Miller, Emanuel Charles

Posted By: Natalie Herdman
Date: 28 August 2005

The Versailles Policy
May 21, 1903
Front Page

Emanuel Miller was born in Darke County on what is now the old Katherman homestead on Harris Creek, February 13, 1828 and died at his home in Gettysburg May 13, 1903 aged 74 years, 3 months. He lived in Darke County all his life with exception of living in Indiana for about 2 years. He was the seventh son of a family of 11 children to depart this life.

In February 1850 he was married to Nancy Wogaman to which were born 8 children, all of whom survive him.

The mother died in 1890 and in 1892 Emanuel was married to Emma Cable (nee Zerbe) who survives him.

He was an honorable and highly respected citizen and for many years a member of the Dunkard Church. He held the office of Trustee of the Oakland Church at the time of his death.

Besides his widow and 8 children he leaves 47 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; two brothers; 2 sisters and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.

The funeral service was held at the Oakland, May 15, conducted by Revs. Stover and Christian.

Jacob Miller, father of the deceased moved from Montgomery County to Darle County about 1820 and located on Harris Creek. After building a cabin he cut down 22 big oak trees to prevent them from falling on his rude structure in case of storm; this shows the density of the primeval firest. It is said he left Montgomery County with 15 cents in his pocket which he spent for help in crossing [the] Stillwater [River]. He cut his on road most of the way from Covington and finally landed on what is now the old Katherman farm without a penny in his pocket.

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