John Millen

John Millen (1804 – October 15, 1843) was a United States representative and lawyer from Georgia.

Early years and education Millen was born in Savannah in 1804, of German and Irish descent. He was orphaned at a young age. He studied law, gained admittance to the state bar and practiced law in Savannah. It was said that his practice was quite lucrative, and that his wealth was built upon his legal career. During his tenure in the Georgia General Assembly, Millen was appointed a Colonel in the State Militia.

In 1843, he was elected as a Democratic Representative, at large, from Georgia to the 28th United States Congress. Millen had pledged to bring more federal assistance to the city of Savannah, and its commercial harbor. His illness was brief, just two days in length. He was unmarried and without children at the time of his death, meaning his sole heir was his sister. Millen was buried in that city's Laurel Grove Cemetery. There is a cenotaph for him at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

The town of Millen (the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia) is named after him.