R. COLLIER, dealer in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, Patch Grove; was born in Cheshire, England, April 13, 1829; came to America in the year 1849; settled at Salem, Ohio, where he learned the trade of shoemaker. In the year 1852, he came to Patch Grove, Wis.; worked at his trade for 16 years; in the year 1869, he began in the general mercantile business; built in the year 1879 a storeroom 26x45, with hall above known as Collier's Hall. His wife, Ruth Ann Millard, was born in Northampton Co., Ohio, Penn., Feb. 20, 1821. Married in Ohio March 16, 1853; they have four children - Francis A., born Feb. 8, 1854, died July 16, 1854; Mirah, born Sept. 14, 1855; twins, Ida and Ada, born March 16, 1858; died March 19, 1858. In politics, Republican. In religion, his wife is a Spiritualist; he is a Free-thinker. A member of the Good Templars.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.