According to the history found on the Pike co. Chamber of Commerce website http://www.pikechamber.com/history/history.html Milford Township Created April 17, 1832, from Upper Smithfield Township. John Biddis laid out the village in 1796. Some say it was named for Milford Haven in Wales where William Biddis (father of John) was born. Other say the Wells' Mill and the spot where the Delaware was forded resulted in the name Mill-Ford. Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/