G. Tyler Miller

George Tyler Miller (July 25, 1902 – July 24, 1988) was the third president of Madison College (now James Madison University), serving from 1949 to 1971. He was previously Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction under Governor William M. Tuck. Miller Hall on JMU's campus is named for him. He died in 1988 in Lynchburg.^[1]

Preceded bySamuel Page Duke

Succeeded byRonald E. Carrier

GovernorWilliam M. Tuck

Preceded byDabney S. Lancaster

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G. Tyler Miller
Portrait of Miller, 1950
3rd President of James Madison University
In office September 3, 1949 – December 31, 1970
Preceded by	Samuel Page Duke
Succeeded by	Ronald E. Carrier
11th Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office June 15, 1946 – August 31, 1949
Governor	William M. Tuck
Preceded by	Dabney S. Lancaster
Succeeded by	Dowell J. Howard
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Born	George Tyler Miller (1902-07-25)July 25, 1902 Washington, Virginia, U.S.
Died	July 24, 1988(1988-07-24) (aged 85) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Spouses	Kathryn Gray Weaver ​ ​ (m. 1929; died 1935)​ Elise Reaguer ​ ​ (m. 1947; died 1956)​ Elizabeth Thaxton Mauzy ​ ​ (m. 1968; died 1988)​
Parent	John J. Miller (father)
Education	Virginia Military Institute
Occupation	Educator
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