Albert Mills

Albert Mills was born in the town of Wallkill, June 15, 1825, and spent his entire life upon a farm there, devoting his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was a man of unpretentious, unassuming character, industrious, energetic and persevering, one whose aim and ambition were to live an upright life and to leave the world better for his having lived in it. So successful was he in his business transactions that, at his demise, his family were left in comfortable circumstances, and they still continue to reside upon the farm which was his birthplace.

The parents of our subject, Samuel and Esther (Stitt) Mills, were natives of Orange County, and the former was born upon the old Mills homestead, which was also the birthplace of Albert. The family residence was erected in 1791, and is therefore one of the oldest houses in the county. A frame addition was built later, and our subject's father assisted in its construction. His life occupation was that of a farmer, but he also engaged very extensively in tanning. He died November 13, 1860, at the venerable ago of eighty-four. His wife closed her eyes in death two years after his decease.

In the district schools our subject received a practical education that fitted him for the stern realities of life. Agriculture was his chosen calling, and of it he made a success. He was honored by all who knew him, and his death, July 25, 1890, was mourned by all who knew him. He was married, October 13, 1858, to Miss Louisa, daughter of Absalom and Sarah (McLaughlin) Linderman, natives of Orange County. Rev. S. W. Mills, of Port Jervis, performed the marriage ceremony. The McLaughlin family is of Scotch extraction, and the Lindermans trace their lineage to the mother of Martin Luther. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Mills was blessed by the birth of six children, of whom Sarah Esther is deceased. Samuel is at home; Charles Albert is engaged in business in New York; William Wickham is a medical student; Herbert is at home with his mother; and Ina Louisa recently completed the course at Wallkill Academy, Middletown.

Mrs. Mills is a lady whose accomplishments and education fit her to adorn the best circles of society. She is a graduate of the Albany Normal College, and for some years prior to her marriage was engaged in teaching, a profession in which she met with success. In religious belief she is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as was also her husband, and he children have been reared in that faith.