History of Lee County, Illinois - Bushnell Historical Society

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each equipped with excellent buildings and provided with modern
machinery. Mr. JMiller raises stock on an extensive scale, dealing
largely in cattle and horses. He has a comfortable residence in
Paw Paw but gives his personal supervision to the conduct of
his farm. He is a director and stockholder in the Compton
National Bank and well known in tinancial circles as a man of
ability and enterprise.
In Brooklyn township, on the 27th of tSeptember, 1891, Mr.
Miller 'married Miss Nettie Miller, a daughter of S. B. and Sarah
Miller, pioneers in Lee county. The father makes his home in
Paw Paw, having survived his wife since 1885. Mr. and Mrs.
Miller have become the parents of six children : Lelah and Samuel
A., graduates of the Paw Paw high school ; Lora, Grace and Hazel,
also attending school ; and Bina M., aged live.
Mr. Miller is a republican in his political beliefs and is now a
member of the board of aldermen of Paw Paw. Through his
energy and ability in promoting his personal interests he has con-
tributed in substantial measure to the welfare and growth of the
community which numbers him among its most respected and
representative citizens.
WILLIAM G. KRUG.
During the entire period of his active life William G. Krug
has been associated with agricultural interests of Bradford, his
native township, and he now owns an excellent farm of one hundred
and sixty acres, a Adsible evidence of his industry and enter-
prise in the management of his affairs. He was liorn Jime 4, 1874,
and is a son of John and Catherine (Hilliard) Krug, natives of
Germany, who came to America at an early date, settling in Lee
county, Illinois. The father died here April 10, 1883, and is survived
by his wife, who makes her home in Ashton. To their union
were born four children : Mary, who married John J. Wagner
Catherine, the wife of W. A. Kersten; William G., of this review;
and John M., of Ashton.
William G. Krug was reared at home and remained with his
mother until he was twenty-one years of age. He then rented a
farm and operated it for about two years, after which he purchased
land on section 22, Bradford township. He owns one hundred
and sixty acres and has improved this with substantial barns
;