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At Nephi October 16th, 1879, AMANDA MORGAN (Miller). Deceased was born August 10th. 1795, at Bolton Essex County, Vermont. Married to Josiah Miller in 1815, and embraced the gospel in the town of Holland in 1834; traveled in the Kirtland camp; came to Winter Quarters In 1846; emigrated with the first company to this country; moved to Nephi in 1850, and was one of the first settlers here. She was the mother of eight children. She leaves a son and two daughters, 56 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren. The funeral services took place at the residence of her son-in-laws Bishop C. Sperry, on Saturday, October 18th. After sin ging and prayer, etc, many of her old friends spoke of her faithfulness and long standing in the church. She has gone to meet with her husband and Joseph and Hyrum and Brigham, and those she loved. A good many followed her to her last renting place. [Com].
Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Wed., Oct. 29, 1879 - Transcribed by C. Horton - 2009
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