Roger H. Mills (April 18, 1813 – November 12, 1881) was an American politician and lawyer. Born in

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, son of Roger and Harriet Merrill Mills, Roger Henry Mills went to

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and was admitted to the Connecticut bar. He practiced law in New Hartford, Connecticut. Mills served in the

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in 1839 and 1840. In 1848, Mills served in the

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and was a Whig. In 1849, he was elected

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. He was also probate judge. He later became a

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. In 1853, Mills moved to

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and continued to practice law. Mills served as mayor of Beloit, Wisconsin. Mills died in Beloit, Wisconsin.'Roll of State Officers and Members of the General Assembly of Connecticut, From 1776 to 1881, pg. 318-325

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