Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
John H. Mullhoff, George Mullhoff, 8 South 45 West
They might be in Montgomery County, Ohio in 1880,
John H. 19, George W. 16, Stephen L. 13, and James W. 12
work in a brickyard, sons of Henry A. Milhoff, 45 born in Pennsylvania,
a laborer, and Martha A. 43 born in Indiana.
William is 9, Julia 6, Martin 4, and Mary M. 1. All eight kids were born in Ohio.
John H. claimed a quarter in section 12,
8S 45W, Kit Carson County, George one in section 1, both on July 28, 1891.
John H. Millhoff, 45, son of Henry Millhoff and Martha Ann Butler, married Emma Wilson on Feb 10, 1900 in Shelby County, Ohio.
John H. Millhoff 1861-1938 is buried in Shelby County, Ohio # 134046369, with Emma 1859-1916.
Lima, Ohio, April 24, 1938. "Services April 23 for John Henry MillholT, 77,
who died Thursday night after an extended illness,
will be held at the home of Mrs. Martin Millhoff, 218 S. Walnut av, Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock with Captain Haupt of the Salvation Army in charge of the rites.
The deceased was a native of 3helby co. His wife, Mrs. Emma Wilson Millhoff, to whom
he was married Feb. 10, 1900, preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lump, Fort Loramie; Mrs. Katie Sich,
near Fletcher; and four brothers, Steve Millhoff, Dayton;
George, William and Martin Millhoff, all of Sidney."
George Washington Milhoff 1864-1945 is buried in Shelby County # 21944964.
"Friends and relatives were shocked to learn of the sudden death of George W.
Millhoff, 81, of 122 North Brooklyn Avenue, at Miami County fair grounds
where he suffered a heart attack. He was removed to the Stouder Memorial
hospital there but was dead on arrival.
He had been in very good health up until the time of his death and had
reviewed the Troy fair during the afternoon and seemed to be in his usual
good spirits up to the fatal heart attack, which came when had wandered
over to a bench and was lying down resting.
He had gone to the fair with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Evans, of Maria Stein;
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Rich and Al Strete, of this city, and had seemed to
enjoy visiting the various points of interest on the grounds.
Born August 28, 1864, in Shelby County, he was the son of the late James
Henry and Martha Ann Butler Millhoff. He was united in marriage to Miss
Ida Rich, of Shelby county, in August, 1890, and they were the parents of
six children, his wife preceded him in death passing away on May 17, 1938.
He is survived by the following children, Mrs. Goldie Van Horn, of 122
North Brooklyn Avenue with whom he made his home; Mrs. Maude Horner,
Piqua; Henry Millhoff, Piqua; Mrs. Mary Evans, Maria Stein; Mrs. Harry
Brandt (Margaret) Dayton; Edward Millhoff, Dayton.
There are 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who also survive.
Three of his grandsons are in the armed forces and are: Cpl. Charles E.
Van Horn, Camp Wheeler, GA.; Sgt. Harold Van Horn, in China; and James H.
Millhoff Jr., in the U.S. navy.
The funeral services have been tentatively set for Wednesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the Kerr Mortuary under the direction of Rev. B. Stephen
Topalian, of the Baptist church, with burial in Graceland cemetery."
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Mrs. Ida May Rich Millhoff, daughter of James and Justine Rich, was born
in Champaign County, Ohio, on August 8, 1865, and died at Sidney, Ohio,
May 17, 1938, at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 9 days.
She was married to George Millhoff July, 1889. To this union were born
seven children of whom six, with her husband survive. They are:
Mrs. Made Karnehm, of Piqua; Mrs. Mary Evans, of New Weston; Mrs. Margaret
Brandt, of Dayton; and Mrs. Goldie Van Horn, of Sidney, with whom she made
her home; Edd Millhoff, of Dayton; Henry Millhoff, of Piqua.
She is also survived by four brothers, Harley Rich, Grover Rich, of Sidney;
Bud Rich and William Rich, of Piqua; and one sister, Mrs. Etta Marot, of
Columbus.
There are fourteen grandchildren and three great-granchildren.
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