Co. K. Ill. Inf
Civel War, Private, Army
Co. K. 73 ILL Infantry Vol.
73rd ILLinois Infantry
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Jacob McGlaughin Millhouse was born in Somerset county Pennsylvania, Sept. 7, 1829; was converted and joined the Lutheran church at the age of 11 years, from which time he had lived a devoted Christian life.
He came with his parents from Pennsylvania in 1854 and located near what is now the village of DeSoto. He was united in marriage to Sarah Heiple in the year of 1855 to which union was born 11 children of which 5 survive: Mrs. Clara Williams of DeSoto; Mrs. Deliala [sic] Campbell of Carterville; Mrs. Ola Harris, Mrs. Kate Kimmel and Mr. Jacob Millhouse, Jr., all of De Soto.
His wife departed this life June 5, 1867. He was again united in marriage to Amanda C . Dollins, Aug. 15, 1889. To this union one child was born, deceased. He leaves to mourn their loss besides his wife and children, one brother, Isaac Millhouse of Quincy, 26 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.
He with his parents, brother, Hiram, Alex Mostoller and a few others organized the first Lutheran church of DeSoto on 1873, he doing the building of the same. He built the first house in what is now DuQuoin, and also the first, in DeSoto and many others subsequently.
He enlisted in the civil war in August 1862, in Co. K, 73 Ill. infantry and served 3 years. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and lay on the battle field 11 days and came near dying for want of water but a comrade, who had also been wounded, managed by making crutches of two pieces of board, to get to a spring some distance away, and bring water in the canteens and also to bring some shattered what from an old barn nearby and by so doing kept them both alive till they were found and when they were found worms that had already eaten the bodies of a dead soldier and a horse nearby, had found their way to Mr. Millhouse's wounded limb. This wound never healed.
He departed this life January 8, 1913 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 1 day. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, south, in DeSoto Friday, Jan. 10, 1913 by Rev. D. C. Hurst of Ullin, assisted by Rev. G. B. Sherman, Pastor. Interment in DeSoto cemetery
The following lines were written by Rev. D. C. Hurst:
As a citizen, the character of Brother Millhouse stands unimpeachable. His word in all matters of business was as good as his bond. As a host or entertainer he was well endowed by nature and culture; no one worthy of the hospitality of his home ever went away feeling sad; but on the contrary feeling that it was good to be in such pleasant company. As a Christian, I think he was one whom is can truly be said that he had reached the full stature in Christ. He was not only an ardent lover of his own mother church, but a lover of a broad, liberal christianity. He had a large heart and an open hand for christianity.
That he was not without faults goes almost without saying; for no one who has the courage of his convictions escapes the criticism of these who see differently. I verily believe that he was conscientious as well as consecrated in his religious life. It was my own personal pleasure to be his pastor and to be on the most intimate terms with him, and to enjoy the hospitality of his home which was always open, but especially to ministers of the gospel which he so dearly loved.
There are four names which stand preeminent not only as the strong pillars of the Lutheran church, of this place, but as devoted co-laborers in the cause of Christ. They were Samuel Walker, Samuel Heiple, Alex Mustoller and Brother Millhouse. They were not only, as has been said, the organizers of the Lutheran church here, but they were the conscientious consecrated co-workers with him whose love they experienced and all who stood for all that christianity means.
Source: Obituary, Carbondale Free Press, Wednesday, January 15, 1913
Civel War, Private, Army
Co. K. 73 ILL Infantry Vol.
73rd ILLinois Infantry
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Jacob McGlaughin Millhouse was born in Somerset county Pennsylvania, Sept. 7, 1829; was converted and joined the Lutheran church at the age of 11 years, from which time he had lived a devoted Christian life.
He came with his parents from Pennsylvania in 1854 and located near what is now the village of DeSoto. He was united in marriage to Sarah Heiple in the year of 1855 to which union was born 11 children of which 5 survive: Mrs. Clara Williams of DeSoto; Mrs. Deliala [sic] Campbell of Carterville; Mrs. Ola Harris, Mrs. Kate Kimmel and Mr. Jacob Millhouse, Jr., all of De Soto.
His wife departed this life June 5, 1867. He was again united in marriage to Amanda C . Dollins, Aug. 15, 1889. To this union one child was born, deceased. He leaves to mourn their loss besides his wife and children, one brother, Isaac Millhouse of Quincy, 26 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.
He with his parents, brother, Hiram, Alex Mostoller and a few others organized the first Lutheran church of DeSoto on 1873, he doing the building of the same. He built the first house in what is now DuQuoin, and also the first, in DeSoto and many others subsequently.
He enlisted in the civil war in August 1862, in Co. K, 73 Ill. infantry and served 3 years. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and lay on the battle field 11 days and came near dying for want of water but a comrade, who had also been wounded, managed by making crutches of two pieces of board, to get to a spring some distance away, and bring water in the canteens and also to bring some shattered what from an old barn nearby and by so doing kept them both alive till they were found and when they were found worms that had already eaten the bodies of a dead soldier and a horse nearby, had found their way to Mr. Millhouse's wounded limb. This wound never healed.
He departed this life January 8, 1913 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 1 day. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, south, in DeSoto Friday, Jan. 10, 1913 by Rev. D. C. Hurst of Ullin, assisted by Rev. G. B. Sherman, Pastor. Interment in DeSoto cemetery
The following lines were written by Rev. D. C. Hurst:
As a citizen, the character of Brother Millhouse stands unimpeachable. His word in all matters of business was as good as his bond. As a host or entertainer he was well endowed by nature and culture; no one worthy of the hospitality of his home ever went away feeling sad; but on the contrary feeling that it was good to be in such pleasant company. As a Christian, I think he was one whom is can truly be said that he had reached the full stature in Christ. He was not only an ardent lover of his own mother church, but a lover of a broad, liberal christianity. He had a large heart and an open hand for christianity.
That he was not without faults goes almost without saying; for no one who has the courage of his convictions escapes the criticism of these who see differently. I verily believe that he was conscientious as well as consecrated in his religious life. It was my own personal pleasure to be his pastor and to be on the most intimate terms with him, and to enjoy the hospitality of his home which was always open, but especially to ministers of the gospel which he so dearly loved.
There are four names which stand preeminent not only as the strong pillars of the Lutheran church, of this place, but as devoted co-laborers in the cause of Christ. They were Samuel Walker, Samuel Heiple, Alex Mustoller and Brother Millhouse. They were not only, as has been said, the organizers of the Lutheran church here, but they were the conscientious consecrated co-workers with him whose love they experienced and all who stood for all that christianity means.
Source: Obituary, Carbondale Free Press, Wednesday, January 15, 1913
Co. K. Ill. Inf
Civel War, Private, Army
Co. K. 73 ILL Infantry Vol.
73rd ILLinois Infantry
---------------------------------
Jacob McGlaughin Millhouse was born in Somerset county Pennsylvania, Sept. 7, 1829; was converted and joined the Lutheran church at the age of 11 years, from which time he had lived a devoted Christian life.
He came with his parents from Pennsylvania in 1854 and located near what is now the village of DeSoto. He was united in marriage to Sarah Heiple in the year of 1855 to which union was born 11 children of which 5 survive: Mrs. Clara Williams of DeSoto; Mrs. Deliala [sic] Campbell of Carterville; Mrs. Ola Harris, Mrs. Kate Kimmel and Mr. Jacob Millhouse, Jr., all of De Soto.
His wife departed this life June 5, 1867. He was again united in marriage to Amanda C . Dollins, Aug. 15, 1889. To this union one child was born, deceased. He leaves to mourn their loss besides his wife and children, one brother, Isaac Millhouse of Quincy, 26 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.
He with his parents, brother, Hiram, Alex Mostoller and a few others organized the first Lutheran church of DeSoto on 1873, he doing the building of the same. He built the first house in what is now DuQuoin, and also the first, in DeSoto and many others subsequently.
He enlisted in the civil war in August 1862, in Co. K, 73 Ill. infantry and served 3 years. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and lay on the battle field 11 days and came near dying for want of water but a comrade, who had also been wounded, managed by making crutches of two pieces of board, to get to a spring some distance away, and bring water in the canteens and also to bring some shattered what from an old barn nearby and by so doing kept them both alive till they were found and when they were found worms that had already eaten the bodies of a dead soldier and a horse nearby, had found their way to Mr. Millhouse's wounded limb. This wound never healed.
He departed this life January 8, 1913 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 1 day. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, south, in DeSoto Friday, Jan. 10, 1913 by Rev. D. C. Hurst of Ullin, assisted by Rev. G. B. Sherman, Pastor. Interment in DeSoto cemetery
The following lines were written by Rev. D. C. Hurst:
As a citizen, the character of Brother Millhouse stands unimpeachable. His word in all matters of business was as good as his bond. As a host or entertainer he was well endowed by nature and culture; no one worthy of the hospitality of his home ever went away feeling sad; but on the contrary feeling that it was good to be in such pleasant company. As a Christian, I think he was one whom is can truly be said that he had reached the full stature in Christ. He was not only an ardent lover of his own mother church, but a lover of a broad, liberal christianity. He had a large heart and an open hand for christianity.
That he was not without faults goes almost without saying; for no one who has the courage of his convictions escapes the criticism of these who see differently. I verily believe that he was conscientious as well as consecrated in his religious life. It was my own personal pleasure to be his pastor and to be on the most intimate terms with him, and to enjoy the hospitality of his home which was always open, but especially to ministers of the gospel which he so dearly loved.
There are four names which stand preeminent not only as the strong pillars of the Lutheran church, of this place, but as devoted co-laborers in the cause of Christ. They were Samuel Walker, Samuel Heiple, Alex Mustoller and Brother Millhouse. They were not only, as has been said, the organizers of the Lutheran church here, but they were the conscientious consecrated co-workers with him whose love they experienced and all who stood for all that christianity means.
Source: Obituary, Carbondale Free Press, Wednesday, January 15, 1913
Civel War, Private, Army
Co. K. 73 ILL Infantry Vol.
73rd ILLinois Infantry
---------------------------------
Jacob McGlaughin Millhouse was born in Somerset county Pennsylvania, Sept. 7, 1829; was converted and joined the Lutheran church at the age of 11 years, from which time he had lived a devoted Christian life.
He came with his parents from Pennsylvania in 1854 and located near what is now the village of DeSoto. He was united in marriage to Sarah Heiple in the year of 1855 to which union was born 11 children of which 5 survive: Mrs. Clara Williams of DeSoto; Mrs. Deliala [sic] Campbell of Carterville; Mrs. Ola Harris, Mrs. Kate Kimmel and Mr. Jacob Millhouse, Jr., all of De Soto.
His wife departed this life June 5, 1867. He was again united in marriage to Amanda C . Dollins, Aug. 15, 1889. To this union one child was born, deceased. He leaves to mourn their loss besides his wife and children, one brother, Isaac Millhouse of Quincy, 26 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends.
He with his parents, brother, Hiram, Alex Mostoller and a few others organized the first Lutheran church of DeSoto on 1873, he doing the building of the same. He built the first house in what is now DuQuoin, and also the first, in DeSoto and many others subsequently.
He enlisted in the civil war in August 1862, in Co. K, 73 Ill. infantry and served 3 years. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and lay on the battle field 11 days and came near dying for want of water but a comrade, who had also been wounded, managed by making crutches of two pieces of board, to get to a spring some distance away, and bring water in the canteens and also to bring some shattered what from an old barn nearby and by so doing kept them both alive till they were found and when they were found worms that had already eaten the bodies of a dead soldier and a horse nearby, had found their way to Mr. Millhouse's wounded limb. This wound never healed.
He departed this life January 8, 1913 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 1 day. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, south, in DeSoto Friday, Jan. 10, 1913 by Rev. D. C. Hurst of Ullin, assisted by Rev. G. B. Sherman, Pastor. Interment in DeSoto cemetery
The following lines were written by Rev. D. C. Hurst:
As a citizen, the character of Brother Millhouse stands unimpeachable. His word in all matters of business was as good as his bond. As a host or entertainer he was well endowed by nature and culture; no one worthy of the hospitality of his home ever went away feeling sad; but on the contrary feeling that it was good to be in such pleasant company. As a Christian, I think he was one whom is can truly be said that he had reached the full stature in Christ. He was not only an ardent lover of his own mother church, but a lover of a broad, liberal christianity. He had a large heart and an open hand for christianity.
That he was not without faults goes almost without saying; for no one who has the courage of his convictions escapes the criticism of these who see differently. I verily believe that he was conscientious as well as consecrated in his religious life. It was my own personal pleasure to be his pastor and to be on the most intimate terms with him, and to enjoy the hospitality of his home which was always open, but especially to ministers of the gospel which he so dearly loved.
There are four names which stand preeminent not only as the strong pillars of the Lutheran church, of this place, but as devoted co-laborers in the cause of Christ. They were Samuel Walker, Samuel Heiple, Alex Mustoller and Brother Millhouse. They were not only, as has been said, the organizers of the Lutheran church here, but they were the conscientious consecrated co-workers with him whose love they experienced and all who stood for all that christianity means.
Source: Obituary, Carbondale Free Press, Wednesday, January 15, 1913
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