Augustus S. Miller
Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, US
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Augustus Samuel Miller (August 13, 1847 – September 26, 1905) was 22nd mayor of Providence, Rhode Island 1903–1905. He died while in office.
Augustus Samuel Miller | |
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| 22nd Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island | |
| In office January 1903 – September 25, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel L. D. Granger |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Dyer Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1847 Plainfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1905 (aged 58) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart disease[1] |
| Resting place | North Burial Ground, Providence, RI |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth LeMoine Davis |
| Parent(s) | Simon Williams Miller, Ann Lawton Miller |
| Brown University | |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Personal life
Augustus S. Miller was born August 13, 1847, in Plainfield, Connecticut.[1][2] His family ancestry can be traced back to Roger Williams.[3] He graduated from Brown University[4] in 1871.[1][3]
Law career
After being admitted to the bar in 1874, Miller formed a law partnership with Henry J. Spooner, who later was elected Congressman[1][4] Later he formed the firm Miller & Caroll with Thomas A. Carroll.[4] He was vice president of the Rhode Island Bar Association.[4]
Political career
Death and burial
Miller died suddenly while socializing at the elite Hope Club in Providence in the early morning hours of September 26.[1] He sank back in his chair and died before help could arrive.[4] The cause was ruled as heart disease.[1] His wife Elizabeth and son William D. survived him.[1]
He is buried in Providence's North Burial Ground.