Submitted by: John McCartney

SOUTH BEND WEEKLY TRIBUNE
SAT, OCTOBER 14, 1899

  Mrs. Martha A. [Ann] Miller, wife of Mr. William H.
[Harrison] Miller died at 8:45 Tuesday evening at her
residence, No. 342 Colfax Ave., of a complication of
disease. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the residence, the Rev. Dr. Hennry Web
Johnson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church
officiating.
  Mrs. Miller whose maiden name was Crockett was the
daughter of the late Harrison M [Marion] and Mary
(Fairchild) Crockett. She was born in South Bend on
August 20, 1846, and all of her life, except a few
years in St. Louis, Missouri, was spent in this city.
On December 9, 1865* she was married to Mr. Miller,
one of the best known citizens of South Bend and at
present one of the leading members of the wagon,
sprinkler, and electrical firm known as
Miller-Knoblock Company. Two children survive her. The
younger, Miss Gertrude Miller resides at home. The
older, Mrs. Carl Brown [May M Miller], lives in
Denver, Colo., and only a short time ago enjoyed a
visit from her mother and sister. She was telegraphed
yesterday to come at once and will arrive this
evening. A sister, Mrs. M.M. Henrich [Mary Minerva
(Crockett) Henrich, daughter of Harrison Marion
Crockett and Gabrilla A (McCartney) Crockett] resides
in Chicago and a brother, Mr. Harrison M Crockett, in
this city.
  Mrs. Miller had been in very poor health for a
number of years. At times her life would hang in the
balance then she would become better and be about as
usual. Only Tuesday morning she was able to be around
the house. While recently visiting her daughter in
Denver she was quite ill. The climate did not agree
with her and her otherwise pleasant visit was
necessarily shortened.
  Mrs. Miller was one of the most charming of women.
She was gifted with a sweet and lovable disposition
that impressed itself delightfully upon those with
whom she came in touch and naturally resulted in a
very large circle of friends. She was exceedingly
devoted to her husband and daughters, her first
thought seemingly being always of them. In her trials
with disease she suffered uncomplainingly and with
true Christian fortitude. She was a good woman and one
whose kindness and thoughtfulness reached out in many
directions.

[* Both the William H. Miller family bible and Book
page 237 Marriage Index of St. Joseph County record
the date as December 9, 1864 (not 1865). The South
Bend Tribune of June 22, 1909 The Mortuary Record --
William Miller also lists his marriage as 1864 and the
William
H. Miller "Family Bible" also says 1864. Obviously the
obituary is in error. Ceremony by Benj. Wall, J.P...HH
Crockett. Note from Crockett family records.]


SOUTH BEND DAILY TIMES
WED., OCTOBER 11, 1899
OBITUARY
  MILLER -- Great was the sorrow felt throughout the
city today when it became generally known that the
gentle spirit of Mrs. William H Miller, of 342 W.
Colfax Avenue, had taken its flight after a long
illness, her death occurring Tuesday evening of a
complication of diseases. The deceased was a daughter
of the late Harrison M Crockett and was born August
20, 1846. She was married to her surviving husband on
December 9, 1865 * Two daughters were

born of that union, one being Mrs. Carl Brown, Denver,
Colo., and Miss Gertrude Miller of this city. She was
a woman of quiet tastes with a great love of home and
family. There she

won triumphs not only for being a fond wife and loving
mother, but also as a charming hostess. Her death will
indeed be deeply mourned among her very extended
circle of friends.