Charles C. Miller
In naming the progressive men of Delaware County, Ohio, mention should be made of the late Charles C. Miller, a leading agriculturist and business man. in whose death Delaware Township lost one of its most highly esteemed citizens. .Mr. Miller was born in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio. November 8, 1852, and was a son of Henry and Angeline (Brower) Miller.
Henry Miller, who was a mason by trade, carried on that occupation for many years in connection with farming in Delaware Township, where his death occurred. He married Angeline Brower, and they had three children, two of whom grew to maturity: Sarah, who is the widow of Enos Houser, of Berlin Township; and Charles C. Charles C. Miller received his education in the common schools, supplemented by a course at business college, after leaving which he returned to the home farm, and there spent the remainder of his life. The tract, which originally consisted of 300 acres, now comprises 167 acres, and was operated by Mr. Miller's widow until 1903, who erected a fine barn in 1899, the house having been built by Mr. Miller. He carried on general farming and raised cattle, sheep and hogs, and in addition thereto was engaged in the hardware business at Delaware from 1889 until his death, which occurred December 20, 1892. Although popular in his community, a leading Democrat, and often urged to accept public office, Mr. Miller would never consent to do so. Fraternally he was connected with Lenape Lodge, No. 29, Knights of Pythias of Delaware. He was a member of the Reformed Church, of which he was a deacon for many years.
On August 10, 1876, Mr. Miller was married to Anna H. Jennings, who is the daughter of Sylvester Thrap Jennings. Sylvester T. Jennings was born October 6, 1811, and died March 2, 1862. He was married (first) to Charity Scott, who was born December 2, 1814, and died February 21, 1850. Of the children of this marriage two are living: Mrs. Mary E. Williamson, of Iilbourn, Ohio; and Edward, who resides at Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Jennings was married (secondly) to Angeline (Carr) Smart, who was born January 1, 1819, and who died January 5, 1879. There were four children born to this union, three of whom grew to maturity, namely: Martha, born July 7, 1857, who married Gideon Liggett (deceased), and lives at Delaware; Anna H. and Robert Elmer, who is now deceased.
Mrs. Miller was born and reared about one mile from where she now resides. She attended the common schools and High School, and after graduating from the latter taught school for a short time. She and her husband had three children, one of whom survives— Elmer C, born January 19, 1885, who carries on the home farm, being engaged in general farming. Mrs. Miller and her son are members of the Presbyterian Church.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908