Milligan - Samuel
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Sept. 20, 1927
Waveland, Sept. 20 -- Funeral services for Samuel Milligan were held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon with Rev. Hugo officiating, assisted by Rev. Smith of Rockville. A quartet composed of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Denk; Mrs. OK Galloway and Corta Dooley sang with Mrs. Helen Kelso at the piano. Howard Stantemeyer, a nephew of Mrs. Milligan, sang a solo.
Rev. Smith read the following obituary: Samuel Joseph Milligan was born Nov 11, 1841 and died Sept. 16, 1927, aged 85 years, 10 months and 5 days. For a number of years his health had been failing and for 3 years was confined to his bed during which time he was a patient sufferer. he was the 7th child of John and Lucinda Milligan and was b. on a farm where Waveland now stands. He farmed until old age forced him to retire. At an early age he joined the Presbyterian Church and throughout his life devoted his time and means for Church work. In 1878 he was elected to succeed his father as ruling elder and for 45 years he filled this sacred office with reverence and dignity. He also served as clerk of the session and superintendent of the Sabbath school for many years. Every Wed. his familiar voice was heard in prayer at the midweek service. His faithful life and his ready response to all calls for sympathy and aid have been recognized by all who knew him.
In 1876 he was united in marriage to Sallie LITTLE as this was the centennial year the honeymoon included a trip to Philadelphia. Their family life was happy and congenial. There never having been a child born to this union their great joy was the shelter orphaned children. Those who enjoyed the home were Nellie Greenwood, Otho Glover and Jessie Wilhite. He was very fond of his friends and his house was always open for their visits and for social functions of the Church. Having lived in this community for 3 generations and served them well in many ways, he and his good wife became "Uncle Sam & Aunt Sallie" to everyone in the community. He leaves to mourn his demise the widow, one brother, a large number of relatives and a host of friends. Our loss is his gain for in the fullness of time God has called him home where there is neither sickness, sorrow, pain nor death. He was carried to his last resting place in the Presbyterian Cemetery by the following honorary pallbearers: Henry Fullenwider, Ed Peck and J.D. Fisher; pallbearers, Sam Milligan, Jr; Clarence Milligan, Fred McNutt, JV Milligan, Dr. TZ Ball of Crawfordsville and Will Milligan of Byron. Those from out of town to attend were Dr. and Mrs. OW Robinson; Mrs. Charles Gras; Mr. & Mrs. MA Rankin of Logansport; Mrs. Laura Hooke and Mrs. Mary Hooke of Orlando Fla; Dr. Sam Hooke of Noblesville; Mr. & Mrs. IM Millikin (sic) o f Ladoga; Mrs. Kate Milligan and Stewart Milligan of Indianapolis; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lear; Mr. & Mrs. Lewis McGaughey of Russellville; Rev. and Mrs. WIlliam Smith of Rockville; Howard Stoutemery of Franklin; Dr. and Mrs. TZ Ball of Crawfordsville; Mrs. TUlly Crabbs and Mr. & Mrs. RW Allen of Crawfordsville; Alex Strong of Guion; Mr. Conner and Walter McMurtry of Marshall.
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