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 the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives Preceded byJonas P. Phoenix Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd congressional district 1845–1847 Succeeded byHenry Nicoll
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