Bio: Miller, Emma (History - 1847)

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Surnames: MILLER HOSON

----Source: 1891 Bio. Hist. Of Clark Jackson Co., Wisconsin, pg. 192.

MRS. EMMA MILLER has clearly demonstrated what can be accomplished by a woman of energy and intelligence. By the many excellent traits of character she possesses and by her business management and tact she has won recognition from the community in which she makes her home.

Mrs. Miller was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1847. Her parents were New York people, her mother's ancestors having come to this country from Germany. She came West thirteen years ago with her cousin and located in Neillsville, Wisconsin, where she remained four years. Previous to her marriage to Mr. Phillip S. Miller, she was employed as manager in his hotel. Ten years ago he removed from Neillsville to Merrillan, where he conducted the hotel which he bought of Mr. Hoson, until the time of his death in 1887. His widow succeeded him in the business and managed the establishment in such a way as to relieve the property from all encumbrances. She settled up the estate her husband left and paid off all claims on the same, doing it in a manner that gave entire satisfaction to her debtors and reflected credit on herself. She has run the hotel until the present, except for two months, when it was rented. She also owns another nice property in Merrillan.