Charles S. Mills (1812-1884)

Charles S. Mills (August 11, 1812 - May 13, 1884) was a resident of West Hartford, living at the northwest corner of New Britain Avenue and South Main Street.

Mills was born on August 11, 1812 in Hartford, Connecticut as the son of Jedediah W. Mills and Sally Seymour, and married on October 20, 1846 in Chester, Connecticut. Their married life was passed at the Mills homestead near the crest of the long hill west of Elmwood. Both him and his wife were interested in the affairs of the town and active members of the First Church, having a deep interest in its welfare. The 1870 census notes him as a farmer, while his 17-year-old son, Charles S. Mills, Jr., was a store clerk.

Family
Mills married Elizabeth Sillman on October 20, 1846.
 * Elizabeth S. Mills - m. George W. Harris
 * Charles S. Mills, Jr. - m. Mary Arnold
 * Samuel W. Mills
 * Mary E. Mills (1863-1882)

Organizations

 * Elected Treasurer of the newly formed Kansas Relief Association (September 11, 1856)