John M. Miller

John Milnor Miller (September 1820 – February 1, 1897) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County in the late 19th century.

Early life John Milnor Miller was born in September 1820 at Miller's Corner near Elkton, Maryland, to Harry D. Miller. His father served as the register of wills of Cecil County. Miller read law with judge Albert Constable and was admitted to the bar on October 16, 1848.

Career Miller was a Democrat for most of his career. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1852 to 1856, from 1868 to 1872 and from 1878 to 1882. In the 1851 election, he defeated Whig Edwin Wilmer. In the 1867 election, he defeated Republican Jacob Tome. In the 1877 election, he defeated Republican James T. McCullough. Miller was friends with Arthur Pue Gorman.