Biographical Sketch of

F. G. Miller

Transcribed by Joan Benner for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 802 - 803 


F. G. Miller, one of the leading and enterprising young farmers of Green Lake County, was born in the town of 
Green Lake on the 12th of June, 1853, and yet makes his home on section 31. His parents were William A. and Ann 
(Gardenier) Miller, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume. The old homestead farm of the Miller family 
was situated on section 20, in the town of Green Lake, and there our subject was reared to manhood, receiving his 
education in the district schools of the neighborhood. His boyhood days were spent mid play and work and like a 
dutiful son he remained at home, assisting his father in the cultivation of the farm until twety three years of 
age, when he left the parental roof and made a home for himself. He chose for a life companion Miss Laura A. 
Fortnum, their union being celebrated ont he 1st of January, 1877. The lady, born July 6, 1859, is a native of 
Oxfordshire, England, and a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hone) Fortnum. When ten years of age she came 
with her parents to Green Lake county, where they still live.

William Fortnum was born in Oxfordshire, Sept. 6, 1833, and in early life worked upon the wharf, his father being 
a coal merchant. On reaching manhood, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Hone a native of Warwickshire, England, 
born Aug. 7, 1832. He has followed the occupation of farming throughout almost his entire life and is still engaged 
in that business. In 1869 he crossed the broad Atlantic to America, being accompanied by his wife and six children. 
They located in Green Lake County, where they still make their home, and the family circle was increased by the 
birth of three other children. Mr. Fortnum is quiet and unassuming in manner but is a valued citizen and takes a 
deep interest in all that pertains to the welfare of the community. He supports the Democratic party, and his wife 
is a faithful member of the Methodist church.

Mr. Miller, our subject, located upon a farm which he yet makes his home, in 1878. He is an extensive land owner, 
his possessions aggregating 770 acres, and from his father he received 340 acres and has since purchased 430. His 
farm is well provided with excellent buildings and all the modern improvements, and denotes the care and supervision 
of an industrious, energetic and painstaking owner. In connection with the cultivation of his land, he is extensively 
engaged in stock-raising and has been equally successful in that branch of his business.

The union of Mr. and Mrs. Miller has been blessed with an interesting family of four children William A., who was born 
Nov. 29, 1877; Myrtle M., born Nov. 7, 1879; Annie E., born Jan. 26, 1882 and Guy E., Oct. 19, 1884. Mr. Miller is an 
intelligent and public spirited citizen and is held in high regard by all who know him. His wife, a most estimable lady, 
is a member of the Methodist church. We are pleased to record their sketch, knowing them worthy of a representation in
the permanent record of Green Lake county.






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