William Millar (politician)

William Millar
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 7, 1889  January 2, 1893
Preceded byGeorge Clay Ginty
Succeeded byLevi F. Martin
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Dunn district
In office
January 3, 1887  January 7, 1889
Preceded byJohn M. Oddie
Succeeded byStewart J. Bailey
Personal details
Born(1839-10-05)October 5, 1839
County Dublin, Ireland, UK
DiedFebruary 5, 1913(1913-02-05) (aged 73)
Red Cedar, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWaneka Cemetery, Elk Mound, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Jane McCormick
Children
  • Mary A. (Rickard)
  • (b. 1867; died 1953)
  • James David Millar
  • (b. 1869; died 1948)
  • John H. Millar
  • (b. 1870; died 1872)
  • Mary "Maud" (Stoner)
  • (b. 1875; died 1902)
  • William Millar Jr.
  • (b. 1882; died 1956)
  • Marguerite (Jasperson)
  • (b. 1890; died 1965)
  • Alice J. "Nellie" (Dickson)
  • (b. 1880; died 1967)
OccupationLumberman, farmer

William Millar, Sr., (October 5, 1839  February 5, 1913) was a Scotch-Irish American immigrant, farmer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1889 & 1891) and Assembly (1887), representing Dunn County. His last name was spelled Miller in some historical sources.