The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07
CAPTAIN II. I. MILLER.
DEfTH or THIS WELL-hN0WN CTTI-
ZEN md TETERAN.
lie Was a Brave Soldier Throughout the
War, and Made "A Fine Record-His
business Life In Richmond.

CAPTAIN II. T. Miller died al his resi-
dence, No. 1909 west Cary street, yesier-
day afternoon at o'clock. He had been
sick quite a long while. but during the
last few days there was seemingly L
great Improvement and his death oc-
CURED quite suddenly. the Immediate
cause being heart failure.
In January. 1891. Captain Miller suf-
fered stroke OF paralysis, and his health
has never been strong since. IN the early
part of this summer he had sudden
fan. and though he was not at the time
regarded to be dangerously hurt, 1t was
soon apparent that he was internally In
jured. and once it was thought that an
operation might have to be performed.
This idea was abandoned as impracti-
cable, and the patient commenced 10
improve. he gradually grew worse.
however until the end came.
skAIcH OF HIS IN.
Henry Thweatte Miller was born in
NottOway county, Va, November Z, 1854.
his fatner u Or Giles a. Miller, now a
resident Of Bon Air, who was promi-
nent citizen In his community, and was
captain OF one Of the earliest virginia
volunteer companies. Dung miller
spent his boynooa IN Nottoway, and
shortly before the war he came To Rich
mond TO live, and has resided IN this
city ever since. soon after he came 10
Richmond he became a member of he
clothing firm of Simpson * Miller. When
the war commenced he closed his bust
ness out ana Joined the Confederate
army. After the surrender at Apo
marox he returned TO Richmond. and
was connected with the clothing house Of
John :. Dcylin, then doing business at
the establishment now occupied by owens
& Minor. lie was afterwards engaged
Ia the clothing business with William
Ira smith, ana subsequently connected
with tho firm of Wilkinson & Withers
lie established the hrst shirt manufac-
tory south OF Baltimore. The hrm was
known as H. 4. Miller d Co. In this
business he continued until a short time
since. when. by reason OF weak health,
he was forced 10 stop active work. al
though interested ia The firm up 10 the
time Of his death.
MS WAR RECORD.
Captain Miller had a fine war record.
He was & splendid soldier and held III
the highest esteem by his SUI eri0r Oiil-
GERS. When the war broke out he Joined
the first band Of soldiers known as Com
pany +, First Virginia Regiment, when
left Richmond for Aqua Creek. lie was
orderly sergeant Of the company. hc
was promoted to lieutenant. and Com
pany + was shortly afterwards detached
and assigned TO the Twenty-irst Virginia
Regiment with Colonel Gillian In com
mand. As lieutenant he served through
out the Valley campaign. subsequently
ne was made adjutant OF the Twenty
alXth Virginia Regiment, stationed AT
Gloucester Point. under the command OF
Colonel Charles 4. Crump. Dr0tnef-in-
laN OF Lieutenant Miller At the reor-
ganization of the army Colonel Crump
was put In command OF the Sixteenth
Regiment, soon after which he died. ana
Lieutenant Miller became lieutenant IN
Company ID. Twentynfth Battalion, with
headquarters near Richmond. He was
at the battle Of Fort Harrison. and many
other fights, and skirmishes around
Richmond. lie was one of the prime
movers in the organization Of the 1wen-
ty-Fifth Battalion. He fought through
out the war and was in many OF the
principal battles up 10 the battle OF sill
YER Creek, where the Twenty-hfth Bat
talon was captured Captain Miller De-
ing one of the few who made their es-
cape. He surrendered at AppomattoN.
HIS FAMILY.
Captain Miller was very popular with
a large number OF friends in this city as
well as elsewhere, who Will deeply regret
to learn OF his death. lie was highly es-
termed In business circles. and was quite
a favorite with the surviving veterans
OF the late war.
He married Miss Annie Hudson. Of sell
ma. Ala. who, with two young children.
a boy and a girl survive him. lie was
a brother of Mr.. Polk Miller and MI.
Anthony W. Miller, of this city and MI.
Perkins Miller He also leaves two Sis
ters, Mrs Wylie and Mrs. Noble and two
haif-sisters. Mrs Richard Stokes and
Miss ImOgene Miller.
Captain Miller was one OF the organiz-
ers of the Mozart Association, and was
a most enthusiastic worker In its behalf,
often overtaxng his strength after ms
health began 10 fail in working Tor us
good.
He was Il charter member Of Jo1pa
Lodge, No. 49, MasOns and had the good
of that order ever at heart
His aged father was notified 10y tele-
graph last night of his demise. as was
Mr Polk Miller who is absent on a lee
The funeral will take placs Thursday
evening from Holy Trinity church, oni
the funeral arrangements viii not De
completed until to-day. II was Captain
Millers wish that DR.. Spr1sg shouid
conduct the services. and last night MT.
Toney Miller tclegraphed to Covington 10
see IL he would be able 10 be present
but had rceivd no reply at a late nour
last night