William S. Miller

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 byJonas P. Phoenix
Succeeded byHenry Nicoll
Personal details
BornWilliam Starr Miller
(1793-08-22)August 22, 1793
DiedNovember 9, 1854(1854-11-09) (aged 61)
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery, New York City, U.S.
PartyAmerican
RelativesWilliam Starr Miller II (nephew)
ProfessionPolitician

William Starr Miller I (August 22, 1793 – November 9, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

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

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.