Warner Miller

Warner Miller (August 12, 1838 – March 21, 1918) was a Representative and a United States Senator from New York.

Warner Miller
United States senator from New York
In office July 27, 1881 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by	Thomas C. Platt
Succeeded by	Frank Hiscock
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1879 – July 26, 1881
Preceded by	George A. Bagley
Succeeded by	Charles R. Skinner
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Herkimer County district
In office January 1, 1874 – December 31, 1875
Preceded by	Eleazer C. Rice
Succeeded by	Myron A. McKee
Personal details
Born	(1838-08-12)August 12, 1838 Hannibal, New York
Died	March 21, 1918(1918-03-21) (aged 79) New York City, New York
Resting place	Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, New York
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Caroline Churchill Miller (m. 1864-1903, her death)
Children	5
Education	Union College
Profession	Paper company executive

Birth and early life

Miller was born in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York on August 12, 1838. He attended the common schools and the Charlottesville Academy. He graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1860.

Early career and military service

He became a professor of Latin and Greek in the Fort Edward Collegiate Institute. During the American Civil War, he enlisted as a private in the Fifth Regiment, New York Volunteer Cavalry in 1861. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant major and lieutenant. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Winchester. He was exchanged and honorably discharged. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was the founder of a wood-pulp business. He developed new techniques for paper production and was president of the American Paper & Pulp Association. His son, Burr Churchill Miller, became a sculptor.

Career in public service

Miller was a member of the New York State Assembly (Herkimer Co.) in 1874 and 1875. He was elected as a Republican to the 46th and 47th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1879, to July 26, 1881, when he resigned. He was elected as a Republican in 1881 to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas C. Platt and served from July 27, 1881, to March 3, 1887. He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1887. He was Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (48th and 49th Congresses). He ran for Governor of New York at the New York state election, 1888, but was defeated by the incumbent Democrat David B. Hill. Miller was Chairman of the Special Tax Commission of the State of New York in 1906.

Later years

He retired and resided in Herkimer, New York. He died in New York City, March 21, 1918 and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, N.Y.

See also

• Media related to Warner Miller at Wikimedia Commons

References

• United States Congress. "Warner Miller (id: M000760)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-10-19

Party political offices
Preceded by Ira Davenport	Republican nominee for Governor of New York 1888	Succeeded by Jacob Sloat Fassett
New York State Assembly
Preceded by Eleazer C. Rice	New York State Assembly Herkimer County 1874-1875	Succeeded by Myron A. McKee
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by George A. Bagley	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd congressional district March 4, 1879 – July 26, 1881	Succeeded by Charles R. Skinner
U.S. Senate
Preceded by Thomas C. Platt	U.S. senator (Class 1) from New York July 27, 1881 – March 3, 1887 Served alongside: Elbridge G. Lapham, William M. Evarts	Succeeded by Frank Hiscock