Patterson Cemetery District 

Obits listing for 1913

Submitted by Gale Stroud 23 Aug 2007

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Gill May E 131101 p1
May E. Gill was born in Indiana May 11, 1832, and died in Patterson, California, October 22, 1913.  When quite young
she moved with her parents to Illinois.  She professed her faith in Christ at the age of 18 years, and enjoyed the hope of a
Christian all her life.  She attended a ladies' normal seminary for some time, and afterwards taught school for several
years.  She was united in marriage to Henry J. Miles November 23, 1853, at Galesburg, Illinois. To this union was born
five children, Augusta, Ella, Fred, Clifton and Floy. At an early date the family moved to Nebraska and took a homestead
where they resided until a few years ago. Her husband preceded her to his heavenly home 13 years ago. Since this time
she has made her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. H. P. Bull. She leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, living in
California, four children, eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The three daughters and eldest grand-
daughter were all present to administer to her wants to the last. She had been a patient suffered since last July.  The
funeral Services took place at the home of Mr. H. P. Bull and the body was interred in the cemetery at Newman.