Millar, W. G.

MILLAR, FLAGLER

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/20/2012 at 08:12:17

MILLAR, W.G. - Bear Creek Twp. - pg 842. Dentist, Brooklyn. Was born near Kingston, Ontario, May 10, 1841, was raised to manhood and educated in his native country. His father (Harvey Millar) was a lumber dealer. The Millars were of English lineage. In 1863 the family moved to Michigan, residing there one year, after which they came to Poweshiek county, locating in Bear Creek township, where they engaged in agricultural pursuits and still reside. The subject of this sketch resided in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1873 and returned to Brooklyn in 1874, where he has since resided. He learned his profession in Brooklyn, and is well and popularly known throughout this section as one of the leading dentists, commanding a large and lucrative practice. He was married August 25, 1867, to Miss Emily M. Flagler, of Michigan, formerly of New York; by his union they have one child, Jennie May. Mr. Millar and family are closely identified with the M.E. Church.