Mills, John Ainsworth, 1930-

John Ainsworth (Jack) Mills, Portland banker and civic leader, was born in Portland, Oregon, on September 25, 1930, the son of Abbot Low Mills, Jr. (1898-1986) and Katherine Ainsworth Mills (1903-1993). He is descended from the Low family of Brooklyn, New York, which achieved great prominence in shipping and overseas trade. Family members included: Seth Low (1782-1853) and his wife Mary Porter Low (1786-1872), and their children. A grandson, Seth Low (1850-1916), was a well-regarded political figure in New York City. John Ainsworth Mills is also descended from the Mills family, which came to America from England in 1630, when they settled in Long Island. One son of Ethelbert Smith Mills and Ellen Porter Low Mills was Abbot Low Mills (1858-1927), who came to Oregon around 1883 and eventually settled in Portland, becoming involved in banking and civic life. His son, banker Abbot Low Mills, Jr., married the granddaughter of Portland pioneer John Commingers Ainsworth (1822-1893), and was appointed a governor of the Federal Reserve Bank in 1952.

From the description of John Ainsworth Mills family papers, 1799-2002 (bulk 1844-1965). (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 54353410

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