Albert W. Miller
Albert W. Miller, farmer and stock raiser, Prairie Township, resides on Section 34, where he owns ninety acres of fine land, all under cultivation, and with good building improvements. His residence was erected in 1874 at a cost of $2,500, and in 1883 he built his barn, which is large and conveniently arranged, at a cost of $1,600. In addition to the homestead he owns another farm of forty acres in the same section. He is an enterprising farmer, and adopts all methods that will add in any way to the resources of his farms, thus enhancing their value.
Mr. Miller was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1847, a son of Martin and Eliza (Cavene) Miller. The father came to Ohio from Virginia in an early day, and settled in Wayne County, and in 1856 moved to Holmes County, where he died in 1878. The mother is still living on the homnstead in Prairie Township. Our subject was reared a farmer, thus learning in his youth the lessons that have been of practical benefit to him. His opportunities for attending school were limited, but he has, by observation and making good use of his leisure time, obtained a practical education that enables him to perform successfully the business of his chosen calling. On all subjects of general interest he is well informed, and on questions of the day, especially politics, is a good talker, expressing his views intelligently and clearly. He affiliates with the Democratic party, and is a firm adherent to its principles. Mr. Miller was married, February 29, 1872, to Miss Nancy C. Painter, who was born in Holmes County in 1854, a daughter of Peter and Sarah (Albertson) Painter, and to them have been born five children: Howard W., Lucy M., Lavina E. and Sarah E., living, and Byron P., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members and liberal supporters of the Disciples Church.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889