“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JOHN M. MILLER, musician; was born in Denmark April 30, 1833, and 
came to Wisconsin in June, 1848, locating in Hartland, Wis., where he 
assisted his father on the farm; from there, he moved to Watertown, and 
was for four years clerk in the Post Office, after which, he engaged in 
the profession of music, teaching the piano, organ, violin and all brass 
and string instruments; he is leader of the Watertown Cornet Band and 
Orchestra.  Mr. Miller enlisted during the war in the 24th W.V.I., and was 
detailed as leader of the Brigade Band under Gen. Greusel.  He married, 
in 1869, Margaret Reilley, of Watertown, Wis.; has three children – 
Emma, Arthur and Gertrude.  Mrs. Miller is a member of  the Catholic 
Church of Watertown.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)