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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Portrait and Biographical Record of
Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio
Publ.
Chicago: Chapman Bros.
1892.
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ANDREW MADER
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 480 |
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GEORGE A. MARSHALL
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 176 |
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HUGH MATHERS
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 548 |
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SIMEON MAXON
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 586 |
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BENJAMIN W. MAXWELL
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 138 |
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ROBERT McCASLIN
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 250 |
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THOMAS B. McCORMICK
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 270 |
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WILLIAM MILHOLLAND
Source: Portrait and Biographical
Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892. - Page 319 |
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JEREMIAH MILLER,
ex-County Commissioner of Shelby County, was born Jan.
7, 1839, in Montgomery County, this State.
Although receiving only a common-school education, his
natural mental ability caused him to advance in whatever
field of labor he entered, and since locating in turtle
Creek Township, where he is a present residing, has been
in various ways closely identified with the progress of
his section.
Frederick Miller, the father of our subject, was
born in Berks County, Pa., and came to Ohio immediately
after his marriage, locating on unimproved land about
fifteen miles from Dayton, in Montgomery County.
He was one of the early settlers of that locality, and
followed farming there for the remainder of his life,
his death occurring in 1841. The Miller family
was of German descent, and the grandfather of our
subject, who was a farmer in Berks County, Pa., served
as a soldier in the Mexican War.
The maiden name of our subject' mother was Catherine
Whitman, and she was also a native of the
above-named county and State. Like her husband,
she was a devoted member of the United Brethren Church,
and departed this life in 1866. Jeremiah of
this sketch was the youngest in the parental family of
seven children, of whom those living are Levi,
who is married, and operating a farm in Ford County,
Ill.; and Elvina who is the widow of John W.
Apple, and resides in Darke County.
He of whom we write was reared on the home farm, and
received his early education in the pioneer log
schoolhouse, he being permitted to attend school only
during the winter months. When fourteen years of
age, our subject began working out on farms near his
home, and when sixteen years of age received for his
services $9 per month. On attaining his majority,
he began teaching school in the little old house
in District No. 8, Perry Township, Montgomery County.
He subsequently taught two terms of school in Preble
County, and one term after locating in this section.
During the summer season, he was engaged in raising
tobacco, which he found to be a very profitable
business.
In 1866, Mr. Miller purchased a farm in Jackson
Township, Montgomery County, which he sold seven years
later, and coming to this county, located on eighty
acres of land in Loramie Township, of which he became
the owner. He resided on that tract until 1883,
when he came to Sidney, and remained during the four
years of his incumbency of the County Commissioner's
office. He performed the duties of that position
with credit to himself and satisfaction to his
constituents, but at the expiration of his term of
office, has since refused to accept other public
positions, as he prefers the comfort and quiet of his
fireside to the turmoil of civil life.
Mr. Miller purchased his present home in turtle
Creek Township in 1891, and since August of that year
has been a resident thereon. His estate comprises
eighty acres of valuable land, in addition to which he
owns one hundred and forty acres of fine land in Loramie
Township. His farms bear splendid improvements in
the way of buildings and machinery, and in addition to
raising the crops which are best suited to the soil and
climate, Mr. Miller has stocked his estates with
good grades of animals. In beginning his career,
he had no financial backing, but was obliged to depend
entirely upon his natural abilities and strength of will
and body. Right well as he succeeded in his
worldly affairs, and his standing among his fellow-men
is that of a man of substance and genuine worth.
Mr. Miller and Miss Anna Swihart, a
native of Montgomery County, this State, were united in
marriage Apr. 26, 1860. The lady is the daughter
of Jonathan and Sophia (Cloyd) Swihart, natives,
respectively, of Pennsylvania and Virginia. Her
parents were early settles in this State, and the
father, who was a farmer, died in 1877.
To our subject and his wife have been born seven
children, viz.: Harvey O. who is married, and
farming in Darke County, this State; Levi P., who
is also married and living on the old homestead in
Loramie Township; Lillie O., who is the wife of
Charles E. Coven makes her home in Dayton;
Callie is deceased, as is also Nellie and the
eldest born; and William S. is at home.
Our subject takes a prominent part in political
affairs, and casts his vote and influence in favor of
Democratic principles. He has represented his
party as delegate to county, district and State
conventions, and has served as School Director for
several years. While residing in Loramie Township,
he was elected Clerk for one term, and filled the office
of Justice of the Peace for six years. Mr.
Miller was elected Commissioner of Shelby County in
the fall of 1885, and re-elected to the same position
the following term, making a service of six years.
While County Commissioner, the County Infirmary was
erected, and many miles of turnpike constructed.
He devoted almost his entire time and attention to
looking after public business, and as such has a good
record, receiving the respect and friendship of his
fellow-men. Mrs. Miller is a most excellent
lady, and an influential member of the Lutheran Church.
Our subject possesses that energy and tact which
invariably bring success to the owner, and is adding to
his popularity, and also to his financial standing each
year, and ranks high in the esteem of his community.
Source 3: Portrait and Biographical Record of
Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio - Publ.
Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892 - Page 356 |
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