The Iowa Legislature > Legislators > Legislator > All Years Print Icon Print

Homer Emmett Millen

Photograph is provided for official informational purposes only. The image may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from the Iowa General Assembly. Requests for permission to use this image must be submitted to the Chief Clerk of the House for House members or the Secretary of the Senate for Senate members.
Images from 2017 and 2018 are owned by the Associated Press and is made available solely for official informational purposes. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of this image is prohibited. Permission for any other use must be obtained in advance by submitting a written request to the Associated Press.
No Photo
State Representative
Republican
Retired
Van Buren
59
01/09/1961 - 01/13/1963
2

Farmington Van Buren County Republican. Born at Indianola, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1889, the son of Charles Curtis and Easter Millen. Raised on a farm and attended school in Indianola and Maquoketa. Married Pearle Wright of Indianola, January, 1913. They have one son, Floyd H. Millen of Farmington, who married the former Betty Coffin, and three grandsons, Randall, Robert and David. Founder of Douds Underground Quarry, Farmington Gravel Company, and Bonaparte Quarry, and other pioneering work, and experimenting in gold and other mineral recovery in Van Buren County. Was general manager and Operator of these operations up to 35 years. He has served as councilman and mayor of Farmington, and the county board of education. Church and lodge member. Serving first term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources