William S. Miller
American politician (1793–1854)
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William Starr Miller I (August 22, 1793 – November 9, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
August 22, 1793
William S. Miller | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Jonas P. Phoenix |
| Succeeded by | Henry Nicoll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Starr Miller August 22, 1793 Wintonbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1854 (aged 61) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, New York City, U.S. |
| Party | American |
| Relatives | William Starr Miller II (nephew) |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
Born in Wintonbury, Connecticut, Miller completed preparatory studies. He served as member of the Board of Aldermen of New York City in 1845.
Miller was elected as an American Party candidate to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1846 to the Thirtieth Congress. He died in New York City November 9, 1854. He was interred in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.
Legacy
William Starr Miller II, his nephew, born two years after his death, was named in his honor.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.
- United States Congress. "William S. Miller (id: M000765)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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