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From: Randi Richardson <>
Subject: [INMONROE] James Millen Died
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 09:29:15 -0500

Bloomington (IN) Saturday Courier, Feb 3, 1884, p. 1.

THE DEATH OF JAMES MILLEN

On last Sunday moring James Millen died after a lingering illness of
month's (sic) duration. He was born in Chester County, South Carolina,
October 5th, 1805, and was married to his now bereaved widow in his 19th
year. He moved to this county in 1833 and settled on what is now known as
the Hunter farm, 3 miles northeast of Bloomington. He was the father of
three children, two sons and a daughter. John, the eldest, died many years
ago. Eli, the next son, and the daughter, Mrs. Farmer, are now living in
this city. Mr. MIllen was one of the charter mmebers of the U. P. Church
with which he was connected until about 15 years ago when he joined the M.
E. Church. So calm and peaceful was his eventide we may truly adopt the
language of the poet: "So fades a summer cloud away; So sinks the gale
when storms are o'er; So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along
the shore."

Mr. Millen was one of our oldest, best known and most worthy citizens. His
character was unimpeachable. His honesty and integrity were never
questioned. He steadily followed what he thought to be right and never
wavered for fear or favor. If ever a man received that plaudit of "Well
done thou good and faithful servant," he will receive it, and find that
rest we are so often told may be found beyond the grave. He is gone but
not forgotten. His memory will live as an illustrious example for men to
imitate and profit by. His funeral service conductd by the Rev. J. E.
Brant was held at the family residence on Tuesday.

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