Christian Miller (1880-1911), Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio
This is the tombstone of Christian Miller. It is located in row 7 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chattanooga, Liberty Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The stone is inscribed Christian Miller, 1880-1911. MILLER is also carved on the top of the stone.
Christian was the second son of my great grandfather, Jacob Miller and Jacob’s second wife, Margaretha Strabel/Strobel. I descend from Jacob and Christena Rueck, Jacob’s third wife.
Obituary: Christian Miller, son of Jacob and Margaretha Miller, nee Strabel, was born Sept. 5, 1880; was baptized in infancy, confirmed as a full member of Zion’s Evangelical church, at Chattanooga, April 21, 1895, by Rev. Sollar. The next eleven years of his life were spent in and near the parental home, where he endeared himself to all who knew him. Since then he had labored in various oil fields in Oregon, California, Oklahoma and recently in Texas. He was a Christian young man, was industrious and saved his money, investing it in properties. There is no doubt that he cherished fond dreams of occupying a home of his own at some future time after his years of sojourning in different States. But God meant that instead of this he should occupy a more abiding home than this could have been—a building not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
After only about ten days’ residence in Texas he was taken sick with typhoid fever. He was taken to the hospital at Wichita Falls, Texas, where two nurses and skilled physicians did their utmost to care for him; but after only twelve days’ sickness he was summoned from these earthly scenes. Realizing the seriousness of his condition, he asked for a pastor of his own faith and when one came he partook of the Lord’s Supper. He also desired to see his father, who was telegraphed for and with his brother, John, hastened to his bedside, but they were disappointed to find him no longer among mortals. He died Oct. 24, aged 31 years, one month and 20 days. Father and brother returned Friday night with the remains and the funeral took place at the Lutheran church, Saturday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. L. Loehr. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery. (source: The Willshire Herald, 2 Nov 1911, page 8 )
Chris Miller (1880-1911) by oil drums
Last Rites: The funeral of Christ Miller, whose death occurred at Wichita, Texas, was held here Sunday at the Lutheran church in Liberty township. The young man was the son of Jacob Miller of Blackcreek township, and was thirty-one years old at the time of his death. He had been working in the oil fields in Oklahoma and three weeks ago went to Wichita, Texas, where he contracted typhoid fever and died in the hospital there. His father and one brother, Pete, Miller, of California, when appraised of his illness started for his bedside, but his death occurred before either reached him. His father brought the remains here where his funeral occurred Sunday. (source: The Daily Standard, 3 Nov 1911, page 3)
Christian Miller never married.
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I have researched the families of Hoblet (Hoblit), Ayres, Strickler, Everett, Jewell, Passwaters and Hill. I have cancer and seem to be doing fine but would like these records and picturres to be placed somewhere that people can see them to aid in their research. Where would you suggest? I am a member of the DAR, First Family of Ohio, First Family of Civil War Veterans and I ordered an app so I could complete for First Families to Settle in Ohio but did not receive an answer. My family settled in the Bellbrook area in 1797. Hope to hear your thoughts.
Hi Phyllis. It is nice to hear from you and I’m glad to hear that you are feeling and doing well. We have meet a couple times at DAR functions and have talked on the phone. It is great that you want to share your information and photos. I would suggest that you start a Family Tree on Ancestry.com. You can add your photos there, too. Many people use Ancestry.com and would be likely to find your information and photos there. Good luck with your project. Karen