Emil McMiller was born June 3, 1861, at Theresa, Wisconsin. He was married to Margaret Rensimer at Unity, Wisconsin. She died in 1900. The couple had five children: Blanche, Paul, Rosswell, Olive and Margaret. Mr. McMiller was a telegrapher and after being employed several places, he came to Carrington and was engaged by the Soo Line for twenty-four years. He then went to Canada for a few years, returning here in 1919.
Mr. McMiller died in November 1932.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 32B