The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 283

F. G. MILLIRON.

F. G. Milliron, the progressive owner and proprietor of one of the best general
merchandise stores in Tieton and one of the town's foremost citizens, is a
native of Wisconsin, born in Knapp, August 6, 1874, and is a son of George and
Angeline (Geroy) Milliron, pioneers of that state, who in 1890 removed to
Minnesota, where the father was successfully engaged in ranching until death
claimed him. He is survived by his widow, who now makes her home in Washington,
D. C. 

F. G. Milliron was reared under the parental roof, receiving such lessons as
would instill into him the priciples of industry, honesty and perserverance.
These qualities have never left him and have given vent to activities that have
ever been honorable. His education was received in the public schools of
Wisconsin and after laying aside his textbooks he assisted his father with the
farm work, until 1905, when, at the age of thirty-one, he made his way to Mount
Vernon, Washington, where he found a position as a farm hand, thus continuing
for several years. In 1911 he came to Yakima county and turned his attention to
merchandising. Being employed for a year and a half as a clerk in Naches. On
January 11, 1912, Mr. Milliron, With F. E. Crumb, became interested in the first
store at Tieton and froin a modest beginning the present splendid enterprise Las
resulted. Later Mr. Crumb sold out to G. W. Mortimer, who is now the partner of
Mr. Milliron, the latter being manager of the store. A well assorted line of
general merchandise is carried and everything about the establishment indicates
the progressive methods followed by Mr. Milliron. The goods carried is of the
highest standard and in all of his dealings he has been found dependable. As the
years have passed his list of customers has increased and he now has a very
profitable trade. In 1918 a modern building was especially erected for the
business, which gives added convenience to the many patrons.

On the 7th of June, 1899, Mr. Milliron was united in marriage to Miss Amy
Eckenroad and they have become the parents of six children: Russell, who is now
in the United States army; and Howard, Angeline, Frederick, Ella and Mabel. The
family are highly respected by all who know them, Mr. and Mrs. Milliron
occupying an enviable position in the best social circles of the town. He is a
member of the Modern Woodmen of America and politically is a republican as far
as national issues are concerned, but in local affairs prefers to follow his
own judgment, irrespective of party issues. As one of the leading men and
progressive merchants of his community he has ever been interested in progress
and development and is ready to give his support to worthy movements. He has
many friends in Tieton and all who know him are thoroughly agreed in regard to
his high qualities as a private citizen and as a successful business man.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.