Harrison F. Miller

As printed in 1905

HARRISON F. MILLER.

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Mr. Miller is a member of a family comprising seven children, of whom only three are now living, and is the son of Corbin and Amanda Frank Miller, both of whom were natives of West Virginia, and resided in that state until removing to Ohio in 1856, whence he later came to Iowa and farmer for a short time, or until his death, which occurred in the eighty-second year of his age on the farm now occupied by his son, our subject, and he is here buried, while his wife, whose death preceded his own by several years, is buried in Illinois.

In 1855 Mr. Miller was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Miller, daughter of Aquilla B. and Rebecca (Fravel) Miller, who were born in West Airginia and remi.ived aljout the year 1836 to Clark county. Illinois, where the father continued his occupation of farming, and where they both passed the remainder of their lives. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been bom two children, a son and a daughter. Florence, the elder, who was born in West Virginia, is now a resident of Missouri, and the wife of Mills Coleman, a very prosperous and enterprising citizen of that state. Corbin B.. who is a farmer by occupation, owns a farm of too acres in Harrison township, on which he resides, and is very successful in the conduct of his affairs. He married Miss Clara (irimni and to them have been born three daughters and one son, all natives of Harrison township. These are Bertha. Ethel, Stella and Elmer, the latter of whom died at the age of five years.

Although Mr. Miller's father was a member of the Democratic party, he is himself a staunch Republican, believing thoroughly in the applicability of that party's principles to modern conditions, and while he has never sought public office for himself, he has rendered valuable service to the local branch of his party, always evincing a strong interest in public affairs, and being a consistent advocate of all worthy movements having for their object the promotion of the community's interests. As a farmer he has been highly successful by reason of his business ability and his attitude of readiness toward opportunities, coupled with a sane, sound judgment and keen foresight that have enabled him to carry his ventures to the desired issue; and as a man and a citizen he enjoys the general respect because of his honorable and upright methods in all matters in which he comes into contact with his fellowmen.

As printed in Biographical review of Lee County, Iowa; (1905). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.