Miller, Lucretia Jane (Cannon) 1834-1895

MILLER, CANNON

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 5/9/2005 at 10:31:47

Lucretia Jane Cannon, daughter of John and Nancy Cannon was born in Bath Co., Kentucky, July 6 1834. At the age of six years, she with her parents moved to Indiana and in 1849 came to near Newton near where she has since lived. At the age of 11 years she made a profession of faith in Christ and 10 years later united with the Baptist church. May 21, 1956 she united in marriage with John Miller. From this union eight children were born (five sons and three daughters) three of whom (two sons and one daughter) together with the husband and father, one siser and one brother survive to mourn her departure.

Her congenial and noble life commanded the respect of all who knew her. She departed this life Nov. 9, 1895 at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 3 days.

Poem - Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. on last Sabbath from their family residence one mile north of Metz, Dr. Jacoby of Newton, officiating and the interment made in the Metz Cemetery.

Originally submitted on Sun May 28 21:26:30 2000