The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-07-15
Deaths.
WILLIAM T. MILLER.

William T. Miller, one of Cecil county's
most highly respected and useful citizens.
died at his home at Union, early Tuesday
morning from paralysis. From the effects OF
paralytic stroke five years ago he had since
been in impaired health, and had given up
all business cares except directing the opera
tions Of his farm upon which he had resided
since 1S47. His condition became alarming
on Friday of last week DR.. d. L. Clifford OF
Zion. was summoned but the end was near
and he passed away quietly on Tuesday
morning at four O'Clock.
He was born near where he died, on Nov.
10. 1921, and was worthy descendant of one
OF the honored pioneer families of the county.
His father was Thomas Miller, prominent
farmer of the Third district. The grand
father Of the deceased was Rev. Thomas
Miller, II widely known minister Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church for over forty years.
William 7. Miller was reared in the usual
manner of farmer lads Of his period, assist
ing in the ldbors Of the field and attending
the district schoo! Of the neighborhood when
his services were not needed at home. He
taught in the district school for a short time.
Although self taught, in great measure, he
WAS Il man OF very good Information on
almost every subject. He learned the car
pentcr trade before leaving home aud became
one of the most successful contractors and
builders in his locality. Mr.. Miller ever took
an active and prominent part in public
affairs and had been called upon to fill a
Lumber Of important positions Of honor and
trust. He served for several terms rs Clerk
to the Cecil County Commissioners, being
first appointed to this office in 1866. He
was notary public for one year the nom
ination for state Senator was once rendered
him but being a licensed local preacher h."
could not accept the honor according to the
provisions of the State Constitution. He was
an earnest and conscientious Christian man
and an active worker in the NJ. T.. Church.
Mr.. Miller was man OF strong will and
determined character hospitable and sympa-
thetic, II 5 advice was sought by people on
almost every subject. He was good to the
poor and had many demands made upon his
generosity.
For many years he was manager for the
late l. D. Carter at the Cecil Paper mills and
the Marley mills.
In all places and under all circumstances
he was loyal to the truth, honor and right,
Justly vauing his own self respect as infln-
itely more preferable than wealth, fame and
position.
He was twice married. His second wife
who survives him, was formerly Miss Anna
Whitson, OF Lancaster county. Pa. His first
wife was Miss Sarah Jane Mccullough. of
Port Deposit. He leaves fifteen children.
eight by his first union and seven by his
second. His children are: Philip and
Frank NJ. Miller. of Chestertown; Miss Sallie
r. Miller, prominent teacher in the county
schools; Mrs. Mary Slack, Of kimblevile;
Mrs. benjamin Holt, of Mechanics Valley;
Mrs. John Booth and Charles Miller. of
Philadelphia; William Miller, of Wilmington;
Andrew. John. James, George and Harry
Miller. Misses Eva and Annie Miller.
Brothers and sisters of the deceased are:
John Miller, of Cherry Hill; Mrs. Andrew
Cameron, Mrs. Joseph Nowland. Mrs. Frank
Mearns, of Zion: Mrs. VIM. A. Miller of
Mechanics Valley; Samuel Miller, of Avon
dale, Pa.
The funeral services took place at two
O'clock on Thursday afternoon in Union NJ.
L. Church. the Rev. W. Il. Mowbray, of Zion,
officiating.