Mrs. Sarah Miller (Obituary) Departed this life the 16th of October, 1878 in Clay county, Miss., Mrs. SARAH MILLER, in the 82nd year of her age. The maiden name of the deceased was Sarah Duncan. She was born in Marafelt, Ireland, in 1796. She obtained an excellent religious education, and identified herself with the Presbyterian Church. In early life she was united in marriage with Mr. John Miller.

In 1818 they sailed for the United States and landed in New York. In 1820 they removed south and settled in Buckingham county, Va. Mr. Miller devoted his attention to school teaching. He taught for thirty-seven years in Buckingham and the adjoining counties in Virginia, having, been often times assisted by his accomplished wife. During the year 1856 Mr. Miller, with a portion of his family removed to Oktibeba county, Miss.

Some of his children had previously settled in this county. After the family became residents of the vicinity of Starkville, Mrs. Miller and some of the children united with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church. In this religious connection she continued a faithful and devoted member to the time of her departure. About twelve years ago her husband was called to join the pale nations of the grave. A few years ago two of her sons, Messrs Archibald and Robert Miller removed to Clay an adjoining county of Oktibbeha. With them she spent the declining years, making her home chiefly with the former.

The year preceding her death the aged mother enjoyed a happy family reunion with the most of her living children. By a court of action a daughter from Virginia, and another from Texas visited the kindred in Mississippi. A number of days were spent in social interviews that were highly appreciated by hearts that were endeared to each other by the ties of nature, and sanctified by the teachings of the same holy religion.

Although her home in Clay, county was some fourteen miles distant from the writer, yet he realized a special pleasure in extending to this mother in Israel occasional visits. Her pious influence strengthened his hands and comforted his heart. The evening of her life was calm and clear. She did not regard any event as having befallen her by chance. She recognized the hand of God in everything. While gradually sinking beneath the pressure of age and bodily infirmity, she was conscious of her approaching dissolution.

Two days before her death, she said to her oldest son, "It will all be over with me by Sabbath." Her end was peace. Happy in her Savior and peace with all mankind. May her example, follow on in her footsteps, and prepare to meet her in another and better world. [Source: Mrs. Elizabeth Marable Love (Kenbridge, VA); typed from original obituary which is in her possession -- 12/30/03]