Lewis S. Mills

Lewis Sprague Mills Sr. (; 5 September 1874 – 7 March 1965) was an American educator, photographer, writer, and local politician noted for his contributions to Connecticut history and to education in Northwestern Connecticut. In November 1960 a regional high school was built in Burlington, Connecticut which was chosen to be named Lewis S. Mills High School after Mills' contributions to education in the area.

Early life Mills was born into a farming family in the town of Canton, Connecticut on 5 September 1874 to Deacon Archibald Mills and Mary Loomis Mills. The family grew apples, tobacco, and hay at their farm in Canton, which was built in 1821. Although little is known about Mills' parents, his father Deacon Archibald Mills served in the American Civil War with the 22nd Connecticut Volunteer Regiment and was described as having been "frugal" and "harsh". Lewis Mills was ultimately a descendant of Ephraim Mills, who is credited with giving the town of Canton its name. Selections for Reading by the Direct Method: A Manual for Teachers (1920) The Story of Connecticut (1932, reprinted 1958)