James L. Miller
A represenlative citizen of Fayette county, Ohio, is James L. Miller, who is distinguished for his splendid ability in carryng to completion whatever he undertakes. He enjoys marked prestige as a man who accomplishes definite ends and stands out as a clear and conspicuous figure among the successful men of his county. Characterized by breadth of wisdom and strong individuality, his achievements represent his innate talents in directing efforts along lines which mature judgment and a resourcefulness that hesitates at no opposing circumstances pave the way and ultimately lead to success, it is not possible in this connection to give a detailed history of his busy life, but only to note his connection incidentally with the development of Fayette county and to show the intluence he has wielded in advancing the material interests of this section of the state.
James L. Miller, the manager of the Gray estate of three hundred acres of land in Jefferson township, was born February 27, 1866, in the township where he has always lived. His parents. Jacob and Hannah (Jacobs) Miller, were natives of this county and reared a family of nine children, Samson, Susan, Mary, W. C, Ada, John S., James L., Edward and Nancy. All of these children except Edward are still living.
James L. Miller attended the schools at Millersville. Ohio, and also was a student of the Buck and Gallon schools in this county. He assisted his father with the work on the home farm during the summer seasons in his boyhood days, and at the age of twenty he married and began farming for himself. He has met with success commensurate with his efforts and is recognized as one of the most progressive and up-to-date farmers of the county. Frugal in his manner of living and well equipped with energy and determination, he has succeeded where others have failed. He is the owner of one hundred and forty acres of land in Pickaway county, this state, five hundred acres in Texas, and is now the manager of the Gray estate of three hundred acres in Jefferson township. He is one of the largest stock raisers of the county and has met with remarkable success in his particular line of farming. He feeds most of his crops to his stock, having found that this is the most profitable way of turning his farm produce into money.
Mr. Miller was married March 1, 1894, to Emma Gregg, the daughter of Andrew Gregg, and to this union have been born five children, Audrey, Carl, Mina. Leonard and Alta.
Politically, Mr. Miller is identified with the Republican party, but so extensive have been his agricultural interests that he has never felt that he had the time to engage in political affairs. Nevertheless, his influence has always been felt at local elections and he is looked upon as a man thoroughly in sympathy with every movement looking to the betterment or advancement in any wav of his comnninity. He has always been regarded as a man of sterling honesty and worth and well meriting the utmost confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. He and his family move in the best social circles of this community and, being a genial and unassuming man, he has won a large and loyal personal following of friends and acquaintances.
From History of Fayette County Ohio - Her People, Industries and Institutions by Frank M. Allen (1914, R. F. Bowen & Company, Inc.)