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John M. Millikin

1804 – 1884

American politician

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Lived 1804 – 1884 (aged 79). John M. Millikin was an American lawyer, politician and treasurer.

John M. Millikin (October 14, 1804 – April 9, 1884) was a Republican politician in the state of Ohio and was Ohio State Treasurer from 1876 to 1878.

John Millikin was born on October 14, 1804, in Greensboro, Pennsylvania. Three years later, his family moved to Hamilton, Ohio, where his son, Daniel Millikin, became the first physician in that place. He had private teachers and spent a year at Washington College in Washington County, Pennsylvania, from 1824 and 1825. He was admitted to the bar in Ohio on September 5, 1827, and went into partnership with William Bebb. He raised Poland China domestic pigs, was the first president of the Ohio Poland-China Record Association, and was re-elected unanimously. He wrote the history of the breed. He died April 9, 1884, at Hamilton. He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery (Hamilton, Ohio) on April 11, 1884.

Millikin was married to Mary Hough of Hamilton on September 6, 1831. They had four children.

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Washington & Jefferson College
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Ohio State Treasurer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John M. Millikin?

American politician (1804-1884)

When was John M. Millikin born?

John M. Millikin was born on 14 October 1804 in Greensboro.

When did John M. Millikin die?

John M. Millikin died on 8 April 1884 in Hamilton.

What was John M. Millikin's occupation?

John M. Millikin was a lawyer, politician and treasurer.

What nationality was John M. Millikin?

John M. Millikin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John M. Millikin

· Wikidata: Q6245881

· DBpedia: John M. Millikin

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