F. G. Miller

    F. G. Miller, one of the leading business men of Montpelier, and a member of the firm of Spaulding Brothers & Miller, proprietors of the Daisy Mills, is a native of Germany, born November 11, 1836, a son of Christopher and Margaret Miller.

    He was reared in his native country until sixteen years of age, when in company with an older sister he came to America. He first located in Wells County, Indiana, where he engaged in working for an older brother, who was a miller by occupation. Later he bought an interest in his brother's mill, and was associated with him until 1884, when their mill was destroyed by fire. He had, however, in 1875, bought a third interest in the mill of Spaulding Brothers, and the mill has since been under his management, with the exception of some tw4enty months, when he was engaged in working at his trade at New Castle, Indiana. The Daisy Mills were erected in 1875, and are among the leading roller mills in the State. The building is three stories in height, 35 x 50 feet, with an engine of sixty horse power. Their mill is supplied with seven double sets of rollers, and one double set for meal, and the capacity of the mill is seventy-five barrels per day. The Daisy brand of flour ranks second to none throughout the State of Indiana. The mill is under the skillful management of Mr. Miller, who as a practical miller has no superior in the State, having had an experience in the trade of over thirty years.

    Mr. Miller was united in marriage in 1856 to Charlotta Loury, a native of Geauga County, Ohio, and they are the parents of seven children, as follows -Andrew, engaged in milling at Matamora, Franklin County, Indiana; Hannah, wife of William Bonham; D. R., Lillie May, Lotta, Mollie and Kitty.

    Mr. Miller has been a resident of Montpelier since 1866, and by his upright and honorable dealings, and industrious habits he has gained the confidence and respect of all who know him. Besides his interest in the mill he owns a valuable farm of 110 acres adjoining the town, his farm being well improved, and under a high state of cultivation. He is a member of Lodge No. 410, I. O. O. F., and also belongs to the order of Red Men, being a member of Lodge No. 71. In his political views he affiliates with the Democratic party.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.