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


RICHARD H. MILL,  farmer, Sec. 3;  P.O. Palmyra; born on the farm 
he now owns, of 120 acres, Feb. 4, 1847; has spent his life and been 
educated in Wisconsin, finishing his education at Milton College.  
Married Miss Mary Sockerson Dec. 1, 1868; they have four children – 
Lenna M., Leamon B., John V. and Alvin R.  Mr. Mill is a Republican, 
and liberal in religion.  He is a breeder of full-blooded short-horn cattle, 
Poland-China hogs and has the largest flock of full-blooded Merino 
sheep in Jefferson Co., on which he has taken many premiums at the 
Central Wisconsin and Jefferson County Fairs, also took four at the 
festival of the Wisconsin Wool-Growers’ Association, Elkhorn, Wis., 
May 1 and 2, 1879; he intends to bring his flock to a high standard.


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