W. J. Miller

William Jones Miller (June 26, 1856 - January 18, 1938) was an American politician. He held several statewide offices in Mississippi, serving as its State Treasurer from 1904 to 1908 and its State Auditor from 1920 to 1924.

Early life William Jones Miller was born on June 26, 1856, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the son of Pinkney W. Miller (died 1888), a physician, and his wife Isabella Young Miller. From 1900 to 1904, he served as clerk in the office of State Auditor W. Q. Cole (1900–1904). Miller also served as Fire Marshal of Mississippi. In November 1919, Miller was elected State Auditor of Mississippi, and served from 1920 to 1924. His candidacy was endorsed by Governor Lee M. Russell, Senator John Sharp Williams, and Representative B. G. Lowrey, among others. He was elected and served from 1924 to 1928. In 1933, he became the doorman at the United States Senate building. Miller died of pneumonia at 3 AM at Washington, D.C. on January 18, 1938.

Personal life Miller was a Presbyterian. He was a member of the Freemasons, the Knights of Pythias, the Knights of Honor, and the Elks. He married Lulu Smith (died July 28, 1935) on January 15, 1880. They had seven children: Mabel, Elizabeth, Emma, Robert, Kate, Oliver, and Marguerite.