Joseph Miller (Ohio politician)
Joseph Miller (September 9, 1819 – May 27, 1862) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Joseph Miller | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Oscar F. Moore |
Succeeded by | Carey A. Trimble |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1856 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Virginia | September 9, 1819
Died | May 27, 1862 42) Cincinnati, Ohio | (aged
Resting place | Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Miami University |
Born in Virginia, Miller attended the common schools. He moved to Ohio and settled in Chillicothe. He was graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1839. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1841 and commenced practice in Chillicothe, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Ross County, Ohio, from 1844 to 1848. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1856.
Miller was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858 to the Thirty-sixth Congress. He was appointed United States judge for Nebraska Territory March 5, 1859.
He died in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 27, 1862. He was interred in Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Joseph Miller (id: M000743)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Oscar F. Moore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 10th congressional district 1857-1859 |
Succeeded by Carey A. Trimble |