Esther Olive Welch was born August 9th, 1865 at Red Oak, Iowa and passed away at her home in Farnam at 7:15 a.m. February 4th at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 25 days.

She came to Dawson county at the age of fourteen and spent the remainder of her days in this county.

She was married to J. J. Miller Jan. 20, 1884. To this union six children were born, four sons and two daughters. John G. Miller of Gothenburg, Nebr.; Susie C. Austin who passed away in August, 1917; Myrtle M. Austin of Gothenburg, Nebr.; Ira O., Orville F., and Harold H., of Farnam. She also leaves two stepsons, George Miller of Cozad, Nebr.; and A. J. Miller of Lingle, Wyoming.

Three brothers and two sisters all of whom reside in California. Her husband, Mr. J. J. Miller passed to his reward September 2, 1928.

Mrs. Miller was affiliated with the Methodist church since a young woman. She was a good mother and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. C. R. Tanner officiating. Burial at the Fairview cemetery south of Cozad beside her husband.

The Farnam Echo, Feb 1933. Reynolds-Anderton Collection located at Hastings Historical Society, Hastings, NE