Millard Filmore Culler

From History of Frederick County. p. 1085-1086:

Millard Filmore Culler, a retired farmer, residing in Jefferson, Md., son of Daniel and Ann Maria (Hargett) Culler, was born on the farm, then the property of his father, situated a mile and a-half northeast of Jefferson, Frederick County, Md., December 27, 1855.

Three brothers by the name of Culler, came from Germany to America, at an early date. One of the brothers settled in Virginia, one in Pennsylvania, and Michael Culler, great-grandfather of Millard F. Culler, in Maryland.

Michael Culler, the founder of the Maryland branch of the family, fixed his homestead between Creagerstown and Lewistown. He allied himself with the Colonists, and his property was confiscated by the British. Mr. Culler then crossed the mountain and settled a mile and a-half northeast of Jefferson where he spent the remainder of his life in cultivating and improving his property. Michael Culler was married to Miss Rhinehart. They had eight children: 1, Jacob; 2, Philip; 3, John; 4, Michael; 5, Henry; 6, Elizabeth, married Philip Coblentz; 7, Susan, married George Willard; 8, a son who married Miss Remsburg.

Mr. Culler’s grandfather, Captain Henry Culler, was an officer in the War of 1812. He owned large tracts of land in Frederick Valley and in the vicinity of Jefferson. He failed in business once, but saved enough from the wreck to begin again and finally accumulated sufficient property to leave a farm to each of his children. Besides his farming, Mr. Culler owned and operated stores in different parts of the county. He was a truly remarkable man in every way, and would never remain defeated. He served several terms in the legislature of Maryland. Captain Henry Culler was married to Annie, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Feaster, who lived near Jefferson. Their children are: 1, Daniel; 2, Philip, married Annie Dixon, died in Frederick Valley; 3, David, married Margaret Slifer, died in Jefferson; 4, Colonel Henry, married first to Eliza Warfield, and after her death to Mrs. Sowers, died in Jefferson; 5, Michael, married Elizabeth Toms, who lived near Middletown, died in Jefferson; 6, Dr. John J., studied medicine under Dr. Willard, of Jefferson, graduated in Baltimore and practiced in Jefferson most of his life, married Sarah Routzhan, and died in Jefferson; 7, William L., ex-member of the Legislature, resides in Jefferson, married Minerva Hawker, who died in 1886. Captain Culler died at the farm of his grandson, Samuel Culler, near Jefferson.

Daniel Culler, father of Millard F. Culler, was born on a farm near Jefferson, March 9, 1810. He grew up on this farm and made it his home until 1866, when he retired from active life and removed to Jefferson, where he resided until his death, March 4, 1894. He was well-known and highly esteemed in the community. He was a Republican, interested in local affairs, but not an office seeker. Daniel Culler was married to Ann Maria, daughter of John and Barbara Hargett, of Carroll’s Manor. Mrs. Culler was born on Carroll’s Manor, August 19, 1815. Their children are: 1, John Henry, a retired farmer, resides in Jefferson, married Amanda Derr; 2, Martin Luther, a minister of the Lutheran Church stationed at Bedford, Pa., married to Jennie Floyd; 3, Mary C, married to George W. Stagle, both deceased; 4, Ellen E., married to William Howard, both deceased; 5, Virginia, deceased, married to D. Edward Keefhauver; 6, America A. C. (Mrs. C. R. Horine), of Jefferson; 7, Daniel Milton, deceased, married to Catherine Horine; 8, Maria E. (Mrs. M. G. Reece), of Jefferson; 9, Milliard Filmore. Mr. Culler was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. He was an elder in the church for many years, and was several times a delegate to the General Synod.

Millard F. Culler was ten years old when his father removed to Jefferson. He attended the schools of Jefferson until he was twenty. In summer he worked for his brother, John Henry, who was a tenant on his father’s farm. When he was twenty-five, Mr. Culler married Annie Remsburg and began farming for himself on the farm which he now owns, then the property of his father. After renting for three years he bought the place which consists of 186 1-2 acres of excellent land. He was successful in farming and, in 1893, retired to his home in Jefferson. Since that time he has not been actively engaged in business. Mr. Culler is a Republican and member of the Lutheran Church.