J. O. MILLER

MILLER, MCCULLOUGH, SPANGLER, BRADFORD

Posted By: Sharon R. Becker (email)
Date: 11/17/2008 at 16:51:42

J. O. MILLER

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa
Lewis Publishing Company, 1887. pp. 339 - 340.

“J. O. MILLER, postmaster and proprietor of Miller’s Store, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1851. His parents, Thomas C. and Martha (McCullough) Miller, reared four children – Laura, J. O., Anna and Maggie Etta. When he was three years of age his parents removed to Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois, where he was reared, and obtained his education at the district school and at Carthage graded school.

He was married December 26, 1872, to Miss Josephine Spangler, of Hancock County, daughter of William and Emily Spangler, and they have six children – William H., Martha, Mary, Eva, Maggie, Fred and an infant unnamed.

Mr. Miller came to Ringgold County in the spring of 1873, and located on section 9, Monroe Township. He has 160 acres of land, which he has cultivated and improved, a comfortable residence, barn, orchard, out-buildings for stock, and everything about the place shows the industry and thrift of its owner.

In the spring of 1886 he purchased the store building, goods and residence where he now lives, of George W. Bradford. He carries a good assortment of general merchandise, and keeps in stock everything usually kept in a country store.

He was appointed postmaster July 8, 1886. He served as township trustee five years; is a member of the Presbyterian organization at High point, and politically is a Republican. Although a young man, he has gained a social and financial position among the leading citizens of his township.”

Submitted to the Ringgold County IAGenWeb Project by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com