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Smith Miller

1804 – 1872

American politician

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Lived 1804 – 1872 (aged 67). Smith Miller was an American politician.

Smith Miller (May 30, 1804 – March 21, 1872) was a U.S. representative from Indiana, serving two terms from 1853 to 1857.

Biography Born near Charlotte, North Carolina, Miller moved to Gibson County, Indiana, with his parents who settled in Patoka in 1813. He received a limited schooling and engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Early political career He served as member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839 and in 1846, and in the Indiana State Senate from 1841 to 1844 and from 1847 1850. He served as delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1850.

Congress Miller was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Congresses (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857).

Later career After his congressional service, he resumed agricultural pursuits, and served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Charleston, South Carolina, in 1860.

Death and burial He died near Patoka, Indiana, March 21, 1872, and was interred in Robb Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Indiana House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Indiana

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Smith Miller?

American politician (1804–1872)

When was Smith Miller born?

Smith Miller was born on 30 May 1804 in Charlotte.

When did Smith Miller die?

Smith Miller died on 21 March 1872.

What was Smith Miller's occupation?

Smith Miller was a politician.

What nationality was Smith Miller?

Smith Miller was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Smith Miller

· Wikidata: Q2295369

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