Nita D'Ette Miller
1896 - 1977 (80 years)
Generation: 1
1. Nita D'Ette Miller was born on 4 Dec 1896 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of William Henry Miller and Hannah Lutetia Allen); died on 3 Jul 1977 in Arkansas; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132078904/nita-d'ette-pound
Block B, lot 22, site 02Nita married James Presley Pound on 5 Aug 1915 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. James (son of Presley Breckenridge Pound and Adell Alice Cassity) was born on 31 Mar 1895 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Jun 1977 in Arkansas; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. William Henry Miller was born on 13 Nov 1858 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan; died on 8 Dec 1931 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Dec 1931 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: rail road switchman
- Census: 1900, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Passing of W.H. Miller
W.H. Miller passed away at an early hour yesterday morning at his home, 511 West Helm street. The funeral will be conducted from the home, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, by the Rev. C.W. Cornn, pastor of the Christian church, and burial will be made in Rose Hill cemetery, under the direction of C.W. Hill, undertaker.
William Henry Miller was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, November 15, 1858, and on February 23, 1885, he was united in marriage with Miss Hannah L. Allen at Corydon, Iowa. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive the passing of the father, namely, O.F. Miller, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs. Jennie Davis, of Brookfield; Mrs. J.P. Pound, of Palmyra; Mrs. C.A. Dodd, of Forker, Missouri; one child having died in infancy. There are also four grandchildren, Mary Josephine Davis, of this city; Dixie Pound, Palmyra; Catherine and Clarence Dodd, Jr., of Forker. The wife and mother preceded Mr. Miller in death on January 23, 1928.
The deceased, at the age of 17, was employed by the Burlington railroad and remained in its service until December 3, 1910, when he was injured and was compelled to retire from active work, and since that date had been in failing health. He had been a resident of Brookfield for forty-one years, was a good citizen, a kind and loveable father.
Linn county Budget-Gazette, Brookfield, Missouri. Wednesday, 9 December 1931.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1931/1931_00042439.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49751567/william-henry-miller
Block B, lot 16,site 01William married Hannah Lutetia Allen on 23 Feb 1885 in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa. Hannah was born on 7 Jun 1859 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on 23 Jan 1928 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 Jan 1928 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Hannah Lutetia Allen was born on 7 Jun 1859 in Wayne County, Iowa; died on 23 Jan 1928 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 Jan 1928 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Funeral Tomorrow
Hannah Lutetia Allen was born in Wayne County, Iowa, June 7, 1859 and passed away at the home, 511 West Canal Street, January 23, 1928. The funeral services will be held from the Christian Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Charles L. Thomas. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
The deceased was united in marriage, February 23, 1885, to W. H. Miller, and to this union five children were born, one baby died in infancy. Besides the sorrowing husband left to mourn are: O. F. Miller, of Mr. Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs. Jennie Davis, of Brookfield; Mrs. Nita Pound, of Callton, Missouri; Mrs. Ruth Dodd, of Forker; four grandchildren; one brother, P. F. Allen, of Denver Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. O. H. Reynolds, of Decatur, Iowa; Mrs. E. B. Reynolds, of Timber Lake, South Dakota.
Mrs. Miller had been a resident of Brookfield for the past thirty-eight years. She united with the Christian Church, which is located on South Main Street. She was also an active member of the S.B.A. Council No. 17.
Name:
daughter of Isaac Cloyd Allen and Eliza Jane Miller
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1928/1928_00001836.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49751286/hannah-lutetia-miller
Block B, lot 16, site 02Children:
- 1. Nita D'Ette Miller was born on 4 Dec 1896 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 Jul 1977 in Arkansas; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.