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Transcribed from "History of North Washington, an illustrated history
of Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan and Chelan counties", published by Western
Historical Publishing Co., 1904.
JOHN F. MILLER was born in Marquette
county, Wisconsin, April 19, 1858, the son of Francis and Elizabeth Miller.
The father was born in Boston, Massachusetts, followed the jewelry business,
and died in Wisconsin. The mother was born at Arlington Heights and
is now living in Wisconsin. The ancestors were natives of New England
for generations back. Mr. Miller has four brothers; Fred, Jesse,
Charles and William. Mr. Miller's father enlisted in the Civil war
and fought throughout the entire struggle, without receiving a wound.
In the Badger state, our subject was educated in the public school and
when thirteen left the school desk for the work on the farm, going thus
early in the responsible duties to assist his father, who was sick, in
the support of the family. For two years he labored thus and then
went to Iowa, whence after one year he returned to Wisconsin. After
some time spent in Wisconsin, we find Mr. Miller in Minnesota, where he
took government land and farmed for about a decade. Following that
he made his way to Washington and located on his present place about six
miles up the Entiat. He has a fine young orchard and some very fertile
hay land and is improving his place in a very creditable
manner.
In Marquette county, Wisconsin, in 1882, Mr.
Miller married Miss Anna J. Johnson, a native of Wisconsin. Her father
was born in England and her mother is a native of New York. To this
marriage five children have been born, Cora E., Francis R., Grace W., Georgia
M. and William F. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are devout members of the Congregational
church and sustain a most excellent reputation in the community.
In political matters, our subject has always
been allied with the Republican party and is a man of sound judgment and
substantial qualities.