William A. Miller, merchant at New Tripoli, was born at that place on 8/28/1876, and he received his education in the township schools. He was reared on a farm until he became twenty years old, and then entered the general store of Jonas German as a clerk and continued there for five years. In 1900 he began clerking in the store of his brother. James A. Miller, state senator, and, after serving him faithfully for eight years, he was admitted as a partner in the business, trading as James A. Miller and Bros. They have been large and successful dealers in general merchandise at New Tripoli and also conduct the "Hotel German" at that place. Early in 1914, Mr. Miller purchased his brothers interest in the store and hotel business and conducts it alone. He is a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M., at New Tripoli; of the Odd Fellows at Steinsville, and of the I.O.O.F. Encampment at Jordan. He was married on 6/27/1907, to Mabel Krause, daughter of Jacob and Sabina (Smith) Krause, and they have two children: Lillian M. and Lawrence W. They are members of the Ebenezer church of which he is one of the deacons.