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| Henry Mills, farmer, sec. 25, Deerfield Tp., was born in Canada, March 7, 1837. He is a son of Wm. and Rebecca Ann Mills, and his father died July 5, 1881; his mother lives in Canada. Mr. Mills was a resident of the Dominion until the age of 24, growing up in the routine common to farmer's sons. In 1861 he "took up" 40 acres of land in Deerfield Tp., Mecosta County, and underwent the experiences of the pioneer element, building a log house in the forest which he then made haste to clear and improve for farming purposes. He now has 25 acres under tillage and as good a frame house as exists in the township. He was married in Canada, Dec. 5, 1861, to Loamy, daughter of Ephriam and Sarah (Roszell) Burss. She was born in Canada, Feb. 11, 1838. Of seven children born of this marriage four survive, -- Sarah A., born Oct. 6, 1862; Etta M., Nov. 12, 1864; Frank P., Dec. 15, 1873; Henry O., Sept. 8, 1882; William H., Nov. 28, 1866, died March 29, 1881; Albert H., Oct. 23, 1868, died April 9, 1881; Charles E., Nov. 13, 1879, died April 7, 1881. These deaths all occurred within 11 days. Mr. Mills is a zealous Republican. The father of Mrs. Mills died in Allegan Co., Mich. The mother is living with her daughter. (See sketches of D.C. Bullock and Geoge Losie.) |