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John M. Miller (politician)

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John M. Miller
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Cecil County district
In office
1878–1882
Preceded byWilliam M. Knight
Succeeded byLevi R. Mearns
In office
1868–1872
Preceded byJacob Tome
Succeeded byWilliam M. Knight
In office
1868–1872
Preceded byHiram McCullough
Succeeded byJames T. McCullough
Personal details
Born
John Milnor Miller

September 1820
near Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 1897(1897-02-01) (aged 76)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Resting placePresbyterian Cemetery
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Rebecca Ford
Children4
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

John Milnor Miller (September 1820 – February 1, 1897) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County in the late 19th century.

Early life

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John Milnor Miller was born in September 1820 at Miller's Corner near Elkton, Maryland, to Harry D. Miller. His father served as the register of wills of Cecil County. Miller read law with judge Albert Constable and was admitted to the bar on October 16, 1848.[1]

Career

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Miller was a Democrat for most of his career. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1852 to 1856, from 1868 to 1872 and from 1878 to 1882.[2] In the 1851 election, he defeated Whig Edwin Wilmer. In the 1867 election, he defeated Republican Jacob Tome. In the 1877 election, he defeated Republican James T. McCullough.[1] He was appointed as state insurance commissioner.[1]

Miller served as secretary and treasurer of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company prior to the Civil War. He also served as secretary of the Maryland Senate in the 1880s.[1]

Personal life

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Miller married Anna Rebecca Ford, daughter of Samuel B. Ford. They had two sons and two daughters, Harry A., Alexander, Alice and Annette.[1] Miller was friends with Arthur Pue Gorman.[1]

Around 1889, Miller moved to Wilmington, Delaware, to live closer to his family.[1] Miller died on February 1, 1897, at the home of his son in Wilmington. He was buried at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Elkton.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "John M. Miller". Cecil Whig. February 6, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Funeral of Col. John M. Miller". The Baltimore Sun. February 3, 1897. p. 2. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon