Rolla John Mills, last of nine children of Samuel T. and Sarah Greene Mills, was born in Waushara County, Wis., October 23, 1860, and died at his late home, Hammond, La., May 16, 1942.
The family moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota in 1863, and when a young man Rolla was baptized and united with the Dodge Center Seventh Day Baptist Church. On moving to Louisiana, over fifty years ago, he transferred his membership to the Hammond Church, where he remained a faithful devoted member.
He was married to Katie Green at Dodge Center, in 1880. To this union were born six children, four of whom survive. His wife died in 1910.
In 1915, he was married to Phoebe Stillman at Hammond. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, three sons, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Dr. W. U. Holley, pastor of the Federated Church.
R. J. S.
