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- THE ALEDO DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, ALEDO, MERCER COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Tuesday, 15 September 1896, Whole NO. 844; Vol. XVI. - NO. 27; FrontPage 1.
Obtained: 14 June 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler
Essley - Noble Museum, Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois; 1896 - 1899,Page 196.
OBITUARY: "MRS. ELIZABETH MILLER
Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Southern, was born in Gilescounty, Virginia, March 23, 1820. She moved with her parents toTipton, Iowa, in 1840. In January, 1841, she was married to FloydDuncan, and the same year they moved to Duncan township, Mercercounty, Illinois. To them were born three children, Elizabeth E.Pullen, John B. and Jasper. It was but a few years till a dark cloudof sorrow spread over this pioneer home, and the beloved husband andfather was called to rest. August 20, 1840 (? 1848), she was marriedto Michael Miller. To them were born Charles Madison, Theodore C.,Mercer Pulaski, Emma Jane, Walter A., Terrecie (Theresa) and Stephen.Of her children, two preceded her to the other shore, Charles, whodeparted this life in 1865 and Emma in 1886. Two, Pulaski andWalter, reside in Nebraska, the others being residents of Mercercounty. Of five brothers and eight sisters, three brothers surviveher, the eldest living near the old homestead in Virginia, theyoungest in the State of Washington, and Charles Southern, who livesnear Viola, Mercer County, Illinois. For many years, she had been afaithful follower of the beloved Master, working in her quiet, earnestway, always attentive to the appropriate service, always ready tominister to any who might need help or sympathy. But the kindly voiceis silent, and the soothing hand is still. She has gone to the rewardof the faithful, to meet those who have gone before, to welcome thosewho follow in the footsteps of the Blessed Master. Elizabeth Millerdeparted this life September 13, 1896, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 21days. Funeral services were held from the L.D.S. church, Sept. 14, at2 p.m., and interment was made in the Millersburg Cemetery."[Transcribed 14 June 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]
Source Information: Essley-Noble Museum, Aledo, Mercer County,Illinois from the Millersburg, Oak Ridge Cemetery DAR card records on07 May 2008 per SLJuhl, Compiler-sljuhl1234@yahoo.com.
Source Information: Essley-Noble Museum, Aledo, Mercer County,Illinois from the Millersburg, Oak Ridge Cemetery DAR Obit. cardrecords on 31 May 2008 per SLJuhl, Compiler-sljuhl1234@yahoo.com.
The back of the card states: "She had 5 bros. & 8 sisters - 3 bros.survive, the oldest in VA., the youngest in Washington State & CharlesSouthern in Viola."
09 July 1860 United States Federal Census
about Elizabeth Miller, page 238, Dwelling1622/1622.
Name: Elizabeth Miller
Age in 1860: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois
Gender: Female
Post Office: Millersburg
Household Members: Name Age
Michael N Miller, b. Indiana, male, Grocer, value of real estate 1000,personal val. 2000 41
Elizabeth Miller, b. Virginia, female 40
Sarah E Miller, b. Illinois, female 16
William J Miller, b. Illinois, male 15
Charles M Miller, b. Illinois, male 11
Theodore C Miller, b. Illinois, male 9
Palaski Miller, b. Illinois, male 7
Emma J Miller, b. Illinois, female 6
Walter A Miller, b. Illinois, male 4
Terissa Miller, b. Illinois, female 2
John Southern male, b. Virginia 45
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Millersburg, Mercer,Illinois; Roll: M653_211; Page: 880; Image: 239 Dwelling 1622/1622;Page 238. Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [databaseon-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.[Transcribed 08 May 2008, SLJuhl, Compiler]
SOURCE: 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Miller
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1821
Age in 1870: 49
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Millersburg, Mercer, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth Miller 49
Theodore Miller 18
Pulaski Miller 16
Emma Miller 15
Walter Miller 13
Theresa Miller 11
Stephen A D Miller 9
Hiram Bridgford 44
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Millersburg, Mercer,Illinois; Roll: M593_260; Page: 265; Image: 530. Ancestry.com. 1870United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: TheGenerations Network, Inc., 2003. [Transcribed 08 May 2008, SLJuhl,Compiler]
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1820 - 1896 (76 years)