McMILLIN, Bushrod Taylor "B.T." 1812-1895

MCMILLIN, ROSE, BULMAN, HOOPINGARNER, WORTH

Posted By: Errin Wilker
Date: 9/20/2014 at 00:11:53

Died, at the residence of his son, C.H. McMillin, on May 20th, (1895) our respected citizen, Mr. B.T. McMillin, aged 82 years, 10 months and 19 days.

The subject of our sketch was born in Berkley County, Va., July 1st, 1812, and was one of 7 children. Growing to manhood in his native state with parents, brothers and sisters, he lived a free and happy life. On February 11th, 1845 (12 Jan 1845 according to marriage record at FAMILYSEARCH.ORG), he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Rose, they together sharing life's joys and sorrows until the angel of death visited that household and removed the wife and mother on December 8th, 1869, since which he lived a quiet, lonely life. 10 children were born to them, three sons and seven daughters. One son and four daughters preceding him to the better land. The remaining ones are: Mrs. Helen Bulman of English Bench, Mrs. Celia Hoopingarner of Waynesburg, Ohio; Mrs. Lucy Worth of McGregor and Chas. H. of French Creek.

On removing from Virginia he went to Ohio and remained a number of years engaged in milling, from there to McHenry county, Ill., and still alter to Platteville, Wis., and thence to Village Creek where he built the first flouring mill ever constructed in Allamakee county. Being an excellent workman his services were in demand wherever he might locate. For a number of years he operated a mill in Dorchester, thence to Bear Creek where he built a large flouring mill and remained a number of years and still alter to the French Creek mills which he operated until retiring from active duty and where he remained until his death. It is very apparent that his circle of acquaintances was large, and many will read of his death with deep regret. He was one we all respected and in his quiet way he had won the hearts of all especially the children and one might truly say he had no enemy. He was a kind and loving father, always patient always had a kind and loving word for all his children, consequently all had a kind and loving word for him.

His permanent home was with his son Charles, but he divided his time between his children where he was very welcome. His last illness extended over a period of about three weeks. Heart failure was the predominating ailment. He bore his last sickness with much fortitude and patience, no one ever heard him utter a complaining word, till on the morning of May 20th fully trusting in his Savior, surrounded by loving children, and sorrowing friends, his spirit took its flight, leaving the blessed assurance that his soul was in peace. A large number of old acquaintances and friends followed the remains to Village Creek where they were deposited by the side of his wife. Rev. Hall of Lansing delivered an excellent sermon that carried conviction to every heart. The singing my the Misses Aldrich was excellent.

The family takes this opportunity of extending heartfelt thanks to those kind friends who so unremittingly and untiringly rendered aid in time of need.

Source: Newspaper Clipping

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Added by S. Ferrall 10/09/2022:

This obituary (not the photo) appeared in the Allamakee Journal, June 5, 1895, pg 4

Allamakee Obituaries maintained by Sharyl Ferrall.
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