Valentine Miller

As printed in 1912

VALENTINE MILLER (Deceased)

The late Valentine Miller was for many years prominently identified with the most important interests of Coralville, Iowa, and spent the larger part of his life in the vicinity. He was well known as a successful business man and was held in high esteem and respect for his activities in other lines, being a friend to every movement to aid in the general progress and welfare. He left a memory that is dear to his family and to the whole community, and left an honored name, of which his descendants and friends may well be proud. He came to Johnson county the year before the Rock Island railroad was completed to Iowa City, and in early days appreciated the opportunities offered to men of ambition and foresight in the rapidly developing region. His widow still resides in Coralville, the scene of his most important operations, in the home provided by his loving care, and associated with many happy memories. She was a good helpmeet and sympathized in his ambitions and successes, being a woman of superior intelligence and judgment.

Mr. Miller was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 5, 1834. He was educated in his native land and came to the United States in 1855, making the journey on a sailing vessel which was

As printed in Leading events in Johnson County, Iowa, history (1912). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.