William H. Miller
William H. Miller, farmer and stock raiser, Prairie Township, is a native of Holmes County, born May 29, 1846, the second son of Jacob and Hannah (Harrison) Miller, well known among the early settlers of this county. He was reared on the farm of his parents, was given good educational advantages, and since attaining his majority has devoted his attention to farming and stock raising on his own account. He has been industrious and successful, and now owns a good farm of 238 acres, well improved. He deals extensively in stock, buying and shipping to the Pittsburgh markets.
Mr. Miller was married April 9, 1867, to Sarah Painter, a native of Holmes County, born in 1850, and a daughter of Peter and Sarah (Albertson) Painter. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have seven children: Painter A., Jacob E., William O., John C., Sarah M., C. J. and Paul H. Mr. Miller has a fine residence, built in 1885 at a cost of $3,000. In politics, like his father, he is a Democrat.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889