BIO: Thomas O. MILLIKEN, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JO Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ********************************************************** __________________________________________________________________ Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers. Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, page 301. __________________________________________________________________ HON. THOMAS O. MILLIKEN, Cornpropsts Mills, Huntingdon county, Pa., was born in Barrie township, Huntingdon county, February 16, 1848. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Crownover) Milliken. Mr. Milliken's father was born in the northern part of Ireland; he died in 1871. His wife was a native of Huntingdon county; she died in 1856. Their children are: Thomas O.; Jennie G., living in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Robert H., died in youth. Thomas O. Milliken received a good education in the public schools of Philadelphia and entered Pierce's Business College. After completing his education, he taught in Canada and Pennsylvania. Mr. Milliken is a member of the Republican party. He has held various township offices; has been justice of the peace and member of the House of Representatives from Huntingdon county. In 1872, Thomas O. Milliken married Mary, daughter of George and Hannah Hazzard, of Huntingdon county. Their children are: Jennie, teacher in Philadelphia; Emma, attending the Normal School in Philadelphia; Ella, a student in the Girl's High School in Philadelphia; and Carl, at home. In 1886 his wife died. In 1893, he married Mary, daughter of Jacob C. and Caroline (Green) Miller, of Miller township.