Death Date: Tombstone says Dec 19, 1934. Obituary says Jan 19, 1935.
Obituary: George W. Miller A Pioneer of 1853
Dies at his home near Metz at the age of 83.
The County loses a Good Citizen.George W. Miller died at his home in Mound Prairie township, December 6, 1917. He was born in Fulton County, New York on December 19, 1834. In 1845 with his parents he journeyed by canal, lake boat, and immigrant wagon to Kendall County, Illinois. Here his father died in 1853. [Family Bible says 1851]
In the fall of that year with his mother, bother John, and sister Mrs. Sara Cannon, he moved to Iowa, settling on a farm near Metz. On the 20th of January 1859, he was united in marriage to Emily Helphrey, their license being the first one issued in the then new courthouse. To this couple nine children were born, five of whom are now living and were with him in his last sickness. They are M.T., C.I., Mrs. W.H. Brock, Mrs. Sadie Hardenbrook, and Mrs. E.C. Emmack, all expect one living with him on a part of the old Homestead. The departed ones are Stephen, Mary, May, and Bertha. They have 15 living grandchildren and 12 Great grandchildren.
By frugality and hard labor he from time to time added to his first small acreage till he owned seven hundred and twenty acres of Mound Prairie land, the management of which he shared with his two sons, Mell and Clarence. He was a companion to his children from their childhood to old age.Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Metz church conducted by Dr. Williams of Newton, who paid an eloquent tribute to his simple life, which was of much comfort to his aged wife and sorrowing children. Mrs. W.L. Anderson's songs were the kind that touched the heart and give comfort.
The pallbearers were the sons of old friends and neighbors of his. They were Lou Helphrey, Henry Dammeier, Patsy Healy, Gil Henney, Elmer Fitzgerald, and Andy Engle. They laid him to rest in the Metz cemetery in sight of the first home he had made in his young manhood and beside his brother John, and among his children who had gone before.George Miller had for his neighbors in his pioneer days, John M. Reed, John Leeper, A.K. and J.W. Allfree, S.W. Sims, Tom Phillips, Wm. and C.M. Baker, William Hitchler, Frank Pink, Jerry Fitzgerald, Louis Helphrey, L.A. Woodruff, C.J. Hickman, George Cannon, Thomas Morrison, Tom Healy, George Ramsey, A.J. Westbrook, William Aillaud, James Callison, E.B. and H.L. Moffitt, Richard Manning, and many others, who like himself had come from distant states to make for themselves as home.
They had many privations. Their market and mill were at Oskaloosa, Brooklyn, or Iowa City. They have builded better than even thy had thought and left to us a priceless heritage. Only of this list left on the farm is Jerry Fitzgerald, and he is nearing the western horizon and will soon join his friends of long ago; and like the others leave us only his good name and example. If it can be said of us as it will be said of them, "They have done their work well," then will future generations pay tribute to us in saying we were true sons of our fathers. ~ Newton Daily News December 1917
Parents are Israel Helphrey, Born in Virigina and Rachel Meyers born in Ohio or Penn. Settled in Jasper Co in 1854. Sister is Rachel Helphrey.
Obituary: Mrs. George Miller of Metz Dies Friday
Mrs. George Miller, one of the early settlers of Jasper County, died yesterday afternoon [November 3, 1922] at four o'clock at her home in Metz, on the old Miller homestead, which has been her home for the past 53 years.
Mrs. Miller who was 83 years old, has been in feeble health since the latter part of September, when she was injured in a fall. Since then she has been failing and during the past week she has been unconscious most of the time.
When but 15 years old, Mrs. Miller, than Emily Helphrey, came with her parents, Israel and Rachel Helphrey from Lima, Ohio and settled in Jasper County. Here the family grew to be of the most prominent in the county. When the old Jasper County courthouse was first dedicated, Emily Helphrey and George Miller were married. In fact they were the first couple to be married in that courthouse.Mr. and Mrs. Miller moved on a farm and it was through their efforts and through the efforts of people of their caliber that Jasper County is now one of the leading agricultural spots in the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the parents of nine children, four of which preceded them in death.
Mrs. Miller was a charter of the Baptist church at Metz and all during her life she had been one of the good women of the community who has always had time to drop in and assist a friend in need and care for the sick and the many little kindnesses which mark the life of such women as Mrs. Miller.
Mr. Miller died five years ago and was buried in the family plot in Metz, where Mrs. Miller will be buried. She is survived by her five children, Mrs. F.A. Hardenbrook, Mrs. W.H. Brock of Newton and Mrs. E.C. Emmack, M.T. Miller and C.I. Miller of Metz and two brothers, David Helphrey of Leeten, Missouri, and Israel Helphrey of Ogden, Iowa and many friends and relatives.
It is thought that Mrs. Miller's brothers will not be able to attend the services for they are both in feeble health. Israel has visited with her since her illness and his wife is not well at this time.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Metz church with Rev. W.O. Chisholm of the United Presbyterian Church of Newton in charge of the services. ~ Newton Daily News 1922
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(Research):Obituary: Clarence Miller, Life-Time County Resident, Dies
Clarence I. Miller, 88, life-time resident of Jasper county and a member of The Daily News Three-Quarter Century club, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday at the Skiff Memorial hospital. Mr. Miller was taken to the hospital Thursday after being injured in a fall.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Murdoch Funeral Home with the Rev. F. D. Boldt, paster of the Lutheran church at Fremont, Neb., officiating. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elmer Emmack of Newton, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Widely known in the Jasper county area, Mr. Miller was a resident of the Metz vicinity for the past 85 years, having moved to the old home farm with his parents at the age of three.A farmer by occupation, Mr. Miller also taught in the early Jasper county rural schools, in session at that time, mainly during the winter months. In addition to receiving his early education in Jasper county schools, he attended Drake University in Des Moines.
One of nine children, he was born Feb 21, 1865 west of the Sugar Grove community in Sherman township, the son of George and Emily Miller. ~ The Daily News, October 17, 1953.
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Funeral services for Clarence I. Miller, 88, lifetime resident of Jasper county, were held this afternoon at Johnson-Murdoch funeral home with the Rev. F.D. Bolt of Fremont, Neb., officiating. Mr. Miller died Friday at Skiff Memorial hospital after being taken there Thursday when he was injured in a fall.
Mr. Miller and his wife had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1945. She preceded him in death in 1948.
Pall bears were, Eugene Anthony, Arris Druyff, Walter Henderson, George Selbhers, Carl Kletting and Fred Engle. Organist was Mrs. R. L. Jackson, with Miss Ruth Jackson as soloist. Mrs. Eugene Anthony, Mrs. Alva Swalwell and Mrs. Walter Henderson were in charge of flowers. Interment was at Sugar Grove cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News, October 19, 1953
Celebrate Golden Wedding: Many Friends, Relatives Help Celebrate Day
One hundred and thirty-five relatives and friends gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence I. Miller on Feb. 6, honoring them on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Among the guests were relatives and friends from Wisconsin, Des Moines, Brooklyn, State Center and local communities.
During the evening, the couple and guests were entertained by a song personalized by John Hitcher with Mrs. Ruel Jackson accompanying, followed by the group singing "Home Sweet Home." Short talks were give by the Rev. Ruel Jackson, Patsy Healy and Fred Engle.
Beautiful flowers, which were gifts to the couple, decorated the house. Dainty refreshments were served during the day by Mrs. Victor Rose, Mrs. Donovan Emmack, Mrs. George Dammeier, Beverly Emmack, and Doria Dammeier, assisted by Donovan Emmack, George Dammeier and Clarence Dammeier. Mrs. Elmer Emmack received the guests at the door and Mrs. Helma Dammeier presided at the guest book.
The celebration of this anniversary is the second in the Miller family to be held at the farm home. In 1909, Mr. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Miller, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary there. They were the first couple to be married in the court house in Newton, and celebrated their 50th anniversary year the ?.
The younger Mr. Miller sat on the first grand jury to be held in the new court house. Clarence I. Miller was born near Newton nearly 80 years ago and has lived on his present farm for 75 years. Mrs. Miller was born in Illinois and is 75. Both are enjoying good health. ~ The Daily News, February 1945.
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(Research):Obituary: Services Today For Mrs. MillerFuneral services for Mrs. Mae A. Miller, 78, of near Metz, were held at 2 o'clock today at the Johnson-Murdoch Funeral Home in Newton. Burial was in the Sugar Grove cemetery.
Rev. Fred D. Boldt, past of the First Lutheran church, and Rev. Pieter Smit, paster of the First Baptist church in Marshalltown, officiated at the rites. Pall beares were ott Callison, Carl Kletting, ? Moffitt, Eugene Anthony, George Selbher and Arris Druyff. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Walter Henderson, Mrs. Delbert ? and Mrs. Eugene Anthony. Songs were "Does Jesus Care", "Under His Wings" and "Going Home." ~ Newton Daily News, 1948
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22. Bertha Miller
Obituary: Mrs. Bertha Miller-Baker
Bertha Miller Baker, daughter of George W. and Emily Miller, was born at Metz, Iowa, October 28, 1876. On February 9th, 1898, she was married to Charles Wilbert Baker; died September 21, 1899...She was a member of the United Brethren church of Metz, and was always active in Christian work, both in the Sunday school and in the Young Peoples' Christian Union...Bertha was one of a family of nine children, three of whom had departed this life before her, viz: Mary and May in childhood, and Stephen in young manhood. Those living and residing near the old homestead are her father and mother, her sisters, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Emmack, Mrs. Hardenbrook , and brothers Mel and Clarence Miller and all were at her bedside at her death...Her body was tenderly buried by the side of her new born babe in Metz cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. B.C. Baumgardner, who officiated at her wedding, preached the funeral service...The above is a very sad bereavement, and the family have the sincere sympathy of all who knew them. ~ Newton papers, September 24, 1899.
(Research):Obituary: Mrs. Bertha Miller-Baker
Bertha Miller Baker, daughter of George W. and Emily Miller, was born at Metz, Iowa, October 28th, 1876. On February 9th, 1898, she was married to Charles Wilbert Baker; died September 21, 1899.
She was a member of the United Brethren church of Metz, and was always active in Christian work, both in the Sunday school and in the Young Peoples' Christian Union.
Bertha was one of a family of nine children, three of whom had departed this life before her, via: Mary and May in childhood, and Stephen in young manhood. Those living and residing near the old homestead are her father and mother, her sisters, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Emmack, Mrs. Hardenbrook, and brothers Mel and Clarence Miller, and all were at her bedside at her death.
Her body was tenderly buried by the side of her new born babe in Metz cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. B.C. Baumgardner, who officiated at her wedding, preached the funeral service.
The above is a very sad bereavement, and the family have the sincere sympathy of all who knew them.
Obituary - Charles W. Baker
Charles Wilbert Baker, 68-year-old Sherman Township farmer, died at his home about 4:00 o'clock Monday morning after a two weeks' illness.
A lifelong resident of Sherman township, he was born Aug. 1, 1871, near Newton, the son of William and Mary Baker. He was united in marriage to Mary Starr.
Surviving relatives are his widow, and three children, Mrs. Leo Toedt of Baxter, Mrs. Clarence Brockway of Waterloo and Everett Baker of Colfax; also three step children, Mrs. Harry Stinson of Des Moines, Miss Ethel Starr of Des Moines, and Mrs. Russell Kintz of Colfax, a sister, Mrs. Lena Thornton of San Diego, Cal., and two brothers, Harry of Colfax and George of Newton.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Murdoch funeral home. Interment was made in the Metz cemetery.
All grangers of the Oak Ridge community met at the Newton National bank at 1:30 o'clock to attend the funeral services in abody. ~ Jasper County Record, February 15, 1940, page 7, column 5.
11. Jacob E. Miller
Lived in Pawpaw, Lee County, Illinois or Iowa (Commeroretive Record - Kane and Kendall County 1888
(Research):Lived with brother Abraham in 1850 Census.
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Whiting News:"Friday morn news was received in Whiting that J.E. Miller, who lived 1 mile from this city had died. He was 73 years old and a pioneer of this section. His death was a great surprise to everyone as but few knew that he had been ill. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the home of his son." ~ Onawa Gazette, Onawa, Iowa. Friday 17, 1901========
Telegram found in GW Miller papers:
Dated: Whiting, IA 5.11.1901
To: George Miller
Father died last night. Funeral two oclock tomorrow.
JD or FT Miller
27. George Miller
Is living with his brother Charles in 1880 U.S. Census at Taylorville, Christian Co., Illinois
12. Nancy Miller
Honored on 87 Birthday
Way back in the New England state in the early year of 1800, in the state of New York, in the bright and sunny month of May, in the year 1929, on the 22nd, in the home of Mr. John Miller, a little daughter first saw the peer of day. She lived and thrived and when in her teens her parents removed with her and the rest of their family into the state of Illinois coming by way of the Great Lakes in a steamboat, locating some 50 miles west of the now great city of Chicago, where her father died.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Hitchler. They emigrated to the Hawkeye state in the very early 50's locating west of where Newton now stands. The spot which now claims the beautiful thriving city then, being but a prairie. Of the eleven children reared on the dear old home more than half slumber in the silent tomb. The husband too having answered to the welcome call of the Savior, "Well done good and faithful servant. Enter in the glories of our Lord," some 14 years ago. Since then she has been tenderly cared for by her children and grandchildren.
She has 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren living. The children are Mrs. Mary Broomhall, Fullerton, Neb., Mrs. Nora Price, Buckner, Mo., Messrs. Geo., M.A. and Chas. Hitchler of this vicinity. He is also a sister of G.W. Miller and Mrs. Geo. Cannon, who complete all who remain of a family of 13 children who reached years of manhood and womanhood.
She was the happy victim of a surprise post card shower and the recipient of over 80 cards making one for each year of her useful life, and some thrown in for good measure, many states in the union being represented, some coming from the golden sand on the sunny beach of the peaceful Pacific, and some from the tropical gulf states, bearing the love of the children of here dear brothers and sisters, who many yhears ago bade her farewell to all friends, to dwell in a fairer clime; and many tokens were from friends and neighbors who have loved and respected her in theis vicinity, which has been her home for more than a half century. She having resided on the dear farm home for nearly 60 years. True, many sorrows have surrounded the home in giving up her loved ones, but we trust her remaining days may be full of sunshine, till she shall meet her sainted husband and may their be an unbroken family around God's throne.
(Research):Obituary:
Mrs. William Hitchler Dies - Pneumonia Is CauseOne of Jasper County's oldest pioneers, Mrs. William Hitchler, died at home Wednesday morning from pneumonia which set in after injury which she sustained several days ago in a fall.
Mrs. Hitchler, who was ninety-two years old last May, was born in New York. When still a child, she moved with her parents to Illinois and living them moved to Japser Co. where they settled in the early days on the old home place a quarter of a mile north of Metz, where she lived a long and useful life.
She lived to see 5 generations and is the last member of a family of eleven children.
She is survived by 3 children, Mishael Hitchler at home, Mrs. Nora Price of Missouri and Mrs. Mary Broomhall of Fullerton, Nebraska. Her 2 daughters have visited her during the fall and Mrs. Price was with her when she died. Mr. Hitchler died more than 25 years ago. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later. ~ The Newton Daily News, November 9, 1921
German church records show he emigrated to the USA.
Georg Hitschler bought land in Kendall Co., Illinois on June 22, 1848. He obtained his citizenship papers on March 2, 1854, he sold the land on March 3, 1854 and moved to Jasper Co., Iowa where he bought land in Jasper Co., Iowa on April 11, 1854.
When Georg signed his citizenship papers in Illinois he signed as George Hitschler, when he purchased his land at Des Moines, Iowa in April he signed his name as Hitchler.
Citizenship papers say that he left the Port of Harve in August, 1838 and landed in New York in September 1838.(Research):1850 Census Little Rock Township, Kendall Co., Illinois take the 13th day of October 1850.William Hitchler aged 35 male farmer born in Germany. Nancy Hitchler aged 20 female born in New York, Alexander aged 5 born in New York. [Alexander's name is crossed out. We think he died shortly after this date and the enumerator went back and crossed him off the list.]
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George William Hitchler was born in Germany in the providence of Bavaria, in Rhodt, on the river Rhine, November 28, 1809. He was baptized in infancy and in his youth was received into church fellowship with the Lutheran Church. He came to America at the age of 21. He found employment on the lake steamer for 5 years, after which he settled in Illinois. June 3, 1846 he united in marriage with Miss Nancy Miller. To them 14 children were born, 7 of whom have gone before, 4 sons and 3 daughters with the companion and mother and other relative remain to mourn his departure. He with his family cam to Jasper Co. in the Spring of 1854, where he has resided ever since. He passed away in peace at his home near Metz on Tuesday morning, November 19 at the ripe old age of 85 years, 11 months, and 21 days.
The funeral services were held at the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. J.C. Jacaby DD officiating and Rev. CV Cowan assisting in the services. The interment was made in the Metz cemetery.
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God. Heb. 4:9
When the weary at heart and ladden with sin
Have opened to Jesus the things that have been,
When all is forgiven, for all is confused,
in the blood of his cross there is rest,
blessed rest.When in struggling for right and in wrestling with wrong
the rough, doubtful path seems most lonesome and long,
Ah, then like a babe by its mother caressed
In the bosom of Jesus there is rest,
blessed rest.When the home of our childhood is shadowed and dim,
And the loved ones we clung to are gathered to Him,
While we nestle and weep on his sheltering breast,
Still, still Jesus only is rest,
blessed rest.But the shadows shall pass and the tears shall be dried,
And the light and the love shall forever abide.
Without cloud, without end, inexpressibly blest
For the peopleof God there remaineth a rest.Newton Record - November 22, 1895
Ninth Iowa Cavalry, Co. L. Private
1880 Census they lived in Lincoln, Shelby Co., Iowa
1900 Census says his father was born in Pennsylvania and mother born in North Carolina.
Mother's name not listed in marriage record
Obituary: Funeral Rites for M.A. Hitchelr on Saturday
Funeral services will be held for Mishael A. Hitchler at two o'clock Saturday afternoon from the First Methodist Church...Rev. E. A. Briggs and Rev Clyde McDonald of Des Moines will officiate. Burial will be in the sugar Grove cemetery. The songs will be "Rock of Ages," "Nearer My God To Thee" and "Sometime We'll Understand."..Mrs. Theodore Matheny, Mrs. Elmer Lind and Miss Florence Miller will be in charge of flowers...Pallbearers will be Theodore Matheny, Elmer Lind, Patrick Healy, Home Clement, and Clarence Dunmier (Dammeier)...Mr. Hitchler, a life long resident of the Metz community, passed away at the Skiff hospital early on Wednesday morning. ~ The Newton Daily News, November, 1947.
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Biography of Mish HitchlerMishael Asure Hitchler, a farmer and the present township clerk of Mound Prairie township, was born in Jasper county in 1861, and now resides on the old Hitchler homestead on Section 11. His parents were William and Nancy (Miller) Hitcher, natives of Germany and New York respectively. They came to Jasper county in the spring of 1854, coming overland from Illinois.
There were eleven children in his father's family, nine of whom were born in Jasper county. John and Alice (?) came to the county with their parents in 1854 both deceased. Those born in Jasper county were Mary, Jane, George W., Mishael A., Charles W., Sarah, M deceased, Emily, Elnora, Elsmer S., Ida, deceased. Four of the children are residents of Jasper County. Our subject is a single man.
He was educated in the district schools and Orchard City Business College of Burlington. When two years of age he had the misfortune of breaking his right led, which was never properly set, and in 1882, had it amputated below the knee. Mr. Hitchler has taken an active interest in the affairs of the township and county. He was elected township clerk in 1886 and served four years. In 1898 was elected again and also in 1900. He has also served several terms as grand and trial juror.
35. Charles Washington Hitchler
Charles W Hitchler
The following brief story of Mr. Hitchler's life was sent to this office:
Charles Washington Hitchler was born Jan 1, 1863, on a farm near Metz, Iowa. At the place of his birth he grew to manhood, and spent his life there, all save the last five years.
In the year 1911 he went to Perry Iowa where his honest and energetic business dealings, won for him both a financial success and many true and worth friends. His progress in business was checked in February of this year, when he was forced to give up his work and consult specialists because of failing health.
He went to Rochester, Minn where he was operated upon March 20th. Not yet recovered from the serious operation, he returned to Newton, Iowa in July where friends and relatives assisted him in his efforts to regain his health. But after many months of patient suffering he passed away at the Grace Sanatorium in Newton, Iowa, Sunday morning Oct 15, 1916.
Mr. Hitchler was the third son born to William and Nancy Hitchler. His father, William Hitchler, four sisters, Ida, Alla, Sarah, Jane; three brothers, John, Elsmer and George have preceded him to the other world; leaving one brother, M A Hitchler, of Metz, Iowa, and two sisters, Mary Broomhall of Fullerton, Nebr., and Nora Price, of Soldier Kansas to comfort the aged mother in her sad bereavement.
Mr. Hitchler was a loyal supporter of the I. O. O. F. lodge. He was also a loyal follower of the Christian faith. His morals and standards of life; his honest straight forward dealings; his unceasing effort to do the right thing first last and all the time are the standards used in the attainment of his success in the business life which alone are characteristics of a true Christian character. ~ A Jasper County Newspaper.
Obituary: Elsmer Hitcher
Elsmer Hitcher died at his home near Metz, about four o'clock Monday afternoon, his disease being pneumonia. The funeral was held at Metz school house Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Hitchler was a single man, about thirty-four years of age, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. His death has caused profound sorrow throughout the neighborhood in which he had lived for many years. ~ Newton paper , February 1904.
14. John Miller
(Research):Obituary: John Miller
John Miller was born in Fulton Co., N.Y., Dec 29 1833. He came with his parents to Kendal Co., Ill., in 1842, and thence to Jasper Co., Iowa, in 1853. May 10th, 1854, he united in marriage to Lucretia J. Cannon, to whom were born eight children, three of whom (two sons and one daughter) survive to mourn his departure. Sunday, Nov 10th, 1895, just six weeks prior to his death, his companion was laid away to her last earthly resting place. He died at home, one mile north of Metz, on last Sabbath morning, Dec. 22, aged 61 years, 11 months and 23 days. He retired in usual health on Saturday evening and was found a corpse in his bed on Sunday morning, having died from heart trouble. Of a family of 14 children, 3 brothers and 2 sisters survive to mourn his departure. As a citizen and a man of honor and integrity he commanded the confidence and respect of all who knew him. The funeral services took place from his home on Tuesday at2 p.m., Rev. Dr. Jacoby officiating, and the interment in the Metz cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News December 1895
(Research):Obituary: Lucretia Jane Cannon
Lucretia Jane Cannon, daughter of John and Nancy (?). ? was born in Bath Co., Kentucky, July 6 1834. At the age of six years, whe 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 siter and one brother survive to mour 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 yers, 4 moths 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. ~ Newton paper November 1895.
Obituary: Sarah Miller Cannon
Sarah M. Miller was born in New York, September 18, 1837, being 78 years, 4 months and 20 days old at the time of her death which occurred May 9, 1916. When 15 years of age she came to Iowa with two of her brothers and settled on what is now the home of Mrs. W O Henry and has since lived in this community.
She was united in marriage to George H Cannon, April 16, 1854 and nine children were born to this union; four of them died in infancy. Death claimed one daughter Mary E. September 30, 1910 and the husband and father November the 10th of the same year. Since then she has lived in the home of her only son whose farm joins her own home.
She was converted about 1862 and joined the Regular Baptist church at Sugar Grove. When church at Metz was organized she became one of the charter members. She was truly a good woman and will be overly missed. The four children left to mourn the loss of their mother are Mrs. Elizabeth Griswold of Brooklyn, Mrs. Rosa Clement and Henry Cannon of Metz and Mrs. Almeda Wilson of Colfax. Besides these are ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and one brother and one sister; G.W. Miller and Mrs. Nancy Hitchler both of Metz. Rev. C.H. Berry of Newton Baptist Church had charge of the funeral. ~ Newton Daily News March 14 1916.
GEORGE CANNON DIED Thursday.
Mr. George Cannon, who has been an loving and great sufferer for several years passed away Thursday evening at 10:30 o'clock at his country home. Some years ago Mr. Cannon received a fall and never recovered from the injuries sustained, and for the last two years has been confined to his bed. He was 79 years old and leaves his aged and infirm wife, three daughters and one son. Since the death of the daughter, Miss Mary Cannon, a short time ago, the son, Henry, and his family, who live near the old homestead, have lovingly cared for and nursed the frail parents.
For thirty years George Cannon and his wife lived on the farm where he died. He came to Iowa from Indiana in 1840 and in 1854 was married to Miss Sarah Miller. To them were born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. The funeral will be held Sunday at the Sugar Grove church and he will be buried in the Sugar Grove cemetery. ~ Newton Daily News, November 10, 1919
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UNCLE GEORGE H. CANNON: Another Jasper County Pioneer Passes to His Reward.George Henry Cannon was born in Bath county, Kentucky, July 20th, 1831. He moved with his parents to Putman county, Indiana, in 1841, and to Jasper county, Iowa in 1849. His whole life since then was spent within six miles of Newton. Coming here in an early day he saw many hardships. He made a profession of religion about the time of the civil war and united with the Baptist church six years afterwards and has held fast to that faith ever since.
The last ten years of his life has been full of suffering, so severe that few are called upon to endure so much. The last two years has been confined to his bed all the time. He passed peacefully away at half past ten Thursday evening, November 10th, 1910, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 21 days.
He was married to Sarah M. Miller April 16th, 1854, and to this union there was born nine children, four of whom died in infancy. One, Mary, who had cared for them for several years passed away September 30th, 1910, only six weeks ago. He leaves besides the wife three daughters and one son, Mrs. Elizabeth Griswold of Brooklyn; Mrs. Rosella Clement, J.H. Cannon, (who live near;) Mrs. Almeda Wilson of Colfax. Also one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Weems of Manila, Iowa, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. All the children were permitted to be with him at the last except Lizzie who had sickness in her own home. The funeral was held at the Sugar Grove church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and he was laid to rest in the cemetery south of that place. The services were conducted by Rev. Thomas of the Baptist church of Newton. The pallbearers were Mrs. Cannon's six nephews; W.J. Miller, M.T. Miller, Clarence Miller, W.G. Hitchler, Chas. Hitchler and Wm. Brock. Those present from a distant were Mrs. Elizabeth Weems and son Charles Weems of Manila, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Swearebgen and son of Irwin, Iowa. ~ November 10, 1910.
55. Mary E. Cannon
Death of Miss Mary Cannon
Last Friday morning, Sept. 30th, the community was shocked to hear of the death of one who will be greatly missed by all who knew her and especially by her aged parents, whom she has so tenderly cared for. Mary Etta Cannon was born in Newton, Iowa, May 7 1859; being at the time of her death 51 years, 4 months and 23 days old...She was a very bright and happy child but at the age of five years she had a very severe sickness which left her a cripple and a great sufferer for most of her life. She always bore her troubles with great patience, never complaining to any one and even striving to save some one else. She made her own way and nobly gave up her work, 10 years ago last June, and came home to take care of her aged parents. She was one of the most noble, loyal and sacrificing daughters. Her daily prayer was "that she might be spared to finish taking care of her parents."..She made a profession of religion at the age of 15 and joined the Baptist church of which she was a faithful member. She often wished that she might be a missionary and during her last hours gave away her "Bible" telling of the precious promises found therein. Her home was always a garden of flowers as was her life full of kind deeds for others. She had been failing very rapidly the last few months, her death being caused by incompetency of the heart. She peaceably passed to rest at 2 o'clock September 30th at her home near Metz...She leaves besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cannon, three sisters and one brother; Mrs. Lizzie Griswold of Brooklyn; Mrs. Rose Clement, J.H. Cannon who aided his departed sister in caring for their parents, and Mrs. Allie Wilson of Colfax. All were with her during the last hours...The funeral was conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains were laid to rest in the Metz cemetery. The pallbearers were four of her nephews; George R. Cannon, Lonnie and Harry Clement and Howard Wilson. ~ Newton Daily News, September 30, 1910