Miller, Frederick 1834 – 1892

MILLER, TUBBS, KING, HEIMANN

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Iowa Plain Dealer April 28, 1892, P3 C4

FATAL ACCIDENT

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Fred Miller was engaged in hauling from the rear of his store some lumber and rubbish which had accumulated from the change being made in the business when in some manner he fell from, or was thrown from the load, death resulting from breaking his neck. He was just making preparation to engage extensively with a cousin, in conducting a bakery and confectionery, in the rooms lately occupied by him as a store, and in the room beneath. This is a terrible affliction to his family, and more so, as but a few moments previous to his death he had left them in the full promise of prolonged life and in perfect health. In this sad dispensation they have the universal sympathy of the people of Cresco. Facts in regard to his birth and life will be gathered for a future issue of our paper.

May 5, 1892, P3 C5

OBITUARY.

MILLER.—Died in Cresco, Iowa, April 27, 1892, Frederick Miller, aged 57 years 7 months and 5 days.

Deceased was born in Hornach, Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 22, 1834, and was the eldest of four children. When 16 years of age he came to this country, locating first in New York City, going from there to Savannah, Ga., where he, with an uncle learned the business of Confectioner and baker. He went from there to Niagara Falls, remaining about two years, after which he went to Winona, Minn., conducting the bakery business there.

In October 1857, at Lockport, N. Y., he was married with Harriet L. Tubbs. In 1864 he removed to McGregor, engaging in the harness trade, which he continued after removing to Cresco. By his first marriage two sons were born, William, who is now located at 737 E. Lake St. Chicago, and Charles F., engaged in the harness trade in Cresco. His second marriage was with Caroline King, in 1869, who survives him. From that marriage three children were born to them, viz.: Jennie M., wife of Rev. E. N. Heimann, Lottie and Albert.

Four or five years ago Mr. Miller closed out his harness business and with Mr. Woellstein, visited his native place, after his return opening out in the dry goods trade, which he closed this spring to engage in other business for which he was arranging when killed.

He had served as Treasurer of Cresco a number of terms and for many years was Treasurer of Cresco Lodge No. 150, A. F. & A. M., always faithful to every trust and duty.

He leaves a valuable property, with some $10,000 life insurance.

The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, by Rev. G. Blessin of Eldora, in German, and by Rev. Prottengeir of New Hampton; Rev. F. M. Coleman giving a brief biography of the deceased.

Transcriber's Note: The birth date does not agree with the gravestone which shows April 22, 1834.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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