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| Birth: | 3 Feb 1910 in East Cleveland,Cuyahoga,Ohio 1 |
| Death: | 22 Dec 1983 in Palm Springs,Riverside,California 2 |
| Sex: | M |
| Father: | David Williams Mills b. 22 Jul 1879 in Marysville,St. Clair,Michigan |
| Mother: | Maud Mitchell Merrell b. 18 Feb 1881 in Michigan City,La Porte,Indiana |
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| Cremation: 27 Dec 1983 2 |
| SSN: 3 4 |
| Changed: 25 Apr 2001 01:00:00 |
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Individual:
ashes scattered over desert
He [David Williams Mills] was married in 1909 to Miss MaudMerrell, of Detroit, and they have one son, Nelson.
Purchased house at 725 Winthrop Road, San Marino in late 1937 orearly 1938:
SAN MARINO HOME WINS DISTINCTION
This home [photo caption] at 725 Winthrop Road, San Marino, was selectedby the editors of a national magazine for its distinction indesign. Theresidence was bought by Nelson Mills.
Source: Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb 1938
Nelson Mills Heads Pacific Outdoor
The Board of Directors of Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co., Los Angeles,today announced the election of Nelson Mills as president of thefirm,effective July 1, 1949.
A graduate of Stanford University, Mills previously was executive vicepresident and general manager, and has been with the company 14yearsserving in all phases of the business.
The new executive succeeds Hal W. Brown, who continues as chairman of theboard.
Source: unidentified newspaper article, in possession of David W. Mills[entered 28 Dec 1997].
Nelson's Best Man and lifelong friend was Don Wright, who roseto be Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court. He was appointed byRonaldReagan, and had many run-ins with Jerry Brown, when he wasGovernor ofCalifornia. Don served from 1973 to 1980. Don graduatedfrom Stanford in1929, Harvard Law School, practiced law in Pasadena,California, wasappointed to the Municipal Bench in Pasadena, SuperiorCourt in LosAngeles, where he became Presiding Judge, then was appointedto theCalifornia Court of Appeals, before being named Chief Justice -which cameas a complete surprise.
Source: Recollections of DWM, 8/20/95
See also
Dad requested that Gretchen and I arrange for his wedding toVirgie Houseman be conducted in a chapel. He indicated this wasimportant tohim.
Marriage:
All Saints Church
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