A tragedy for an immigrant family occurred in April 1909 when Jacob Miller was killed by a mine car at the Summit Branch Breaker, near Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The death was reported in the Lykens Standard, April 16, 1909:
JACOB MILLER
Jacob Miller of Williamstown, employed on the tipple of Summit Branch breaker, was killed on Monday by a mine car running over his, It is not known exactly how the accident occurred, but as soon as discovered willing and tender hands rushed to his side and tenderly placed him in the ambulance to convey him to his home but he died before arriving there.
Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, in December 1837, and was the son of Peter Miller and Philabina Monweiler. In 1855 he came to America with his father and brothers and located at Swatara, where they remained two years when with his brother Peter Miller he left for Wiconisco , where he lived until 1869, when he removed to Williamstown. He was twice married. His first wife, Mary Boyd, who died some years ago, left the following children: Lizzie Strob (Mrs. Strob) and Samuel Miller of Chicago; William Miller and John Miller of Williamstown. His second wife, who survives him, was Sarah Welker. The children of this marriage are: Mrs. Norah Layer, George Miller, Ray Miller, and Sadie Miller. He is also survived by two brothers: Henry Miller, of Williamstown, and Adam Miller, of Wiconisco.
Deceased was a member of the K. of P. since 1872, also of the I. O. O. F. and Local 1550, U. M. W. of A. The funeral services were held at his late home at 2 p. m. yesterday. Interment was made in the Evangelical Cemetery.
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Obituary from Newspapers.com.
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