John M. Miller (politician)

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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.

John M. Miller
Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district
In office 1878–1882
Preceded by	William M. Knight
Succeeded by	Levi R. Mearns
In office 1868–1872
Preceded by	Jacob Tome
Succeeded by	William M. Knight
In office 1868–1872
Preceded by	Hiram McCullough
Succeeded by	James T. McCullough
Personal details
Born	John Milnor Miller September 1820 near Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Died	February 1, 1897(1897-02-01) (aged 76) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Resting place	Presbyterian Cemetery Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Anna Rebecca Foard
Children	4
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Early life

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

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

Miller married Anna Rebecca Foard, daughter of Samuel B. Foard. They had two sons and two daughters, Harry A., Alexander, Alice and Annette.^[1][3] 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][4]