John K. Miller

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.

Biography[]

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Miller attended the public schools. He was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (now Washington & Jefferson College, in 1838. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1841 and commenced practice in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Politics[]

He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1844.

Miller was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851).

Death[]

He died in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on August 11, 1863. He was interred in Mound View Cemetery.

Sources[]

• United States Congress. "John K. Miller (id: M000742)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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