Oscar P. Miller (b. 1850)

MILLER, FOWLER CARPENTER, DOWSE HOAGLAND

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Date: 6/6/2005 at 01:05:32

Miller, Oscar P., Cashier of the Citizens’ Savings Bank, Elgin; was born in Pomfret, Chautauqua Co., New York, May 15, 1850; when he was three years of age his parents removed to Ashtabula Co., Ohio; lived there five years and in 1858, came to Pleasant Valley township. He married Ellen M. Fowler Dec. 25, 1870; she was born in Waupun, Wisconsin, July 1, 1851; they have three children --- Clarence J., born Dec. 24, 1871; Mabel S., born Aug. 18, 1873 and Jessie M., born Aug. 17, 1876. Mr. Miller taught school eleven terms in this county, from 1867 to 1870; from 1870 to 1877 he carried on the drug business here; in October 1875, he commenced banking in connection with E. R. Carpenter, P. Dowse, Jr. and J. A. Hoagland; they conducted a private banking institution until Sept. 20, 1876, when the savings bank was incorporated; he has been cashier of the bank since its organization. He is Postmaster and Notary Public; he was the Town Clerk from 1875 to 1876; and a member of the school board in 1875 and 1876. Mr. And Mrs. Miller are members of the M. E. Church.

Page 728, 1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa
Pleasant Valley township