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Note: Twin of John Frederich
1910 census, with parents, Andrew and Isabella Milne.
1920 census, Monroe, Benton, Iowa: Milne, George H. head 44 S IA SCOT IRE farmer; Fillgraf, Henry boarder 39 M immigrated 1881 Na GER GER GER farm laborer; Anna boarder 27 M GER GER GER; Grim, Floyd hired man 19 S IA IA IL farm laborer.
1925 IA census: Milne, Herman 49 is still single.
1930 census, Monroe, Benton, IA: Milne, G.H. (indexed as G.M.) head 55 M when 50 IA SCOT IRE Free State farmer; Mary wife 54 M when 25? IL OH IL.
1938 Atlas of Benton Co., IA, landowners: MONROE 85N 12W 6 G.H. Milne 200; MONROE 85N 12W 4 John F. & Geo. H. Milne 159
Benton Co., IA Death Records, Vinton, IA: vol 6, p. 145; d. 27 Aug. 1964, b. 23 Jan 1875, of coronary occlusion, bur. in Dysart Cem., Dysart, IA.;
Mary and Herm, as he was known, were married in 1925, two years after the death of her first husband, Geo. Stewart, and lived a few miles north of Dysart on his well-kept farm with a two-story house [Section 6 of Monroe Twp., marked George H. Milne et al 120ac on the 1917 Benton Co. map]. It had plumbing and central heating but she preferred to cook on an old-fashioned range. The living and dining rooms were separated by bookcases and colonnades on either side of the open doorway where they displayed an unusual set of Gouda candlesticks that had been a wedding gift. The dining room had a hand-painted border of fruit stencils, china cabinet and large round dining table with plenty of room for company. The living room was furnished with a comfortable sofa and large oaken rockers upholstered in leather. There was a large porch on the southwest side which opened to the dining room. However, everyone used the kitchen door as is often the case with farm homes.
They took a western trip through the Black Hills, SD, Yellowstone,WY, Yosemite, CA, Petrified Forest, AZ etc. It was quite a trip at that time, probably in an auto similar to a Model T or a touring car of some kind. Many of the roads were not paved and there were not as many places to stay. A few mementos of that trip have been handed down such as an ostrich egg and a piece of petrified wood. The candlesticks and their coffee grinder are also still in the family.
They entertained close family, friends and neighbors frequently. The table was set with her Haviland china. They normally served a tasty beef roast, potatoes, home-grown vegetables, homemade sliced pickled beets, kosher dill pickles, Jello salads,etc. Her sour cream apple pie for dessert was traditional. It was baked to perfection and sort of transparent and caramelized. They played cards,( 500 Rummy , Pepper and Yahtzee, in the afternoons and evenings, followed by more refreshments. Dad's Root Beer was generally offered. Company was always welcome. \
They attended many movies at the local theaters, especially after the Avon Theatre opened in Dysart, and often shopped in Waterloo. Herm bought a white Plymouth coupe in the 1940's which he drove until he was nearly 90. When it was necessary for him to give up driving, his nephew's wife became his chauffeur.
Soon after Robert Reed, his nephew by marriage, bought one of the first TVs in 1953, a new tower was put up for the Cedar Rapids station, WMT. It was in operation before that year's World Series games and he visited them to see every game. His favorite expression was "Aye God!" and "Aye God" he went out and bought a TV set because the reception was so improved. He also modernized their home with a window air conditioner and well-designed sofa bed for the necessary care-givers so someone could always be at Mary's side during her last illness.
Mary was generous to her nieces, nephews and their families and she fussed over each and every one.. Many can still recall her visits when she would bring holiday candy, fruit and gifts for weddings, newborns, etc. The family was also well- remembered in her will.
Both were loved and respected in their community.
Find-a-Grave: George Herman “Herm” Milne; Birth 23 Jan 1875; Benton County, Iowa, USA; Death 27 Aug 1964 (aged 89); Benton County, Iowa, USA; Burial Dysart Cemetery; Dysart, Tama County, Iowa, USA; Memorial ID 52107570.
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