“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. WILLIAM MILLER, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co.; born in Germany in 1834; came to America in 1857, and settled on the farm he now owns of 120 acres in 1866; the farm was covered with timber, and by his own labor Mr. Miller has cleared it off and made a good home for himself and family. He married Miss Lucy Wilder in 1857; they have three children - William, Philip and Louisa. Mr. Miller is a liberal Democrat, and votes for the best men and measures. Is a member, with his family, of the Lutheran Church. He is now a member of the Town Board, and is well known and respected. He came to America with but little, and is a self-made man. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)