About F. J. Mills
Lived 1865 – 1953 (aged 88). F. J. Mills was an American politician.
Frederick John Mills (April 28, 1865 – September 28, 1953) was a Republican politician and prominent engineer from the U.S. State of Idaho. He served as the fourth lieutenant governor of Idaho. Mills was elected in 1895 along with Governor William J. McConnell. Mills also served as State Engineer of Idaho from 1895 until 1897.
On October 8, 1899, Mills shot and killed J.C. O'Melveny in O'Melveny's office in Salt Lake City, Utah. An hour before the shooting, Mrs. Mills had confessed to her husband an affair with O'Melveny. Mills was acquitted at his January 1900 trial.
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Who was F. J. Mills?
American politician
When was F. J. Mills born?
F. J. Mills was born on 29 April 1865 in Topsham.
When did F. J. Mills die?
F. J. Mills died on 28 September 1953 in Pasadena.
What was F. J. Mills's occupation?
F. J. Mills was a politician.
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F. J. Mills was American.
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