Background
Milnor, George Sparks was born on December 11, 1880 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Richmond and Mary (Sparks) Milnor.
Milnor, George Sparks was born on December 11, 1880 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank Richmond and Mary (Sparks) Milnor.
Education high school, Litchfield, Culver (Indiana) Military Academy and Metropolitan Business College.
With Sparks Milling Company, Alton, Illinois, advancing from cashier to president, 1900-1930. Vice president and general manager Farmers National Grain Corporation, 1930-1934. New general partner Milnor & Sparks Grain Processors, Alton, Illinois.
Formerly president Grain Stabilizaton Corporation, National Corn Credit Corporation.
Chairman of the Board Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Association Chairman 3d Liberty Loan committee 22d Congressional District, World War I. Vice president Alton district chapter American Red Cross.
Past president Alton Chamber of Commerce.
Mason.; Club: Tavern (Chicago).
Married Alice Ryrie, October 1, 1913. Children: George Bowman, Magnus Ryrie, Frank Richmond.