Parents: Miles George Sweeney and Mary McGlen

Siblings: Miles Glynn,  Catherine “Kate“,  Mary,  Daniel,  James Francis,  Charles Edward,  Hugh Thomas,  Matthew (died at birth),  Katherine Anna (1871-1882)

Marriage:

#1 to Margaret McCarthy, Edgerton, WI in 1904

#2 to Mae King in 1956

Children, with wife #1: John Jr (circa 1905), Charles Donald?, Margaret (circa 1908),  Catherine (circa 1909),  Roger (circa 1913),  Anna (1916),  Lyle (1919), Elizabeth  [J.B. is listed in John's obituary, unsure which child this matches up to in census]

Death: 11/24/1961, Edgerton, WI. Buried St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Edgerton, WI

 JOHN M. SWEENEY

John M. Sweeney, 87, Route 1 Edgerton, prominent Edgerton civic leader and real estate and insurance man, died Friday, Nov. 24, after a short illness

Mr. Sweeney was the son of a pioneer area family. He was born Oct. 18, 1874, in the town of Porter where he was a life long resident. He was the last of 13 children.

He was married in 1904 to Margaret McCarthy of Edgerton.  She died in 1950.  In 1956 he  married Mae King of Edgerton.                 

Mr. Sweeney was a retired farmer and was still active in insurance and real estate business. He served many years on the Rock county board and on various school boards. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic church and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Chapman, Evansville; Mrs. Don Letendre Jr., Madison; Mrs. M. J. Roehm, Elmhurst, III and Mrs. Carl Neberman, LaCrosse; four sons, John M. Jr., Delavan; J. B., Houston,Tex.; Lyie,  Des Moines,  la., and Roger M., Edgerton; 25 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Wayne Turner officiating.The rosary was recited at the Ellingson funeral home Sunday at 8 p.m.   Burial was in St.Joseph cemetery.

Pallbearers were John Neberman, Gordon  Chapman, Roger Chapman, Michael Sweeney,  Thomas Neberman and Richard Chapman.

Census:

1930 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Porter Township
John Sweaney, head, age 59, age 29 at first marriage, b WI, farmer
Margaret, 53, age 27 at first marriage, b WI
Donald, age 23, b WI
Margaret, 21
Roger, 17
Elizabeth, 15
Anna, 13
Lyle, 11

1920 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Porter Township
James Swene (last name almost completely illegible) age 45, b WI, farmer
Margaret 44, b WI
J. Mach ??, son, 14 all children b WI
???ald, son, 13
Margaret, daughter, 11
Catherine, daughter, 9
Roger, son, 7
Elizabeth, daughter, 5
Anna M., daughter, 3 8/12
Sezle??, son, 1 6/12
Florence Bref???, adopted, 18

1910 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Porter Township
John Sweeney, 35, 1st marriage, married 6 years, b WI, parents b Ireland, farmer
Margrete, wife, age 34, 1st marriage, 4 children born/4 alive
John M., 5, b WI
Charles, 4 b WI
Margrete, 2 b WI
Katherine, 1? month

1900 WI Census, Rock Co, Porter Township:
Mary Sweeney, head, widowed, age 68, born Ireland, naturalized but date not legible; unable to read and write.
John M., son, b Oct 1874, age 25, D for marital status, farmer

Parents: Miles George Sweeney and Mary McGlen

Siblings: Miles Glynn,  Catherine “Kate”,    Mary,   Daniel,  James Francis,  Hugh,  Matthew (1870, died at birth), Katherine (1871-1882),  John M.

Marriage: on 6/5/1889 to Mary Ellen Stafford (1867-1948), Edgerton, WI

Children: Charles V. “Buck”,  J.E. “Edward”,  Mary Veronica “Vera”(1890-1908),  Infant sons (1902-1902), Marion

Death: 6 May 1941 Edgerton, WI of lung cancer; buried St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Edgerton WI

Funeral For Well-Known Tobacco Dealer Held From St. Joseph’s Cathol.ic Church Thrusday.

Charles E. Sweeney, 77, a very well known tobacco dealer in southern Wisconsin, died, Tuesday morning, May 6, at 5:30 o’clock at his home after a five months illness. Mr Sweeney was born February 29, 1864, in the twon of Porter and was the son of Miles and Mary Sweeney. HIs early life was spent in Porter township. He had been engaged in the leaf tobacco business in this city since 1885, and had represented the tobacco firm of H. Fendrich, Inc. of Edwardsville, Ind, since 1919. Mr Sweeney also owned several farms in the vicinty of Edgerton and took great interest in their operation. He possessed exceptional wit and personality, and was a friend of everyone. On June 5, 1889, he was united in mariage to Miss Mary Ellen Stafford in St. Joseph’s Catholic church in this city. The ceremony was performed by Father Boe. In 1939  Mr and Mrs Sweeney celebrated their golden wedding. They have been residents of this city for the past 44 years.

Surviving relatives are his widow; two sons, J. E. and Charles V. Sweeney, local attorneys, who have also been associated with their father in the tobacco business under the name of C.E. Sweeney and Sons; one daughter, Mrs Linton Austin, Boulder, Colo; two brothers, Hugh and John Sweeney, and one sister, Mrs. Kate Hyland, this city, and several grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock in the home and at 9 o’clock  in St Joseph’s Catholic church. Interment was made in St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery, with Father Raymond Foren officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs George, Paul and Miles Sweeney, John Hyland, Matt Roherty and Percy Hubbell.

Census:

1930 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton, District 19
Charles E. Sweeney, owns property, owns radio, age 62, age at first marriage 24, b WI, tobacco buyer
Mary E., wife, age 61, age 20 at marriage, b WI
Marion E., daughter, 17, b WI
Marion E., daughter, 7, b WI

1920 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton, Ward 2
Charles E. Sweeney, 55, b WI, occupation: leaf tobacco
Mary, 50, b WI
Joseph E, son, 24, b WI, works in tobacco warehouse
Charles V., 22, b WI

1910  US Census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton, Ward 2
Charles E. Sweeney, age 46, 1st marriage, married 20 years, b WI, works in real estate
Mary, wife, age 42, 3 children born, 2 alive
J. Edward, son, age 15
Charles V. Jr, age 13

1900 US Census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton
Charles Sweeney, b Feb. 1864, age 36, married 11 years, b WI, parents b Ireland, deals in leaf tobacco
Mary E. Sweeney, wife. b Aug 1868, age 31, b WI, parents  Ireland, 3 children born, 3 alive
Vera, daughter, age 9, born Dec. 1890 WI
Edward, son, b March 1895 WI, age 5
Charles, son, b Nov. 1896 WI, age 3

Born: 10 Sep 1861 Porter Township, Rock Co, WI

Parents: Miles George Sweeney and Mary Mc Glen

Siblings: Miles Glynn,  Catherine,  Mary,  Daniel,  Charles, Hugh,  Matthew (died at birth),  Katherine (1871-1882),  John

Marriage: #1: 10/5/1885-6 to Margaret Murphy (1866-1920) Edgerton, Rock Co, WI; #2: to Mary (Addie) Shea 5/24/1924

Children with Margaret Murphy:  Miles Leo,  James Lloyd,  John Lorenzo “Ren”,  Daniel Myron,  Irene Ruth,  Anna Golde,  Mary

James and Margaret Sweeney’s Children

James Lloyd, Miles Leo, John “Ren”, Ruth and Golde

Death:  14 Apr 1939,  Sheldon, O’Brien Co. Iowa

OBITUARY: Sheldon Mail, 20 April 1939.

James F. Sweeney, 77, of Sheldon, a former O’Brien county supervisor, passed away last Friday morning at 3:30 o’clock at his home at 1009 east Ninth street, after a four days illness with pneumonia.

James F. Sweeney was born September 10, 1861, in Rock county, Wisconsin, and passed away April 14, 1939, aged 77 years, 7 months and 4 days. He received his schooling in the country schools in the county of his birth.

October 5, 1886, he was married at Edgerton, Wis., to Miss Margaret Murphy and they lived in Dane county, Wisconsin, until 1892, when they moved to Sanborn. He had since made his home in O’Brien county, where he engaged in farming. He had been a resident of Sheldon many years and served as a county supervisor 11 years. Mr. Sweeney was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus lodge.

Seven children were born to Mr. Sweeney, one daughter and one son passing away. Mrs. Sweeney passed away October 18, 1920  and on May 24, 1924, he was married to Mrs. Mary Shea Addy, who survives.

Besides the widow, he is survived by five children: M. L. Sweeney of Jeffers, Minn., James Lloyd Sweeney of Milwaukee, Wis., John Lorenzo Sweeney of New Rockford, Ill., (Ruth) Mrs. Leo Harrington of Sanborn and (Golde) Mrs. Leslie M. White of Sheldon. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Kate Hyland of Edgerton, Wis., and four brothers, Dan F. Sweeney of Milwaukee and Charles E., Hugh T. and John M. of Edgerton.

Funeral services were held Monday morning, April 17, at 9 o’clock at St. Patrick’s Catholic church, with Rev. C. P. Sweeney of Fort Dodge, a nephew of the deceased, as celebrant of the Requiem  High mass, assisted by Rev.
George Cooke and Rev. David McGoey.  Music was furnished by the choir with Mrs. Peter Pohlen at the organ. Pallbearers were Frank Hurd, Ed Bohan, J. B. O’Donnell, Frank Dougherty, Ray MGrath and Frank Burns, with burial in St. Patrick’s cemetery.

Attending the services from out of town were Chas. E., Hugh T. and John M. Sweeney of Edgerton, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Sweeney, daughter Delores and sons Myron and James of Jeffers, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sweeney of Rockford, Ill, James L. Sweeney of Milwaukee, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harrington, daughters Mary Evelyn, Margie and Lorraine and sons Donald, James and Robert of Sanborn. Rev. C. P. Sweeney of Fort Dodge, Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Sweeney of Mitchell, S. D. L. F. Sweeney of Minneapolis, John H. Sweeney of Sioux, Eugene White, Marie White and Green White of Primghar, John C. Kerrigan of Fremont, Neb., Rev. Phillip E. Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Schleder of Luverne, Minn., Mrs. Sam Chenoweth of Huron, S. D., Mrs. Kathryn Conlon of Fort Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. John Hart and daughters Adelia and Mary of Madison, S. D. Chas. Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fitzgerald of Yankton, S. D., Miss Ellen Shea of Madison, S. D. Miss Loretta Shea of Springdale, Mont., Vernon Addy of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Leo De Mors and daughter Mary Dee of Pocahontas, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnholz of Sioux City, Mrs. Andy McGuire of Primghar, Mr. and Mrs. John Rielly of Rock Valley and Mrs. Mary Hickey, Mrs. Anna Bohan, George Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wieman of Sanborn.

Census:

1930 US Census, Iowa, O’Brien Co, Floyd township
James Sweeney, age 68, owns home, owns radio, age at first marriage 25, b WI, no occupation
Mary, wife, age 53, b Iowa

1920  US Census, Iowa, O’Brien Co, Franklin Township
James Sweeny, 58, b WI, no occupation
Margaret, 52, b WI
Ruth, 24, b Iowa
Goldy, 23, b Iowa, seamstress at dept. store

1910 US Census, Iowa, O’Brien Co, Franklin Township
James Sweeney, age 48, married 24 years, b WI, parents b Ireland, farmer
Margaret, 43, 7 children born/5 alive, b WI, parents b Ireland
James Lloyd, 21, b WI, teacher at school
John L., 19, b WI, farmer
Irene M., 14, b IA
Annie Goldie, 13, b IA

1900 US Census, Iowa, O’Brien Co, Franklin Township
James Sweeny, b Sept 1861, age 38, married 15 years, b WI, parents b Ireland, farmer
Maggie ?, wife, b Aug 1866, age 33, 7 children born, 6 alive, b WI, parents b Ireland
Leo M., b (looks like Jan or June) 1887, age 12, b WI
Lloyd, b Dec 1888, age 11, b WI
Lorenzo, b July 1890, age 9, b WI
Myron, b Apr 1892, age 8, b WI
Ruth, b May 1895, age 5, b Iowa
Goldy, b July 1896, age 3, b Iowa

Parents: Miles George Sweeney and Mary McGlen

Siblings: Miles Glynn (1850-1938),  Katherine “Kate” (1854-1948),  Mary (1855-1928),  James Francis (1861-1939),  Charles Edward (1864-1941),  Hugh (1867-1947),  Matthew (1870, died at birth),  Katherine (1871-1882),  John M (1874-1961)

Marriage: Virginia Nestle

Children: Miles D,  Virginia,  Alice,  Chester

Death: 24 Jul 1940, buried Joseph’s Cemetery, Edgerton

DANIEL SWEENEY DIES IN MILWAUKEE

Daniel Sweeney, 81, a resident of Milwaukee for the past 50 years, died Wednesday afternoon, July24, at one o’clock at a Milwaukee hospital. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons; three brothers, Charles E. and and Hugh this city, and John Sweeney, route 1, city and a sister, Mrs. Kate Hyland, also of this city. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, this city. Interment will be made in St. Joseph’s Catholic cemetery, with Rev. Raymond foren officating.

Census:

 1930  US Census, WI, Milwaukee, District 328
Daniel Sweeney, rents home, $45/mo, age 70, 30 at first marriage, b WI, carpeter
Virginia, 64, age 24 at first marriage, b Missouri
Alice McClung, daughter, 33, widow, office clerk at hosiery business
Virginia, granddaughter, age ?5, b WI

1920  US Census, WI, Milwaukee, Ward 6
Daniel Sweeney, 60, b WI, carpenter
Virginia, 54, b Missouri
Miles, 27, book keeper at bank
Alice, 22, dictaphone operator at appraisal Co.
Chester, 20, order clerk at shoe machinery shop

1910 US Census, WI, Milwaukee, Ward 15
Daniel Sweeney, age 50, 1st marriage, married 19 years, b WI, carpenter
Virginia, 45. 4 children born/4 alive, b Missouri
Miles D, 18, college student
Virginia M., 15
Alice M. 13
(arrow pointing to bottom line- “see sheet 8, line 1″, likely has Chester on it)

1900 US Census, WI, Milwaukee, Ward 10
Daniel Sweeney, b Aug 1859, age 40, married 10 years, b WI, parents b Ireland, carpenter
Virginia, wife, b Nov. 1865, age 34, 4 children born/alive, b WI, parents b WI
Miles, son, b Jan. 1892, age 8, b WI
Virginia, daughter, b June 1894, age 5 b WI
Alice, daughter, b Jan 1896, age 4, b WI
Chester, son, b Feb. 1899, age 1, b WI

Parents: Miles George Sweeney and Mary McGlen

Siblings: Miles Glynn (1850),  Catherine “Kate”,  (1854),  Daniel (1859),  James Francis (1861),  Charles Edward (1864),  Hugh Thomas (1867),  Matthew (1870, died at birth),  Katherine Anna (died age 11),  John M. (1874)

Marriage: Fred Pfifer, 7/10/1877, Edgerton, WI

Children: Margaret, Alice, Katherine and Frankie

Death: 1928, Buried St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Edgerton, WI

At the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Edgerton:

Frederick Pfifer  1857-1933
Mary  mother  1855-1928
Margaret (no dates)
Alice  (no dates)
Frankie (no dates)

Census:

1910 US census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton Ward 2
Fred G. Phifer, 52, 1st marriage, married 30 years, b NY, parents b Germany, concrete contractor
Mary, 52, 3 children born, 2 alive, b WI, parents  Ireland
Marie, 16
Katherine, 8
Mary Sweeney, 78, mother-in-law

1900 US census, WI, Rock Co, Edgerton
Fred Phifer, b Mar 1857, age 43, married 23 years, b NY parents b NY, carpenter
Mary, b Mar. 1856, age 44, 4 children born, 2 alive, b WI, parents b Irelad
Margaret Phifer, daughter, b Nov. 1884, age 13, b WI
Helen Phifer, daughter, b Mar 1894, age 6, b WI

1880 US census, WI, Rock Co, Evansville
Fred Phifer, 24, b NY, laborer
Mary, 23, b WI

England and Scotland in the 17th century.

The name was immediately established in Ulster, where

even today almost three quarters of the Miller’s in Ireland reside.

County Antrim is the most favoured location.

The surname Miller is one of the most popular worldwide in the

English speaking world.

Alternate spellings: Millar, Mills

Name meaning: miller, referring to a person who owned or worked in a grain mill.

Many surnames from all over Europe have been anglicized to Miller, including those from

Germany (Mueller, Muller),  Italy (Molinaro),  Spain (Molinero), Dutch (Molenaar).

There are several Coat of Arms for this family

of gallow-glass warriors from Scotland who arrived in Ireland

in the 14th century as mercenaries and settled in County Donegal.

The form MacSweeney is found mostly in Munster where a branch of the family

was founded from migrants from Ulster.

The name is rated in the top fifty names in Ireland.

Name meaning: Pleasant

born 10/2/1828, Henderson Co, KY.  Two marriages, #1 unknown, #2 Sarah unknown; Death 12 Jul 1918 WI; buried Pine River Cemetery, Richland Center, WI

1910 US census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center Ward 1
William H. Miller, 81, second marriage, married 47 years
Sarah A., 67, 1st marriage, married 47 years, b IN
Zola, daughter, 38

1905 Wisconsin State Census, Richland Co, Richland:
William H. Miller, 76, b Kentucky, parents b KY, farer
Sarah A., wife, 62, b Indiana, parents b IND/NY
Zoe M., 33, daughter, b WI, farm laborer
Orland J, 31, son, dentist
Lena B., 29, daughter, farm laborer

1900 US census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
William H. Miller, b Oct. 1829 KY, age 71, married 36 years,  parents b KY, farmer
Sarah A., b Sept 1842 IN, age 57, 9 children born, 6 alive
Zoe M. daughter, 28, b Mar 1872 WI, school teacher
Orland J, son, 26, b Jan. 1874 WI, b WI, farm laborer
Sena B., daughter, 24, b Oct. 1875 WI
Turpin, Ellen N, daughter, 45, b Oct. 1854 WI, 0 children born WI, servant
Gaten Turpin, son-in-law, b Oct 1857 IN, married 4 years
Elmer H Miller., grandson, 4 months, b Jan 1900 WI

1880 US census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Wm. H. Miller, 51, farmer, b KY
Sarah A., wife, age 37, b IN
Ellen, 25, b WI, weaver
Herbert S. 21, b WI, farmer
Bertha E, 14, b WI, at school
Zoa, 8, b WI,             “     ”
J. Orlin, 5, b WI         “     ”
Lena Bella, 4, b WI

#2 CLARK MILLER

Born: circa 1831/2 Kentucky, marriage: unknown. Listed with parents in 1850 census, unable to locate after that.

#3 ABRAM MILLER

Born: Dec. 1832 Fleming Co, KY; marriage to Louisa Ann Jones 10/30/1856, Richland Center WI.

Corporal Co. B 25 Wis Vol Infty – Civil War

Death: 21 Oct 1916, Richland Center Wisconsin; Buried Thompson’s Richland Center Cemetery

1905 WI state census, Richland Co, Richland
Abram Miller, 72, b KY, occupation Capitalist
Louisa A., 66, b IN

1900 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Abraham Miller, b Dec. 1832, age 67, married 43 years, b KY, landlord
Louisa A. b Mar 1839, age 61, 4 children born, 4 alive, b KY

1880  US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Abram Miller, 47, farmer, b KY
Louisa, 39, b IN
Mary E., age 20 school teacher, b WI
Elizabeth A., 17, b WI
Emma L, 13, b WI

1870 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Orion
Abram Miller, 37, farmer, b KY
Louisa A., 30, b IN
Martha, 13, b WI
Mary E., 10  b WI
Elizabeth, 7, b WI
Emma L., 4 b WI

1860 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Abram Miller, 28, born KY, farmer
Louisa, 22, b Indiana
Martha, 3, b WI
Mary, 5 months’, b WI
Joseph, 15, b Indiana (this is probably Abram’s nephew; Campbell’s son)

#4 RACHAEL MILLER

Born: Dec. 1834 Indiana; marriage to Orlow Klingler on 9/6/1855 Richland Co, WI; Death: 1 May 1915 Richland Center, WI, buried Pine River Cemetery

From the History of Richland Co WI:

Orlow Klingler, oldest son of John, was born in Marion Co., Ind., Aug. 10, 1833. He came with his parents to Wisconsin, and on the 6th of September, 1855, was married to Rachel J Miller. Aug. 13, 1862, he enlisted in company B, 25th Wisconsin, and served until the regiment was mustered out of service.

1900 US census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Orlow Klingler, b Aug. 1833, age 66, married 44 years
Rachael J., b Dec. 1834, age 65, 1 child born/alive

1870 US census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Orlow Klingler, 36, farmer, b Indiana
Rachael J., wife, 35, b IN
Sarah j., 12, b WI

#5 MARY ELIZABETH MILLER

Born: Nov. 1836 Indiana, married George Breese 10/3/18/1858, Richland Co, WI; Death 4/2/1930, Juneau Co, WI, Buried at Camp Douglas cemetery

1930 US Census, WI, Juneau Co, Orange
Mary Brass (Breese), mother-in-law, 93. b IN.ives with daughter Lilah Jones and family

1920 US Census, Washington King Co, Mt. View
Mary E. Breese, age 83, widow, b IN, lives with son Lee and his family

1910 US Census, Washington, Chelan Co, Monitor
George Breese, age 73, married, 52 years, b Ohio, occupation: fruit farm
Mary E., 73, 12 children born, 6 alive

1900 US Census Washington, Adams Co, McQueen
George (indexed Bruce), born Jan. 1837, age 63, b Ohio, farmer
Mary E., b Nov. 1836, age 63, 13 children b, 7 alive, b IN, parents b KY
Ed E., b May 1871, b WI, age 29, farm laborer
Lee H, b Nov. 1879 age 20, b WI, farm laborer
(lives next to son Frank, also indexed Bruce)

1880 US Census, WI, Richland CO, Richland Center
George Breese, 43, stone ?mason, b Ohio
Mary E., 43 b IN
William, 19
Lyman, 17
Lilly, 13
Gilbert, 11
Eddie, 9
Frank, 7
Lee, 1

1870 US Census, WI, Richland CO, Richland
George N. Breese, age 34, laborer, b Ohio, cannot read or write
Mary E., 34, B Indiana, cannot write
C. Jana, 10, b WI
Wm. Henry, 7, b WI
Lyman R., 6, b WI
Lilly N, 2, b WI
Silas, 1 b WI

#6 ALEXANDER MILLER

There is a grave marker at Crowne Point Cemetery, Marion Co, IN for Alexander Miller, died 1/30/1853, age 23 years, 11 months; this age is consistent with known birth year. Buried next to grandfather Wm and uncles John and James.

#7 AMANDA MILLER

Born circa 1842 Indiana, cannot locate after 1850; either died young or unknown married name. No lisitng in cemetery family is buried in, may have died in Indiana before coming to WI. Unable to locate in census after 1850 with first name, birth year/place in any state.

#8 NANCY ANNE MILLER

Born July 29, 1843 Indiana; married John Newton Brimer 10/5/1863 Richland Center, WI; Died 1/21/1922 Richland Co, WI, buried Thompson’s Richland Center Cemetery

From History of Richland Co, WI: J N Brimer, druggist, of the firm of Dr. J Brimer & Sons, was born in Boone Co., Ind., Feb 23, 1841. He came with his parents to Richland county, helped till the soil and for about nine years worked in the Ash creek woolen mills. In 1873 he became a member of the above named firm, and since 1874 has had charge of the business. In October, 1863, he married Anna Miller, daughter of Campbell Miller. They have two daughters — Edith and Maggie. Mr. Brimer is a member of the IOOF.

1920 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Nancy A. Brimmer. mother-in-law, 76, widow, b IN, parents b KY (lives with daughter Maggie and her family)

1910 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Nancy A. Brimer. mother-in-law, 64, widow, 2 children born, 1 alive, b IN (lives with daughter Maggie Barry & family)

1900 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
John W. Brimer, b Feb. 1841, age 59, married 36 years, b IN, druggist
Nancy A., wife, b July 1843, age 56,2 children born/alive
Edith E. Northrup, daughter, b Oct. 1867, age 32, married 12 years, 1 child born/1 alive, b WI
Henry Northrup, son-in-law, b Aug. 1864 WI, clothing salesman
Madeline B., granddaughter, b May 1888, age 12
Maggie J. Barry, daughter, b July 1869, age 30, married 9 years, 1 child born, 1 alive
Wilber G., son-in-law, b Sept. 1866 WI, age 33, Editor
Grace M., granddaughter, b Mar 1896 WI
1880 US Census  WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
J.M Brimer, age 39, druggist, b IN
Mary A., 36, b IN
Edith, 12, b WI
Maggie, 10, b WI
1870 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Orion
John M. Brimer, 29, b Indiana manufacturer of Woolen Goods
Nancy A. 26, b Indiana
Edith, 2, b WI
Maggie, 1, b WI

#9  JOSEPH MILLER

Born: Aug. 17, 1845 Indiana; married Martha Ellen Jones 4/21/1867 Richland Co, WI; Died 3/215/1941, buried Thompson’s Cemetery, Richland Co, WI

Private Co A 36th Wis Vol – Civil War

1930 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Joseph Miller, boarder, age 84, widow, b IN

1920 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Joseph Miller, 74, b IN, parents b KY, retired
Martha E., 63, b IN

1910 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland Center
Joseph Miller, age 65, married 40 years, own income
Martha, age 63, 1 child born & alive
(lives next to brother William)

1900 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Joseph Miller, b Aug. 1845, age 54, married 37 years, b IN, parents b KY, farmer
Martha, b Dec. 1846, age 53, 1 child born, 1 alive
N. Clark, son, b Nov. 1869, age 30, married 3 years, b WI, farmer
Ellen, daughter-in-law, b March 1872 WI, 0 children born

1880  US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Joseph Miller, 34, farmer, b IN, parents b KY
Martha, 33, b IN
Clark N, 10, b WI

1870 US Census, WI, Richland Co, Richland
Joseph Millere, 25 farmer, b IN
Martha E. wife, 23, b IN
Newton B. 7 months, b WI

#10 JOSHUA  SWEET MILLER

Born: Aug. 17, 1847, Indiana; married Elizabeth Pritchett 10/9/1870 Richland Center, WI; Died 11/15/1927 Richland Center, WI

Co. H 42 Inf. Vol. – Civil War

1920 US Census, Richland Co, Eagle
Joshua Miller, 72, father-in-law, b IN
Elizabeth, 68, mother-in-law, b IL
(lives with daughter Rena and Rollin ?Annesse )

1910 US Census, Richland Co, Richland Center
Joshua Miller, age 39, b IN, janitor at school house
Elizabeth, wife, age 39, 6 children born/alive
Rena E., 21, sales lady general store

1900 US Census, Richland Co, Richland Center
Joshua Miller, b Aug. 1847, age 52, married 28 years, b IN, parents b KY, teamster
Lizzie E, wife, b Feb.1852, age 48, 6 children born, 6 alive
Nola B., b Aug. 1878 WI age 21
Carrie E., b Nov. 1883 WI, age 16
Beuford G., b Dec. 1886, age 13
Rena?, daughter, b Aptil 1889, age 10

1880 US Census, Richland Co, Orion
Joshua Miller, 32, farmer, B IN, parents b KY
Elizabeth, wife, age 28, b IL
Je??, son, age 8, b WI
Ada, 3, daughter, b WI
Nola B., 1 b WI

1870 US Census, Richland Co, Richland
Joshua Miller, age 22, works on farm, b IN, lives with brother Wm H.