For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 261
WILLIAM BERT MILHOLIN. William Bert Milholin, whose farm is located near Letts, was born in Seventy-six township, this county, January 15, 1875, his parents being Richard and Matilda ( Kirk) Milholin. The father came from New York state at an early day and located in Seventy-six township, Muscatine county. In 1899, after having engaged in farming for many years, he removed to Muscatine, where he died in June, 1906, and was buried in High Prairie cemetery. The mother was born in Lake township, this county, and departed this life in 1884. There were seven children in the family: Joseph, of Minnesota; Robert, of Parnell, Iowa; W. Bert, our subject; Jennie and Emma, deceased; Ada, the wife of Daniel Busch, of Lake township; and Minnie, now Mrs. Freers, of Muscatine.The subject of this review was educated in the district schools and assisted in the work of the home farm, aiding in the support of the family until he became twenty-one years of age. He operated his father's farm for a time and then spent one year upon a farm in Lake township, after which he lived in Iowa county, Iowa, for a year. Being attracted to his native county, he came to Muscatine and worked in various capacities in a lumberyard for two years. After spending two years at the Legler place and a similar length of time on the Robert Lee place, he located in 1908 on the farm he now occupies. Here he rents eighty acres, which he is now bringing to a high state of cultivation, so that it now yields a handsome income.
In November 1901, Mr. Milholin was united in marriage to Miss Maggie May Cochran, a daughter of Mathew Cochran, of Lake township. One child, Mabel Ada, has blessed this union. Mr. Milholin has all his life, with the exception of one year, been identified with Muscatine county and his attention has been mainly given to farming interests. He early became familiar with the details of farm work and by inclination and ability is adapted to the noble occupation which is the main dependence of the majority of the people of America. His life is a beautiful example of industry and conservative management and the success he has attained is a happy prophecy of further progress which may be expected in years to come. Politically he is in sympathy with the democratic party and gives an honest support to its principles and candidates. He is not affiliated with any religious denomination but attends the United Brethren church and contributes liberally toward its support.
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