Mr. Muller prosecuting the studies that were intended to fit him for the ministry, in the theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at New Brunswick, N.J. During the first week of October, 1854, he was ordained, his first charge being at Wolcott, N.Y. the congregation American, and his pastorate continuing three years. He then went to Philadelphia to organize a church, but his health was so poor, that he was obliged to abandon his labors and rest for a twelvemonth. At the expiration of the period of enforced idleness, he took charge of a church in Burlington, Iowa, leaving that city for a new field of labor in 1861.
At that time Mr. Muller assumed the pastorate of a large German church in silver Creek, Stephenson County, Ill, continuing his labors there until 1871, when he came to Peoria. He is an excellent speaker, forcible in argument, and as a pastor so faithful and conscientious is he, that his warmest and most devoted friends are his own people. His influence extends, as that of every true man must, beyond the limits of his congregation, and he is everywhere spoken of as an earnest and capable advocate of the claims of Christianity.
A young lady of New Brunswick, N.J., secured the affection of Rev. Mr. Muller, and with her he was united in marriage in January 1855. She bore the maiden name of Cornelia V. Camp and was born April 3, 1826. She entered into rest Dec. 27, 1885, leaving behind her the record of good deeds that is a source of loving remembrance in the minds of her friends, and adds to the weight of her recollected words of counsel. Mrs. Muller was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive. They are Herman F., chief clerk for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road in Peoria; Martin is at home; and Emma Augusta, who has the housewifely care of the house. All are well informed, upright, and useful in the spheres they occupy, and so are preparing themselves for greater works in the future.
The portrait of the Rev. John Muller, which is presented in connection with his sketch, will be considered a valuable addition to the Album, not only by his parishioners, but by his many friends throughout the county.
REV. JOHN MILLER DIED LAST NIGHT
CLASSMATE OF REV. TALMAGE
Builder of the "Silver Creek" Stone Church at German Valley
Sketch of Life
Rev. John Miller passed away last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs.. R. P. Ockenga, 64 Stephenson street, after an illness with stomach trouble coupled with the debilities incident to age, being 84 years old. Short service will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning from the residence of Mr. Ockenga and the remains will be taken on the Illinois Central 9:20 train, to Peoria where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the same church where he had served as pastor for 22 years. Mr. Hollister is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a brilliant student and one of the best known residents of Stephenson county. He was a polished gentleman of the old school and was widely known here and in Peoria where he served a pastorate for many years.
Sketch of His Life. He was born June 22, 1826 in Koesslitz (dutchy of Sax Meiningen) Germany and landed in New York August 18th, 1845. The decedent prepared for college at New York and entered Rutger's college at New Brunswick, N. J., in. 1847, graduating in 1851, later entering the theological Seminary at the place named above and graduated in 1854. Here he was a classmate of the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage. Mr. Miller was married January 1855 to Miss Cornelia Van Doren Camp in New Brunswick, N.J.
His German Valley Charge.
He served the following congregation of the Reformed church in America: Fair Haven, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Burlington, Iowa: German Valley, Illinois (from August 1861 to October 1871) and Peoria, Illinois serving, the latter congregation twenty two years. It was during his pastorate in German Valley that the "Silver Creek" stone church, was finished, which, during the past. half century has been an ornament to that part of the country. He was for a time connected with the Pleasant Prairie Academy at German Valley, Ill., but retired from stated service in 1900 on account of old age. His wife proceeded him in death about 20 years ago. The surviving members are Frank A. Miller of Custer, S.D.: John V. Miller of Peoria, Ill.: Mrs. Walter Clinch of Elmwood, Ill., and Mrs. R. P. Ockenga of Freeport.
Rev. John Muller, A.B., A.M. The pleasing office of the biographical writer is to rescue from oblivion the names and deeds of those whose lives are well spent, whether on tented field, in busy marts of commerce, amid pastoral scenes or in the ranks of professional life. The man who stands before the people to proclaim the "unsearchable riches of the gospel of Christ," and to teach humanity how to live in order that it may be prepared to die, is surely worthy of remembrance, and deserving of an honorable place in the annals of the country. Rev. John Muller, pastor of the (German) Reformed Church of Peoria, has filled the position since 1871, in a manner that denotes his deep attachment to the cause of Christianity, and his fitness for the holy office he has assumed.
The church over which Mr. Muller has charge, was established mainly through his efforts in organizing a society, as that organized in 1869 had gone down for the lack of a pastor. After the re-organization a church was built at the corner of Persimmon and Madison Street which still stands, and with which a school has since been connected, under the supervision of the officers of the church. The membership of the church is now fifty families, and of the Sunday-school two hundred and twenty, while the day school is attended by fifty-six pupils.
Mr. Muller was born in Germany June 22, 1826, and under the wise laws of his native land acquired a fair education in boyhood. Before he had passed through his teens he determined to seek a field of labor in the United States, and so bade adieu to the land of his birth, and crossing the Atlantic, arrived in New York August 19, 1845. He made it his first endeavor to learn the English language, and afterward attended Rutger college in New Brunswick, N.J. from which he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, having the higher degree of Master of Arts bestowed upon him by his Alma Mater in later years.
We next find Mr. Muller prosecuting the studies that were intended to fit him for the ministry, in the theological Seminary of the Reformed Church at New Brunswick, N.J. During the first week of October, 1854, he was ordained, his first charge being at Wolcott, N.Y. the congregation American, and his pastorate continuing three years. He then went to Philadelphia to organize a church, but his health was so poor, that he was obliged to abandon his labors and rest for a twelvemonth. At the expiration of the period of enforced idleness, he took charge of a church in Burlington, Iowa, leaving that city for a new field of labor in 1861.
At that time Mr. Muller assumed the pastorate of a large German church in silver Creek, Stephenson County, Ill, continuing his labors there until 1871, when he came to Peoria. He is an excellent speaker, forcible in argument, and as a pastor so faithful and conscientious is he, that his warmest and most devoted friends are his own people. His influence extends, as that of every true man must, beyond the limits of his congregation, and he is everywhere spoken of as an earnest and capable advocate of the claims of Christianity.
A young lady of New Brunswick, N.J., secured the affection of Rev. Mr. Muller, and with her he was united in marriage in January 1855. She bore the maiden name of Cornelia V. Camp and was born April 3, 1826. She entered into rest Dec. 27, 1885, leaving behind her the record of good deeds that is a source of loving remembrance in the minds of her friends, and adds to the weight of her recollected words of counsel. Mrs. Muller was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive. They are Herman F., chief clerk for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road in Peoria; Martin is at home; and Emma Augusta, who has the housewifely care of the house. All are well informed, upright, and useful in the spheres they occupy, and so are preparing themselves for greater works in the future.
The portrait of the Rev. John Muller, which is presented in connection with his sketch, will be considered a valuable addition to the Album, not only by his parishioners, but by his many friends throughout the county.
REV. JOHN MILLER DIED LAST NIGHT
CLASSMATE OF REV. TALMAGE
Builder of the "Silver Creek" Stone Church at German Valley
Sketch of Life
Rev. John Miller passed away last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs.. R. P. Ockenga, 64 Stephenson street, after an illness with stomach trouble coupled with the debilities incident to age, being 84 years old. Short service will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning from the residence of Mr. Ockenga and the remains will be taken on the Illinois Central 9:20 train, to Peoria where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the same church where he had served as pastor for 22 years. Mr. Hollister is in charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceased was a brilliant student and one of the best known residents of Stephenson county. He was a polished gentleman of the old school and was widely known here and in Peoria where he served a pastorate for many years.
Sketch of His Life. He was born June 22, 1826 in Koesslitz (dutchy of Sax Meiningen) Germany and landed in New York August 18th, 1845. The decedent prepared for college at New York and entered Rutger's college at New Brunswick, N. J., in. 1847, graduating in 1851, later entering the theological Seminary at the place named above and graduated in 1854. Here he was a classmate of the Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage. Mr. Miller was married January 1855 to Miss Cornelia Van Doren Camp in New Brunswick, N.J.
His German Valley Charge.
He served the following congregation of the Reformed church in America: Fair Haven, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Burlington, Iowa: German Valley, Illinois (from August 1861 to October 1871) and Peoria, Illinois serving, the latter congregation twenty two years. It was during his pastorate in German Valley that the "Silver Creek" stone church, was finished, which, during the past. half century has been an ornament to that part of the country. He was for a time connected with the Pleasant Prairie Academy at German Valley, Ill., but retired from stated service in 1900 on account of old age. His wife proceeded him in death about 20 years ago. The surviving members are Frank A. Miller of Custer, S.D.: John V. Miller of Peoria, Ill.: Mrs. Walter Clinch of Elmwood, Ill., and Mrs. R. P. Ockenga of Freeport.
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