George Heinrich and Christina Miller
Georg Heinrich Müller (George H. Miller) was born in Norka, Russia on May 23, 1856. He was the son of Friedrich Müller (born 1815) and Magdalena Loos (born 1815).
George married Christina Glanz on May 23, 1877, in Norka. Christina was the daughter of Wilhelm Glanz (born 1829) and Anna Maria Hölzer (born 1831).
George and Christina became parents to five children who were born in Russia.
In 1890, the family set out for America, arriving in Baltimore that year. The family soon traveled west and settled in Portland with the early Volga German pioneers. In 1891, the family lived on the south-side San Antonio (now NE Graham Street), 2 lots east of Margaretta Avenue (later Union Avenue and now MLK Blvd.).
George encouraged his niece, Sophie Hahn (née Müller), and her husband, George, to move from Hastings, Nebraska, to Portland in 1891.
In 1900, the family lived at 880 Hendricks Avenue, and George worked as a city street sweeper.
George was a singer and loved music.
In 1910 and 1920, the family resided at 878 Rodney Avenue (now 4068 NE Rodney Avenue).
Christina died on October 23, 1918, and was buried at the Rose City Cemetery.
George died on June 19, 1936, and was buried next to Christina at the Rose City Cemetery.
George married Christina Glanz on May 23, 1877, in Norka. Christina was the daughter of Wilhelm Glanz (born 1829) and Anna Maria Hölzer (born 1831).
George and Christina became parents to five children who were born in Russia.
In 1890, the family set out for America, arriving in Baltimore that year. The family soon traveled west and settled in Portland with the early Volga German pioneers. In 1891, the family lived on the south-side San Antonio (now NE Graham Street), 2 lots east of Margaretta Avenue (later Union Avenue and now MLK Blvd.).
George encouraged his niece, Sophie Hahn (née Müller), and her husband, George, to move from Hastings, Nebraska, to Portland in 1891.
In 1900, the family lived at 880 Hendricks Avenue, and George worked as a city street sweeper.
George was a singer and loved music.
In 1910 and 1920, the family resided at 878 Rodney Avenue (now 4068 NE Rodney Avenue).
Christina died on October 23, 1918, and was buried at the Rose City Cemetery.
George died on June 19, 1936, and was buried next to Christina at the Rose City Cemetery.
Miller tombstone at the Rose City Cemetery.
Sources
Miller, George H., "Obituary for John Georg Hahn," Die Welt-Post, Lincoln Nebraska, January 28, 1926. Contributed by Nancy Myers.
Obituary for George Henry Miller. Der Kirchenbote, July 16, 1936.
Passenger lists, 1891 Albina City Directory, 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census - Ancestry.com
Krieger, Joanne, trans. Ebenezer Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon 1892-1908. Portland, OR: n.p., 1999. 54. Print.
Obituary for George Henry Miller. Der Kirchenbote, July 16, 1936.
Passenger lists, 1891 Albina City Directory, 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census - Ancestry.com
Krieger, Joanne, trans. Ebenezer Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon 1892-1908. Portland, OR: n.p., 1999. 54. Print.
Last updated October 25, 2023