“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. THOMAS J. MILLS, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Milford; born in New York Dec. 26, 1827; came to Wisconsin in 1841, locating with his father and family in Watertown; in 1852, he went to California; engaged in mining until 1857; returning, went to farming. Has been Supervisor eight or ten years. Married, at Milford, March 5, 1860, Miss Silesta Rand, a native of New York; have three children – Mary J., Carrie E. and Ella M. Is owner of 120 acres. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)