John Krepps Miller (May 25, 1819 – August 11, 1863) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1847 to 1851.
John K. Miller | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Brinkerhoff |
| Succeeded by | George H. Busby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Krepps Miller May 25, 1819 Mount Vernon, Ohio |
| Died | August 11, 1863 (aged 44) Mount Vernon, Ohio |
| Resting place | Mound View Cemetery, Mount Vernon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Jefferson College |
Biography
editBorn in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Miller attended the public schools. He graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (now Washington & Jefferson College, in 1838. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1841. He then commenced practice in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Politics
editHe served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1844.
Congress
editMiller was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851).
Death and burial
editHe died in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on August 11, 1863. He was interred in Mound View Cemetery.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "John K. Miller (id: M000742)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
