James Miller (b. 1830)

MILLER, WORTMAN

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/26/2005 at 22:23:49

Miller, James, farmer, Section 3; PO Waucoma; born in Ireland in 1830. Married Elizabeth Wortman in 1862; she was born in Ireland in 1840; have two children living --- Mary E. and Henrietta; lost two children --- Agnes J. died Aug. 30, 1864 and Martha S. died Aug. 8, 1869. Mr. M. set foot on the American shore June 14, 1851, and was the second settler in this town; his farm was Government land at that time, and he is a self-made man, having gained his position through his energies; has an estate of 400 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Was Road Supervisor one year and his wife is a member of the Congregational Church.

Page 630, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
Eden Township