James Miller was born June 16, 1874, at West Concord, Minnesota.
He and Mary Sands were married September 15, 1897, at Red Wing, Minnesota.
The Millers had three children: Nellie, Marian and Roy.
The family came to Carrington in 1903.
Mr. Miller established a dray line which he operated for thirty-eight years. With his horse drawn dray, he met trains on both the Northern Pacific and Soo Railways.
Mr. Miller died August 13, 1942. He is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 32B